Times-Union Court News 10-07-1997
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Adam L. Snyder, 29, and Ruby L. Eastwood, 33, both of Burket.
• Cecil J. Latta, 67, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Joyce E. Cain, 68, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw.
• Samuel Aaron Story, 22, Wesley Lane, North Webster, and Carrie Lynn Flowers, 26, North Webster.
• Jan C. Hiatt II, 40, and Cheryl L. Hobbs, 34, both of West CR 700S, Claypool.
• Marcelino Herrera, 20, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Stacy E. Jones, 33, East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Richard Raymond Holbrook, 22, and Sherry Lynn McClung, 23, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Chad Everett Patrick, 25, and Shawnta Marie Wells, 23, both of North Parker Street, Warsaw.
• Charles E. Blaine, 51, and Robin M. Lock, 48, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Timothy John Moore, 24, and Janet Ellen Studebaker, 23, both of Mount Sterling, Ky.
• David E. Osbun, 35, and Ilene Lynn Haney, 26, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Kim A. Jacquay Sr., 41, and Anne Marie Secor, 27, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Jack R. Baldridge, 32, and Tena Helen Young-Eldred, 29, both of Ind. 14E, Silver Lake.
• Robert Allen Chalk, 21, North Enchanted Forest Lane, Cromwell, and Charity Rachel Wiggs, 20, East CR 900N Syracuse.
• Eric R. Kuhns, 24, Westchester, Ill., and Linda A. Benning, 25, Lombard, Ill.
• Edwin Warren Reeves II, 25, and Dawn Michelle Bailey, 27, both of Kern Road, Syracuse.
• Steven C. Charlton, 37, and Shelia Elaine Myers, 33, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Timothy John Leighton, 21, and Shellie Lynn McInturff, 24, both of East Senica Lane, Cromwell.
• Jeffrey Aaron Feldman, 29, and Roberta Lynn Campbell, 28, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Tommy Edward Wadkins, 25, and Angela Christine Ferm, 24, both of Henderson Drive, Warsaw.
• Gene Herbert Denz III, 18, and Kay Ann Saint, 17, both of 15th Street, Winona Lake.
• Samuel L. Berger, 47, Lakeville, and Patricia J. Gay, 43, Milford.
• Kevin Eugene Fraley, 29, and Shelly Renee Keirn, 25, both of Winona Lake.
• Willie Jay Ward, 26, and Mariellyn Jean Bragg, 25, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Juan M. Bernal Carmona, 25, and Margarita Maldanado, 28, both of Michael Street, Warsaw.
• Andrew K. Shoemaker, 36, East Main Street, Mentone, and Patricia J. Schroeder, 31, Laketon.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Wright Stop Oil Co. Inc. vs. Midlakes Custom Concrete. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Stumps LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Mitten, $408.40; Brian N. Goodman, $90.76; Yvonne Walker, $249.46; Dawn Reiff, $93.98; Brian A. Newell, $331.45; and Jim Conley, $228.45.
• Colliers Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin Watmough, $331.86, and Glenn E. Bellamy, $309.58.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Delbert Heath. Plaintiff awarded $449.81.
• William Dalton vs. Carolyn Flores. Plaintiff awarded $125.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $49.50 in July, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Bradley Caywood, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Anselmo Infante, Warsaw, and William Conley, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Violation Of Interim License - Fined $25 in August was Raymond Cruz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $100 in September was Lorenzo Ponce, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Edwina Patrick, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $250 in September and ordered to perform four days of community service was Gabe Helms, Milford.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in September was Amado Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Jeffery Pipenger, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Terry Worley, Warsaw.
False Reporting - Fined $25 in June was Ryan Austin, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 28 days in jail was Sandra Ruggles, North Webster.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Randy Peyton, Cromwell.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Ryan Austin, North Manchester.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $125 in June was Ray Gerber, Syracuse.
Harassment - Fined $75 in March was Eugene Heidenreich, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
No Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in January was Mark Klosowski, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in February, sentenced to 180 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Jacobs, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February was Michael Jacobs, North Webster.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Kevin Bailin, also known as Kevin Bronson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in April was Kip E. Tom, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Brenda L. Linky, 35, Leesburg; Brian W. Wake, 25, Pierceton; Frederick A. Jones, 23, Warsaw; Charles E. Holbrook, 30, Warsaw; Lori A.Hodges, 36, Tippecanoe; Joseph A. Vaughn, 24, North Manchester; and Linda L. Meza, 39, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August were Jack K. Funnell, 21, Pierceton; Phillip L. Owens, 17, Akron; Chad M. Williamson, 22, Warsaw; and Nathan D. Rush, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in May was Richard D. Dickerhoff, 68, Mentone.
Fined $15 in March was Sheldon K. Devanathan, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Kevin A. Kemper, 42, Syracuse; Brad M. Eberly, 16, Warsaw; Betty L. Sombronsky, 49, Syracuse; Valerie J. Harnish, 17, Warsaw; Connie M. Fields, 59, Nappanee; Ryan L. Schwalm, 20, Syracuse; Jon W. Newell, 27, Silver Lake; Gail L. Harman, 41, Nappanee; Bill T. Slone, 31, Etna Green; Ramon J. Dominquez, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Jose Moyott, 22, Pierceton; Judy A. Demeter, 45, Warsaw; Robert G. Dargewich, 26, Warsaw; Darrell E. Young, 29, Warsaw; and Nicole L. Watson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Domingo Melendez, 18, Milford; Bobi K. Stephens, 21, Syracuse; Ralph D. Trafan, 27, Warsaw; Jesus R. Nunez, 26, Warsaw; and Steven G. Davis, 25, Milford.
Fined $12 in August was Catherine R. Davenport, 23, Milford.
Fined $7 in September were Eric M. Johnson, 27, Warsaw; Katherine A. Crouse, 33, Syracuse; Michael G. Gross, 23, Syracuse; Lynda P. Hooley, 42, Syracuse; Stuart G. Kleopfer, 35, Milford; Gabriel Camarena, 26, Nappanee; Donald E. Fancil, 32, Larwill; Rebecca Shankster, 16, Milford; Debra L. Foltz, 32, Syracuse; and Larry D. Dull, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Jonathan M. Hurst, 17, Syracuse; Christa M. Olson, 18, North Webster; and Megan T. Marshall, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in July was Tonja L. Zickefoose, 21, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Steven D. Hartley, 44, Syracuse, and Joel M. Brubaker, 16, Claypool.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Andrew J. Finch, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Debra K. Riddle, 41, Warsaw, and Mickey C. O'Neill, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Penny J. Crawford, 26, Larwill.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Todd D. Brooke, 22, Mentone.
Fined $7 in July were Keith R. Hurley, 23, Etna Green, and Donald W. Cochran, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Todd D. Brooke, 22, Mentone.
Fined $7 in August was Megan A. Fuller, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Michael H. Elder, 26, Leesburg.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Jeremiah D. Busz, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August was Maximiano R. Alvarado, 31, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Richard C. Hernandez, 25, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in August was Timothy L. Bowen, 28, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Donald Kauffman, 31, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Randy A. Newland, 27, Syracuse.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in August was Stanley L. Snoke, 36, Warsaw.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in July was Douglas L. Wells, 48, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Sara B. Levernier, 18, Milford; Gabriel Rico, 29, Warsaw; Christopher E. Pollock, 18, Milford; Noel G. Reed, 63, North Webster; David R. Creekmore, 20, Warsaw; Paul C. Wood, 33, Warsaw; Steven C. Kurosky, 17, Warsaw; Anne Clemens, Warsaw; Cary D. Cochran, 33, Warsaw; William S. Cothran, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Michael H. Elder, 26, Leesburg; Michael E. Williamson, 46, Warsaw; Chad F. Sellers, 25, Silver Lake; and Jeanine M. Hunziker, 41, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August were Deanna F. Newton, 50, Warsaw, and Angie C. Miller, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July were Donald Kauffman, 31, Warsaw, and Timothy W. Rohm, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Michael W. Ragan, 21, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Philip G. Sand, 37, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Conversion - (September) Deb Ruch, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (July) Bradley Caywood, Warsaw.
Battery - (January) Terry Worley, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Steven J. Petty, 48, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center Inc. vs. Craig Halsey, Rome City. Plaintiff seeks $1,352.98 due on account, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Terry L. Engstrand, South CR 550W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $4,151.48 due on promissory note, plus court costs, and (2) $987.93 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• GE Capital Consumer Lending Inc. vs. David C. Ellis, South Main Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,130.83 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Creditrust Corp. vs. Michael Liberti, West Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,473 due on account, plus finance charges, attorney fees, court costs and interest.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Howard L. Kelley, North Main Street, Milford, and Vickie S. Kelley Marquart, South James Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $27,703.34 due from Howard Kelley on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; $2,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Terry A. Holloway, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,191.88 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Chrysler Financial Corp. vs. Evelyn Gonzalez, Hasse Court, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,032.63 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• John J. Baker vs. Allstate Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Feb. 4, 1997, fire at his residence for which a claim was denied. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damage to punish defendant for bad faith refusal and breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,692.37 due on contract, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and incidental costs.
• Michael W. and Janet R. Foreman vs. Jay Boggs, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek rent owed, possession of real estate and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Conley
Deronda C. and Donald E. Conley, North CR 850E, Pierceton. They were married July 30, 1993, and separated Sept. 26, 1997. There are no minor children.
Hartman
William H. Hartman, First Street, Pierceton, and Janet K. Hartman, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated in September 1996. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Daniel Kessler. Plaintiff awarded $7,264.96 by default, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Larry T. and Violet L. Blanton, $7,524.28; Jeffrey L. and Bonnie S. Stabler, $7,590.89; and Craig E. and Tivola G. Morris, $5,520.90.
• Ray E. Plummer vs. city of Warsaw. After a three-day jury trial, a verdict was reach awarding plaintiff $7,827.13 and defendant $923.22 on its counterclaim.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Alma L. Bragg. Plaintiff awarded $6,380.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• David A. Jackson vs. Biomet Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sara J. (former name Compton restored) and Sergio C. Rico. Sept. 23.
• Mollie C. (former name Shepherd restored) and Rudolph Reyna. Sept. 26.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Philip L. Compson. Plaintiff seeks declaratory judgment ordering the Indiana Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a repossession title to plaintiff for mobile home, plus court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Jeffery A. Cook, also known as Jeffrey A. Cook, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $45,501.56 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. James C. and Angela A. Rice, East CR 1250N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $68,945.38 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Carla and Andrew Lester, Hoppus Road, Warsaw, and Carl Gerber, Westchester, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $2,822.16 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Shepherd
Doralee Shepherd, Austin Drive, Warsaw, and Carson Shepherd, East Hendricks Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 2, 1974, and separated Aug. 29, 1997. There is one minor child.
Jones
Lorie Ann Jones, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Shawn Eugene Jones, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. They were married May 4, 1991, and separated June 8, 1997. There are two minor children.
Heeter
Susan Heeter, Columbus, and Bradley A. Heeter, South Harrison Street, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 28, 1981, and separated Jan. 1, 1995. There are no minor children.
Mabee
Andrea L. Mabee, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, and William J. Mabee, North Parker Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 28, 1987, and separated Sept. 23, 1997. There are three minor children.
Leaming
Roxane Leaming, East Chickadee Drive, Cromwell, and James Leaming, Sturbridge, Mass. They were married Jan. 19, 1980, and separated in March 1995. There are four minor children.
Butterfield
Donald E. Butterfield, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Katherine M. Butterfield, Sanddollar Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank vs. Warsaw Industrial Tool & Supply Co. Inc. and Kenneth W. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $11,495.36, plus interest, court costs and possession of collateral.
• Allan L. and Elaine Albertson vs. John and Jane Galbrath. Contract ordered terminated and plaintiffs awarded possession of real estate, plus court costs.
• John Anderson vs. Roberta Whitacre Holle, Debbie Whitacre, Kim Whitacre Williams and the heirs of Emma J. Anderson. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title quieted. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Name Change
• Maruja M. Flores' request to change her name to Maruja M. Ramirez is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Paul D. and Sondra S. Dwyer, et al.
• Norma J. Wood, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Terry G. Wood, vs. Warsaw Engineering & Fabricating Inc. and Dalton Corp. The action was deemed not timely filed and all possible causes in this actin are dismissed. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Donald Barley vs. William E. Creighton, Maurice Beer and Avis Gunter, as members of the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Stacy E. and Charles Jones. Sept. 25.
• Faith A. (former name Littlejohn restored) and Charles A. Seitner. Sept. 25.
• Susan E. and John Rupe. Sept. 26.
• Alfred and Veronica Mae DiRico. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Sept. 26.
• Michael John and Melissa Stout. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $400 per month in child support. Oct. 2.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Audie and Joe G. Rodriguez.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Linda Jean Allred, 601 E. 18th St., P.O. Box 294, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $5,360. Debts: $34,257.06.
• Cheryl L. Chaplin, 1005 Old Ind. 15N, Milford. Chapter 7. Sept. 22. Assets: $89,978. Debts: $91,801.06.
• Velvie Louise Dominguez, 13102 S. Filbert Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $5,450. Debts: $21,614.59.
• Francia Glenn, 745 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 24. Assets: $27,555. Debts: $72,410.66.
• Steven James Hettler, 260 E. CR 1000S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $212,890. Debts: $390,315.89.
• Harold Lyndell Hillard and Donna Jane Hillard, formerly known as Donna Jane Redden and Donna Jane Perez, 3544 N. Barbee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 22. Assets: $4,225. Debts: $20,667.
• James David and Patricia Jean Napier, 1005 N. Harris St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $65,960. Debts: $105,560.26.
• Daniel L. and Sara D. Richards, 509 Madison St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $2,501. Debts: $55,469.42.
• Robert Max Smith, 411 W. 11th St., Rochester. Chapter 11. Sept. 17. Assets: $554,290. Debts: $988,353.46.
• Joseph Jay Tyler, 1527 Audubon Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $1,000. Debts: $26,074.
• Teresa J. Wilson, 660 N. CR 175E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 22. Assets: $16,226. Debts: $14,587.65.
• William Joseph Wimmer, also known as Joe Wimmer, and Judith Elizabeth Wimmer, also known as Judith Elizabeth Fields, 12600 Ind. 13N #43, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Sept. 12. Assets: $12,705. Debts: $36,819.28. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Adam L. Snyder, 29, and Ruby L. Eastwood, 33, both of Burket.
• Cecil J. Latta, 67, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Joyce E. Cain, 68, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw.
• Samuel Aaron Story, 22, Wesley Lane, North Webster, and Carrie Lynn Flowers, 26, North Webster.
• Jan C. Hiatt II, 40, and Cheryl L. Hobbs, 34, both of West CR 700S, Claypool.
• Marcelino Herrera, 20, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Stacy E. Jones, 33, East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Richard Raymond Holbrook, 22, and Sherry Lynn McClung, 23, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Chad Everett Patrick, 25, and Shawnta Marie Wells, 23, both of North Parker Street, Warsaw.
• Charles E. Blaine, 51, and Robin M. Lock, 48, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Timothy John Moore, 24, and Janet Ellen Studebaker, 23, both of Mount Sterling, Ky.
• David E. Osbun, 35, and Ilene Lynn Haney, 26, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Kim A. Jacquay Sr., 41, and Anne Marie Secor, 27, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Jack R. Baldridge, 32, and Tena Helen Young-Eldred, 29, both of Ind. 14E, Silver Lake.
• Robert Allen Chalk, 21, North Enchanted Forest Lane, Cromwell, and Charity Rachel Wiggs, 20, East CR 900N Syracuse.
• Eric R. Kuhns, 24, Westchester, Ill., and Linda A. Benning, 25, Lombard, Ill.
• Edwin Warren Reeves II, 25, and Dawn Michelle Bailey, 27, both of Kern Road, Syracuse.
• Steven C. Charlton, 37, and Shelia Elaine Myers, 33, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Timothy John Leighton, 21, and Shellie Lynn McInturff, 24, both of East Senica Lane, Cromwell.
• Jeffrey Aaron Feldman, 29, and Roberta Lynn Campbell, 28, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Tommy Edward Wadkins, 25, and Angela Christine Ferm, 24, both of Henderson Drive, Warsaw.
• Gene Herbert Denz III, 18, and Kay Ann Saint, 17, both of 15th Street, Winona Lake.
• Samuel L. Berger, 47, Lakeville, and Patricia J. Gay, 43, Milford.
• Kevin Eugene Fraley, 29, and Shelly Renee Keirn, 25, both of Winona Lake.
• Willie Jay Ward, 26, and Mariellyn Jean Bragg, 25, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Juan M. Bernal Carmona, 25, and Margarita Maldanado, 28, both of Michael Street, Warsaw.
• Andrew K. Shoemaker, 36, East Main Street, Mentone, and Patricia J. Schroeder, 31, Laketon.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Wright Stop Oil Co. Inc. vs. Midlakes Custom Concrete. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Stumps LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Mitten, $408.40; Brian N. Goodman, $90.76; Yvonne Walker, $249.46; Dawn Reiff, $93.98; Brian A. Newell, $331.45; and Jim Conley, $228.45.
• Colliers Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin Watmough, $331.86, and Glenn E. Bellamy, $309.58.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Delbert Heath. Plaintiff awarded $449.81.
• William Dalton vs. Carolyn Flores. Plaintiff awarded $125.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $49.50 in July, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Bradley Caywood, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Anselmo Infante, Warsaw, and William Conley, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Violation Of Interim License - Fined $25 in August was Raymond Cruz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $100 in September was Lorenzo Ponce, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Edwina Patrick, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $250 in September and ordered to perform four days of community service was Gabe Helms, Milford.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in September was Amado Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Jeffery Pipenger, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Terry Worley, Warsaw.
False Reporting - Fined $25 in June was Ryan Austin, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 28 days in jail was Sandra Ruggles, North Webster.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Randy Peyton, Cromwell.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Ryan Austin, North Manchester.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $125 in June was Ray Gerber, Syracuse.
Harassment - Fined $75 in March was Eugene Heidenreich, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
No Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in January was Mark Klosowski, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in February, sentenced to 180 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Jacobs, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February was Michael Jacobs, North Webster.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Kevin Bailin, also known as Kevin Bronson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in April was Kip E. Tom, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Brenda L. Linky, 35, Leesburg; Brian W. Wake, 25, Pierceton; Frederick A. Jones, 23, Warsaw; Charles E. Holbrook, 30, Warsaw; Lori A.Hodges, 36, Tippecanoe; Joseph A. Vaughn, 24, North Manchester; and Linda L. Meza, 39, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August were Jack K. Funnell, 21, Pierceton; Phillip L. Owens, 17, Akron; Chad M. Williamson, 22, Warsaw; and Nathan D. Rush, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in May was Richard D. Dickerhoff, 68, Mentone.
Fined $15 in March was Sheldon K. Devanathan, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Kevin A. Kemper, 42, Syracuse; Brad M. Eberly, 16, Warsaw; Betty L. Sombronsky, 49, Syracuse; Valerie J. Harnish, 17, Warsaw; Connie M. Fields, 59, Nappanee; Ryan L. Schwalm, 20, Syracuse; Jon W. Newell, 27, Silver Lake; Gail L. Harman, 41, Nappanee; Bill T. Slone, 31, Etna Green; Ramon J. Dominquez, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Jose Moyott, 22, Pierceton; Judy A. Demeter, 45, Warsaw; Robert G. Dargewich, 26, Warsaw; Darrell E. Young, 29, Warsaw; and Nicole L. Watson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Domingo Melendez, 18, Milford; Bobi K. Stephens, 21, Syracuse; Ralph D. Trafan, 27, Warsaw; Jesus R. Nunez, 26, Warsaw; and Steven G. Davis, 25, Milford.
Fined $12 in August was Catherine R. Davenport, 23, Milford.
Fined $7 in September were Eric M. Johnson, 27, Warsaw; Katherine A. Crouse, 33, Syracuse; Michael G. Gross, 23, Syracuse; Lynda P. Hooley, 42, Syracuse; Stuart G. Kleopfer, 35, Milford; Gabriel Camarena, 26, Nappanee; Donald E. Fancil, 32, Larwill; Rebecca Shankster, 16, Milford; Debra L. Foltz, 32, Syracuse; and Larry D. Dull, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Jonathan M. Hurst, 17, Syracuse; Christa M. Olson, 18, North Webster; and Megan T. Marshall, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in July was Tonja L. Zickefoose, 21, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Steven D. Hartley, 44, Syracuse, and Joel M. Brubaker, 16, Claypool.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Andrew J. Finch, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Debra K. Riddle, 41, Warsaw, and Mickey C. O'Neill, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Penny J. Crawford, 26, Larwill.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Todd D. Brooke, 22, Mentone.
Fined $7 in July were Keith R. Hurley, 23, Etna Green, and Donald W. Cochran, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Todd D. Brooke, 22, Mentone.
Fined $7 in August was Megan A. Fuller, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Michael H. Elder, 26, Leesburg.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Jeremiah D. Busz, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August was Maximiano R. Alvarado, 31, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Richard C. Hernandez, 25, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in August was Timothy L. Bowen, 28, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Donald Kauffman, 31, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Randy A. Newland, 27, Syracuse.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in August was Stanley L. Snoke, 36, Warsaw.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in July was Douglas L. Wells, 48, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Sara B. Levernier, 18, Milford; Gabriel Rico, 29, Warsaw; Christopher E. Pollock, 18, Milford; Noel G. Reed, 63, North Webster; David R. Creekmore, 20, Warsaw; Paul C. Wood, 33, Warsaw; Steven C. Kurosky, 17, Warsaw; Anne Clemens, Warsaw; Cary D. Cochran, 33, Warsaw; William S. Cothran, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Michael H. Elder, 26, Leesburg; Michael E. Williamson, 46, Warsaw; Chad F. Sellers, 25, Silver Lake; and Jeanine M. Hunziker, 41, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August were Deanna F. Newton, 50, Warsaw, and Angie C. Miller, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July were Donald Kauffman, 31, Warsaw, and Timothy W. Rohm, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Michael W. Ragan, 21, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Philip G. Sand, 37, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Conversion - (September) Deb Ruch, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (July) Bradley Caywood, Warsaw.
Battery - (January) Terry Worley, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Steven J. Petty, 48, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center Inc. vs. Craig Halsey, Rome City. Plaintiff seeks $1,352.98 due on account, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Terry L. Engstrand, South CR 550W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $4,151.48 due on promissory note, plus court costs, and (2) $987.93 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• GE Capital Consumer Lending Inc. vs. David C. Ellis, South Main Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,130.83 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Creditrust Corp. vs. Michael Liberti, West Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,473 due on account, plus finance charges, attorney fees, court costs and interest.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Howard L. Kelley, North Main Street, Milford, and Vickie S. Kelley Marquart, South James Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $27,703.34 due from Howard Kelley on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; $2,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Terry A. Holloway, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,191.88 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Chrysler Financial Corp. vs. Evelyn Gonzalez, Hasse Court, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,032.63 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• John J. Baker vs. Allstate Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Feb. 4, 1997, fire at his residence for which a claim was denied. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damage to punish defendant for bad faith refusal and breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,692.37 due on contract, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and incidental costs.
• Michael W. and Janet R. Foreman vs. Jay Boggs, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek rent owed, possession of real estate and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Conley
Deronda C. and Donald E. Conley, North CR 850E, Pierceton. They were married July 30, 1993, and separated Sept. 26, 1997. There are no minor children.
Hartman
William H. Hartman, First Street, Pierceton, and Janet K. Hartman, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated in September 1996. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Daniel Kessler. Plaintiff awarded $7,264.96 by default, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Larry T. and Violet L. Blanton, $7,524.28; Jeffrey L. and Bonnie S. Stabler, $7,590.89; and Craig E. and Tivola G. Morris, $5,520.90.
• Ray E. Plummer vs. city of Warsaw. After a three-day jury trial, a verdict was reach awarding plaintiff $7,827.13 and defendant $923.22 on its counterclaim.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Alma L. Bragg. Plaintiff awarded $6,380.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• David A. Jackson vs. Biomet Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sara J. (former name Compton restored) and Sergio C. Rico. Sept. 23.
• Mollie C. (former name Shepherd restored) and Rudolph Reyna. Sept. 26.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Philip L. Compson. Plaintiff seeks declaratory judgment ordering the Indiana Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a repossession title to plaintiff for mobile home, plus court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Jeffery A. Cook, also known as Jeffrey A. Cook, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $45,501.56 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. James C. and Angela A. Rice, East CR 1250N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $68,945.38 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Carla and Andrew Lester, Hoppus Road, Warsaw, and Carl Gerber, Westchester, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $2,822.16 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Shepherd
Doralee Shepherd, Austin Drive, Warsaw, and Carson Shepherd, East Hendricks Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 2, 1974, and separated Aug. 29, 1997. There is one minor child.
Jones
Lorie Ann Jones, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Shawn Eugene Jones, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. They were married May 4, 1991, and separated June 8, 1997. There are two minor children.
Heeter
Susan Heeter, Columbus, and Bradley A. Heeter, South Harrison Street, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 28, 1981, and separated Jan. 1, 1995. There are no minor children.
Mabee
Andrea L. Mabee, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, and William J. Mabee, North Parker Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 28, 1987, and separated Sept. 23, 1997. There are three minor children.
Leaming
Roxane Leaming, East Chickadee Drive, Cromwell, and James Leaming, Sturbridge, Mass. They were married Jan. 19, 1980, and separated in March 1995. There are four minor children.
Butterfield
Donald E. Butterfield, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Katherine M. Butterfield, Sanddollar Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank vs. Warsaw Industrial Tool & Supply Co. Inc. and Kenneth W. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $11,495.36, plus interest, court costs and possession of collateral.
• Allan L. and Elaine Albertson vs. John and Jane Galbrath. Contract ordered terminated and plaintiffs awarded possession of real estate, plus court costs.
• John Anderson vs. Roberta Whitacre Holle, Debbie Whitacre, Kim Whitacre Williams and the heirs of Emma J. Anderson. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title quieted. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Name Change
• Maruja M. Flores' request to change her name to Maruja M. Ramirez is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Paul D. and Sondra S. Dwyer, et al.
• Norma J. Wood, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Terry G. Wood, vs. Warsaw Engineering & Fabricating Inc. and Dalton Corp. The action was deemed not timely filed and all possible causes in this actin are dismissed. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Donald Barley vs. William E. Creighton, Maurice Beer and Avis Gunter, as members of the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Stacy E. and Charles Jones. Sept. 25.
• Faith A. (former name Littlejohn restored) and Charles A. Seitner. Sept. 25.
• Susan E. and John Rupe. Sept. 26.
• Alfred and Veronica Mae DiRico. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Sept. 26.
• Michael John and Melissa Stout. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $400 per month in child support. Oct. 2.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Audie and Joe G. Rodriguez.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Linda Jean Allred, 601 E. 18th St., P.O. Box 294, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $5,360. Debts: $34,257.06.
• Cheryl L. Chaplin, 1005 Old Ind. 15N, Milford. Chapter 7. Sept. 22. Assets: $89,978. Debts: $91,801.06.
• Velvie Louise Dominguez, 13102 S. Filbert Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $5,450. Debts: $21,614.59.
• Francia Glenn, 745 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 24. Assets: $27,555. Debts: $72,410.66.
• Steven James Hettler, 260 E. CR 1000S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $212,890. Debts: $390,315.89.
• Harold Lyndell Hillard and Donna Jane Hillard, formerly known as Donna Jane Redden and Donna Jane Perez, 3544 N. Barbee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 22. Assets: $4,225. Debts: $20,667.
• James David and Patricia Jean Napier, 1005 N. Harris St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $65,960. Debts: $105,560.26.
• Daniel L. and Sara D. Richards, 509 Madison St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $2,501. Debts: $55,469.42.
• Robert Max Smith, 411 W. 11th St., Rochester. Chapter 11. Sept. 17. Assets: $554,290. Debts: $988,353.46.
• Joseph Jay Tyler, 1527 Audubon Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $1,000. Debts: $26,074.
• Teresa J. Wilson, 660 N. CR 175E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 22. Assets: $16,226. Debts: $14,587.65.
• William Joseph Wimmer, also known as Joe Wimmer, and Judith Elizabeth Wimmer, also known as Judith Elizabeth Fields, 12600 Ind. 13N #43, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Sept. 12. Assets: $12,705. Debts: $36,819.28. [[In-content Ad]]
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