Times-Union Court News 10-15-2002

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 Sharon Christner:
• Dale R. Alley, 46, and Robin M. Cole, 37, both of West Market Street, Pierceton.
• Richard B. Espeset, 32, Pony Creek Road, North Manchester, and Andrea Lynn Sipe, 23, North Lincoln Park, Warsaw.
• Greggory David Fuller, 23, and Jamie Lynn Reed, 23, both of East River Avenue, Warsaw.
• Troy W. Glant, 41, and Joyce A. Debona, 46, both of West Monoquet Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Donald Lowe, 19, Warsaw, and Abbey Lynn Baumgartner, 19, East Cherokee Road, Syracuse.
• Juan Miguel Cacahua Mendez, 28, and Angela Denise Perry, 32, both of Warsaw.
• Lamar O. Mullet, 33, North CR 625W, Etna Green, and Carla R. Miller, 33, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford.
• Robert Lee Nine Jr., 44, and Crystal A. Amburgy, 44, both of North Vicky Lane, Warsaw.
• Joseph B. Pitts, 28, and Suzzanne Renee Warner, 30, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• David Rex Rosenberry, 30, and Kara Jo Waldbeser, 23, both of EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse.
• Christopher Douglas Skaggs, 27, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw, and Lindsay Marie Stephens, 20, Ind. 19S, Mentone.
• Caleb Earon Stephens, 26, and Katina Lynn Thrush, 26, both of Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool.
• Michael Ryan Stutzman, 19, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, and Heather Marie Butts, 19, South Clover Lane, Warsaw.
• Shawn Allen Vance, 23, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Tasha Donnette Owens, 22, East Walnut Street, Silver Lake.

Superior Court II
The following 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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Rachel R. Ross, 16, Silver Lake; Amanda L. Prater, 17, Claypool; Fernando J. Quezada, 28, Warsaw; Lori M. Shafer, 19, Pierceton; Scott M. Hanes, 27, Warsaw; Joshua A. Crosley, 18, Warsaw; Nikolaus J. Conley, 17, Syracuse; Eric S. Murphy, 32, Akron; Lacey A. McGrew, 22, North Manchester; Steven J. Boyer, 19, Bourbon;
Also, Mary E. Henderson, 24, North Manchester; James C. Wills, 19, Warsaw; Thomas W. Swartz, 59, Warsaw; Sara S. Hoover, 21, Syracuse; Benjamin Engle, 17, Warsaw; Michael A. Hall, 18, Leesburg; Jennifer E. Schister, 22, Syracuse; Shane J. Duff, 31, Rochester; Andrea M. Stahly, 22, Nappanee; Whitt A. Huffer, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Cody J. Patterson, 16, Milford; Lisa R. Carpenter, 33, Bourbon; Blaine A. Elliott, 21, Warsaw; Sara L. Ball, 21, Leesburg; and Tyler J. Rosbruch, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August were Wendy L. Sauberlich, 31, Rochester; Maxine J. Haines, 39, Warsaw; Sean Rhodes, 17, North Webster; Amy L. Mullins, 20, Mentone; Bill R. Elliot, 34, Etna Green; Thomas G. LaSalle, 46, Leesburg; Dana S. Dirck, 20, Warsaw; Jessica Shirey, 19, Mentone; Becky L. Fields, 29, North Manchester; Stella L. Harris, 34, Syracuse; Roger A. Becher, 45, Syracuse; and Jeffrey J. Horn, 43, Rochester.
Fined $27 in July were Terry W. Robertson, 23, Pierceton; Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw; and Sue A. Boyer, 48, Milford.
Fined $27 in May was Don C. Roulo, 38, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Matthew I. Dilley, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Mitchell D. McAfoose, 18, Warsaw; Allen W. Hollan, 26, Rochester; Dorothy M. Wysong, 70, Syracuse; John M. Starrett, 30, Milford; Jody R. Batista, 37, Syracuse; Ruben Jimenez, 22, Warsaw; Redro Arroyo, 29, Akron; Suzanne E. Stokes, 17, Milford; Philip J. Reidenbach, 27, Cromwell; Gregory E. Taylor, 47, Pierceton;
Also, Karen S. Bentley, 34, Akron; Holly N. Sherk, 16, Mentone; Luke Adams, 18, Warsaw; Randall B. Grindle, 21, Warsaw; Caleb E. Stephens, 26, Silver Lake; G.S. Popenfoose, 48, Warsaw; Carol A. Schuler, 65, Winona Lake; Robert M. Brunton, 38, Warsaw; Amy L. Mullins, 20, Mentone; Joseph H. Cook Jr., 44, Tippecanoe;
Also, Linda L. Schwartz, 54, Leesburg; Shyan Pawer, 26, Warsaw; Hai Bo Wen, 33, Warsaw; and Sonya Patterson, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Douglas E. Sorg, 41, North Manchester; Kelli L. Jordan, 34, North Manchester; Jacquelyn M. Vogt, 19, Warsaw; Ivan Andrade, 21, Milford; and David C. Snyder, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Gary A. Wooward, 37, South Whitley; Cindy J. Yocum, 40, Warsaw; Joshua D. Fricke, 20, Pierceton; and Amy E. Zercher, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in May was Ian J. Clark, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Joey L. Hall, 25, Tippecanoe; Lindsay M. Mason, 24, South Whitley; and Jane E. Heckaman, 44, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in August were Richard L. Cummings, 44, North Manchester; Joshua L. Willard, 19, North Manchester; Rhonda J. Allen, 41, Syracuse; and Gregory Abbs, 19, Syracuse.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in September were Danielle N. Yoder, 18, Nappanee, and Allen W. Hollan, 26, Rochester.
Fined $7 in August was Jason R. Frygowski, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Stacy M. Pickett, 24, North Webster; Monica Neff, 23, Warsaw; and Nancy L. Leiter, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Nicholas Steele, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Matt G. Wagoner, 19, Milford.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in September was Alfredo Tlahuextl, 24, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in September were Manuel Salazar, 39, Warsaw, and Benjamin T. Boesenberg, 94, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Christy E. Trout, 21, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Anna D. Yoder, 72, Milford; Gloria Meyo, 22, Pierceton; Quentin G. Jones, 25, Nappanee; Ivan Andrade, 21, Milford; Josue V. Hernandez, 18, Winona Lake; and Shawna M. Gamber, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Rayleen K. Hyde, 16, Warsaw; Shane F. Dawson, 20, Warsaw; and Richard Hernandez, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Seat Belt In Commercial Motor Vehicle - Fined $17 in September was Judd R. Weirick, 26, Tippecanoe.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in September were Ryan S. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw, and James L. Sturgill, 18, North Webster.
Fined $7 in August were Richard E. Storms, 31, Cromwell; James R. Jacobson, 22, Nappanee; Ryan S. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw; Aaron J. Campbell, 17, Syracuse; and James R.Grindle, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Adriana S. Castillo, 19, Warsaw; Audrea L. Houtz, 22, North Webster; and Garry E. Manns, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Carlos Hernandez, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Rebbecca A. Waddle, 26, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Alexandro R. Similton, 17, Syracuse.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in September was Jacob R. Long, 19, Mentone.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Wes R. Weimer, 34, Cromwell.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September were Brandon P. Metzger, 16, Pierceton, and Darrell Gingerich, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Roy J. Sellers, 48, Cromwell.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September was Matthew C. Blue, 31, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August were Eric M. Graham, 19, Warsaw, and Sarah A. Holbrook, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $75 in May was Gary W. Jenkins, 31, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in September was Eric M. Graham, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Stacy L. Naugler, 24, Syracuse.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in September was Dustin D. Sturdevant, 25, North Manchester.
Expired Annual Inspection - Fined $17 in August was Todd A. Kohler, 24, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August were Leon F. Kuhns, 19, Milford, and Terry E. Osterhoudt, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Kevin M. Carr, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in July was Paula M. Harris, 56, Winona Lake.
The following person also paid $82 in court costs:
Failure To Display Stern Light - Fined $7 in August was Ryan J. Hamilton, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Blake A. DiRico, 18, Warsaw; Todd M. Anderson, 28, Syracuse; Terry N. Perkins, 20, Warsaw; Scott L. Hershberger, 39, Cromwell; Kimberly D. Allen, 25, Warsaw; Mark L. Davidson, 52, Winona Lake; Billy J. Fairchild, 17, Winona Lake; Matthew A. Richey, 42, Claypool; Amber Himes, 21, Warsaw; Wendi M. Beck, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Russell F. Sproat Jr., 33, Warsaw; Jose M. Valencia, 23, Warsaw; Cody J. Felger, 19, Pierceton; Amber R. Burchard, 19, North Webster; Nicole D. Crabb, 21, North Webster; Terry W. Blue, 55, Warsaw; Kathy J. Foreman, 22, Warsaw; Creta Byler, 44, Etna Green; Donald L. Scott Sr., 54, Claypool; William J. Holder, 34, Warsaw;
Also, Richie E. Vining, 23, Warsaw; Daniel R. Wadkins, 21, Leesburg; Andres J. Martinez, 17, Pierceton; Travis B. Schultz, 18, Claypool; Joshua W. Bloom, 20, Warsaw; Alanna C. Hicks, 20, Warsaw; David R. Hoagland, 35, Warsaw; Lisa J. Federico, 32, Claypool; Dustin E. Harty, 20, Warsaw; Joel A. Schuh, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Sharon E. Prater, 39, Warsaw; Sabrina Newsome, 21, Warsaw; Virginia R. Chapman, 55, Warsaw; Tonya L. Beer, 27, Warsaw; Wanda F. Tupps, 56, Warsaw; Mary A. Bauer, 39, Mentone; Ashley N. Hughes, 19, Warsaw; Valerie E. Cruz, 65, Claypool; Max T. Hebel, 44, Warsaw; Steven R. Sellers, 49, North Manchester;
Also, Ronald R. Jasper, 51, Syracuse; Heather Rex, 21, Cromwell; Michele Martin, 30, Syracuse; Ociel C. Jaimes, 32, Warsaw; Joshua J. Menzie, 23, Milford; Robbie D. Richardson, 39, Warsaw; Jennifer M. Torpy, 29, Warsaw; Jeremy L. Smith, 20, North Webster; Jose L. Galindo, 30, Warsaw; Dayne A. England, 17, Akron;
Also, Robert D. Jackson, 34, Warsaw; Lauralyn K. Welty, 63, Syracuse; Karen S. Pope, 48, Syracuse; Garl D. Wetters, 60, Warsaw; Scott A. Wicken, 33, Warsaw; Michael D. Overmyer, 36, Etna Green; Jerry A. Moriarty, 43, Etna Green; Anna M. Werner, 27, Warsaw; Tracy L. Curtis, 31, Warsaw; Todd D. Metz, 29, Leesburg;
Also, Jeffrey D. Rozanowski, 25, North Webster; Barbara L. Dewitt, 65, Syracuse; Jessica M. Robbins, 18, Warsaw; Joe D. Bradley, 49, Warsaw; David E. Saint, 55, Winona Lake; Michael D. Elliott, 21, North Webster; Trevor W. Smith, 35, North Manchester; Adam K. Hodge, 17, Winona Lake; Penny J. Thomas, 37, Warsaw; Robert L. Gast, 25, Winona Lake;
Also, Don D. Burkhart II, 39, Warsaw; Malinda L. Helman, 18, Warsaw; Robert A. VanKirk, 63, Warsaw; Angie B. Horn, 67, Warsaw; Steven V. Klinger, 23, Warsaw; Gelenia D. Smith, 62, Warsaw; Gayle M. Weaver, 31, Warsaw; Steven D. Smith, 59, Warsaw; Teresa S. Miller, 45, Akron; Ryan D. Smith, 28, Pierceton;
Also, Christine A. Judd, 51, Pierceton; Jonathon S. Metz, 23, Winona Lake; Adora S. Zehner, 24, Warsaw; Adam J. Harman, 24, Leesburg; Isaac Cantu, 18, North Webster; Cynthia S. Ellinger, 43, Bourbon; Kimberly R. Enyeart, 44, Warsaw; Cody J. Patterson, 16, Milford; Violet M. Hursey, 57, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Ladd, 17, Warsaw;
Also, David L. Batta, 44, Warsaw; Darik C. Weirick, 21, Syracuse; Philip G. Magner III, 55, Warsaw; Tienda M. Reyes, 30, Milford; Christopher B. Edwards, 25, Warsaw; Amy E. Butler, 36, Warsaw; Shane J. Yoder, 24, Warsaw; Lecia A. Nunez, 36, Warsaw; Thomas L. Gibbs, 21, Mentone; Sharon L. Skaggs, 41, Winona Lake;
Also, Whitt A. Huffer, 18, Warsaw; Parnell Peconga, 20, Warsaw; Trent L. Harris, 31, Leesburg; and William C. Signorelli, 35, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in August were Ronald W. Kukle, 64, Warsaw; R. Scott Woods, 39, Warsaw; Michael E. Yeager, 49, Warsaw; Jennifer J. Saylor-Clark, 24, Warsaw; Marc L. Powell, 28, Rochester; Douglas R. Greene, 39, Warsaw; Sandy A. Owens, 40, Silver Lake; James R. Grindle, 27, Warsaw; Deanna D. Patino, 33, Warsaw; Wendy M. Lowman, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Michele J. Bright, 35, Syracuse; Michael R. Prater, 45, Warsaw; Jason D. Weisser, 20, Syracuse; Allen S. White III, 19, Syracuse; Kim R. Clase, 26, Etna Green; Troy W. Reith, 35, Warsaw; Jennifer J. Dement, 40, Cromwell; John M. Tennant, 19, Cromwell; William B. Elliott, 22, Warsaw; Clayton D. Slone, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Jonathan D. Habegger, 17, Warsaw; Amy E. Landis, 23, Warsaw; John L. Spiece, 53, North Manchester; Rodney L. Pratt, 27, South Whitley; Oscar W. Tipton, 29, Rochester; Robert W. Gallup Jr., 24, Warsaw; Jenna E. Witmer, 17, North Manchester; Nathan Strohschein, 20, Akron; Nathan A. Blocher, 21, Winona Lake; Joshua S. Jennings, 21, Akron;
Also, Lisa M. Morgan, 25, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Ebey, 28, Warsaw; and Andrew Peters, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July were Jonathan D. Habegger, 17, Warsaw; Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw; and Jeremiah D. Brewer, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June were Stacey L. Lotz, 25, Warsaw, and Vanessa K. Meeks, 46, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in May was Eric M. Graham, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was James A. Harris, 18, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in August was Stacy L. Mullins, 31, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs: Georgia L. and Richard T. Eierman, EMS B38 Lane, Leesburg, $4,440.48, and David V. Staker, West Hoffman Lake Road, Warsaw, $7,627.87.
• Infibank, as successor in interest to LNFCU, v. Miles C. and Linda Spooner, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,375.54 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union Credit Card issued by Infibank v. Kevin Bryant, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,808.74 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Terry Powell, East CR 1250N, Milford, and Lisa A. England, West Market Street, Warsaw, $5,481.80; Dustin C. Mayer, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton; Heather C. Mayer, South Viking Drive, Mentone, $4,220.59; and Mary J. Kennedy, South Etna Street, Etna Green, $5,395.50.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Melinda Sue Barley, Claypool, $4,081.51; Angel and Consuelo Cruz, East Main Street, Warsaw, $5,867.16; James Lee Sr. and Sandra Griggs, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, $4,125.31; Mark A. and Tammy S. Miller, West Main Street, Larwill, $4,452.54; Matthew Michael and Margaret L. Stump, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford, $6,048.53.
• Lake City Bank v. Marek Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw; National City Bank; Household Finance Corp. III; Moriarty Building Inc, Plymouth; Green & Cates, Syracuse; Kim Frauhiger, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw; and Centennial Cellular Tri-State. Plaintiff seeks $85,100.92 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.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia v. Jeff A. Albright, Old Road 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,479.05 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Joshua D. Wood, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,556.25 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Steven Fawley, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,660 for damage resulting from a May 25, 2001, auto accident at a driveway along CR 100N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Motorists Mutual Insurance Companies v. Dannette D. Miller, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,739.75 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Scott S. Shaske, South CR 1000W, Claypool, $1,100.61; Cheryl R. Swartz, North Blue Heron, Warsaw, $861.65; Pamela S. and Ronald Barnhart, $749.93; Darrin Kitson, East Center Street, Warsaw, $977.31; and Brett D. Kelsey, $1,006.21.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Patel Motels of Plymouth, Kentland, formerly doing business as Villager Lodge, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,746.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. Heather Lenfestey, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $778.62 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Bank USA/NA v. Orin A. Boyd, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,321.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• David M. Allen, DDS, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Leann R. Gump, West Market Street, Pierceton, $2,164.81, and Linda E. Schrader, EMS B66W Lane, Warsaw, $1,201.65.
Marriage Dissolution
Pettigrew
Karen G. Pettigrew, Mentone, and Alyn M. Pettigrew, Atwood. They were married Aug. 2, 1997, and separated Aug. 27, 2002. There are no minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Monty A. and Sande Zorn, $3,507.83; Roger L. Helton, $3,561.22; and Debra K. Joyner, $4,148.40.
• Martin Financial Management v. Ken A. Herrick. Plaintiff awarded $4,165.65 by default, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Marta G. Hopkins v. Niblock Excavating Inc.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• MTS Products v. Rock Hard Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Charles A. and Kristl K. Andrews.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Jared and Cassandra D. Van Ness. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 4.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jeff and Geraldine Stookey, doing business as Stookey Farms, West CR 700N, Leesburg, v. Heartland Dairy Equipment Inc., Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from damage to a milking system pipeline, plus court costs.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., v. Linda J. Harrold, North CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $111,153.34 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.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Philip A. and V. Irene Whiteman, East CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $108,867.97 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
Cumberland
Raymond H. and Patricia A. Cumberland, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. They were married May 26, 1976, and separated Sept. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Kammerer
Tony Kammerer, East Center Street, Bourbon, and Priscilla Kammerer, South Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Sept. 25, 2000, and separated June 16, 2002. There are no minor children.
LaFollette
Lisa LaFollette, Kosciusko County, and Robert M. LaFollette II, North CR 100E, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 15, 2000, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There is one minor child.
Rowe
Christie Lea Rowe, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and James Edward Rowe Jr., South Whitley. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. the estate of David L. Belk, et al. Plaintiff awarded $36,286.68 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred an foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Palo Verde Trading Co., LLC, v. David Lee George, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• The Bank of New York v. Penny Oviedo, et al. Plaintiff awarded $29,693.76 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred an foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• KeyBank/NA v. Janet L. Baker, also known as Janet L. Moss. Plaintiff awarded $13,856.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Star Financial Bank v. Daniel E. May. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $8,593.20, plus interest and court costs.
• Automotive Credit Corp., as assignee of Guardian National Acceptance Corp., v. Roger M. and Marcia Gorham. Plaintiff awarded $4,059.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert and Martha L. Leckrone v. Eddy Glenn Tridle, doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co. Plaintiff awarded damages via summary judgment of $20,771.73, plus interest, $242,000 due on real estate purchase agreement at closing and real estate ordered sold.
• Leon and Dorothy Tucker v. Eddy Glenn Tridle, doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co. Plaintiff awarded damages via summary judgment of $14,653.22, plus interest, $170,000 due on real estate purchase agreement at closing and real estate ordered sold.
• Robbie C. and Larraine P. Crabtree v. Kyle M. Rathje. Robbie Crabtree awarded $150,000 and Larraine Crabtree awarded $10,000. Court costs taxed to defendant.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Evelene and Joseph Serovy v. Michael A. Wagley. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Thomas W. Bouck.
• United Credit Union v. Dawn E. Rowland.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Beth A. Walley, formerly known as Beth Brubacher; Wawasee Community School Corp.; and Kosciusko County.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Steven D. and Sheila Crowe.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debbie and Charles D. Briggs. Oct. 1.
• Karrie S. and Robert G. Clark. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102.34 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
• Heather A. (former name Leemon restored) and Orie S. Yoder. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
• Donald D. II and Carmen L. Burkhart. Oct. 3.
• Carmale (former name Auer restored) and Earl J. Schmucker. Oct. 4.
• Greta (former name Ebarb restored) and Charles Purvis. Oct. 4.
• Dawn A. (former name Ashby restored) and Caleb Stephens. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. Oct. 7.
• Ronald and Jackie Rautenkranz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $36 per week in child support. Oct. 7.
Other Action
• Jeffrey and Robin Beasley v. Mark C. Sherer and Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger. This case is referred to mediation with J. Frank Kimbrough presiding.
• Troy Frieden v. The Frog Tavern Inc. This case is referred to mediation with Daniel J. Sigler presiding. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Dale R. Alley, 46, and Robin M. Cole, 37, both of West Market Street, Pierceton.
• Richard B. Espeset, 32, Pony Creek Road, North Manchester, and Andrea Lynn Sipe, 23, North Lincoln Park, Warsaw.
• Greggory David Fuller, 23, and Jamie Lynn Reed, 23, both of East River Avenue, Warsaw.
• Troy W. Glant, 41, and Joyce A. Debona, 46, both of West Monoquet Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Donald Lowe, 19, Warsaw, and Abbey Lynn Baumgartner, 19, East Cherokee Road, Syracuse.
• Juan Miguel Cacahua Mendez, 28, and Angela Denise Perry, 32, both of Warsaw.
• Lamar O. Mullet, 33, North CR 625W, Etna Green, and Carla R. Miller, 33, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford.
• Robert Lee Nine Jr., 44, and Crystal A. Amburgy, 44, both of North Vicky Lane, Warsaw.
• Joseph B. Pitts, 28, and Suzzanne Renee Warner, 30, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• David Rex Rosenberry, 30, and Kara Jo Waldbeser, 23, both of EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse.
• Christopher Douglas Skaggs, 27, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw, and Lindsay Marie Stephens, 20, Ind. 19S, Mentone.
• Caleb Earon Stephens, 26, and Katina Lynn Thrush, 26, both of Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool.
• Michael Ryan Stutzman, 19, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, and Heather Marie Butts, 19, South Clover Lane, Warsaw.
• Shawn Allen Vance, 23, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Tasha Donnette Owens, 22, East Walnut Street, Silver Lake.

Superior Court II
The following 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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Rachel R. Ross, 16, Silver Lake; Amanda L. Prater, 17, Claypool; Fernando J. Quezada, 28, Warsaw; Lori M. Shafer, 19, Pierceton; Scott M. Hanes, 27, Warsaw; Joshua A. Crosley, 18, Warsaw; Nikolaus J. Conley, 17, Syracuse; Eric S. Murphy, 32, Akron; Lacey A. McGrew, 22, North Manchester; Steven J. Boyer, 19, Bourbon;
Also, Mary E. Henderson, 24, North Manchester; James C. Wills, 19, Warsaw; Thomas W. Swartz, 59, Warsaw; Sara S. Hoover, 21, Syracuse; Benjamin Engle, 17, Warsaw; Michael A. Hall, 18, Leesburg; Jennifer E. Schister, 22, Syracuse; Shane J. Duff, 31, Rochester; Andrea M. Stahly, 22, Nappanee; Whitt A. Huffer, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Cody J. Patterson, 16, Milford; Lisa R. Carpenter, 33, Bourbon; Blaine A. Elliott, 21, Warsaw; Sara L. Ball, 21, Leesburg; and Tyler J. Rosbruch, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August were Wendy L. Sauberlich, 31, Rochester; Maxine J. Haines, 39, Warsaw; Sean Rhodes, 17, North Webster; Amy L. Mullins, 20, Mentone; Bill R. Elliot, 34, Etna Green; Thomas G. LaSalle, 46, Leesburg; Dana S. Dirck, 20, Warsaw; Jessica Shirey, 19, Mentone; Becky L. Fields, 29, North Manchester; Stella L. Harris, 34, Syracuse; Roger A. Becher, 45, Syracuse; and Jeffrey J. Horn, 43, Rochester.
Fined $27 in July were Terry W. Robertson, 23, Pierceton; Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw; and Sue A. Boyer, 48, Milford.
Fined $27 in May was Don C. Roulo, 38, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Matthew I. Dilley, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Mitchell D. McAfoose, 18, Warsaw; Allen W. Hollan, 26, Rochester; Dorothy M. Wysong, 70, Syracuse; John M. Starrett, 30, Milford; Jody R. Batista, 37, Syracuse; Ruben Jimenez, 22, Warsaw; Redro Arroyo, 29, Akron; Suzanne E. Stokes, 17, Milford; Philip J. Reidenbach, 27, Cromwell; Gregory E. Taylor, 47, Pierceton;
Also, Karen S. Bentley, 34, Akron; Holly N. Sherk, 16, Mentone; Luke Adams, 18, Warsaw; Randall B. Grindle, 21, Warsaw; Caleb E. Stephens, 26, Silver Lake; G.S. Popenfoose, 48, Warsaw; Carol A. Schuler, 65, Winona Lake; Robert M. Brunton, 38, Warsaw; Amy L. Mullins, 20, Mentone; Joseph H. Cook Jr., 44, Tippecanoe;
Also, Linda L. Schwartz, 54, Leesburg; Shyan Pawer, 26, Warsaw; Hai Bo Wen, 33, Warsaw; and Sonya Patterson, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Douglas E. Sorg, 41, North Manchester; Kelli L. Jordan, 34, North Manchester; Jacquelyn M. Vogt, 19, Warsaw; Ivan Andrade, 21, Milford; and David C. Snyder, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Gary A. Wooward, 37, South Whitley; Cindy J. Yocum, 40, Warsaw; Joshua D. Fricke, 20, Pierceton; and Amy E. Zercher, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in May was Ian J. Clark, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Joey L. Hall, 25, Tippecanoe; Lindsay M. Mason, 24, South Whitley; and Jane E. Heckaman, 44, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in August were Richard L. Cummings, 44, North Manchester; Joshua L. Willard, 19, North Manchester; Rhonda J. Allen, 41, Syracuse; and Gregory Abbs, 19, Syracuse.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in September were Danielle N. Yoder, 18, Nappanee, and Allen W. Hollan, 26, Rochester.
Fined $7 in August was Jason R. Frygowski, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Stacy M. Pickett, 24, North Webster; Monica Neff, 23, Warsaw; and Nancy L. Leiter, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Nicholas Steele, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Matt G. Wagoner, 19, Milford.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in September was Alfredo Tlahuextl, 24, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in September were Manuel Salazar, 39, Warsaw, and Benjamin T. Boesenberg, 94, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Christy E. Trout, 21, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Anna D. Yoder, 72, Milford; Gloria Meyo, 22, Pierceton; Quentin G. Jones, 25, Nappanee; Ivan Andrade, 21, Milford; Josue V. Hernandez, 18, Winona Lake; and Shawna M. Gamber, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Rayleen K. Hyde, 16, Warsaw; Shane F. Dawson, 20, Warsaw; and Richard Hernandez, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Seat Belt In Commercial Motor Vehicle - Fined $17 in September was Judd R. Weirick, 26, Tippecanoe.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in September were Ryan S. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw, and James L. Sturgill, 18, North Webster.
Fined $7 in August were Richard E. Storms, 31, Cromwell; James R. Jacobson, 22, Nappanee; Ryan S. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw; Aaron J. Campbell, 17, Syracuse; and James R.Grindle, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Adriana S. Castillo, 19, Warsaw; Audrea L. Houtz, 22, North Webster; and Garry E. Manns, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Carlos Hernandez, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Rebbecca A. Waddle, 26, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Alexandro R. Similton, 17, Syracuse.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in September was Jacob R. Long, 19, Mentone.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Wes R. Weimer, 34, Cromwell.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September were Brandon P. Metzger, 16, Pierceton, and Darrell Gingerich, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Roy J. Sellers, 48, Cromwell.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September was Matthew C. Blue, 31, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August were Eric M. Graham, 19, Warsaw, and Sarah A. Holbrook, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $75 in May was Gary W. Jenkins, 31, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in September was Eric M. Graham, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Stacy L. Naugler, 24, Syracuse.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in September was Dustin D. Sturdevant, 25, North Manchester.
Expired Annual Inspection - Fined $17 in August was Todd A. Kohler, 24, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August were Leon F. Kuhns, 19, Milford, and Terry E. Osterhoudt, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Kevin M. Carr, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in July was Paula M. Harris, 56, Winona Lake.
The following person also paid $82 in court costs:
Failure To Display Stern Light - Fined $7 in August was Ryan J. Hamilton, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Blake A. DiRico, 18, Warsaw; Todd M. Anderson, 28, Syracuse; Terry N. Perkins, 20, Warsaw; Scott L. Hershberger, 39, Cromwell; Kimberly D. Allen, 25, Warsaw; Mark L. Davidson, 52, Winona Lake; Billy J. Fairchild, 17, Winona Lake; Matthew A. Richey, 42, Claypool; Amber Himes, 21, Warsaw; Wendi M. Beck, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Russell F. Sproat Jr., 33, Warsaw; Jose M. Valencia, 23, Warsaw; Cody J. Felger, 19, Pierceton; Amber R. Burchard, 19, North Webster; Nicole D. Crabb, 21, North Webster; Terry W. Blue, 55, Warsaw; Kathy J. Foreman, 22, Warsaw; Creta Byler, 44, Etna Green; Donald L. Scott Sr., 54, Claypool; William J. Holder, 34, Warsaw;
Also, Richie E. Vining, 23, Warsaw; Daniel R. Wadkins, 21, Leesburg; Andres J. Martinez, 17, Pierceton; Travis B. Schultz, 18, Claypool; Joshua W. Bloom, 20, Warsaw; Alanna C. Hicks, 20, Warsaw; David R. Hoagland, 35, Warsaw; Lisa J. Federico, 32, Claypool; Dustin E. Harty, 20, Warsaw; Joel A. Schuh, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Sharon E. Prater, 39, Warsaw; Sabrina Newsome, 21, Warsaw; Virginia R. Chapman, 55, Warsaw; Tonya L. Beer, 27, Warsaw; Wanda F. Tupps, 56, Warsaw; Mary A. Bauer, 39, Mentone; Ashley N. Hughes, 19, Warsaw; Valerie E. Cruz, 65, Claypool; Max T. Hebel, 44, Warsaw; Steven R. Sellers, 49, North Manchester;
Also, Ronald R. Jasper, 51, Syracuse; Heather Rex, 21, Cromwell; Michele Martin, 30, Syracuse; Ociel C. Jaimes, 32, Warsaw; Joshua J. Menzie, 23, Milford; Robbie D. Richardson, 39, Warsaw; Jennifer M. Torpy, 29, Warsaw; Jeremy L. Smith, 20, North Webster; Jose L. Galindo, 30, Warsaw; Dayne A. England, 17, Akron;
Also, Robert D. Jackson, 34, Warsaw; Lauralyn K. Welty, 63, Syracuse; Karen S. Pope, 48, Syracuse; Garl D. Wetters, 60, Warsaw; Scott A. Wicken, 33, Warsaw; Michael D. Overmyer, 36, Etna Green; Jerry A. Moriarty, 43, Etna Green; Anna M. Werner, 27, Warsaw; Tracy L. Curtis, 31, Warsaw; Todd D. Metz, 29, Leesburg;
Also, Jeffrey D. Rozanowski, 25, North Webster; Barbara L. Dewitt, 65, Syracuse; Jessica M. Robbins, 18, Warsaw; Joe D. Bradley, 49, Warsaw; David E. Saint, 55, Winona Lake; Michael D. Elliott, 21, North Webster; Trevor W. Smith, 35, North Manchester; Adam K. Hodge, 17, Winona Lake; Penny J. Thomas, 37, Warsaw; Robert L. Gast, 25, Winona Lake;
Also, Don D. Burkhart II, 39, Warsaw; Malinda L. Helman, 18, Warsaw; Robert A. VanKirk, 63, Warsaw; Angie B. Horn, 67, Warsaw; Steven V. Klinger, 23, Warsaw; Gelenia D. Smith, 62, Warsaw; Gayle M. Weaver, 31, Warsaw; Steven D. Smith, 59, Warsaw; Teresa S. Miller, 45, Akron; Ryan D. Smith, 28, Pierceton;
Also, Christine A. Judd, 51, Pierceton; Jonathon S. Metz, 23, Winona Lake; Adora S. Zehner, 24, Warsaw; Adam J. Harman, 24, Leesburg; Isaac Cantu, 18, North Webster; Cynthia S. Ellinger, 43, Bourbon; Kimberly R. Enyeart, 44, Warsaw; Cody J. Patterson, 16, Milford; Violet M. Hursey, 57, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Ladd, 17, Warsaw;
Also, David L. Batta, 44, Warsaw; Darik C. Weirick, 21, Syracuse; Philip G. Magner III, 55, Warsaw; Tienda M. Reyes, 30, Milford; Christopher B. Edwards, 25, Warsaw; Amy E. Butler, 36, Warsaw; Shane J. Yoder, 24, Warsaw; Lecia A. Nunez, 36, Warsaw; Thomas L. Gibbs, 21, Mentone; Sharon L. Skaggs, 41, Winona Lake;
Also, Whitt A. Huffer, 18, Warsaw; Parnell Peconga, 20, Warsaw; Trent L. Harris, 31, Leesburg; and William C. Signorelli, 35, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in August were Ronald W. Kukle, 64, Warsaw; R. Scott Woods, 39, Warsaw; Michael E. Yeager, 49, Warsaw; Jennifer J. Saylor-Clark, 24, Warsaw; Marc L. Powell, 28, Rochester; Douglas R. Greene, 39, Warsaw; Sandy A. Owens, 40, Silver Lake; James R. Grindle, 27, Warsaw; Deanna D. Patino, 33, Warsaw; Wendy M. Lowman, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Michele J. Bright, 35, Syracuse; Michael R. Prater, 45, Warsaw; Jason D. Weisser, 20, Syracuse; Allen S. White III, 19, Syracuse; Kim R. Clase, 26, Etna Green; Troy W. Reith, 35, Warsaw; Jennifer J. Dement, 40, Cromwell; John M. Tennant, 19, Cromwell; William B. Elliott, 22, Warsaw; Clayton D. Slone, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Jonathan D. Habegger, 17, Warsaw; Amy E. Landis, 23, Warsaw; John L. Spiece, 53, North Manchester; Rodney L. Pratt, 27, South Whitley; Oscar W. Tipton, 29, Rochester; Robert W. Gallup Jr., 24, Warsaw; Jenna E. Witmer, 17, North Manchester; Nathan Strohschein, 20, Akron; Nathan A. Blocher, 21, Winona Lake; Joshua S. Jennings, 21, Akron;
Also, Lisa M. Morgan, 25, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Ebey, 28, Warsaw; and Andrew Peters, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July were Jonathan D. Habegger, 17, Warsaw; Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw; and Jeremiah D. Brewer, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June were Stacey L. Lotz, 25, Warsaw, and Vanessa K. Meeks, 46, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in May was Eric M. Graham, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was James A. Harris, 18, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in August was Stacy L. Mullins, 31, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs: Georgia L. and Richard T. Eierman, EMS B38 Lane, Leesburg, $4,440.48, and David V. Staker, West Hoffman Lake Road, Warsaw, $7,627.87.
• Infibank, as successor in interest to LNFCU, v. Miles C. and Linda Spooner, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,375.54 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union Credit Card issued by Infibank v. Kevin Bryant, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,808.74 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Terry Powell, East CR 1250N, Milford, and Lisa A. England, West Market Street, Warsaw, $5,481.80; Dustin C. Mayer, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton; Heather C. Mayer, South Viking Drive, Mentone, $4,220.59; and Mary J. Kennedy, South Etna Street, Etna Green, $5,395.50.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Melinda Sue Barley, Claypool, $4,081.51; Angel and Consuelo Cruz, East Main Street, Warsaw, $5,867.16; James Lee Sr. and Sandra Griggs, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, $4,125.31; Mark A. and Tammy S. Miller, West Main Street, Larwill, $4,452.54; Matthew Michael and Margaret L. Stump, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford, $6,048.53.
• Lake City Bank v. Marek Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw; National City Bank; Household Finance Corp. III; Moriarty Building Inc, Plymouth; Green & Cates, Syracuse; Kim Frauhiger, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw; and Centennial Cellular Tri-State. Plaintiff seeks $85,100.92 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.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia v. Jeff A. Albright, Old Road 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,479.05 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Joshua D. Wood, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,556.25 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Steven Fawley, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,660 for damage resulting from a May 25, 2001, auto accident at a driveway along CR 100N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Motorists Mutual Insurance Companies v. Dannette D. Miller, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,739.75 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Scott S. Shaske, South CR 1000W, Claypool, $1,100.61; Cheryl R. Swartz, North Blue Heron, Warsaw, $861.65; Pamela S. and Ronald Barnhart, $749.93; Darrin Kitson, East Center Street, Warsaw, $977.31; and Brett D. Kelsey, $1,006.21.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Patel Motels of Plymouth, Kentland, formerly doing business as Villager Lodge, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,746.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. Heather Lenfestey, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $778.62 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Bank USA/NA v. Orin A. Boyd, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,321.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• David M. Allen, DDS, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Leann R. Gump, West Market Street, Pierceton, $2,164.81, and Linda E. Schrader, EMS B66W Lane, Warsaw, $1,201.65.
Marriage Dissolution
Pettigrew
Karen G. Pettigrew, Mentone, and Alyn M. Pettigrew, Atwood. They were married Aug. 2, 1997, and separated Aug. 27, 2002. There are no minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Monty A. and Sande Zorn, $3,507.83; Roger L. Helton, $3,561.22; and Debra K. Joyner, $4,148.40.
• Martin Financial Management v. Ken A. Herrick. Plaintiff awarded $4,165.65 by default, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Marta G. Hopkins v. Niblock Excavating Inc.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• MTS Products v. Rock Hard Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Charles A. and Kristl K. Andrews.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Jared and Cassandra D. Van Ness. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 4.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jeff and Geraldine Stookey, doing business as Stookey Farms, West CR 700N, Leesburg, v. Heartland Dairy Equipment Inc., Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from damage to a milking system pipeline, plus court costs.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., v. Linda J. Harrold, North CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $111,153.34 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.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Philip A. and V. Irene Whiteman, East CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $108,867.97 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
Cumberland
Raymond H. and Patricia A. Cumberland, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. They were married May 26, 1976, and separated Sept. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Kammerer
Tony Kammerer, East Center Street, Bourbon, and Priscilla Kammerer, South Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Sept. 25, 2000, and separated June 16, 2002. There are no minor children.
LaFollette
Lisa LaFollette, Kosciusko County, and Robert M. LaFollette II, North CR 100E, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 15, 2000, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There is one minor child.
Rowe
Christie Lea Rowe, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and James Edward Rowe Jr., South Whitley. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. the estate of David L. Belk, et al. Plaintiff awarded $36,286.68 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred an foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Palo Verde Trading Co., LLC, v. David Lee George, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• The Bank of New York v. Penny Oviedo, et al. Plaintiff awarded $29,693.76 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred an foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• KeyBank/NA v. Janet L. Baker, also known as Janet L. Moss. Plaintiff awarded $13,856.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Star Financial Bank v. Daniel E. May. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $8,593.20, plus interest and court costs.
• Automotive Credit Corp., as assignee of Guardian National Acceptance Corp., v. Roger M. and Marcia Gorham. Plaintiff awarded $4,059.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert and Martha L. Leckrone v. Eddy Glenn Tridle, doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co. Plaintiff awarded damages via summary judgment of $20,771.73, plus interest, $242,000 due on real estate purchase agreement at closing and real estate ordered sold.
• Leon and Dorothy Tucker v. Eddy Glenn Tridle, doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co. Plaintiff awarded damages via summary judgment of $14,653.22, plus interest, $170,000 due on real estate purchase agreement at closing and real estate ordered sold.
• Robbie C. and Larraine P. Crabtree v. Kyle M. Rathje. Robbie Crabtree awarded $150,000 and Larraine Crabtree awarded $10,000. Court costs taxed to defendant.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Evelene and Joseph Serovy v. Michael A. Wagley. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Thomas W. Bouck.
• United Credit Union v. Dawn E. Rowland.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Beth A. Walley, formerly known as Beth Brubacher; Wawasee Community School Corp.; and Kosciusko County.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Steven D. and Sheila Crowe.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debbie and Charles D. Briggs. Oct. 1.
• Karrie S. and Robert G. Clark. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102.34 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
• Heather A. (former name Leemon restored) and Orie S. Yoder. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
• Donald D. II and Carmen L. Burkhart. Oct. 3.
• Carmale (former name Auer restored) and Earl J. Schmucker. Oct. 4.
• Greta (former name Ebarb restored) and Charles Purvis. Oct. 4.
• Dawn A. (former name Ashby restored) and Caleb Stephens. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. Oct. 7.
• Ronald and Jackie Rautenkranz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $36 per week in child support. Oct. 7.
Other Action
• Jeffrey and Robin Beasley v. Mark C. Sherer and Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger. This case is referred to mediation with J. Frank Kimbrough presiding.
• Troy Frieden v. The Frog Tavern Inc. This case is referred to mediation with Daniel J. Sigler presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
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