Times-Union Court News 10-29-2002
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:
• Darrell J. Bradtke, 39, and Rebecca E. Ames-Smelko, 42, both of South Neer Drive, Silver Lake.
• Delbert Edward Burbank, 21, and Jacoba Kathlene Carey, 21, both of East Main Street, Silver Lake.
• James W. Green, 77, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg, and Judith A. Eyer, 56, North Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Jason Frederick McSherry, 24, South CR 600W, Claypool, and Allison Theresa Doherty, 23, West CR 600S, Claypool.
• James Edward Rose, 26, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Jodi Ann Mitterling, 20, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Sterling Ray Templeton, 22, Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, and Ashley Lynn Collins, 20, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in August, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Brian Shroyer, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Eli Vargas, Warsaw, and Christy Trout, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Willard Prater, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Stephen Turpen, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Vicente Rosales, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald R. Stogsdill, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Brent A. McNees, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sheldon K. Devanathan, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Lonnie Sloan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Joseph H. Wallace, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to 180 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Patrick C. Till, Leesburg.
The following person also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in February and license suspended 180 days was Tammy L. Ault, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $75 in September was Antonio Martines, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June were Andres Tecualti, Warsaw, and Darrin Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Daniel T. Kern, Etna Green.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against William C. Yates, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Benny D. Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July was Brandon Kelly, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Lance Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Mandy Moore, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in July was Casey Enyeart, Claypool.
Domestic Battery - Fined $250 in July and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Lance Patrick, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in June was Russell Breske, Claypool.
Fined $50 in January was Thomas N. Paquette, Warsaw.
Public Indecency - Fined $150 in June was Darrin Miller, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $100 in June was Jose Ivan Martinez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Michael Wilson, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Randall W. Caudill, Pierceton.
Battery - Fined $50 in February was Ty D. Horn, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Richard J. Minglin, 54, Warsaw; Janice S. Campbell, 51, Leesburg; and Rachelle D. Valentine 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August were April D. Yoder, 34, Silver Lake, and Armando C. Malagon, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Joshua W. Newsome, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Michael D. Jackson, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Janel M. Polk, 22, Leesburg.
Fined $24 in May was John H. Schmucker, 42, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in September were Kyle Hunsberger, 19, Milford, and Eric S. Beall, 21, Milford.
Fined $12 in November was Emmanuel Valdez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Tina S. Mills, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Guadencio Moyotl, 24, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in September was Kathy L. Hammonds, 43, Tippecanoe.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September were Aaron M. Rhoades, 19, Pierceton, and Tina S. Mills, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Adam B. Jarret, 22, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October 2001 was Krystal J. Richey, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Jill A. DeBatty, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Scot A. Karbach, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May was Phillip A. Adams, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in March was Randy J. Oglesbee, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Sign Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Roger A. Becher, 45, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Barbara A. Griffith, 65, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Gaudencio Moyotl, 24, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorized Bicycle Without Eye Protection - Fined $7 in August was Erik L. Watters, 16, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Anthony A. Boxley, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Steven D. Mullins, 29, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July was Gina M. McDonald, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Joshua W. Newsome, 20, Mentone.
Fined $7 in October 2001 was Kevin C. Shell, 42 Milford.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Craig B. Lankford, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Billy J. Fairchild, 17, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in August was Ryan W. Collar, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in August was Bryan T. Finlinson, 27, Syracuse.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $50 in August was Michael Richardson, 17, Warsaw.
Illegal Display Of Blue Light - Fined $25 in May was Nathan J. Berry, 19, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in March was April L. Lloyd, 22, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Shawn Prater, 23, Pierceton; Jesse C. Peterson, 22, Syracuse; Robert A. Schmidt, 65, Leesburg; Andrew L. Shepherd, 20, Silver Lake; Shirley J. Rife, 72, Warsaw; and Nathaniel I. Enyeart, 18, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August were Kathy Cook, 43, Warsaw; Brooks L. Kuhl, 20, Leesburg; and Philip C. Hood, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Aaron M. Phillips, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in December was Jerri L. Harper, 51, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in November was Virginia Snyder, 26, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Jesse H. Hermosillo, 46, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (July) David Gill, Silver Lake; (June) David D. Gill, Silver Lake.
Public Intoxication - (July) Stephen Turpen, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (June) Jose Ivan Martinez, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (April) Daniel T. Kern, Etna Green.
Domestic Battery - (March) Patricia Whybrew, Syracuse.
Battery - (January) Phillip P. Bonnell, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Homer D.Carter died March 26, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $435,254.68. Beneficiaries: Russell L. Carter, son; Roslyn L. McCarty, daughter; and Jack L., James E. and Rick A. Ratliff, no relation.
• Ethel B. Hite died Aug. 12, 2001, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $918,015.64. Beneficiaries: Deanna J. Johnson and Sally B. Schuckel, daughters.
• Venona I Weaver died Jan. 23, 2002, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $270,031.57. Beneficiaries: Ray Weaver, son, Bristol; Barbara Harrison, daughter, Goshen; Jacqueline Lucas, daughter, Indianapolis; Michael Barney, grandson, Bristol; Cynthia Wood Carder, granddaughter, Elkhart; and Zachery R. Weaver and Jason R. and Tyler L. Harrison, grandsons.
• Clarence L. Schoeff died Feb. 5, 2002, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $413,417.83. Beneficiary: Jo Ellen Rector, daughter, Arlington, Va.
• Betty J. Ganshorn died Nov. 16, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $824,801. Beneficiaries: Teresa E. Phelps and Cherine K. Hare-Syers, daughters; trust for Courtney A. Blue, son; and Max R. Ganshorn, spouse.
• Manas J. Borkholder died Aug. 5, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $334,729. Beneficiaries: Lloyd Borkholder, Inz Schmucker, children, all of New Paris; Vera Graff, daughter, Fort Wayne; Wilbur Borkholder, son, Bristol; Vernon Borkholder, son, Milford; and Treva Borkholder, daughter, East CR 1250N, Milford.
• Carol M. McCain died Oct. 4, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $351,057.44. Beneficiaries: David H. and Mary Ellen McCain, son and daughter-in-law, LaPorte; Malinda J. McCain, daughter, Big Rapids, Mich.; John and Gail M. McCain, son and daughter-in-law, Perrysburg, Ohio; and Thomas McCain, son, Indianapolis.
• E. Jean Orr died Sept. 8, 2001, at age 77, leaving an estate valued at $1,019,589.17. Beneficiaries: Lynn Beer, daughter, Fort Wayne, and Barbara H. Cross, daughter, EMS T13E Lane, Leesburg.
• Edward J. Shaffner died June 24, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $448,395.11. Beneficiaries: Carol Craig, daughter, and Steven F. and Bruce J. Shaffner, sons.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Diane Holmes v. George and Melissa Stidams, EMS B63 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 due on contact and $2,500 in attorney fees.
• Capital One Bank v. Betty J. Lane, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $738.61 due on account, plus court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Metris Co., v. Susan and Bernard Cisneros, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,864.86 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Terri Grant, East Haiden Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,036.47 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Calvary SPV I, LLC, as assignee of Discover, v. Bill H. Hasse, Ind. 13N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,415.66 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Kay Lozier, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,098 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Shane C. Hise, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, $6,190.87; Nathan Olinger, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw, $6,580.88; and Jeremy G. Beigh, West CR 900S, Claypool, $3,088.79.
• First North American National Bank v. Cy W. Floriana Sr., North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,417.83 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Household Finance, v. Jose Sanchez, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,563.47 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Douglas E. Pettyjohn, East Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $9,690.70 due on a 1992 judgment in the Northwest Phoenix Justice Court of the State of Arizona, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Neila M. Howard, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $706.15 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Brent and Jennifer R. Cobb, West CR 1250S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $83,595.07 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.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Cinda Kay Eyer, East CR 300N, Milford; Donald H. and Ruth A. Beer; First National Bank of Monterey; and Professional Account Services. Plaintiff seeks $112,753.90 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.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Robert L. Jr. and Rita McKinzie, Churubusco, $8,846.61, and Jaime Diane and Frederick James, East CR 600S, Warsaw, $7,089.48.
• Westfield Insurance Co., as subrogee of Michael D. Conley, v. Francisca Acevedo, Cicero, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $2,916.97 as paid to insured claimant, Conley, for damage resulting from a Dec. 29, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of Market and Cleveland streets, Warsaw.
• Wachovia Bank of Delaware/NA, successor to First Union Home Equity Bank, v. Leighton B. Calloway, Lakeside Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $96,152.58 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
Brumfield
LaShawn L. and Douglas K. Brumfield Jr., EMS T34B Lane, Leesburg. They were married July 30, 1994, and separated Oct. 21, 2002. There are two minor children.
Ferguson
Cynthia A. Ferguson, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Kenny A. Ferguson, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. They were married Nov. 14, 1997, and separated Sept. 2, 20002. There are no minor children.
Lawson
Cynthia M. Lawson, Warsaw, and Kirby R. Lawson, North CR 375E, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1981, and separated Sept. 30. There is one minor child.
Marshall
Beverly Miller Marshall, Warsaw, and Roger D. Marshall, Bluffton. They were married Sept. 29, 2001, and separated Oct. 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Polk
Pamela Polk, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Dennis R. Polk, East Harper Road, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 25, 1973, and separated April 18, 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
• Larry S. and Linda M. Patterson v. Brian J. and Barbara J. Dombkowski. Plaintiffs awarded agreed judgment of $5,343.55, plus attorney fees.
• National City Bank v. Kasey Larue. Plaintiff awarded $6,501.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. John S. and Melissa A. Irwin and Anchor Investments, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $108,612.22 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.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Tony L. and Rebecca J. Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $3,885.95 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Arrow Financial Services, LLC, assignee of Amoco, v. Jeanne E. Beam.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Carolyn Babendrager.
• Capital One Bank v. Maggie Smiley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debra K. (former name Summers restored) and Randy Moorman. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Father ordered to pay $93 per week in child support. Oct. 16.
• Jane A. (former name Bach restored) and Kurt D. Burner. Oct. 18.
Other Action
• Wynn Schwalm v. Colleen Schwalm. This case is referred to mediation, with Michael W. Reed presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Christopher W. Riga, East Sumac Lane, North Webster, and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff seeks 107,421.06 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Robert E. Slagle, EMS D4 Lane, Syracuse, and Pamela K. Slagle, East Walnut Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $132,800 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.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Swartz Brothers Construction Inc. and Kyle W. Swartz, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus attorney fees, court costs and possession and sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Bret A. and Kathy L. Carpenter, EMS D21C Lane, Syracuse; Professional Account Services; and Musquabuck Meadows Community Association. Plaintiff seeks $50,407.04 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.
• National City Mortgage v. Thomas A. and Julie S. Crosley, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw, and Teachers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $88,332.41 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.
• OSI Funding Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest and court costs: John W. Meade, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, $1,643.32; Kelly L. McIntire, North CR 925E, North Webster, $2.578.77; and Chad McDaniel, Fort Wayne, $1,631.85.
• New Plan Excel Realty Trust, successor in interest to E.H. Properties, L.P., v. C&C Specialties, doing business as Samuel Mancino's Italian Eatery, and Lisa M. and Lawrence Cochrane, Buffalo Court, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks amount due on lease agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and that defendants be ejected from the real estate.
• Paul and Kathie Beery, West CR 600S, Claypool, v. Jeff Marshall, doing business as Marshall Roofing & Siding, Monoquet Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,575 for breach of contract.
• Republican Mutual Insurance v. Chad A. Thompson, South Bruner Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,474.37 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Leonard Alan Crews seeks to change the name of his minor child, Christopher Michael Riadi, to Christopher Michael Crews.
Marriage Dissolutions
Chamberlin
Dan J. Chamberlin, North Main Street, Milford, and Lorraine Lee Chamberlin, Milford. They were married Oct. 7, 1977, and separated in November 2001. There are three minor children.
Gruber
Melissa Gruber, East Adams Road, Pierceton, and Aaron Gruber, Wheaton, Ill. They were married May 21, 1999, and separated Feb. 10, 2002. There are two minor children.
Hursey
David L. Hursey, Eighth Street, Pierceton, and Laura Fay Hursey, Churubusco. They were married Feb. 27, 1999, and separated June 27, 2002. There are no minor children.
Lasley
Allan J. Lasley, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone, and Terri Lee Lasley, West Catholic Street, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 24, 1998, and separated March 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Melgoza
Hugo Melgoza, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Maria Melgoza, West Street, Warsaw. They were married March 25, 1997, and separated Sept. 5, 2002. There are two minor children.
Napier
Arthur L. Napier, East CR 950N, Syracuse, and Catherine A. Napier, Happiness Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 5, 1977, and separated Sept. 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Riggins
Darrell Joe Riggins, East High Street, Atwood, and Beth Ann Riggins, Plymouth. They were married Oct. 15, 1990, and separated Oct. 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Robinson
Kelly Robinson, East McKenna Road, Warsaw, and Larry Robinson, North Webster. They were married March 1, 1989, and separated Aug. 31, 2002. There is one minor child.
Vining
Richie Vining, South Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Martha Vining, address unknown. They were married Nov. 21, 2000, and separated April 9, 2002. There are three minor children.
Zorn
Danelle Zorn, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Randal Zorn II, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married May 20, 2000, and separated July 5, 2002. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Misuk and James D. Tilbury and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $54,004.13 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.
• Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson v. Richmond Wadkins, as personal representative, Albert Robinson, Eliza Dotson and Jearlean Shepherd Hutchens. Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson each awarded $11,500, plus interest, from Jearlean Shepherd Hutchens, and $1,200 in attorney fees, plus interest.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Lucinda A. Holloway and Indiana Housing Finance Authority and Indiana Housing Finance Authority v. Lucinda A. Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $45,982.96, plus interest and costs incurred. IHFA awarded $4,400, plus interest, costs incurred and court costs. Mortgage ordered foreclosed, with plaintiff's lien superior to others and real estate ordered sold to satisfy judgment.
• Fifth Third Bank, formerly known as Old Kent Bank, v. Shawn E. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $23,261.93 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor to Washington Mutual Home Loans Inc., v. William and Cynthia Alley. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $133,838.16 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiBank/NA v. Kolin Young and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $101,827.21 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Eric R. and Sandra C. Zirkle, et al. Plaintiff awarded $101,307.04 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.
Name Change
• Tracy Lynn Waddell's request to change her minor child's name from Dyllan Wayne Richardson to Dyllan Wayne Current is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc., successor in interest to E.H. Properties, L.P., v. Deanna Newton, doing business as Earth Design I.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Betty Lewallen v. David M., Harry and Abbi Muta.
• Ahmad Said v. George Rogers and Roger Hebert.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Keith and Anna M. Probst.
• Bank of America v. Travis J. and Kari E. Brown.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Linda J. Harrold.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Shawn and Michael Long. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 15.
• Jessica and Andreas Haase. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Jennifer L. (former name Miller restored) and Steven K. Farmer Jr. Oct. 17.
• Chris and Jenny Hathaway. Oct. 17.
• Angela G. and Michael B. Flowers. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Child support previously determined. Oct. 18.
• Jamie M. and Jason P. Justus. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 21.
Other Action
• Schefus Automotive Inc. v. TTP Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. presiding.
• John N. Gardner Jr. v. David Calloway. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 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.
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.
• Robert and Mary Curtiss, 6623 Second Trail, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $122,412. Debts: $122,172.
• Robert Johnson, 3017 Inverness Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,750. Debts: $13,172.
• Clarence III and Vicki Jones, 305 E. Prairie Street, Leesburg. Chapter 13. Assets: $70,075. Debts: $68,729.
• Allan Mueller, 3762 Old Road 30W #703, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $69,843. Debts: $61,364.
• Alfred and Joanna Rucker, 7400 E. CR 150S, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $97,725. Debts: $141,798.
• Mellisa Steininger, 8523 W. CR 1275S, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,550. Debts: $18,000.
• Gerald and Ruth Troyer, 431 Heather Blvd., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,700. Debts: $107,486. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Darrell J. Bradtke, 39, and Rebecca E. Ames-Smelko, 42, both of South Neer Drive, Silver Lake.
• Delbert Edward Burbank, 21, and Jacoba Kathlene Carey, 21, both of East Main Street, Silver Lake.
• James W. Green, 77, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg, and Judith A. Eyer, 56, North Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Jason Frederick McSherry, 24, South CR 600W, Claypool, and Allison Theresa Doherty, 23, West CR 600S, Claypool.
• James Edward Rose, 26, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Jodi Ann Mitterling, 20, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Sterling Ray Templeton, 22, Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, and Ashley Lynn Collins, 20, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in August, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Brian Shroyer, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Eli Vargas, Warsaw, and Christy Trout, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Willard Prater, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Stephen Turpen, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Vicente Rosales, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald R. Stogsdill, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Brent A. McNees, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sheldon K. Devanathan, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Lonnie Sloan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Joseph H. Wallace, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to 180 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Patrick C. Till, Leesburg.
The following person also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in February and license suspended 180 days was Tammy L. Ault, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $75 in September was Antonio Martines, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June were Andres Tecualti, Warsaw, and Darrin Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Daniel T. Kern, Etna Green.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against William C. Yates, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Benny D. Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July was Brandon Kelly, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Lance Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Mandy Moore, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in July was Casey Enyeart, Claypool.
Domestic Battery - Fined $250 in July and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Lance Patrick, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in June was Russell Breske, Claypool.
Fined $50 in January was Thomas N. Paquette, Warsaw.
Public Indecency - Fined $150 in June was Darrin Miller, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $100 in June was Jose Ivan Martinez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Michael Wilson, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Randall W. Caudill, Pierceton.
Battery - Fined $50 in February was Ty D. Horn, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Richard J. Minglin, 54, Warsaw; Janice S. Campbell, 51, Leesburg; and Rachelle D. Valentine 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August were April D. Yoder, 34, Silver Lake, and Armando C. Malagon, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Joshua W. Newsome, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Michael D. Jackson, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Janel M. Polk, 22, Leesburg.
Fined $24 in May was John H. Schmucker, 42, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in September were Kyle Hunsberger, 19, Milford, and Eric S. Beall, 21, Milford.
Fined $12 in November was Emmanuel Valdez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Tina S. Mills, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Guadencio Moyotl, 24, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in September was Kathy L. Hammonds, 43, Tippecanoe.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September were Aaron M. Rhoades, 19, Pierceton, and Tina S. Mills, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Adam B. Jarret, 22, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October 2001 was Krystal J. Richey, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Jill A. DeBatty, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Scot A. Karbach, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May was Phillip A. Adams, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in March was Randy J. Oglesbee, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Sign Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Roger A. Becher, 45, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Barbara A. Griffith, 65, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Gaudencio Moyotl, 24, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorized Bicycle Without Eye Protection - Fined $7 in August was Erik L. Watters, 16, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Anthony A. Boxley, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Steven D. Mullins, 29, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July was Gina M. McDonald, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Joshua W. Newsome, 20, Mentone.
Fined $7 in October 2001 was Kevin C. Shell, 42 Milford.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Craig B. Lankford, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Billy J. Fairchild, 17, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in August was Ryan W. Collar, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in August was Bryan T. Finlinson, 27, Syracuse.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $50 in August was Michael Richardson, 17, Warsaw.
Illegal Display Of Blue Light - Fined $25 in May was Nathan J. Berry, 19, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in March was April L. Lloyd, 22, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Shawn Prater, 23, Pierceton; Jesse C. Peterson, 22, Syracuse; Robert A. Schmidt, 65, Leesburg; Andrew L. Shepherd, 20, Silver Lake; Shirley J. Rife, 72, Warsaw; and Nathaniel I. Enyeart, 18, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August were Kathy Cook, 43, Warsaw; Brooks L. Kuhl, 20, Leesburg; and Philip C. Hood, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Aaron M. Phillips, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in December was Jerri L. Harper, 51, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in November was Virginia Snyder, 26, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Jesse H. Hermosillo, 46, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (July) David Gill, Silver Lake; (June) David D. Gill, Silver Lake.
Public Intoxication - (July) Stephen Turpen, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (June) Jose Ivan Martinez, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (April) Daniel T. Kern, Etna Green.
Domestic Battery - (March) Patricia Whybrew, Syracuse.
Battery - (January) Phillip P. Bonnell, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Homer D.Carter died March 26, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $435,254.68. Beneficiaries: Russell L. Carter, son; Roslyn L. McCarty, daughter; and Jack L., James E. and Rick A. Ratliff, no relation.
• Ethel B. Hite died Aug. 12, 2001, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $918,015.64. Beneficiaries: Deanna J. Johnson and Sally B. Schuckel, daughters.
• Venona I Weaver died Jan. 23, 2002, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $270,031.57. Beneficiaries: Ray Weaver, son, Bristol; Barbara Harrison, daughter, Goshen; Jacqueline Lucas, daughter, Indianapolis; Michael Barney, grandson, Bristol; Cynthia Wood Carder, granddaughter, Elkhart; and Zachery R. Weaver and Jason R. and Tyler L. Harrison, grandsons.
• Clarence L. Schoeff died Feb. 5, 2002, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $413,417.83. Beneficiary: Jo Ellen Rector, daughter, Arlington, Va.
• Betty J. Ganshorn died Nov. 16, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $824,801. Beneficiaries: Teresa E. Phelps and Cherine K. Hare-Syers, daughters; trust for Courtney A. Blue, son; and Max R. Ganshorn, spouse.
• Manas J. Borkholder died Aug. 5, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $334,729. Beneficiaries: Lloyd Borkholder, Inz Schmucker, children, all of New Paris; Vera Graff, daughter, Fort Wayne; Wilbur Borkholder, son, Bristol; Vernon Borkholder, son, Milford; and Treva Borkholder, daughter, East CR 1250N, Milford.
• Carol M. McCain died Oct. 4, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $351,057.44. Beneficiaries: David H. and Mary Ellen McCain, son and daughter-in-law, LaPorte; Malinda J. McCain, daughter, Big Rapids, Mich.; John and Gail M. McCain, son and daughter-in-law, Perrysburg, Ohio; and Thomas McCain, son, Indianapolis.
• E. Jean Orr died Sept. 8, 2001, at age 77, leaving an estate valued at $1,019,589.17. Beneficiaries: Lynn Beer, daughter, Fort Wayne, and Barbara H. Cross, daughter, EMS T13E Lane, Leesburg.
• Edward J. Shaffner died June 24, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $448,395.11. Beneficiaries: Carol Craig, daughter, and Steven F. and Bruce J. Shaffner, sons.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Diane Holmes v. George and Melissa Stidams, EMS B63 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 due on contact and $2,500 in attorney fees.
• Capital One Bank v. Betty J. Lane, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $738.61 due on account, plus court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Metris Co., v. Susan and Bernard Cisneros, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,864.86 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Terri Grant, East Haiden Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,036.47 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Calvary SPV I, LLC, as assignee of Discover, v. Bill H. Hasse, Ind. 13N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,415.66 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Kay Lozier, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,098 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Shane C. Hise, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, $6,190.87; Nathan Olinger, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw, $6,580.88; and Jeremy G. Beigh, West CR 900S, Claypool, $3,088.79.
• First North American National Bank v. Cy W. Floriana Sr., North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,417.83 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Household Finance, v. Jose Sanchez, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,563.47 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Douglas E. Pettyjohn, East Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $9,690.70 due on a 1992 judgment in the Northwest Phoenix Justice Court of the State of Arizona, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Neila M. Howard, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $706.15 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Brent and Jennifer R. Cobb, West CR 1250S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $83,595.07 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.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Cinda Kay Eyer, East CR 300N, Milford; Donald H. and Ruth A. Beer; First National Bank of Monterey; and Professional Account Services. Plaintiff seeks $112,753.90 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.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Robert L. Jr. and Rita McKinzie, Churubusco, $8,846.61, and Jaime Diane and Frederick James, East CR 600S, Warsaw, $7,089.48.
• Westfield Insurance Co., as subrogee of Michael D. Conley, v. Francisca Acevedo, Cicero, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $2,916.97 as paid to insured claimant, Conley, for damage resulting from a Dec. 29, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of Market and Cleveland streets, Warsaw.
• Wachovia Bank of Delaware/NA, successor to First Union Home Equity Bank, v. Leighton B. Calloway, Lakeside Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $96,152.58 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
Brumfield
LaShawn L. and Douglas K. Brumfield Jr., EMS T34B Lane, Leesburg. They were married July 30, 1994, and separated Oct. 21, 2002. There are two minor children.
Ferguson
Cynthia A. Ferguson, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Kenny A. Ferguson, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. They were married Nov. 14, 1997, and separated Sept. 2, 20002. There are no minor children.
Lawson
Cynthia M. Lawson, Warsaw, and Kirby R. Lawson, North CR 375E, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1981, and separated Sept. 30. There is one minor child.
Marshall
Beverly Miller Marshall, Warsaw, and Roger D. Marshall, Bluffton. They were married Sept. 29, 2001, and separated Oct. 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Polk
Pamela Polk, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Dennis R. Polk, East Harper Road, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 25, 1973, and separated April 18, 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
• Larry S. and Linda M. Patterson v. Brian J. and Barbara J. Dombkowski. Plaintiffs awarded agreed judgment of $5,343.55, plus attorney fees.
• National City Bank v. Kasey Larue. Plaintiff awarded $6,501.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. John S. and Melissa A. Irwin and Anchor Investments, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $108,612.22 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.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Tony L. and Rebecca J. Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $3,885.95 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Arrow Financial Services, LLC, assignee of Amoco, v. Jeanne E. Beam.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Carolyn Babendrager.
• Capital One Bank v. Maggie Smiley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debra K. (former name Summers restored) and Randy Moorman. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Father ordered to pay $93 per week in child support. Oct. 16.
• Jane A. (former name Bach restored) and Kurt D. Burner. Oct. 18.
Other Action
• Wynn Schwalm v. Colleen Schwalm. This case is referred to mediation, with Michael W. Reed presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Christopher W. Riga, East Sumac Lane, North Webster, and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff seeks 107,421.06 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Robert E. Slagle, EMS D4 Lane, Syracuse, and Pamela K. Slagle, East Walnut Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $132,800 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.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Swartz Brothers Construction Inc. and Kyle W. Swartz, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus attorney fees, court costs and possession and sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Bret A. and Kathy L. Carpenter, EMS D21C Lane, Syracuse; Professional Account Services; and Musquabuck Meadows Community Association. Plaintiff seeks $50,407.04 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.
• National City Mortgage v. Thomas A. and Julie S. Crosley, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw, and Teachers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $88,332.41 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.
• OSI Funding Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest and court costs: John W. Meade, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, $1,643.32; Kelly L. McIntire, North CR 925E, North Webster, $2.578.77; and Chad McDaniel, Fort Wayne, $1,631.85.
• New Plan Excel Realty Trust, successor in interest to E.H. Properties, L.P., v. C&C Specialties, doing business as Samuel Mancino's Italian Eatery, and Lisa M. and Lawrence Cochrane, Buffalo Court, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks amount due on lease agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and that defendants be ejected from the real estate.
• Paul and Kathie Beery, West CR 600S, Claypool, v. Jeff Marshall, doing business as Marshall Roofing & Siding, Monoquet Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,575 for breach of contract.
• Republican Mutual Insurance v. Chad A. Thompson, South Bruner Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,474.37 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Leonard Alan Crews seeks to change the name of his minor child, Christopher Michael Riadi, to Christopher Michael Crews.
Marriage Dissolutions
Chamberlin
Dan J. Chamberlin, North Main Street, Milford, and Lorraine Lee Chamberlin, Milford. They were married Oct. 7, 1977, and separated in November 2001. There are three minor children.
Gruber
Melissa Gruber, East Adams Road, Pierceton, and Aaron Gruber, Wheaton, Ill. They were married May 21, 1999, and separated Feb. 10, 2002. There are two minor children.
Hursey
David L. Hursey, Eighth Street, Pierceton, and Laura Fay Hursey, Churubusco. They were married Feb. 27, 1999, and separated June 27, 2002. There are no minor children.
Lasley
Allan J. Lasley, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone, and Terri Lee Lasley, West Catholic Street, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 24, 1998, and separated March 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Melgoza
Hugo Melgoza, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Maria Melgoza, West Street, Warsaw. They were married March 25, 1997, and separated Sept. 5, 2002. There are two minor children.
Napier
Arthur L. Napier, East CR 950N, Syracuse, and Catherine A. Napier, Happiness Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 5, 1977, and separated Sept. 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Riggins
Darrell Joe Riggins, East High Street, Atwood, and Beth Ann Riggins, Plymouth. They were married Oct. 15, 1990, and separated Oct. 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Robinson
Kelly Robinson, East McKenna Road, Warsaw, and Larry Robinson, North Webster. They were married March 1, 1989, and separated Aug. 31, 2002. There is one minor child.
Vining
Richie Vining, South Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Martha Vining, address unknown. They were married Nov. 21, 2000, and separated April 9, 2002. There are three minor children.
Zorn
Danelle Zorn, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Randal Zorn II, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married May 20, 2000, and separated July 5, 2002. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Misuk and James D. Tilbury and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $54,004.13 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.
• Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson v. Richmond Wadkins, as personal representative, Albert Robinson, Eliza Dotson and Jearlean Shepherd Hutchens. Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson each awarded $11,500, plus interest, from Jearlean Shepherd Hutchens, and $1,200 in attorney fees, plus interest.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Lucinda A. Holloway and Indiana Housing Finance Authority and Indiana Housing Finance Authority v. Lucinda A. Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $45,982.96, plus interest and costs incurred. IHFA awarded $4,400, plus interest, costs incurred and court costs. Mortgage ordered foreclosed, with plaintiff's lien superior to others and real estate ordered sold to satisfy judgment.
• Fifth Third Bank, formerly known as Old Kent Bank, v. Shawn E. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $23,261.93 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor to Washington Mutual Home Loans Inc., v. William and Cynthia Alley. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $133,838.16 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiBank/NA v. Kolin Young and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $101,827.21 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Eric R. and Sandra C. Zirkle, et al. Plaintiff awarded $101,307.04 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.
Name Change
• Tracy Lynn Waddell's request to change her minor child's name from Dyllan Wayne Richardson to Dyllan Wayne Current is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc., successor in interest to E.H. Properties, L.P., v. Deanna Newton, doing business as Earth Design I.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Betty Lewallen v. David M., Harry and Abbi Muta.
• Ahmad Said v. George Rogers and Roger Hebert.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Keith and Anna M. Probst.
• Bank of America v. Travis J. and Kari E. Brown.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Linda J. Harrold.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Shawn and Michael Long. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 15.
• Jessica and Andreas Haase. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Jennifer L. (former name Miller restored) and Steven K. Farmer Jr. Oct. 17.
• Chris and Jenny Hathaway. Oct. 17.
• Angela G. and Michael B. Flowers. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Child support previously determined. Oct. 18.
• Jamie M. and Jason P. Justus. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 21.
Other Action
• Schefus Automotive Inc. v. TTP Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. presiding.
• John N. Gardner Jr. v. David Calloway. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 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.
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.
• Robert and Mary Curtiss, 6623 Second Trail, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $122,412. Debts: $122,172.
• Robert Johnson, 3017 Inverness Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,750. Debts: $13,172.
• Clarence III and Vicki Jones, 305 E. Prairie Street, Leesburg. Chapter 13. Assets: $70,075. Debts: $68,729.
• Allan Mueller, 3762 Old Road 30W #703, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $69,843. Debts: $61,364.
• Alfred and Joanna Rucker, 7400 E. CR 150S, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $97,725. Debts: $141,798.
• Mellisa Steininger, 8523 W. CR 1275S, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,550. Debts: $18,000.
• Gerald and Ruth Troyer, 431 Heather Blvd., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,700. Debts: $107,486. [[In-content Ad]]
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