Times-Union Court News 10-15-1996
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:
• Justin Michael Staab, 22, and Ruby Ann Hale, 16, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Herman McGuire, 48, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Alicia L. Hinora, 39, Etna Green.
• Donald E. Laughlin, 42, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Rosemary E. Bazini, 55, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Roger Paul Taylor, 28, and Therese Gay Blankenship, 22, both of Etna Green.
• John C. Mason, 68, Syracuse, and Mary P. Mason, 61, East CR 600S, Claypool.
• Patrick Allen Fuller, 28, Clinic Court, War-saw, and Teresa Ann Sammons, 25, Ind. 14W, South Whitley.
• David Glen Morgan, 28, and Kelly Irene Fisher, 19, both of West Section Street, Claypool.
• Steven G. Snyder, 34, and Fiona Ballard, 32, both of North Conner Court, Milford.
• Brett L. McDonald, 32, East CR 1100N, Syracuse, and Shelly Lenay Martindale, 28, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Mark E. Edwards, 33, and Lisa L. Hite, 30, West CR 125S, Pierceton.
• Eric Vinson Graves, 25, West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw, and Sharon Kaye Flannery, 27, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw.
• Steven Ray Salmons, 30, West CR 600S, Mentone, and Deanna Carol Johnson, 23, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kimberly S. Gallion Hernandez, $2,996.93; Peggi L. Benson, $908.32; Billy J. Linton, $2,999.86; Teri Huffman, $353.01; Marvin Huffman, $62.62; William N. Golden, $2,118.57; Tom Swartz, $842.63; and Jeremy A. Garver and Debbie Hanson, $1,300.50.
• Lakeside Chevrolet vs. Melissa M. Oldaker. Plaintiff awarded $789.37.
• Rockhill, et al, vs. Elizabeth Gregory. Plaintiff awarded $3.34.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. James and Shannon Aronhalt. Plaintiff awarded $525.67.
• Valley Forge Apartments vs. Angela Ferm. Plaintiff awarded $938.
• Emory Jeffers vs. Joe Gossett. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Rhonda R. Wrightsman vs. Larry Heter. Plaintiff awarded $130.
• CBM Accounts Service Inc. vs. Larry and Pauline Oswalt. Plaintiff awarded $414.43.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Phillip O. Snyder, $558.16, and Gregory D. Zorn, $924.56.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Blake and Debbie Neeley, $108.62; William and Alouise Wade, $95.42; and Dan and Kathy Yoder, $259.44.
• Shamrock Village vs. Rick Cable. Plaintiff awarded $258.94.
• Michael Anthony Knafel vs. Jennifer T. Mudrack. Plaintiff awarded $439.
• Robert P. Ferguson vs. Stacy Swinglet. Plaintiff awarded $2,933.89.
• Jerry Stine vs. Daniel Stiles. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Empiregas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Harry Meadows, $475.10; Larry Little, $157.69; and Albert J. Heaton, $293.38.
• MGD Inc. vs. Terry Williams. Plaintiff awarded $1,185.03.
• CBT Credit Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Judy Hawkins, $807.20, and Frank J. Hendrickson, $331.92.
• Robert A. Brillandt vs. Gregory Treece. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Willard B. and Cheryl Brandt vs. Gayla M. Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $470.
County Court
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in September was Brenda M. Rose, 16, Mentone.
Fined $27 in October was Donelle R. Weimer, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in September were: Brian N. Wiggs, 17, Warsaw; Tonia E. Schrock, 24, Syracuse; Justin T. Shilling, 17, Syracuse; Daniel J. Serafini, 24, Syracuse; Diana L. Granger, 36, Syracuse; Brian J. Caudill, 18, Leesburg; Mauricio Carvajal, 25, Warsaw; and Terry N. Erhart, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were: Mary L. Coning, 34, North Manchester; Tina L. Fenix, 27, Warsaw; Travis E. Meade, 16, Winona Lake; Alvin Miller, 41, Warsaw; and Sally E. Nelson, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Michael D. Cooksie, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was Kerri A. Garr, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in April was Gary D. Neterer, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were: James D. Oaks, 40, Claypool; David L. Wells, 49, Syracuse; Thomas W. Gibson, 39, Syracuse; Randall J. Snyder, Syracuse; James A. Weedling, 25, Bourbon; Sonia J. Creamer, 53, Leesburg; and Jennifer J. Wozniak-Shear, 32, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in August were: Carrie A. Nelson, 20, Warsaw; Tina A. Arceneaux, 27, Akron; Sonya L. Bratton, 25, Warsaw; and Darren S. Kline, 21, Claypool.
Fined $12 in May was Joel R. Dobbins, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were: James C. Crace, 35, Pierceton; Havilah Rao, 23, Warsaw; Kenneth R. Smith, 25, North Manchester; and James R. Shock, 38, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Robert E. Plotner, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Steven D. Angel, 49, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Scott M. Anderson, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in November was Joseph E. Bencze, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in September was John R. Wygant, 58, Syracuse.
Permitting Operation Without License - Fined $7 in September was Alan Portcelli, 49, Leesburg.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in September was Robert L. Fuson, 32, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Darren W. Ahten, 31, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Stacy E. Fuller, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Robin R. Randolf, 30, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against Joseph E. Bencze, 19, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Harold R. Davis, 28, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August was Rachel A. Smith, 19, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Applying Fill In Water Without Permit - Fined $7 in September was Arnold Norman, 52, Warsaw.
Pulling A Water Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in September was Patrick L. Glock, 26, Leesburg.
Littering - Fined $50 in June was Carlie Shepherd, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were: Jean Iwankowitsch, 59, Cromwell; Joseph N. Oswald, 18, Syracuse; Jared A. Young, 18, Syracuse; and Richard A. Hollingsworth, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Sherri M. Hunziker, 30, North Webster.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Shanna J. Richey, 16, Claypool.
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:
• Donald J. Smith died June 2, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $104,233.37. Beneficiary: Robert Higginbotham, no relation, West Oriole Drive, Warsaw.
• Frances Alene Collins died Aug. 7, 1996, at the age of 93, leaving an estate valued at $1,954,516.20. Beneficiaries: John and Aurel Bringham; Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution; First Methodist Church, Warsaw; Charles L., James A. and John W. Collins; Irene Collins Hendrickson; Ruth Collins Beisson; Sharon DeMichela; Bertha May Elliott (deceased); Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne; and Mizpah Temple, AAONMS, Fort Wayne.
• Clark Allen Schieler died Sept. 2, 1996, at the age of 29, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: Michele Lee Schieler, wife, North Higbee Street, Milford, and Willard and Susan Schieler, father and mother, North Steffen Drive, Milford.
• Kenneth L. Bowton died Sept. 2, 1995, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Mary Jane Bowton, spouse, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, and First National Bank of Warsaw and Mary Jane Bowton, successor co-trustees of the Kenneth L. Bowton trust, Warsaw.
• Onetia M. Bay died Sept. 4, 1996, at the age of 95, leaving an estate valued at $560,000. Beneficiary: Dorothy B. Hite, daughter, East Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse.
• Mary E. Vanator died Sept. 25, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $331,250. Beneficiaries: Douglas P. Vanator, son, Olivet, Mich.; Gordon Vanator, son, South County Farm Road, Warsaw; and First United Methodist Church, Warsaw; Carolyn Wehr, granddaughter, Chugiak, Alaska; James Vanator, grandson, Charlotte, N.C.; John Vanator, grandson, Springport, Mich.; Cathy Vanator, granddaughter, Olivet; and Robert Vanator, grandson, Indianapolis.
• Dessie C. Sparks died Dec. 2, 1995, at the age of 92, leaving an estate valued at $124,030.30. Beneficiaries: Loyal E. Sparks, son, West CR 300N, Etna Green; Doris M. Yoder, daughter, Ind. 19N, Nappanee; Carol J. Young, daughter, Rutledge, Tenn.; Max E. Sparks, son, West Summy Road, Leesburg; and Marilyn J. Hughes, daughter, Wakarusa.
• Robert B. Thornburg died Dec. 13, 1995, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $354,000. Beneficiaries: Cynthia L. Peterson, daughter; Janay Lee Peterson, granddaughter; and Christopher Peterson, grandson, all of East Waco Drive, Syracuse; Steven J. Thornburg, son, Anderson; Robert B. Thornburg, grandson, Bloomington; and Stacy Ann Thornburg, granddaughter, Glasgow, Ky.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• J.C. Penney Co. Inc. vs. Cyndee K. Holle, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $808.42 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jeff S. Mayo, Warsaw, $570.59, and Albert Heaton, West CR 200N, Etna Green, $1,395.81.
• Armstrong Jewelers Inc. vs. Michelle A. White, East Baltimore Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,213 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sales Finance Inc. vs. Earl and Judith I. Ritchie, East Circle Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,073.17 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Regina and Timothy A. Drake. Plaintiff awarded $10,283.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Joe and Pamela Crace, $8,924.82, and Timothy and Kathy Connors, $3,360.01.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• J.C. Penney Co. vs. Barbara A. Schwartz, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $244.43 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Carl and Sandra Tuncil, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, vs. Betty Swafford, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from an Oct. 12, 1995, auto accident at Winona Avenue and Maple Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kristi Lapp, Walter Way, Warsaw, vs. Aster Prentice and West African Gospel Mission, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Nov. 9, 1994, auto accident on Center Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Janet L. Giesler and Elaine M. Meeks vs. Southtrust Estate & Trust Co., Tax Certificate Investments Inc. and American Trust Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiffs seek tax sale certificate issued to Southtrust and tax deed issued to Tax Certificate Investments be set aside or an amount for the value of the real estate be awarded, and an amount for the value of real estate be entered against American Trust for alleged breach of agreement to escrow monies.
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, formerly known as Ameritrust/NA, formerly known as First National Bank of Elkhart, formerly known as State Bank of Syracuse, vs. Michael L. and Patricia E. Liberti, West Main Street, Syra-cuse; John Doe, occupant, West Main Street, Syracuse; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $51,108.15 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Danny D. and Carolyn K. Keaffaber, Ind. 13N, North Manchester; Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, Ill.; and Farm Credit Services, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $70,242.33 due on mortgage, plus interest; attorney fees; expenses incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Richard C. Reilly, North CR 560E, Syracuse, and Carole L. Reilly, Kalamazoo, Mich. Plaintiff seeks amount due on mortgage, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board vs. Jennifer M. Ross, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,625 due on note, plus court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Danny D. and Chadd D. Keaffaber, Ind. 13N, North Manchester; Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, Ill.; and Farm Credit Services, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $16,774.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Transamerica Financial vs. Stanley Killian, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,806.38 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Raymond Chandler, Ind. 13S, Silver Lake, $752.51; Dean and Amy Marie Lueck, Ind. 19, Etna Green, $379.50; and John and Linda Blackburn, EMS D12 Lane, Syracuse, $675.42.
• Joel P. and Julie A. Bales vs. Michael Kolesiak, doing business as Kolesiak Custom Homes, West Oakdale Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $13,526 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
England
Erma England, Old Road 30E, Warsaw, and Junior England, Plainfield. They were married Nov. 13, 1995, and separated Feb. 5, 1996. There are no minor children.
Miller
Christina E. Miller, Kosciusko County, and Terry L. Miller, Goshen. They were married July 1, 1995, and separated Sept. 22, 1996. There is one minor child.
Reith
Troy W. Reith, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Nicole M. Reith, South Woodfield Trail, War-saw. They were married July 30, 1988, and separated Aug. 15, 1996. There are three minor children.
Null
Sherry D. and Terry J. Null, Ind. 15N, Leesburg. They were married April 8, 1995, and separated Oct. 2, 1996. There is one minor child.
Drudge
Matthew M. Drudge, North Beechwood, Warsaw, and Barbara A. Drudge, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1989, and separated Sept. 26, 1996. There are two minor children.
Hamman
Heidi L. Hamman, East Huntington Street, North Webster, and Mark J. Hamman Jr., North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. They were married Oct. 22, 1993, and separated March 29, 1996. There are two minor children.
Breske
Rebekah Fae Breske, Excalibur Place, Cromwell, and Daniel Lee Breske, Ireland Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1994, and separated July 24, 1994. There are no minor children.
Smith
Nancy S. Smith, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Michael D. Smith, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. They were married March 30, 1996, and separated Aug. 21, 1996. There are no minor children.
Parker
Michael L. Parker, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Lee Ann Parker, Kosciusko County. They were married Sept. 27, 1980, and separated Sept. 24, 1996. There are four minor children.
Grow
Mark William Grow, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Melody Raline Grow, East CR 500N, Leesburg. They were married March 6, 1996, and separated Aug. 12, 1996. There are no minor children.
Reed
Shannun Reed, Kosciusko County, and Kevin Reed, Lovetts Lane, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 25, 1992, and separated Oct. 4, 1996. There are two minor children.
Hershberger
Cindi and Richard V. Hershberger, New Paris. They were married Dec. 31, 1991, and separated Oct. 3, 1996. There are no minor children.
Wentzel
Susan Wentzel, Kosciusko County, and David Wentzel, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated Sept. 16, 1996. There are four minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Peggy S. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $943.88 by default, plus court costs.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Todd Wilson and Deborah Killian. Plaintiff awarded $1,355.52 by default, plus court costs.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank, as trustee of self-directed IRA on behalf of Max Anglin, vs. Karen Lowell. Plaintiff awarded $4,359.35 by default, plus court costs.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Lila M. Kline. Plaintiff awarded $3,933.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas Krizmanich, M.D., doing business as Northern Indiana Sports and Orthopaedics, vs. Ronnie Voss. Plaintiff awarded $3,811.37 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kenneth A. and Margaret L. Hall vs. Melvin and Geraldine Boroff. Plaintiffs awarded possession of real estate, plus $3,420, interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Margie Redden, as personal representative of the estate of Paula Jo Whitaker, vs. Norfolk & Western Railway Co.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Daniel Newton.
• Lake City Bank vs. Rubie J. Wallen.
• Lake City Bank vs. William L. and Cindy A. Rogers.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Margaret Rockenbaugh, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Thomas W. Rockenbaugh, vs. Duane G. Huffer, personal representative of the estate of Natalie M. Dick, deceased, and Richard P. Dick.
• Sarah Slabaugh vs. Jodi L. Halsey.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• David and Rhonda Vanderpool and Solomon Vanderpool, by his parents, David and Rhonda Vanderpool, vs. Robert "Toby" Degraves.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• William I. and Marilyn S. Mowery. Sept. 24.
• David B. Sheets and Katherine A. (former name Warner restored). Sept. 24.
• Ronda and Kenneth Williams. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $158 per week in child support. Sept. 25.
• Rhonda K. (former name Rich restored) and Steven D. Hann. Sept. 26.
• Yvonne (former name Trensey restored) and Rodolfo L. Rico. Sept. 26.
• Lana and Steven R. Stout. Sept. 30.
• Beth A. and Jeffrey D. Shelhart. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. Oct. 2.
• Philip A. and Sandra J. Start. Oct. 2.
• Gregory D. and Sherry K. Starnes. Oct. 3.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Sheri A. and Richard A. Courson.
• Bill and Patricia Garman.
• Janet and Andrew A. Hall.
• Connie C. and Oscar Gomez Ponce.
Other Action
• Thomas W. Bickel's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
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• Andrew Ervin and Julie Ann Beck, 108 W. Fourth St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 26. Assets: $3,675. Debts: $50,738.47.
• Timothy Dale and Deborah Ann Calloway, 716-1/2 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 20. Assets: $944.34. Debts: $42,510.86.
• Rebecca A. Duke, P.O. Box 92, Burket. Chapter 7. Aug. 19. Assets: $42,035. Debts: $45,093.48.
• Thomas L. and Shirley A. Felda, 3397 E. CR 300S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 21. Assets: $1,255.27. Debts: $8,225.89.
• Max Howard and Christine Flora, 608 Crestview Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 27. Assets: $2,055. Debts: $35,148.10.
• Steven Eugene and Susan Rose Heckaman, 7617 S. CR 200W, Claypool. Chapter 13. Aug. 22. Assets: $73,200. Debts: $40,972.68.
• Malcolm Leroy Jr. and Lora Ann Howdeshell, 1302 Hill St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 22. Assets: $75,325. Debts: $136,270.99.
• Randy Eugene and Karen Sue Hutchens, 1129-1/2 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 27. Assets: $13,540. Debts: $41,996.67.
• John Robert Jeffries, 1692 E. CR 200N #114, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 28. Assets: $8,940. Debts: $19,037.88.
• Harry Andrew Oberlin II, 9500 N. Koher Road, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Aug. 23. Assets: $44,065. Debts: $20,700.
• Bryon Scott and Angela M. Kiser, 3750 Lake City Hwy. #14, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 28. Assets: $7,100. Debts: $20,075.65.
• Dan Dee Mishler, 304 E. Market St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Aug. 28. Assets: $10,307.20. Debts: $110,834.02.
• Peggy Jean Phipps, 3160 N. Stoneburner Road #2, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 29. Assets: $2,466. Debts: $30,908.
• Paul Clemente Powell, 2222 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 4. Assets: $33,061. Debts: $165,673.57.
• Reid Allan Robbins, 419 Westwood Lane,l Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 30. Assets: $3,663. Debts: $19,136.
• David Allen and Cindy Diane Steininger, 492 W. Olsen Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 29. Assets: $42,450. Debts: $83,421.09.
• Judy Ann Childres, 209 N. CR 225E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 5. Assets: $665. Debts: $11,049.67.
• Ralph and Pamela Kay Minnix, 8280 U.S. 30E #22, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Sept. 9. Assets: $17,815, Debts: $45,434.47.
• Michael Lee Neff, 100 N. Union Drive, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 5. Assets: $65,720. Debts: $140,637.37.
• Terry Junior and Sherry Dawn Null, 7819 Ind. 15N, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Sept. 6. Assets: $52,701. Debts: $65,521.58.
• Alton Williamson, 340 W. Levi Lee Road #139, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 6. Assets: $37,500. Debts: $73,573.99.
• Eli John Yoder, 15288 Fir Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Sept. 5. Assets: $2,320. Debts: $40,008.21.
• Donna Louise Benton, 755 S. Madison St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $3,785. Debts: $9,802.71.
• Jerry Lee and Sue Lynn Bretzinger, Four Seasons Mobile Home Court #91, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 12. Assets: $7,450. Debts: $99,177.07.
• Jack Lee and Sandra Kay Clark, 529 E. 11th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $15,321.74. Debts: $25,708.77.
• Warren Dean Gruenewald, 8651 W. CR 900S, Akron. Chapter 7. Sept. 17. Assets: $24,700. Debts: $207,221.52.
• Sherry Lee Jarrett, 607 S. Hastings, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Sept. 13. Assets: $1,900. Debts: $25,378.75.
• Robert A. and Rebecca L. Larkin, 9675 E. Seneca Lane, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Sept. 16. Assets: $7,405. Debts: $15,912.37.
• Harry Gerold and Catherine Rebecca Nappier, 113 E. Van Buren St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Sept. 16. Assets: $98,029.85. Debts: $118,210.56.
• Janet S. Patrick, 513 Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 16. Assets: $5,780. Debts: $49,245.15.
• Dennis Lynn Thompson, 2415 Wolf Point Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $56,300. Debts: $56,825.
• Joann Adkins, 8098 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $4,900. Debts: $22,918.85.
• Jacqueline Sue Bentele, 6789 Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Sept. 20. Assets: $123,420. Debts: $167,172.49.
• James Clark Farner, 5618 W. CR 500S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Sept. 20. Assets: $14,209. Debts: $29,128.75.
• Clint Richard and Markay Arlene Funnell, 407 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $91,451. Debts: $103,757.85.
• James Avery and Alice Lee Henderson, 8303 E. CR 250S, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Sept. 18. Assets: $70,700. Debts: $84,005.60.
• Gerald Edward and Mary Lou Hensley, 210 S. Main St. #28, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Sept. 20. Assets: $2,705. Debts: $48,226.89.
• Michael A. and Terri J. Hlutke, 1424 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $16,806.19. Debts: $31,045.83.
• Donald and Sandra Johnson, 3762 Old Road 30W, #643, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 19. Assets: $5,300. Debts: $17,488.21.
• Debbie Kay Lemon, 408 W. Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $72,419. Debts: $76,687.39.
• Richard D. and Thelma Mowat, 4100 W. CR 525S, Claypool. Chapter 13. Sept. 18. Assets: $71,440. Debts: $93,661.
• Robert William and Connie Ho Schmuck, 1005 W. Van Buren St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $28,927. Debts: $37,455.70.
• Daniel Duane and Anna Marie Stiles, 7990 N. CR 350E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 17. Assets: $25,300. Debts: $37,567.35. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Justin Michael Staab, 22, and Ruby Ann Hale, 16, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Herman McGuire, 48, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Alicia L. Hinora, 39, Etna Green.
• Donald E. Laughlin, 42, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Rosemary E. Bazini, 55, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Roger Paul Taylor, 28, and Therese Gay Blankenship, 22, both of Etna Green.
• John C. Mason, 68, Syracuse, and Mary P. Mason, 61, East CR 600S, Claypool.
• Patrick Allen Fuller, 28, Clinic Court, War-saw, and Teresa Ann Sammons, 25, Ind. 14W, South Whitley.
• David Glen Morgan, 28, and Kelly Irene Fisher, 19, both of West Section Street, Claypool.
• Steven G. Snyder, 34, and Fiona Ballard, 32, both of North Conner Court, Milford.
• Brett L. McDonald, 32, East CR 1100N, Syracuse, and Shelly Lenay Martindale, 28, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Mark E. Edwards, 33, and Lisa L. Hite, 30, West CR 125S, Pierceton.
• Eric Vinson Graves, 25, West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw, and Sharon Kaye Flannery, 27, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw.
• Steven Ray Salmons, 30, West CR 600S, Mentone, and Deanna Carol Johnson, 23, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kimberly S. Gallion Hernandez, $2,996.93; Peggi L. Benson, $908.32; Billy J. Linton, $2,999.86; Teri Huffman, $353.01; Marvin Huffman, $62.62; William N. Golden, $2,118.57; Tom Swartz, $842.63; and Jeremy A. Garver and Debbie Hanson, $1,300.50.
• Lakeside Chevrolet vs. Melissa M. Oldaker. Plaintiff awarded $789.37.
• Rockhill, et al, vs. Elizabeth Gregory. Plaintiff awarded $3.34.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. James and Shannon Aronhalt. Plaintiff awarded $525.67.
• Valley Forge Apartments vs. Angela Ferm. Plaintiff awarded $938.
• Emory Jeffers vs. Joe Gossett. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Rhonda R. Wrightsman vs. Larry Heter. Plaintiff awarded $130.
• CBM Accounts Service Inc. vs. Larry and Pauline Oswalt. Plaintiff awarded $414.43.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Phillip O. Snyder, $558.16, and Gregory D. Zorn, $924.56.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Blake and Debbie Neeley, $108.62; William and Alouise Wade, $95.42; and Dan and Kathy Yoder, $259.44.
• Shamrock Village vs. Rick Cable. Plaintiff awarded $258.94.
• Michael Anthony Knafel vs. Jennifer T. Mudrack. Plaintiff awarded $439.
• Robert P. Ferguson vs. Stacy Swinglet. Plaintiff awarded $2,933.89.
• Jerry Stine vs. Daniel Stiles. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Empiregas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Harry Meadows, $475.10; Larry Little, $157.69; and Albert J. Heaton, $293.38.
• MGD Inc. vs. Terry Williams. Plaintiff awarded $1,185.03.
• CBT Credit Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Judy Hawkins, $807.20, and Frank J. Hendrickson, $331.92.
• Robert A. Brillandt vs. Gregory Treece. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Willard B. and Cheryl Brandt vs. Gayla M. Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $470.
County Court
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in September was Brenda M. Rose, 16, Mentone.
Fined $27 in October was Donelle R. Weimer, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in September were: Brian N. Wiggs, 17, Warsaw; Tonia E. Schrock, 24, Syracuse; Justin T. Shilling, 17, Syracuse; Daniel J. Serafini, 24, Syracuse; Diana L. Granger, 36, Syracuse; Brian J. Caudill, 18, Leesburg; Mauricio Carvajal, 25, Warsaw; and Terry N. Erhart, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were: Mary L. Coning, 34, North Manchester; Tina L. Fenix, 27, Warsaw; Travis E. Meade, 16, Winona Lake; Alvin Miller, 41, Warsaw; and Sally E. Nelson, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Michael D. Cooksie, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was Kerri A. Garr, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in April was Gary D. Neterer, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were: James D. Oaks, 40, Claypool; David L. Wells, 49, Syracuse; Thomas W. Gibson, 39, Syracuse; Randall J. Snyder, Syracuse; James A. Weedling, 25, Bourbon; Sonia J. Creamer, 53, Leesburg; and Jennifer J. Wozniak-Shear, 32, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in August were: Carrie A. Nelson, 20, Warsaw; Tina A. Arceneaux, 27, Akron; Sonya L. Bratton, 25, Warsaw; and Darren S. Kline, 21, Claypool.
Fined $12 in May was Joel R. Dobbins, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were: James C. Crace, 35, Pierceton; Havilah Rao, 23, Warsaw; Kenneth R. Smith, 25, North Manchester; and James R. Shock, 38, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Robert E. Plotner, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Steven D. Angel, 49, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Scott M. Anderson, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in November was Joseph E. Bencze, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in September was John R. Wygant, 58, Syracuse.
Permitting Operation Without License - Fined $7 in September was Alan Portcelli, 49, Leesburg.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in September was Robert L. Fuson, 32, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Darren W. Ahten, 31, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Stacy E. Fuller, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Robin R. Randolf, 30, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against Joseph E. Bencze, 19, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Harold R. Davis, 28, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August was Rachel A. Smith, 19, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Applying Fill In Water Without Permit - Fined $7 in September was Arnold Norman, 52, Warsaw.
Pulling A Water Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in September was Patrick L. Glock, 26, Leesburg.
Littering - Fined $50 in June was Carlie Shepherd, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were: Jean Iwankowitsch, 59, Cromwell; Joseph N. Oswald, 18, Syracuse; Jared A. Young, 18, Syracuse; and Richard A. Hollingsworth, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Sherri M. Hunziker, 30, North Webster.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Shanna J. Richey, 16, Claypool.
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:
• Donald J. Smith died June 2, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $104,233.37. Beneficiary: Robert Higginbotham, no relation, West Oriole Drive, Warsaw.
• Frances Alene Collins died Aug. 7, 1996, at the age of 93, leaving an estate valued at $1,954,516.20. Beneficiaries: John and Aurel Bringham; Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution; First Methodist Church, Warsaw; Charles L., James A. and John W. Collins; Irene Collins Hendrickson; Ruth Collins Beisson; Sharon DeMichela; Bertha May Elliott (deceased); Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne; and Mizpah Temple, AAONMS, Fort Wayne.
• Clark Allen Schieler died Sept. 2, 1996, at the age of 29, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: Michele Lee Schieler, wife, North Higbee Street, Milford, and Willard and Susan Schieler, father and mother, North Steffen Drive, Milford.
• Kenneth L. Bowton died Sept. 2, 1995, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Mary Jane Bowton, spouse, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, and First National Bank of Warsaw and Mary Jane Bowton, successor co-trustees of the Kenneth L. Bowton trust, Warsaw.
• Onetia M. Bay died Sept. 4, 1996, at the age of 95, leaving an estate valued at $560,000. Beneficiary: Dorothy B. Hite, daughter, East Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse.
• Mary E. Vanator died Sept. 25, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $331,250. Beneficiaries: Douglas P. Vanator, son, Olivet, Mich.; Gordon Vanator, son, South County Farm Road, Warsaw; and First United Methodist Church, Warsaw; Carolyn Wehr, granddaughter, Chugiak, Alaska; James Vanator, grandson, Charlotte, N.C.; John Vanator, grandson, Springport, Mich.; Cathy Vanator, granddaughter, Olivet; and Robert Vanator, grandson, Indianapolis.
• Dessie C. Sparks died Dec. 2, 1995, at the age of 92, leaving an estate valued at $124,030.30. Beneficiaries: Loyal E. Sparks, son, West CR 300N, Etna Green; Doris M. Yoder, daughter, Ind. 19N, Nappanee; Carol J. Young, daughter, Rutledge, Tenn.; Max E. Sparks, son, West Summy Road, Leesburg; and Marilyn J. Hughes, daughter, Wakarusa.
• Robert B. Thornburg died Dec. 13, 1995, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $354,000. Beneficiaries: Cynthia L. Peterson, daughter; Janay Lee Peterson, granddaughter; and Christopher Peterson, grandson, all of East Waco Drive, Syracuse; Steven J. Thornburg, son, Anderson; Robert B. Thornburg, grandson, Bloomington; and Stacy Ann Thornburg, granddaughter, Glasgow, Ky.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• J.C. Penney Co. Inc. vs. Cyndee K. Holle, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $808.42 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jeff S. Mayo, Warsaw, $570.59, and Albert Heaton, West CR 200N, Etna Green, $1,395.81.
• Armstrong Jewelers Inc. vs. Michelle A. White, East Baltimore Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,213 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sales Finance Inc. vs. Earl and Judith I. Ritchie, East Circle Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,073.17 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Regina and Timothy A. Drake. Plaintiff awarded $10,283.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Joe and Pamela Crace, $8,924.82, and Timothy and Kathy Connors, $3,360.01.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• J.C. Penney Co. vs. Barbara A. Schwartz, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $244.43 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Carl and Sandra Tuncil, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, vs. Betty Swafford, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from an Oct. 12, 1995, auto accident at Winona Avenue and Maple Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kristi Lapp, Walter Way, Warsaw, vs. Aster Prentice and West African Gospel Mission, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Nov. 9, 1994, auto accident on Center Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Janet L. Giesler and Elaine M. Meeks vs. Southtrust Estate & Trust Co., Tax Certificate Investments Inc. and American Trust Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiffs seek tax sale certificate issued to Southtrust and tax deed issued to Tax Certificate Investments be set aside or an amount for the value of the real estate be awarded, and an amount for the value of real estate be entered against American Trust for alleged breach of agreement to escrow monies.
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, formerly known as Ameritrust/NA, formerly known as First National Bank of Elkhart, formerly known as State Bank of Syracuse, vs. Michael L. and Patricia E. Liberti, West Main Street, Syra-cuse; John Doe, occupant, West Main Street, Syracuse; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $51,108.15 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Danny D. and Carolyn K. Keaffaber, Ind. 13N, North Manchester; Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, Ill.; and Farm Credit Services, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $70,242.33 due on mortgage, plus interest; attorney fees; expenses incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Richard C. Reilly, North CR 560E, Syracuse, and Carole L. Reilly, Kalamazoo, Mich. Plaintiff seeks amount due on mortgage, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board vs. Jennifer M. Ross, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,625 due on note, plus court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Danny D. and Chadd D. Keaffaber, Ind. 13N, North Manchester; Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, Ill.; and Farm Credit Services, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $16,774.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Transamerica Financial vs. Stanley Killian, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,806.38 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Raymond Chandler, Ind. 13S, Silver Lake, $752.51; Dean and Amy Marie Lueck, Ind. 19, Etna Green, $379.50; and John and Linda Blackburn, EMS D12 Lane, Syracuse, $675.42.
• Joel P. and Julie A. Bales vs. Michael Kolesiak, doing business as Kolesiak Custom Homes, West Oakdale Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $13,526 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
England
Erma England, Old Road 30E, Warsaw, and Junior England, Plainfield. They were married Nov. 13, 1995, and separated Feb. 5, 1996. There are no minor children.
Miller
Christina E. Miller, Kosciusko County, and Terry L. Miller, Goshen. They were married July 1, 1995, and separated Sept. 22, 1996. There is one minor child.
Reith
Troy W. Reith, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Nicole M. Reith, South Woodfield Trail, War-saw. They were married July 30, 1988, and separated Aug. 15, 1996. There are three minor children.
Null
Sherry D. and Terry J. Null, Ind. 15N, Leesburg. They were married April 8, 1995, and separated Oct. 2, 1996. There is one minor child.
Drudge
Matthew M. Drudge, North Beechwood, Warsaw, and Barbara A. Drudge, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1989, and separated Sept. 26, 1996. There are two minor children.
Hamman
Heidi L. Hamman, East Huntington Street, North Webster, and Mark J. Hamman Jr., North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. They were married Oct. 22, 1993, and separated March 29, 1996. There are two minor children.
Breske
Rebekah Fae Breske, Excalibur Place, Cromwell, and Daniel Lee Breske, Ireland Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1994, and separated July 24, 1994. There are no minor children.
Smith
Nancy S. Smith, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Michael D. Smith, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. They were married March 30, 1996, and separated Aug. 21, 1996. There are no minor children.
Parker
Michael L. Parker, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Lee Ann Parker, Kosciusko County. They were married Sept. 27, 1980, and separated Sept. 24, 1996. There are four minor children.
Grow
Mark William Grow, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Melody Raline Grow, East CR 500N, Leesburg. They were married March 6, 1996, and separated Aug. 12, 1996. There are no minor children.
Reed
Shannun Reed, Kosciusko County, and Kevin Reed, Lovetts Lane, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 25, 1992, and separated Oct. 4, 1996. There are two minor children.
Hershberger
Cindi and Richard V. Hershberger, New Paris. They were married Dec. 31, 1991, and separated Oct. 3, 1996. There are no minor children.
Wentzel
Susan Wentzel, Kosciusko County, and David Wentzel, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated Sept. 16, 1996. There are four minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Peggy S. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $943.88 by default, plus court costs.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Todd Wilson and Deborah Killian. Plaintiff awarded $1,355.52 by default, plus court costs.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank, as trustee of self-directed IRA on behalf of Max Anglin, vs. Karen Lowell. Plaintiff awarded $4,359.35 by default, plus court costs.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Lila M. Kline. Plaintiff awarded $3,933.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas Krizmanich, M.D., doing business as Northern Indiana Sports and Orthopaedics, vs. Ronnie Voss. Plaintiff awarded $3,811.37 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kenneth A. and Margaret L. Hall vs. Melvin and Geraldine Boroff. Plaintiffs awarded possession of real estate, plus $3,420, interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Margie Redden, as personal representative of the estate of Paula Jo Whitaker, vs. Norfolk & Western Railway Co.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Daniel Newton.
• Lake City Bank vs. Rubie J. Wallen.
• Lake City Bank vs. William L. and Cindy A. Rogers.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Margaret Rockenbaugh, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Thomas W. Rockenbaugh, vs. Duane G. Huffer, personal representative of the estate of Natalie M. Dick, deceased, and Richard P. Dick.
• Sarah Slabaugh vs. Jodi L. Halsey.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• David and Rhonda Vanderpool and Solomon Vanderpool, by his parents, David and Rhonda Vanderpool, vs. Robert "Toby" Degraves.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• William I. and Marilyn S. Mowery. Sept. 24.
• David B. Sheets and Katherine A. (former name Warner restored). Sept. 24.
• Ronda and Kenneth Williams. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $158 per week in child support. Sept. 25.
• Rhonda K. (former name Rich restored) and Steven D. Hann. Sept. 26.
• Yvonne (former name Trensey restored) and Rodolfo L. Rico. Sept. 26.
• Lana and Steven R. Stout. Sept. 30.
• Beth A. and Jeffrey D. Shelhart. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. Oct. 2.
• Philip A. and Sandra J. Start. Oct. 2.
• Gregory D. and Sherry K. Starnes. Oct. 3.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Sheri A. and Richard A. Courson.
• Bill and Patricia Garman.
• Janet and Andrew A. Hall.
• Connie C. and Oscar Gomez Ponce.
Other Action
• Thomas W. Bickel's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
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• Andrew Ervin and Julie Ann Beck, 108 W. Fourth St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 26. Assets: $3,675. Debts: $50,738.47.
• Timothy Dale and Deborah Ann Calloway, 716-1/2 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 20. Assets: $944.34. Debts: $42,510.86.
• Rebecca A. Duke, P.O. Box 92, Burket. Chapter 7. Aug. 19. Assets: $42,035. Debts: $45,093.48.
• Thomas L. and Shirley A. Felda, 3397 E. CR 300S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 21. Assets: $1,255.27. Debts: $8,225.89.
• Max Howard and Christine Flora, 608 Crestview Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 27. Assets: $2,055. Debts: $35,148.10.
• Steven Eugene and Susan Rose Heckaman, 7617 S. CR 200W, Claypool. Chapter 13. Aug. 22. Assets: $73,200. Debts: $40,972.68.
• Malcolm Leroy Jr. and Lora Ann Howdeshell, 1302 Hill St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 22. Assets: $75,325. Debts: $136,270.99.
• Randy Eugene and Karen Sue Hutchens, 1129-1/2 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 27. Assets: $13,540. Debts: $41,996.67.
• John Robert Jeffries, 1692 E. CR 200N #114, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 28. Assets: $8,940. Debts: $19,037.88.
• Harry Andrew Oberlin II, 9500 N. Koher Road, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Aug. 23. Assets: $44,065. Debts: $20,700.
• Bryon Scott and Angela M. Kiser, 3750 Lake City Hwy. #14, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 28. Assets: $7,100. Debts: $20,075.65.
• Dan Dee Mishler, 304 E. Market St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Aug. 28. Assets: $10,307.20. Debts: $110,834.02.
• Peggy Jean Phipps, 3160 N. Stoneburner Road #2, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 29. Assets: $2,466. Debts: $30,908.
• Paul Clemente Powell, 2222 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 4. Assets: $33,061. Debts: $165,673.57.
• Reid Allan Robbins, 419 Westwood Lane,l Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 30. Assets: $3,663. Debts: $19,136.
• David Allen and Cindy Diane Steininger, 492 W. Olsen Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 29. Assets: $42,450. Debts: $83,421.09.
• Judy Ann Childres, 209 N. CR 225E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 5. Assets: $665. Debts: $11,049.67.
• Ralph and Pamela Kay Minnix, 8280 U.S. 30E #22, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Sept. 9. Assets: $17,815, Debts: $45,434.47.
• Michael Lee Neff, 100 N. Union Drive, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 5. Assets: $65,720. Debts: $140,637.37.
• Terry Junior and Sherry Dawn Null, 7819 Ind. 15N, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Sept. 6. Assets: $52,701. Debts: $65,521.58.
• Alton Williamson, 340 W. Levi Lee Road #139, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 6. Assets: $37,500. Debts: $73,573.99.
• Eli John Yoder, 15288 Fir Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Sept. 5. Assets: $2,320. Debts: $40,008.21.
• Donna Louise Benton, 755 S. Madison St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $3,785. Debts: $9,802.71.
• Jerry Lee and Sue Lynn Bretzinger, Four Seasons Mobile Home Court #91, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 12. Assets: $7,450. Debts: $99,177.07.
• Jack Lee and Sandra Kay Clark, 529 E. 11th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $15,321.74. Debts: $25,708.77.
• Warren Dean Gruenewald, 8651 W. CR 900S, Akron. Chapter 7. Sept. 17. Assets: $24,700. Debts: $207,221.52.
• Sherry Lee Jarrett, 607 S. Hastings, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Sept. 13. Assets: $1,900. Debts: $25,378.75.
• Robert A. and Rebecca L. Larkin, 9675 E. Seneca Lane, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Sept. 16. Assets: $7,405. Debts: $15,912.37.
• Harry Gerold and Catherine Rebecca Nappier, 113 E. Van Buren St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Sept. 16. Assets: $98,029.85. Debts: $118,210.56.
• Janet S. Patrick, 513 Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 16. Assets: $5,780. Debts: $49,245.15.
• Dennis Lynn Thompson, 2415 Wolf Point Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $56,300. Debts: $56,825.
• Joann Adkins, 8098 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $4,900. Debts: $22,918.85.
• Jacqueline Sue Bentele, 6789 Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Sept. 20. Assets: $123,420. Debts: $167,172.49.
• James Clark Farner, 5618 W. CR 500S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Sept. 20. Assets: $14,209. Debts: $29,128.75.
• Clint Richard and Markay Arlene Funnell, 407 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $91,451. Debts: $103,757.85.
• James Avery and Alice Lee Henderson, 8303 E. CR 250S, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Sept. 18. Assets: $70,700. Debts: $84,005.60.
• Gerald Edward and Mary Lou Hensley, 210 S. Main St. #28, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Sept. 20. Assets: $2,705. Debts: $48,226.89.
• Michael A. and Terri J. Hlutke, 1424 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $16,806.19. Debts: $31,045.83.
• Donald and Sandra Johnson, 3762 Old Road 30W, #643, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 19. Assets: $5,300. Debts: $17,488.21.
• Debbie Kay Lemon, 408 W. Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $72,419. Debts: $76,687.39.
• Richard D. and Thelma Mowat, 4100 W. CR 525S, Claypool. Chapter 13. Sept. 18. Assets: $71,440. Debts: $93,661.
• Robert William and Connie Ho Schmuck, 1005 W. Van Buren St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Sept. 23. Assets: $28,927. Debts: $37,455.70.
• Daniel Duane and Anna Marie Stiles, 7990 N. CR 350E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Sept. 17. Assets: $25,300. Debts: $37,567.35. [[In-content Ad]]
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