Times-Union Court News 10-12-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Donald Lloyd Nyce III, 25, and Sara Beth Levernier, 20, both of South James Street, Milford.
• Matthew Wallace Thompson, 25, South Zimmer Road, and Shana Lyn Hoskin, 26, East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Gary D. Stover, 50, and Linda S. Crockett, 46, both of North Rumpelstiltskin Drive, Cromwell.
• Clarence S. Zimmerman, 72, LaVista Drive, Warsaw, and Irene L. Vanzile, 59, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw.
• Clinton Lester Burk, 21, Angola, and Tonya Lynn Harding, 22, EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw.
• Christopher Michael Johnson, 33, Rochester Hills, Mich., and Stephanie M. Harting, 30, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Rudolph Watson Jr., 38, and Brenda Kay Remfrey, 22, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Scott Michael Stewart, 23, and Amy Marie Swihart, 22, both of North Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell.
• Steven John Wygant, 29, and Tandra M. Marshall, 33, both of East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse.
• Tab L. Baldridge, 34, and Vicki Sue Slone, 30, both of West Finch Road, Claypool.
• Ronald Scott Folmer, 27, and Tammy Louise Bumbaugh, 20, both of North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
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 $24.50 in August, given a 60-day suspended jail sentence and license suspended 90 days was Eric Carpenter, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dennis Koselke, Syracuse.
Fined $99.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Teddy Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Charmaine Bouck, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June was Jose Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in May was David Esqueda, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Jorge Escalante, Etna Green.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in April against, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Billy Baldridge, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August, license suspended 60 days and ordered to perform two days of community service was Matthew Woodward, Larwill.
Fined $100 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was John Colaccia, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service were Charles Lisenbee, Warsaw, and Cole Hyden, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Lisa Withers, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Alejandro Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Jasin Beach, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in May was David Esqueda, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Amber Lewis, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Enrique Espinosa, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $100 in July was Alejandro Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Defrauding Telephone Company - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Bradley Patrick, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in June was Patricia Cable, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in February and sentenced to 90 days in jail was William Downton, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Patricia Cable, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in May was Joel Rodriguez, Mentone.
Fined $50 in April was Rodney Shilling, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in February was Enrique Espinosa, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Terry Walls, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in December was Nien Au, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in June was Jose Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Conversion - Fined $125 in May was JoAnna Molle, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Tara Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Kathy Harmon, Nappanee.
Intimidation - Fined $50 in April was Michael Jackson, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $25 in April was Angel Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in February was John Hines, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in October 1998 against Ryan Lenfesty, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in September 1998 was Charles Robinson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in July was Stuart G. Kleopfer, 37, Milford.
Fined $27 in September were Christopher R. McDaniel, 17, Mentone; John D. Breading, 23, Warsaw; Charles L. Leiter, 37, Warsaw; Rachel M. Greider, 24, Warsaw; Donald R. Clark, 30, Warsaw; Evelyn J. Bowling, 56, Syracuse; and Alberto Aguilar, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Amy M. Phillips, 18, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in September were Justin L. Perry, 18, Warsaw; Heidi L. Bowers, 17, Warsaw; Douglas M. Plante, 18, Winona Lake; Justin M. Crump, 18, Claypool; Rachel M. Gearhart, 25, Warsaw; Zona J. Blackburn, 32, Warsaw; Scott M. Anderson, 23, Leesburg; Jerry L. Miller, 22, Etna Green; Eric J. Kohler, 17, Winona Lake; Trenton S. Smith, 18, Warsaw.
Also, Timothy G. Callaway, 29, Silver Lake; Nathaniel J. Cook, 19, Warsaw; and David A. Saull, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Justin R. Miner, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Joni M. Garber, 21, Syracuse; Melissa J. Blue, 33, Milford; Tim R. Smith, 43, Mentone; Sarah G. Marshall, 19, Warsaw; Joseph D. Clemens, 20, Winona Lake; and Rocky L. Hall, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Brandon H. Miller, 25, Rochester; Donald W. Duff, 63, Bourbon; and Amy A. Roe, 20, Rochester.
Fined $7 in May was Tyler A. Charlton, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Jeremy J. Meeks, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Justine Megething, 33, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Francis L. Meadows, 25, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Howard J. Moore, 32, North Webster.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Richard D. Zentz, 17, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in September was Charlene M. Garber, 37, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Nicholas F. England, 19 Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August were Steven L. Thompson, 21, Syracuse, and Matthew W. Trump, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Justin A. Brinegar, 17, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in July was Jose Ibarra, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in July was James C. Oldham, 29, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Cassandra M. Wadkins, 19, Warsaw; Annette L. Weaver, 35, Warsaw; Millard P. Plumlee, 39, Warsaw; Amy N. Perkins, 21, Warsaw; Neko D. Shumpert, 21, Warsaw; Judy J. Pennington, 47, Warsaw; Maria G. Sanchez, 37, Warsaw; and Hope G. Johnson, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Gale A. Herendeen, 55, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (September) Jose Cielo, Winona Lake.
Check Deception - (August) Maria Villarreal, Warsaw; (May) Jacqueline Orlopp, Silver Lake; (April) Dotte L. Slone, Warsaw; (October 1998) Glenn Dutton, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - (August) Susan Spry, Warsaw; (January) Elijah Patrick, Warsaw.
Battery - (February) Larry Worley, Warsaw; (January) James Pasini, Pierceton; (September 1998) Charles Robinson, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Justin M. Miller, 17, Winona Lake; Mary L. Dickey, 48, Silver Lake; Mary J. Beachler, 59, Syracuse; Larry B. Myer, 56, Warsaw; Donald E. Chappell, 17, Winona Lake; Douglas L. Raber, 47, Warsaw; Gregg E. Staits, 38, Winona Lake; (August) James P. Gerbetz, 37, Warsaw; Debra L. Beck, 22, Larwill.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Leonard R. Beigh died July 30, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $270,284.78. Beneficiary: Beigh Loving Trust, c/o Linda Lou Widman, North CR 1100W, Rochester.
• Ethan A. Kaufman died Aug. 31, 1998, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $4,345,993.52. Beneficiary: First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Ethan A. Kaufman Revocable Trust, Warsaw.
• Jack W. Miller died Nov. 15, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $732,463.09. Beneficiaries: Deborah Lou Rose, daughter, and Beverly J. Miller, spouse.
• Crystal Ray Shoemaker died April 15, 1999, at age 86 leaving an estate valued at $369,892.23. Beneficiaries: Robert L. Parker, cousin, deceased; Maradean Phillips, cousin, Elkhart; Luella Shoemaker, East CR 500N, Leesburg; May A. Edington, no relation, Silver Lake; The Salvation Army, charity, East Arthur Street, Warsaw; Zeta Kehler, cousin, Ind. 14W, South Whitley; James M. Ward, cousin, Pittsboro; Norma Chlorine Riley, Lucille Mueller, cousins, both of Indianapolis; Martha Burbank, no relation, South County Farm Road, Silver Lake; and Willodene Saner, no relation, East Main Street, Silver Lake.
• Samuel W. Edson died July 5, 1999, at age 53, leaving an estate valued at $200,000. Beneficiaries: Amanda Edson, daughter, Fishers, and Samantha Edson, daughter, London, England.
• Linda E. Ehrlich died Aug. 26, 1999, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $450,000. Beneficiaries: Marilyn A. Albert, daughter, Las Vegas, Nev.; Jeanne C. Nigbor, daughter, EMS T35-1 Lane, Leesburg; and Nancie L. Fuhremann, daughter, Madison, Wis.
• Keith Whiteman died Sept. 6, 1999, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $315,000. Beneficiary: Mary J. Whiteman, spouse, West Main Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Robert L. Banghart, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, $4,904.70, and Walter W. Wright, Tippecanoe, $5,405.51.
• Beneficial Credit Services vs. Jerry L. and Marsha K. Moore, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,991.27 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bunch
Barbara S. Kelley-Bunch and Kent Alex Bunch, West Catherine STreet, Milford. They were married June 27, 1996, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Evans
Kosette D. Evans, Jean Street, Winona Lake, and David Evans, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 17, 1981, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are four minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Timothy Thacker vs. Roger Francis. The court finds that Thacker has presented satisfactory proof of ownership of watercraft and orders that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles issue a title for watercraft to Thacker. Court costs taxed to Francis.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank One Indiana/NA vs. Joshua J. Golden.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Marcia K. Robinson, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Leon L. Robinson, deceased, vs. Kiser Transport Inc., Gulfport, Miss., and Dale A.Moran, Pas Christian, Miss. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a June 23, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30 in which Leon L. Robinson was killed. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First American Bank, formerly known as First Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, vs. Dennis S. and Leanne M. Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; First Mutual Financial Corp., Painesville, Ohio; American General Finance Inc., Evansville; and First North American National, Kennesaw, Ga. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Nancy C. Olivares, North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $54,554.35 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Altum
Edward L. Altum, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Floyce A. Altum, Indianapolis. They were married April 4, 1960, and separated Sept. 5, 1985. There are no minor children.
Amburgy
Harlan Amburgy, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Diana L. Amburgy, Ind. 10S, Akron. They were married Aug. 29, 1987, and separated April 6,1999. There are no minor children.
Bell
Kara and Jason Bell, EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg. They were married May 6, 1994, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There are two minor children.
Breeden
Sharon Breeden, North Union Street, Warsaw, and O. Edd Breeden, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1965, and separated Sept. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Brindle
Thomas L. Brindle, Leesburg, and Janet Faye Brindle, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. They were married Aug. 10, 1970, and separated May 1, 1995. There are no minor children.
Claycomb
Richard Lee Claycomb II, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Michelle Lynn Claycomb North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 26, 1998, and separated Aug. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Conwell
Christina Conwell, North Clemente Court, Warsaw, and Shawn Conwell, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 26, 1991, and separated July 14, 1998. There are three minor children.
Duzan
Michael J. and Christy R. Duzan, West Palestine Road, Mentone. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Erhart
Alisha M. Erhart, West Wayne Street, Pierceton, and Terry N. Erhart, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 26, 1998, and separated in January 1999. There is one minor child.
Faulkner
Lyle D. Faulkner II, North CR 900W, Nappanee, and Lynli J. Faulkner, East Centennial Drive, Nappanee. They were married June 5, 1982, and separated Sept. 10, 1999. There are two minor children.
Foreman
Richard A. Foreman Jr., East Channel Road, Warsaw, and Kimberly A. Foreman, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct.21, 1989, and separated Sept. 25, 1999. There are three minor children.
French
Lara A. French, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, and Kent A. French, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1996, and separated June 13, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gebert
Brian K. Gebert, Pierceton, and Edna R. Gebert, North Third Street, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1988, and separated Sept. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Goon
Kay Goon, Warsaw, and Mitchell Goon, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. They were married March 13, 1993, and separated Sept. 9, 1999. There are four minor children.
Hale
Leaila M. and James E. Hale, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 21, 1998, and separated in September 1999. There are no minor children.
Hall
Teresa Hall, West Huntington Street, North Webster, and Scott Hall, Syracuse. They were married May 18, 1996, and separated Sept. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
LaVassaur
Kimberly S. LaVassaur, Walter Way, Warsaw, and Michael LaVassaur, address unknown. They were married Aug. 27, 1993, and separated March 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Linton
Tracy and Kenneth Linton, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1988, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Mort
Collin J. Mort, South CR 750E, Pierceton, and Bertha Leoda Mort, Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married May 22, 1983, and separated Sept. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Patrick
Edwina Patrick, Warsaw, and Jimmy Ray Patrick, North Third Place, Leesburg. They were married June 8, 1984, and separated Sept. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Pruitt
Keeley Pruitt, Ind. 25W, Mentone, and Jackson M. Pruitt, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. They were married April 30, 1993, and separated Aug. 3, 1999. There is one minor child.
Rittershouse
Carol Rittershouse, Kinder Drive, Syracuse, and Andrew Rittershouse, Syracuse. They were married July 30, 1993, and separated July 26, 1999. There is one minor child.
Sparks
Joseph R. Sparks, Shagbark Drive, Warsaw, and Pamela R. Sparks, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1975, and separated Sept. 14, 1999. There are two minor children.
Stover
Christy Stover, Nokomis Drive, Syracuse, and Chad Stover, East Medusa Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 31, 1992, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Swanson
Teresa J. and Greg A. Swanson, North CR 600W, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 1, 1989, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Veff
Lynn Ranae and William Glen Veff, Forest Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Sept. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Walton
Stephanie J. Walton, Kosciusko County, and Joseph Earl Walton, North Roadway Street, Mentone. They were married Sept. 15, 1990, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. George E. Hiney. Plaintiff awarded $20,888.78.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Ray LeCount and Roy Messer. Plaintiff awarded $11,004.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Philip E. Brett and Kathy Brett Troyer. Plaintiff awarded $38,692.90 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and possession of mobile home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Mortgage Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Phillip Danner, et al. Plaintiff awarded $136,060.58, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of William S. Hackleman) vs. Daniel N. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $4,154.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bobby Ray Adams vs. Indiana Lakeshore Inc., et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• Mary S. Urban vs. Phil Heinzman and Thomas Tracy, doing business as Turn One Inc., and Turn One Inc. Plaintiff awarded $6,740.38 by default, plus court costs.
Name Changes
• Jennifer Rose Likens' request to change the names of her minor children from Kimberly Melissa Howard and Katherine Elizabeth Howard to Kimberly Melissa Likens and Katherine Elizabeth Likens, respectively, is granted.
• Lori K. Hamilton's request to change the name of her minor child from Richard Lee Harden Jr. to Ric Lee Hamilton is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Patricia Wolford-Walker vs. William Kocian, Wisconsin Express Lines Inc. and Cincinnati Insurance Co.
• Alliant Health System Inc. vs. Luanne Lozier. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Doris Reffitt vs. Robert Hinshaw.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Toney D. May.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jane Oest and James A. and Theresa A. Baker.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolutions were finalized on the date indicated:
• Tonya R. and Kory Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $104 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• Kim M. and Daryl L. Overmeyer. Sept. 21.
• Tamala Jo (former name Null restored) and Michael J. Casteel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 21.
• Sherryl and William L. Wetzel. Sept. 21.
• Adalena (former name Pamer restored) and Thomas Hosier. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 21.
• Allan Leonard Foyle and Jessica Lee (former name Stillson restored). Sept. 22.
• James D. and Karen Oaks. Sept. 23.
• Candice A. (former name Singrey restored) and Barry E. Cox. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. Sept. 23.
• Cari and John Woodall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $89 per week in child support. Sept. 23.
• Lisa and Fred Osburn. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 24.
• Karla and Manuel Ortega. Sept. 27.
• Terry C. and Robyn J. Wood. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. Sept. 27.
• Denise L. (former name Johnson restored) and Ricky A. Littlejohn. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Sept. 28.
• Donald R. Barton and Rebecca A. (former name Webb restored). Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 28.
• Teresa Lynn and Kristopher A. Dobbs. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $37 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
Other Action
• Kathy King's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment purposes only.
• Harvey Clutter's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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.
• Ronald Bame and Alecia Bame, also known as Alecia Hewitt, 6682 N. Sixth Trail, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $104,860. Debts: $123,601.
• David Brodbelt, Rt. 1, Box 242, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,470. Debts: $33,364.
• Kerry Brouyette, 120 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,750. Debts: $24,384.
• Kara Calhoon, also known as Kara Jaress, 102 E. Fourth St., North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $25,402.
• Pedro Cervantes, 1310 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, and Silvia Cervantes, 1613 E. Clark St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,070. Debts: $18,586.
• Eric and Christy Corner, 34, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,935. Debts: $96,641.
• Sherrie Cusick, also known as Sherrie Budd, 11749 N. Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $74,900. Debts: $42,446.
• Homer Easterday, formerly doing business as Easterday & Son Trucking, P.O. Box 126, North Manchester. Chapter 13. Assets: $16,500. Debts: $38,630.
• Jason and Katina Haines, 705 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $96,710.
• Brenda Kasten, 914 W. Monticello Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $47,735. Debts: $86,272.
• Norma Kimberlin, formerly known as Norma Henderson, 621 Jefferson St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,937. Debts: $20,083.
• Jerry Lamb, 1200 N. Main St. #804, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $102,280. Debts: $323,033.
• Kay McKinney, 7624 E. CR 1050S, South Whitley. Chapter 7. Assets: $795. Debts: $9,777.
• John and Shirley McNees, 610 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,250. Debts: $88,935.
• Timothy Miner, 707 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,600. Debts: $254,085.
• Larry Popenfoose, 920 Anchorage Road #26, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $564. Debts: $31,196.
• Janua Riley, 413 Parkway Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,150. Debts: $17,572.
• David Turner and Monica Turner, also known as Monica Sechrist, 3750 Lake City Hwy. #7, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,640. Debts: $26,045.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Donald Lloyd Nyce III, 25, and Sara Beth Levernier, 20, both of South James Street, Milford.
• Matthew Wallace Thompson, 25, South Zimmer Road, and Shana Lyn Hoskin, 26, East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Gary D. Stover, 50, and Linda S. Crockett, 46, both of North Rumpelstiltskin Drive, Cromwell.
• Clarence S. Zimmerman, 72, LaVista Drive, Warsaw, and Irene L. Vanzile, 59, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw.
• Clinton Lester Burk, 21, Angola, and Tonya Lynn Harding, 22, EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw.
• Christopher Michael Johnson, 33, Rochester Hills, Mich., and Stephanie M. Harting, 30, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Rudolph Watson Jr., 38, and Brenda Kay Remfrey, 22, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Scott Michael Stewart, 23, and Amy Marie Swihart, 22, both of North Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell.
• Steven John Wygant, 29, and Tandra M. Marshall, 33, both of East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse.
• Tab L. Baldridge, 34, and Vicki Sue Slone, 30, both of West Finch Road, Claypool.
• Ronald Scott Folmer, 27, and Tammy Louise Bumbaugh, 20, both of North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
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 $24.50 in August, given a 60-day suspended jail sentence and license suspended 90 days was Eric Carpenter, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dennis Koselke, Syracuse.
Fined $99.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Teddy Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Charmaine Bouck, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June was Jose Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in May was David Esqueda, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Jorge Escalante, Etna Green.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in April against, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Billy Baldridge, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August, license suspended 60 days and ordered to perform two days of community service was Matthew Woodward, Larwill.
Fined $100 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was John Colaccia, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service were Charles Lisenbee, Warsaw, and Cole Hyden, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Lisa Withers, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Alejandro Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Jasin Beach, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in May was David Esqueda, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Amber Lewis, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Enrique Espinosa, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $100 in July was Alejandro Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Defrauding Telephone Company - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Bradley Patrick, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in June was Patricia Cable, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in February and sentenced to 90 days in jail was William Downton, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Patricia Cable, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in May was Joel Rodriguez, Mentone.
Fined $50 in April was Rodney Shilling, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in February was Enrique Espinosa, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Terry Walls, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in December was Nien Au, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in June was Jose Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Conversion - Fined $125 in May was JoAnna Molle, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Tara Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Kathy Harmon, Nappanee.
Intimidation - Fined $50 in April was Michael Jackson, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $25 in April was Angel Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in February was John Hines, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in October 1998 against Ryan Lenfesty, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in September 1998 was Charles Robinson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in July was Stuart G. Kleopfer, 37, Milford.
Fined $27 in September were Christopher R. McDaniel, 17, Mentone; John D. Breading, 23, Warsaw; Charles L. Leiter, 37, Warsaw; Rachel M. Greider, 24, Warsaw; Donald R. Clark, 30, Warsaw; Evelyn J. Bowling, 56, Syracuse; and Alberto Aguilar, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Amy M. Phillips, 18, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in September were Justin L. Perry, 18, Warsaw; Heidi L. Bowers, 17, Warsaw; Douglas M. Plante, 18, Winona Lake; Justin M. Crump, 18, Claypool; Rachel M. Gearhart, 25, Warsaw; Zona J. Blackburn, 32, Warsaw; Scott M. Anderson, 23, Leesburg; Jerry L. Miller, 22, Etna Green; Eric J. Kohler, 17, Winona Lake; Trenton S. Smith, 18, Warsaw.
Also, Timothy G. Callaway, 29, Silver Lake; Nathaniel J. Cook, 19, Warsaw; and David A. Saull, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Justin R. Miner, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Joni M. Garber, 21, Syracuse; Melissa J. Blue, 33, Milford; Tim R. Smith, 43, Mentone; Sarah G. Marshall, 19, Warsaw; Joseph D. Clemens, 20, Winona Lake; and Rocky L. Hall, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Brandon H. Miller, 25, Rochester; Donald W. Duff, 63, Bourbon; and Amy A. Roe, 20, Rochester.
Fined $7 in May was Tyler A. Charlton, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Jeremy J. Meeks, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Justine Megething, 33, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Francis L. Meadows, 25, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Howard J. Moore, 32, North Webster.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Richard D. Zentz, 17, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in September was Charlene M. Garber, 37, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Nicholas F. England, 19 Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August were Steven L. Thompson, 21, Syracuse, and Matthew W. Trump, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Justin A. Brinegar, 17, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in July was Jose Ibarra, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in July was James C. Oldham, 29, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Cassandra M. Wadkins, 19, Warsaw; Annette L. Weaver, 35, Warsaw; Millard P. Plumlee, 39, Warsaw; Amy N. Perkins, 21, Warsaw; Neko D. Shumpert, 21, Warsaw; Judy J. Pennington, 47, Warsaw; Maria G. Sanchez, 37, Warsaw; and Hope G. Johnson, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Gale A. Herendeen, 55, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (September) Jose Cielo, Winona Lake.
Check Deception - (August) Maria Villarreal, Warsaw; (May) Jacqueline Orlopp, Silver Lake; (April) Dotte L. Slone, Warsaw; (October 1998) Glenn Dutton, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - (August) Susan Spry, Warsaw; (January) Elijah Patrick, Warsaw.
Battery - (February) Larry Worley, Warsaw; (January) James Pasini, Pierceton; (September 1998) Charles Robinson, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Justin M. Miller, 17, Winona Lake; Mary L. Dickey, 48, Silver Lake; Mary J. Beachler, 59, Syracuse; Larry B. Myer, 56, Warsaw; Donald E. Chappell, 17, Winona Lake; Douglas L. Raber, 47, Warsaw; Gregg E. Staits, 38, Winona Lake; (August) James P. Gerbetz, 37, Warsaw; Debra L. Beck, 22, Larwill.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Leonard R. Beigh died July 30, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $270,284.78. Beneficiary: Beigh Loving Trust, c/o Linda Lou Widman, North CR 1100W, Rochester.
• Ethan A. Kaufman died Aug. 31, 1998, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $4,345,993.52. Beneficiary: First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Ethan A. Kaufman Revocable Trust, Warsaw.
• Jack W. Miller died Nov. 15, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $732,463.09. Beneficiaries: Deborah Lou Rose, daughter, and Beverly J. Miller, spouse.
• Crystal Ray Shoemaker died April 15, 1999, at age 86 leaving an estate valued at $369,892.23. Beneficiaries: Robert L. Parker, cousin, deceased; Maradean Phillips, cousin, Elkhart; Luella Shoemaker, East CR 500N, Leesburg; May A. Edington, no relation, Silver Lake; The Salvation Army, charity, East Arthur Street, Warsaw; Zeta Kehler, cousin, Ind. 14W, South Whitley; James M. Ward, cousin, Pittsboro; Norma Chlorine Riley, Lucille Mueller, cousins, both of Indianapolis; Martha Burbank, no relation, South County Farm Road, Silver Lake; and Willodene Saner, no relation, East Main Street, Silver Lake.
• Samuel W. Edson died July 5, 1999, at age 53, leaving an estate valued at $200,000. Beneficiaries: Amanda Edson, daughter, Fishers, and Samantha Edson, daughter, London, England.
• Linda E. Ehrlich died Aug. 26, 1999, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $450,000. Beneficiaries: Marilyn A. Albert, daughter, Las Vegas, Nev.; Jeanne C. Nigbor, daughter, EMS T35-1 Lane, Leesburg; and Nancie L. Fuhremann, daughter, Madison, Wis.
• Keith Whiteman died Sept. 6, 1999, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $315,000. Beneficiary: Mary J. Whiteman, spouse, West Main Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Robert L. Banghart, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, $4,904.70, and Walter W. Wright, Tippecanoe, $5,405.51.
• Beneficial Credit Services vs. Jerry L. and Marsha K. Moore, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,991.27 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bunch
Barbara S. Kelley-Bunch and Kent Alex Bunch, West Catherine STreet, Milford. They were married June 27, 1996, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Evans
Kosette D. Evans, Jean Street, Winona Lake, and David Evans, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 17, 1981, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are four minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Timothy Thacker vs. Roger Francis. The court finds that Thacker has presented satisfactory proof of ownership of watercraft and orders that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles issue a title for watercraft to Thacker. Court costs taxed to Francis.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank One Indiana/NA vs. Joshua J. Golden.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Marcia K. Robinson, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Leon L. Robinson, deceased, vs. Kiser Transport Inc., Gulfport, Miss., and Dale A.Moran, Pas Christian, Miss. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a June 23, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30 in which Leon L. Robinson was killed. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First American Bank, formerly known as First Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, vs. Dennis S. and Leanne M. Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; First Mutual Financial Corp., Painesville, Ohio; American General Finance Inc., Evansville; and First North American National, Kennesaw, Ga. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Nancy C. Olivares, North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $54,554.35 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Altum
Edward L. Altum, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Floyce A. Altum, Indianapolis. They were married April 4, 1960, and separated Sept. 5, 1985. There are no minor children.
Amburgy
Harlan Amburgy, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Diana L. Amburgy, Ind. 10S, Akron. They were married Aug. 29, 1987, and separated April 6,1999. There are no minor children.
Bell
Kara and Jason Bell, EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg. They were married May 6, 1994, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There are two minor children.
Breeden
Sharon Breeden, North Union Street, Warsaw, and O. Edd Breeden, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1965, and separated Sept. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Brindle
Thomas L. Brindle, Leesburg, and Janet Faye Brindle, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. They were married Aug. 10, 1970, and separated May 1, 1995. There are no minor children.
Claycomb
Richard Lee Claycomb II, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Michelle Lynn Claycomb North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 26, 1998, and separated Aug. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Conwell
Christina Conwell, North Clemente Court, Warsaw, and Shawn Conwell, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 26, 1991, and separated July 14, 1998. There are three minor children.
Duzan
Michael J. and Christy R. Duzan, West Palestine Road, Mentone. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Erhart
Alisha M. Erhart, West Wayne Street, Pierceton, and Terry N. Erhart, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 26, 1998, and separated in January 1999. There is one minor child.
Faulkner
Lyle D. Faulkner II, North CR 900W, Nappanee, and Lynli J. Faulkner, East Centennial Drive, Nappanee. They were married June 5, 1982, and separated Sept. 10, 1999. There are two minor children.
Foreman
Richard A. Foreman Jr., East Channel Road, Warsaw, and Kimberly A. Foreman, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct.21, 1989, and separated Sept. 25, 1999. There are three minor children.
French
Lara A. French, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, and Kent A. French, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1996, and separated June 13, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gebert
Brian K. Gebert, Pierceton, and Edna R. Gebert, North Third Street, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1988, and separated Sept. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Goon
Kay Goon, Warsaw, and Mitchell Goon, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. They were married March 13, 1993, and separated Sept. 9, 1999. There are four minor children.
Hale
Leaila M. and James E. Hale, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 21, 1998, and separated in September 1999. There are no minor children.
Hall
Teresa Hall, West Huntington Street, North Webster, and Scott Hall, Syracuse. They were married May 18, 1996, and separated Sept. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
LaVassaur
Kimberly S. LaVassaur, Walter Way, Warsaw, and Michael LaVassaur, address unknown. They were married Aug. 27, 1993, and separated March 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Linton
Tracy and Kenneth Linton, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1988, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Mort
Collin J. Mort, South CR 750E, Pierceton, and Bertha Leoda Mort, Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married May 22, 1983, and separated Sept. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Patrick
Edwina Patrick, Warsaw, and Jimmy Ray Patrick, North Third Place, Leesburg. They were married June 8, 1984, and separated Sept. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Pruitt
Keeley Pruitt, Ind. 25W, Mentone, and Jackson M. Pruitt, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. They were married April 30, 1993, and separated Aug. 3, 1999. There is one minor child.
Rittershouse
Carol Rittershouse, Kinder Drive, Syracuse, and Andrew Rittershouse, Syracuse. They were married July 30, 1993, and separated July 26, 1999. There is one minor child.
Sparks
Joseph R. Sparks, Shagbark Drive, Warsaw, and Pamela R. Sparks, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1975, and separated Sept. 14, 1999. There are two minor children.
Stover
Christy Stover, Nokomis Drive, Syracuse, and Chad Stover, East Medusa Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 31, 1992, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Swanson
Teresa J. and Greg A. Swanson, North CR 600W, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 1, 1989, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Veff
Lynn Ranae and William Glen Veff, Forest Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Sept. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Walton
Stephanie J. Walton, Kosciusko County, and Joseph Earl Walton, North Roadway Street, Mentone. They were married Sept. 15, 1990, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. George E. Hiney. Plaintiff awarded $20,888.78.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Ray LeCount and Roy Messer. Plaintiff awarded $11,004.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Philip E. Brett and Kathy Brett Troyer. Plaintiff awarded $38,692.90 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and possession of mobile home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Mortgage Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Phillip Danner, et al. Plaintiff awarded $136,060.58, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of William S. Hackleman) vs. Daniel N. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $4,154.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bobby Ray Adams vs. Indiana Lakeshore Inc., et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• Mary S. Urban vs. Phil Heinzman and Thomas Tracy, doing business as Turn One Inc., and Turn One Inc. Plaintiff awarded $6,740.38 by default, plus court costs.
Name Changes
• Jennifer Rose Likens' request to change the names of her minor children from Kimberly Melissa Howard and Katherine Elizabeth Howard to Kimberly Melissa Likens and Katherine Elizabeth Likens, respectively, is granted.
• Lori K. Hamilton's request to change the name of her minor child from Richard Lee Harden Jr. to Ric Lee Hamilton is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Patricia Wolford-Walker vs. William Kocian, Wisconsin Express Lines Inc. and Cincinnati Insurance Co.
• Alliant Health System Inc. vs. Luanne Lozier. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Doris Reffitt vs. Robert Hinshaw.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Toney D. May.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jane Oest and James A. and Theresa A. Baker.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolutions were finalized on the date indicated:
• Tonya R. and Kory Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $104 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• Kim M. and Daryl L. Overmeyer. Sept. 21.
• Tamala Jo (former name Null restored) and Michael J. Casteel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 21.
• Sherryl and William L. Wetzel. Sept. 21.
• Adalena (former name Pamer restored) and Thomas Hosier. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 21.
• Allan Leonard Foyle and Jessica Lee (former name Stillson restored). Sept. 22.
• James D. and Karen Oaks. Sept. 23.
• Candice A. (former name Singrey restored) and Barry E. Cox. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. Sept. 23.
• Cari and John Woodall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $89 per week in child support. Sept. 23.
• Lisa and Fred Osburn. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 24.
• Karla and Manuel Ortega. Sept. 27.
• Terry C. and Robyn J. Wood. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. Sept. 27.
• Denise L. (former name Johnson restored) and Ricky A. Littlejohn. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Sept. 28.
• Donald R. Barton and Rebecca A. (former name Webb restored). Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 28.
• Teresa Lynn and Kristopher A. Dobbs. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $37 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
Other Action
• Kathy King's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment purposes only.
• Harvey Clutter's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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.
• Ronald Bame and Alecia Bame, also known as Alecia Hewitt, 6682 N. Sixth Trail, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $104,860. Debts: $123,601.
• David Brodbelt, Rt. 1, Box 242, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,470. Debts: $33,364.
• Kerry Brouyette, 120 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,750. Debts: $24,384.
• Kara Calhoon, also known as Kara Jaress, 102 E. Fourth St., North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $25,402.
• Pedro Cervantes, 1310 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, and Silvia Cervantes, 1613 E. Clark St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,070. Debts: $18,586.
• Eric and Christy Corner, 34, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,935. Debts: $96,641.
• Sherrie Cusick, also known as Sherrie Budd, 11749 N. Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $74,900. Debts: $42,446.
• Homer Easterday, formerly doing business as Easterday & Son Trucking, P.O. Box 126, North Manchester. Chapter 13. Assets: $16,500. Debts: $38,630.
• Jason and Katina Haines, 705 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $96,710.
• Brenda Kasten, 914 W. Monticello Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $47,735. Debts: $86,272.
• Norma Kimberlin, formerly known as Norma Henderson, 621 Jefferson St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,937. Debts: $20,083.
• Jerry Lamb, 1200 N. Main St. #804, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $102,280. Debts: $323,033.
• Kay McKinney, 7624 E. CR 1050S, South Whitley. Chapter 7. Assets: $795. Debts: $9,777.
• John and Shirley McNees, 610 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,250. Debts: $88,935.
• Timothy Miner, 707 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,600. Debts: $254,085.
• Larry Popenfoose, 920 Anchorage Road #26, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $564. Debts: $31,196.
• Janua Riley, 413 Parkway Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,150. Debts: $17,572.
• David Turner and Monica Turner, also known as Monica Sechrist, 3750 Lake City Hwy. #7, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,640. Debts: $26,045.
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