Times-Union Court News 10-19-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Eric L. Beachy, 31, and Joni Maranda Armbruster, 27, both of West Hoffer Road, Warsaw.
• Greggory P. Dewey, 38, and Penny S. Niswonger, 35, both of North White Tail Trail, Milford.
• Gary W. Wolfe, 41, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Sandra M. Mercer, 50, East Florence, Bourbon.
• Charles E. Whisman, 32, and Amanda Cay Ewing, 28, both of North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Lewis C. Waters, 52, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Sandra S. Olson, 48, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw.
• Kevin Scott Atkins, 27, and Krista Dawn Teeple, 27, both of South Packerton Road, Warsaw.
• Roger F. Haeck, 44, and Mary M. Millbern, 40, both of Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Chad Michael Coy, 25, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Kassie Jo Plikerd, 21, West Boston Street, Syracuse.
• Joseph K. Todd Jr., 36, and Kellie R. Allgood, 34, both of South Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• Todd D. Brandes, 31, and Jacie Lynn Rasmussen, 28, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Luis Armando Rios Gonzalez, 21, and Jennifer Lynne Palmer, 21, both of Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw.
• Matthew Ryan Pifer, 23, Glad Street, Warsaw, and Lisa Marie Prichard, 23, Indianapolis.
• Jason Allen Goble, 25, and Dawn Renee Slone, 27, both of Bluewater Drive, Warsaw.
• Travis Michael Moore, 22, South CR 525E, Pierceton, and Emily Brooke Maze, 20, West CR 350S, Warsaw.
• Silidonio Juarez Manriquez, 41, and Patricia Sanchez Medina, 23, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Ryan Joseph Lewis 21, and Beth Noelle Hoy, 23, both of Tempe, Ariz.
• William Frank Snow, 29, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, and Eva Marie Marshall, 27, Winona Lake.
• William Eugene Brown II, 29, and Brenda Ann Sprague, 25, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Donald Eugene Ditton Jr., 20, and Katherine Marie Guetschow, 18, both of East Lantern Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• William Dalton vs. Lu Ann Spranger. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Brandon and Jill Cretacci vs. Aaron McDaniel and Karen Prater. Plaintiffs awarded $750.
• Les Reimer vs. Kevin Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Kenneth A. and Amy J. Haack vs. Southside Towing. Plaintiffs awarded $263.60.
• Ron Stuckman vs. Jerimi W. Beck. Plaintiff awarded $610.
• David J. McLean vs. Eric Smoroske. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Gidget Doss vs. Sherri Brumblow. Plaintiff awarded $287.50.
• Tonya Newsome vs. Robert P. Clark. Plaintiff awarded $275.34.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. Stephanie Gardner. Plaintiff awarded $982.53.
• Professional Account Services vs. Diana and John E. Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $622.56.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eva S. Kaze, $169.47; Diane C. White, $256.08; and Phyllis and James R. Johnston, $238.55.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Terry Hendrix. Plaintiff awarded $2,987.92.
• Anthony Clay vs. Krissy Bisel. Plaintiff awarded $1,594.36.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Charlotte Schuh. Plaintiff awarded $429.75.
• Kenneth Schmidt vs. Sue Ellen Walls. Plaintiff awarded $647.70.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Carolyn Stump. Plaintiff awarded $324.75.
• Michelle L. Beatty vs. Mellissa Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Rentway vs. John and Denise Bradshaw. Plaintiff awarded $754.
• Myron and Debra Curts vs. James and Tonya Cretacci. Plaintiff awarded $293.46.
• Snow & Sauerteig awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Greg Miles, $262.75; Rick E. and Donna D. Bunch, $328.43; Noble and Bobbie Pulsipher, $161.50; and Paul E., Fonscene and Christopher J. Craft, $668.64.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle Herold, $595, and Allison Eades, $1,020.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Charles Collins. Plaintiff awarded $1,505.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Sandra L. Bornes. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Mark D. Miller vs. Debra Charles. Plaintiff awarded $35.
• Shamrock Village vs. Davey and Christina Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $469.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Justin Cripps and Tonya Day. Plaintiff awarded $1,170.
• Richard L.Myers vs. Lloyd Mikel. Plaintiff awarded $1,111.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Anthony T. LaRue, 20, Warsaw; Zachariah L. Harding, 20, Warsaw; Khon V. Ho, 39, Leesburg; Brian R. Pressnal, 26, Warsaw; and Bryan K. Besson, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in August were Tammy L. Ault, 25, Warsaw, and Dion L. Rogers, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Mike J. DeWitt, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were Alenjandro M. Gonzalez, 18, Warsaw; Calvin P. Imhoff, 52, Pierceton; Alan E. Earl, 30, Mentone; Julieben M. Patel, 21, Sidney; Trenton F. Shively, 18, Warsaw; Mary F. Gerard, 38, Syracuse; and Joshua D. Fricke, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Emily D. West, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September were Bill R. Elliott, 30, Etna Green, and Andrew R. Garrett, 33, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September were Linnette J. Giovanni, 16, Warsaw, and Racheal N. Davis, 15, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Terry E. Osterhoudt, 30, Warsaw.
Over Length/No Permit - Fined $100 in September was Edd Allen, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in September was Rosemary Hall, 68, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Alenjandro Rico, 24, Pierceton, and Terry E. Osterhoudt, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Angel Harter, 20, Pierceton.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in September were Merrill P. Hartman, 53, Leesburg, and Mark A. Barton, 34, Bourbon.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Mary F. Gerard, 38, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Terry L. Lydy, 17, North Webster.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in September was Adam L. Warner, 18, North Manchester.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August was Angel Harter, 20, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was David J. Bennett, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $49.50 in August was Julia D. Blankenship, 34, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in September was Steven K. Berlin, 17, Warsaw.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Michael D. Mench, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Daryl E. Miller, 18, Nappanee; Jason Truex, 18, Etna Green; Tracy L. Howard, 28, Etna Green; and Stephen K. Kimmerling, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Tammy L. Ault, 25, Warsaw; and Alejandro Rico, 24, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have signed deferral agreements with the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Scott J. Erba, 30, Winona Lake; Bo D. Ballinger, 16, Warsaw; Justin A. Haney, 16, Leesburg; Michael P. Klug, 40, Warsaw; David B. Sheets, 35, Claypool; James H. Hurd, 55, Mentone; and Krista L. Hatfield, 16, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Mark P. Creightney, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $3,386.39, and Jim and Hattie K. Ludwig, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $2,788.57.
• Norwest Bank Indiana/NA, successor in interest to Lincoln National Bank, successor by assignment to First Bank, vs. Kenneth L. and Tamara J. Riley, South Packerton Road, Warsaw, and Teacher's Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $54,088.35 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Professional Account Services vs. Virginia Halsey and Tonya Fetters, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,904.08 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Chad and Bobbi Pettigrew, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $12,082.07 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of James Loper, vs. Darlene Menzie, East CR 100S, Pierceton Plaintiff seeks $4,304.61 as paid to insured claimant, Loper, after a July 22, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and West Bowser Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Karen Criswell, Turkey Creek, Milford, vs. Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 6, 1997, accident in which she was run over by a fork truck while working at CBT Inc., Milford. The lawsuit alleges Crown, which manufactures and distributes the fork truck, was negligent by failing to place warning lights or audible warning devices on the vehicle to warn people of its approach. Plaintiff also seek court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Cari M. Woodall, West Grimme Lane, Claypool, and Jonathan M. Woodall, also known as John L. Woodall, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $4,024.93 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wabash Count Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on loan agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, Lee M. and Kim D. Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool, $6,263.23, and Scott Ousley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, $6,080.59.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts plus court costs: Michael R. Osborn, Atwood, $1,416.40, and Amy E. Robertson, South Packerton Road, Warsaw, $2,400.49.
• Motorists Insurance Companies, subrogee of Quality Convenience Inc., vs. Tara Hall, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $28,435.32 for three times the amount of merchandise which Hall admitted stealing while employed by Quality Convenience (and for which she was convicted of conversion). Plaintiff also seeks $650 in attorney fees, plus court costs.
• General Capital Corp. vs. Winona Quick Mart Inc. Plaintiff seeks $4,419.34 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Colt
Colleen and Gregory Colt, Kosciusko County. They were married March 3, 1980, and separated Oct. 8, 1999. There are three minor children.
Davis
Douglas L. and Carrie S. Davis, North Lindberg Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 1, 1995, and separated Oct. 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Detwiler
Dennis and Trudy Detwiler, Kosciusko County. They were married Jan. 1, 1974, and separated Oct. 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hartman
William H. and Janet Kay Hartman, Kosciusko County. They were married Oct. 23, 1983, and separated Oct. 12, 1999. There are no minor children.
Keene
Margaret A. Keene, East Street of Dreams, Cromwell, and Kenneth J. Keene, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 10, 1984, and separated Sept. 23, 1999. There are two minor children.
Pope
Connie B. Pope, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Michael J. Pope, South Main Street, North Webster. They were married Sept. 10, 1988, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ripple
Karen K. and Douglas E. Ripple, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1988, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sweet
James A. Sweet, West Washington Street, Syracuse, and Kimberly D. Sweet, Rushville. They were married April 17, 1982, and separated Jan. 13, 1988. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Shane Reiter. Plaintiff awarded $5,238.40.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Roger Hale.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One Indianapolis/NA, vs. Larry W. Wise.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., also known as Green Tree Financial Serving Corp., vs. Jackie K. Watkins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Barbara Jean and Richard Louis Gilbert. Oct. 5.
• Leann and Jon Hollingsworth. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 8.
• Lisa and Gary L. Daughenbaugh. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $172 per week in child support. Oct. 11.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Chad and Joella Smyth.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Barry L. and Carolyn Sapp, South CR 700E, Pierceton; Allen Collections, Fort Wayne; Indiana Attorney General, Indianapolis; and American General Finance Co., Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $69,265.69 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Philip J. and Fanny I. Kelley, West CR 800S, Claypool; Firstplus Financial Inc., Hinsdale, Ill.; and Household Finance Corp. III, Elmhurst, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $154,323 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State Operating Partnership Inc. vs. Mary L. Strickler, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,606.90 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Leah A. Watson vs. Terry J. Cooley, Argos. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 8, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of CR 1350N and Ind. 19, Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Frederick H. Grisso, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $90,147.51 due on 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.
• Kay Cook and Clete Birkemeier vs. Brent Conley, Railside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 7-year-old grandson, of whom they are the maternal grandparents. The child lives with his father, Conley.
• Lance A. Wilhite vs. Rose Brook Homes Inc., Patterson Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from breach of contract and that the contract be rescinded, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Mary E. Fisher-Shively seeks to change her name to Mary E. Fisher.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alley
Linda May and Dale Ray Alley, West Market Street, Pierceton. They were married May 5, 1983, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Brown
Mary Jo and Timothy M. Brown, East Brookfield Circle, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 11, 1991, and separated Oct. 7, 1999. There is one minor child.
Evans
Joan and Christopher Evans, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated June 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Geberin
Anthony P. and Angela Geberin, West Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married May 19, 1999, and separated Oct. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Marshall
Everett Daryl Marshall, Lexington, Ky., and Geneva Marshall, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 15, 1988, and separated Sept. 15, 1994. There are no minor children.
Munro
George D. Munro, North CR 625W, Milford, and Brenda Lea Munro, Camilla, Ga. They were married Feb. 14, 1981, and separated Oct. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stutzman
Amy M. Stutzman, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Joshua A. Stutzman, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1998, and separated in July 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of William S. Hackleman, vs. Daniel N. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $4,154.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bank of New York vs. Teresa A. Weaver, et al. Plaintiff awarded $123,133.80 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Donald S. Gerding. Plaintiff awarded $5,908.43 by default, plus court costs.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, vs. Eric Decker. Plaintiff awarded $5,457.91 by default, plus interest and possession of all machinery and equipment, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Louis and Leslie Davis. Plaintiff awarded $109,889.16 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Bryon P. Seidner, et al. Plaintiff awarded $49,522.08 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Debra and Timothy Hawley vs. Jeffery Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Don Phillips and Hoosier Insurance Co.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jan Oest and James A. and Theresa A. Baker. June 1 judgment set aside and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christina and Kyle Herendeen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $140 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
• Summer L. and Keith Scott. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $179 per week in child support. Oct. 4.
• Charles W. Adams Jr. and Angela Dale (former name Frye restored). Oct. 4.
• Peter B. and Tammi S. Durik. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 5.
• Vincent and Cynthia Closson. Maternal grandmother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Child support ordered through Allen County. Oct. 7.
• Jennifer L. and Victor Mitchell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $167.27 per month in child support. Oct. 8.
• Richard L. Mead and Tina J. (former name Ragsdale restored). Oct. 11.
• Robin (former name Albertson restored) and James Bishop. Oct. 11.
• Ginger L. and Stephen L. Walters. Oct. 12.
Bankruptcies
Following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Donald II and Mary Barnes, 7934 N. Tippecanoe Shores, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,895. Debts: $102,556.
• Mary Rangel, 3699 N. CR 175E #65, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $330. Debts: $6,870.
• Jackie and Kelly Welch, formerly doing business as Pilgrim Printing, Four Seasons Trailer Park #33, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,500. Debts: $49,027. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Eric L. Beachy, 31, and Joni Maranda Armbruster, 27, both of West Hoffer Road, Warsaw.
• Greggory P. Dewey, 38, and Penny S. Niswonger, 35, both of North White Tail Trail, Milford.
• Gary W. Wolfe, 41, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Sandra M. Mercer, 50, East Florence, Bourbon.
• Charles E. Whisman, 32, and Amanda Cay Ewing, 28, both of North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Lewis C. Waters, 52, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Sandra S. Olson, 48, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw.
• Kevin Scott Atkins, 27, and Krista Dawn Teeple, 27, both of South Packerton Road, Warsaw.
• Roger F. Haeck, 44, and Mary M. Millbern, 40, both of Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Chad Michael Coy, 25, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Kassie Jo Plikerd, 21, West Boston Street, Syracuse.
• Joseph K. Todd Jr., 36, and Kellie R. Allgood, 34, both of South Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• Todd D. Brandes, 31, and Jacie Lynn Rasmussen, 28, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Luis Armando Rios Gonzalez, 21, and Jennifer Lynne Palmer, 21, both of Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw.
• Matthew Ryan Pifer, 23, Glad Street, Warsaw, and Lisa Marie Prichard, 23, Indianapolis.
• Jason Allen Goble, 25, and Dawn Renee Slone, 27, both of Bluewater Drive, Warsaw.
• Travis Michael Moore, 22, South CR 525E, Pierceton, and Emily Brooke Maze, 20, West CR 350S, Warsaw.
• Silidonio Juarez Manriquez, 41, and Patricia Sanchez Medina, 23, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Ryan Joseph Lewis 21, and Beth Noelle Hoy, 23, both of Tempe, Ariz.
• William Frank Snow, 29, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, and Eva Marie Marshall, 27, Winona Lake.
• William Eugene Brown II, 29, and Brenda Ann Sprague, 25, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Donald Eugene Ditton Jr., 20, and Katherine Marie Guetschow, 18, both of East Lantern Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• William Dalton vs. Lu Ann Spranger. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Brandon and Jill Cretacci vs. Aaron McDaniel and Karen Prater. Plaintiffs awarded $750.
• Les Reimer vs. Kevin Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Kenneth A. and Amy J. Haack vs. Southside Towing. Plaintiffs awarded $263.60.
• Ron Stuckman vs. Jerimi W. Beck. Plaintiff awarded $610.
• David J. McLean vs. Eric Smoroske. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Gidget Doss vs. Sherri Brumblow. Plaintiff awarded $287.50.
• Tonya Newsome vs. Robert P. Clark. Plaintiff awarded $275.34.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. Stephanie Gardner. Plaintiff awarded $982.53.
• Professional Account Services vs. Diana and John E. Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $622.56.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eva S. Kaze, $169.47; Diane C. White, $256.08; and Phyllis and James R. Johnston, $238.55.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Terry Hendrix. Plaintiff awarded $2,987.92.
• Anthony Clay vs. Krissy Bisel. Plaintiff awarded $1,594.36.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Charlotte Schuh. Plaintiff awarded $429.75.
• Kenneth Schmidt vs. Sue Ellen Walls. Plaintiff awarded $647.70.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Carolyn Stump. Plaintiff awarded $324.75.
• Michelle L. Beatty vs. Mellissa Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Rentway vs. John and Denise Bradshaw. Plaintiff awarded $754.
• Myron and Debra Curts vs. James and Tonya Cretacci. Plaintiff awarded $293.46.
• Snow & Sauerteig awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Greg Miles, $262.75; Rick E. and Donna D. Bunch, $328.43; Noble and Bobbie Pulsipher, $161.50; and Paul E., Fonscene and Christopher J. Craft, $668.64.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle Herold, $595, and Allison Eades, $1,020.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Charles Collins. Plaintiff awarded $1,505.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Sandra L. Bornes. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Mark D. Miller vs. Debra Charles. Plaintiff awarded $35.
• Shamrock Village vs. Davey and Christina Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $469.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Justin Cripps and Tonya Day. Plaintiff awarded $1,170.
• Richard L.Myers vs. Lloyd Mikel. Plaintiff awarded $1,111.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Anthony T. LaRue, 20, Warsaw; Zachariah L. Harding, 20, Warsaw; Khon V. Ho, 39, Leesburg; Brian R. Pressnal, 26, Warsaw; and Bryan K. Besson, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in August were Tammy L. Ault, 25, Warsaw, and Dion L. Rogers, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Mike J. DeWitt, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were Alenjandro M. Gonzalez, 18, Warsaw; Calvin P. Imhoff, 52, Pierceton; Alan E. Earl, 30, Mentone; Julieben M. Patel, 21, Sidney; Trenton F. Shively, 18, Warsaw; Mary F. Gerard, 38, Syracuse; and Joshua D. Fricke, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Emily D. West, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September were Bill R. Elliott, 30, Etna Green, and Andrew R. Garrett, 33, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September were Linnette J. Giovanni, 16, Warsaw, and Racheal N. Davis, 15, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Terry E. Osterhoudt, 30, Warsaw.
Over Length/No Permit - Fined $100 in September was Edd Allen, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in September was Rosemary Hall, 68, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Alenjandro Rico, 24, Pierceton, and Terry E. Osterhoudt, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Angel Harter, 20, Pierceton.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in September were Merrill P. Hartman, 53, Leesburg, and Mark A. Barton, 34, Bourbon.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Mary F. Gerard, 38, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Terry L. Lydy, 17, North Webster.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in September was Adam L. Warner, 18, North Manchester.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August was Angel Harter, 20, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was David J. Bennett, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $49.50 in August was Julia D. Blankenship, 34, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in September was Steven K. Berlin, 17, Warsaw.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Michael D. Mench, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Daryl E. Miller, 18, Nappanee; Jason Truex, 18, Etna Green; Tracy L. Howard, 28, Etna Green; and Stephen K. Kimmerling, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Tammy L. Ault, 25, Warsaw; and Alejandro Rico, 24, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have signed deferral agreements with the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Scott J. Erba, 30, Winona Lake; Bo D. Ballinger, 16, Warsaw; Justin A. Haney, 16, Leesburg; Michael P. Klug, 40, Warsaw; David B. Sheets, 35, Claypool; James H. Hurd, 55, Mentone; and Krista L. Hatfield, 16, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Mark P. Creightney, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $3,386.39, and Jim and Hattie K. Ludwig, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $2,788.57.
• Norwest Bank Indiana/NA, successor in interest to Lincoln National Bank, successor by assignment to First Bank, vs. Kenneth L. and Tamara J. Riley, South Packerton Road, Warsaw, and Teacher's Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $54,088.35 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Professional Account Services vs. Virginia Halsey and Tonya Fetters, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,904.08 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Chad and Bobbi Pettigrew, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $12,082.07 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of James Loper, vs. Darlene Menzie, East CR 100S, Pierceton Plaintiff seeks $4,304.61 as paid to insured claimant, Loper, after a July 22, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and West Bowser Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Karen Criswell, Turkey Creek, Milford, vs. Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 6, 1997, accident in which she was run over by a fork truck while working at CBT Inc., Milford. The lawsuit alleges Crown, which manufactures and distributes the fork truck, was negligent by failing to place warning lights or audible warning devices on the vehicle to warn people of its approach. Plaintiff also seek court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Cari M. Woodall, West Grimme Lane, Claypool, and Jonathan M. Woodall, also known as John L. Woodall, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $4,024.93 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wabash Count Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on loan agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, Lee M. and Kim D. Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool, $6,263.23, and Scott Ousley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, $6,080.59.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts plus court costs: Michael R. Osborn, Atwood, $1,416.40, and Amy E. Robertson, South Packerton Road, Warsaw, $2,400.49.
• Motorists Insurance Companies, subrogee of Quality Convenience Inc., vs. Tara Hall, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $28,435.32 for three times the amount of merchandise which Hall admitted stealing while employed by Quality Convenience (and for which she was convicted of conversion). Plaintiff also seeks $650 in attorney fees, plus court costs.
• General Capital Corp. vs. Winona Quick Mart Inc. Plaintiff seeks $4,419.34 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Colt
Colleen and Gregory Colt, Kosciusko County. They were married March 3, 1980, and separated Oct. 8, 1999. There are three minor children.
Davis
Douglas L. and Carrie S. Davis, North Lindberg Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 1, 1995, and separated Oct. 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Detwiler
Dennis and Trudy Detwiler, Kosciusko County. They were married Jan. 1, 1974, and separated Oct. 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hartman
William H. and Janet Kay Hartman, Kosciusko County. They were married Oct. 23, 1983, and separated Oct. 12, 1999. There are no minor children.
Keene
Margaret A. Keene, East Street of Dreams, Cromwell, and Kenneth J. Keene, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 10, 1984, and separated Sept. 23, 1999. There are two minor children.
Pope
Connie B. Pope, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Michael J. Pope, South Main Street, North Webster. They were married Sept. 10, 1988, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ripple
Karen K. and Douglas E. Ripple, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1988, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sweet
James A. Sweet, West Washington Street, Syracuse, and Kimberly D. Sweet, Rushville. They were married April 17, 1982, and separated Jan. 13, 1988. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Shane Reiter. Plaintiff awarded $5,238.40.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Roger Hale.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One Indianapolis/NA, vs. Larry W. Wise.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., also known as Green Tree Financial Serving Corp., vs. Jackie K. Watkins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Barbara Jean and Richard Louis Gilbert. Oct. 5.
• Leann and Jon Hollingsworth. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 8.
• Lisa and Gary L. Daughenbaugh. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $172 per week in child support. Oct. 11.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Chad and Joella Smyth.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Barry L. and Carolyn Sapp, South CR 700E, Pierceton; Allen Collections, Fort Wayne; Indiana Attorney General, Indianapolis; and American General Finance Co., Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $69,265.69 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Philip J. and Fanny I. Kelley, West CR 800S, Claypool; Firstplus Financial Inc., Hinsdale, Ill.; and Household Finance Corp. III, Elmhurst, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $154,323 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State Operating Partnership Inc. vs. Mary L. Strickler, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,606.90 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Leah A. Watson vs. Terry J. Cooley, Argos. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 8, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of CR 1350N and Ind. 19, Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Frederick H. Grisso, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $90,147.51 due on 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.
• Kay Cook and Clete Birkemeier vs. Brent Conley, Railside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 7-year-old grandson, of whom they are the maternal grandparents. The child lives with his father, Conley.
• Lance A. Wilhite vs. Rose Brook Homes Inc., Patterson Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from breach of contract and that the contract be rescinded, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Mary E. Fisher-Shively seeks to change her name to Mary E. Fisher.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alley
Linda May and Dale Ray Alley, West Market Street, Pierceton. They were married May 5, 1983, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Brown
Mary Jo and Timothy M. Brown, East Brookfield Circle, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 11, 1991, and separated Oct. 7, 1999. There is one minor child.
Evans
Joan and Christopher Evans, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated June 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Geberin
Anthony P. and Angela Geberin, West Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married May 19, 1999, and separated Oct. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Marshall
Everett Daryl Marshall, Lexington, Ky., and Geneva Marshall, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 15, 1988, and separated Sept. 15, 1994. There are no minor children.
Munro
George D. Munro, North CR 625W, Milford, and Brenda Lea Munro, Camilla, Ga. They were married Feb. 14, 1981, and separated Oct. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stutzman
Amy M. Stutzman, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Joshua A. Stutzman, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1998, and separated in July 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of William S. Hackleman, vs. Daniel N. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $4,154.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bank of New York vs. Teresa A. Weaver, et al. Plaintiff awarded $123,133.80 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Donald S. Gerding. Plaintiff awarded $5,908.43 by default, plus court costs.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, vs. Eric Decker. Plaintiff awarded $5,457.91 by default, plus interest and possession of all machinery and equipment, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Louis and Leslie Davis. Plaintiff awarded $109,889.16 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Bryon P. Seidner, et al. Plaintiff awarded $49,522.08 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Debra and Timothy Hawley vs. Jeffery Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Don Phillips and Hoosier Insurance Co.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jan Oest and James A. and Theresa A. Baker. June 1 judgment set aside and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christina and Kyle Herendeen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $140 per week in child support. Oct. 1.
• Summer L. and Keith Scott. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $179 per week in child support. Oct. 4.
• Charles W. Adams Jr. and Angela Dale (former name Frye restored). Oct. 4.
• Peter B. and Tammi S. Durik. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 5.
• Vincent and Cynthia Closson. Maternal grandmother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Child support ordered through Allen County. Oct. 7.
• Jennifer L. and Victor Mitchell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $167.27 per month in child support. Oct. 8.
• Richard L. Mead and Tina J. (former name Ragsdale restored). Oct. 11.
• Robin (former name Albertson restored) and James Bishop. Oct. 11.
• Ginger L. and Stephen L. Walters. Oct. 12.
Bankruptcies
Following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Donald II and Mary Barnes, 7934 N. Tippecanoe Shores, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,895. Debts: $102,556.
• Mary Rangel, 3699 N. CR 175E #65, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $330. Debts: $6,870.
• Jackie and Kelly Welch, formerly doing business as Pilgrim Printing, Four Seasons Trailer Park #33, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,500. Debts: $49,027. [[In-content Ad]]
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