Times-Union Court News 10-30-2001
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:
• John L. Aguilar, 34, Meadow Lane, Warsaw, and Jessica Lynn Murphy, 24, North Main Street, Sidney.
• Joshua Lee Banghart, 22, and Heather Elaine Brown, 20, both of West Maple Street, Mentone.
• Scott Elliott Cochran, 18, and Tracy Luann Jeffers, 18, both of West Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake.
• Lucky Lyon Combs, 35, East Van Ness Road, Pierceton, and Janet Antoinette Wilson, 29, North Main Street, Sidney.
• Rick A. Gase, 41, and Wendy Jo Nuell, 24, both of East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Alexandre Giorgi-Vigo, 33, Troyes, France, and Karen Ann Otey, 39, Nancy Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Allen Gunkel, 19, and Heather Ann Anderson, 19, both of North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• James Henry Jacobs, 26, and Joy Linn Ryerson, 23, both of Court Street, Winona Lake.
• Leland J. Junker, 35, Columbia City, and Bobbie A. Bauer, 36, North Penny Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Dane Lindzy, 21, and Amanda Kintz, 22, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Nathan Drew Nickell, 23, and Erin Leah Sfreddo, 23, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Daniel Gene Ousley, 21, and Natasha Stapleton, 22, East CR 800S, Claypool.
• Jon Ryan Rodgers, 26, and Sharista Erin Grass, 26, both of South Bruner Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Lee Stookey, 24, and Samantha Scott Langohr, 24, both of Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Dawn Blanton. Plaintiff awarded $432.40.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Jeffrey L. and Bonnie S. Stabler. Plaintiff awarded $2,917.698.
• Mikolaj Woronko v. Vickie Estep. Plaintiff awarded $2,753.
• Ron Davidhizar v. Peggy and Tim Arndt. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Diana Bailey v. Pat Ferguson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donna Panula, $50.48; Denny Prater, $134; and Billy Stambaugh, $289.51.
Superior Court III
The following violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs during sentencing between Sept. 6 and 25:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 from a November offense, sentenced to two years in jail and ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee and driving privileges suspended two years was Dale R. Rhodes, Syracuse.
Rhodes also was sentenced to two years in jail and had his driving privileges suspended for life for driving while adjudged a habitual traffic offender, a Class D felony. The jail terms were ordered served concurrently.
Fined $100 from a June offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation and the balance allowed served in work release; ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kenneth S. Merriman, 22, North Webster.
Fined $100 from a June offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 120 days were suspended for probation and the balance allowed served in work release; ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and driving privileges suspended one year was Chad D. Landon, 30, Leesburg.
Fined $100 from an April offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation and the balance allowed served in work release; ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and driving privileges suspended one year was Robert E. McGuire, 49, Winona Lake.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Fined $100 from a March offense, sentenced to one year in jail and driving privileges suspended for life was Alexander Puntus, 40, Syracuse.
Puntus also was sentenced to one year in jail, ordered to pay a $300 drug countermeasure fee and to complete alcohol and drug treatment programs and his driving privileges were suspended 180 days for possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony. The jail terms were ordered served concurrently and can be served in work release if Puntus is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Nonsupport Of A Child - Given a three-year suspended jail term from an April offense and ordered to pay all current support obligations and to pay $940 per year toward arrearage was Willie Green, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $1 from a November offense, given an eight-year suspended jail term and ordered to pay all current support obligations and to pay $5,000 per year toward arrearage was James Tenney, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $1 from a May offense, given a two-year suspended jail term and ordered to pay all current support obligations and to pay $1,000 per year toward arrearage was Travis Johnson, 24, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $1,000 in December was Robert O. Miller, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in November was Jerry D. Akers, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $250 in November was Shaun Church, Syracuse.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $100 in November was Jerry D. Akers, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only), ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Amber L. Reed, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Ty R. Shepler, 33, Warsaw, and Steven D. Cummins, 43, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in August was Jared T. Mahnensmith, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Mark A. Campbell, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were Donna J. Bergdall, 40, Warsaw; Rachael M. Vazquez, 27, Warsaw; Rachelle D. Shelton, 26, Warsaw; Tirzah R. Light, 39, Warsaw; Dustin P. Hepler, 17, Syracuse; Jason M. Beam, 17, Cromwell; and Travis Haynes, 26, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in August were Ryan C. Smith, 21, Mentone; Jeremy L. Isaacs, 27, Winona Lake; and Heather L. Conroy, 18, Claypool.
Fined $7 in September were Lonie A. Bloom, 37, Warsaw; Patricia J. Workman, 34, Syracuse; and Matthew B. Macnak, 16, Winona Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Richard W. Haflich, 44, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Richard Iseton, 31, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Gage J. Benson, 25, Warsaw; Leanne R. Hall, 25, Syracuse; Kathy J. Hougey, 37, Syracuse; Deborah D. Burkholder, 43, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Adam L. Beliles, 16, Bourbon.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in August was Laurel R. Sampson, 22, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August were Christopher M. Lusso, 23, North Manchester, and Jerimiah J. Chandler, 19, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Jasmine L. Miller, 19, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Tara L. Hively, 24, Warsaw; William T. Bellamy, 27, Cromwell; Lucas M. Griffin, 21, Pierceton; Michael A. Inglehearn, 32, Rochester; Nathan Munson, 22, Cromwell; Judy F. Brainard, 49, Warsaw; Jeri M. Melcher, 46, Winona Lake; Kristi L. See, 26, Warsaw; Sharon E. Prater, 38, Silver Lake; Kenneth L. Garrard Jr., 36, Claypool; and Roger D. Gerber, 52, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Insurance Co., as subrogee of Lisa Evans, v. Armando Ruiz, East Main Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $14,223.25 as paid to insured claimant, Evans, after a Nov. 5, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Jason H. Hurd, West Quail Road, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $5,052.39 due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Charles J. Clemans, EMS B5A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $4,413.20 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union National Bank v. Leonard Morseau Jr., East CR 500S, Warsaw; Pokagon Band Housing Authority, Kalamazoo, Mich.; First Federal Savings Bank, Syracuse; Rachelle Bickel, Goshen; and B&B Investments, Bloomington. Plaintiff seeks $73,328.38 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.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Paul T. and Frythany A. Berkey, Claypool, and John Doe, East Calhoun Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $58,392.46 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 Dissolution
Bradley
Kimberly and Lee Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool. They were married Aug. 27, 1994, and separated Oct. 12, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ellen M. Duncan v. John K. Duncan. Plaintiff awarded $7,023.50 by default, plus interest.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Heather A. Simmons and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Plaintiff awarded $70,164.29 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home and real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kenneth R. Shepherd v. Raymond D. Truex and Creighton Brothers, LLC. Summary judgment granted to the defendants.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., v. Scott and Salena Freeman. Plaintiff awarded $2,061.70, Plus interest and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. John W. Hoyle. Plaintiff awarded $6,718.97 by default, plus court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mark A. Rice, $4,832.17, and Amanda Spiteri, $2,077.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Bank One, v. Barbara L. Neace.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Jeffrey A. Hunter.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Chris L. Conley.
• American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Greg A. Colt II.
• Calvarylit/Household/Mastercard v. Martin and Mary Hernandez.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Tammy M. (former name Akers restored) and Jason A.E. Hepler. Oct. 16.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Bradley A. Craig, Echo Bay, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $54,548.06 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Kathy J. and Leslie and Marta R. Konkle, all of North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $136,926.57 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.
• Shelly J. Harter v. Franklin D. Martin, doing business as Wakarusa Nutritional Service, South Indiana Street, Nappanee, and Andrew W. Ramer, CR 11, Nappanee. Harter seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 3, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 900N, near Leesburg. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Anthony J. and Dawn E. Arnold, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, and Citifinancial Services Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $58,004.66 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Household Finance Corp., v. Jeffrey R. Young. Plaintiff seeks $145,489.87 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.
• Matthew and Peggy Podemski v. Daniel Dolbee, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 20, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of an alley and Lake Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cuahuizo
Cesar and Andrea D. Cuahuizo, Fort Wayne. They were married March 31, 1997, and separated in February 1998. There are no minor children.
Hall
Amy L. Hall, West CR 125N, Etna Green, and Jason M. Hall, Albion. They were married Dec. 31, 1998, and separated Oct. 15, 2001. There are two minor children.
Hall
Carrie Hall, Kosciusko County, and Isaac Hall, North Kings Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 16, 2000, and separated June 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hicks
Retha Hicks, Third Street, Winona Lake, and Jackie G. Hicks, no address given. They were married May 1, 1964, and separated Oct. 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Jones
Cindy Jones, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Kevin Ray Jones, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1996, and separated Aug. 30, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mead
Richard Mead, Railside Drive, Syracuse, and Amy Mead, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. They were married March 24, 2001, and separated Sept. 29, 2001. There are no minor children.
O'Connell
James K. O'Connell, South Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Debra O'Connell, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 11, 1984, and separated in 1994. There are no minor children.
Shelton
Rachelle Shelton, North Brown Lane, Warsaw, and Bryant Shelton, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married April 15, 1995, and separated Sept. 29, 2001. There are no minor children.
Smith
Deborah and Michael Smith, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 26, 1998, and separated April 19, 2001. There are two minor children.
Vance
Yvonne R. Vance, East CR 125S, and William L. Vance, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 22, 1996, and separated Dec. 27, 2000. There are no minor children.
Watson
Rudolph Jr. and Brenda Kay Watson, West Crystal Lake Road, North Webster. They were married Oct. 23, 1999, and separated Oct. 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Anthony E. Kuhn, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,857.58 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Pizza Nei Inc. v. Ernst Joseph Cotton. Plaintiff awarded $1,800 by default.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Lynn Ann Geyer and Adam Detwiler. Plaintiff awarded $122,939.66 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.
• Richard Dickerhoff v. Chad and Sherry Rapp. Plaintiff awarded $10,540 by default, plus court costs.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family and Children, v. Geneva Bayne, also known as Geneva Bain, doing business as Big Kids/Little Kids. Bayne or anyone else operating Big Kids/Little Kids on East Main Street in Warsaw is enjoined from operating a child care home there unless or until full compliance with the licensing or registration requirements of Indiana Code is made.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Scott A. Moody, Home Improvement Acceptance Corp., Chrysler Financial and Blackford Law Office. Plaintiff awarded $40,099.36 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:
• Bookout Builders, L.P., v. Marilyn Thompson.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Paul R.and Michelle M. Obermeyer v. Harold L. and Barbara R. Welch, et al.
• Charles F. and Phyllis Ann Jones v. David L. and Cara S. Roby v. Elizabeth R. Plew, as personal representative of the estate of Arleen B. Miner. All claims by Charles F. Jones are dismissed and all claims made by David L. Roby continue to pend.
• J. Richard Ransel v. Kroger Ltd. Partnership I and The Kroger Co. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Trell and George Prater v. Carla Kizer.
• Michael J. Feeney v. DePuy Orthopedics Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA v. Jean Fritchman, now Known as Jean Blackman, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cynthia S. and Bernard P. McQuade. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $122 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Jesse Butler and Clyta (former name Hale restored). Oct. 17.
• Lloyd Kent Kruckeberg and Staci Dawn (former name Smith restored). Oct. 18.
• Greg and Julie A. Harvey. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Oct. 18.
• Kristen Elizabeth (former name Baker restored) and Michael Ray Smith. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $126 per week in child support. Oct. 19.
• Michelle and Robert L. Casey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. Oct. 19.
• Scott and Gail Randolph. Oct. 19.
• Jennifer and Jamie Bulick. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $220.43 per week in child support. Oct. 22.
• Tracy L. and Ronald D. Landis. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• Tonilee J. and Fred Vining. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• Mary Lou and Reginald Meeks. Oct. 23.
• Patricia A. (former name Stangis restored) and William K. Hepburn. Oct. 25.
Other Action
• Marion P. Anglin v. Marie and William Howard Fisher. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
• Paul G. Mangun v. Lara Jose Guadalupe, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler as mediator.
• Jeffrey Doberstein v. Henry Pekel. This case is referred to mediation, with C. Erik Chickedantz as mediator.
• Tammy J. Rockey v. Rader Oil Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler as mediator.
• Westfield Insurance Co. v. Rovan Inc., et al. This case is referred to mediation, with E. Spencer Walton Jr. as mediator.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Lynda Arthurhultz, 202 W. Center St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $70,000. Debts: $118,976.
• Michelle Barnaby, 202 W. Center St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $71,000. Debts: $67,476.
• Jason Donovan, 6293 E. Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,030. Debts: $22,923.
• Judith Eyer, 205-B E. South St., North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,830. Debts: $52,457.
• Randy Ingle, 1105 Country Club Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $39,320. Debts: $126,056.
• Kevin and Bernandine Kosins, 311 Kincaide St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $297,413. Debts: $2,048,503.
• James Ramsey and Shonda Ramsey, also known as Shonda Bean and as Shonda Hurley, 210 S. Mishawaka St., Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,750. Debts: $157,749. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• John L. Aguilar, 34, Meadow Lane, Warsaw, and Jessica Lynn Murphy, 24, North Main Street, Sidney.
• Joshua Lee Banghart, 22, and Heather Elaine Brown, 20, both of West Maple Street, Mentone.
• Scott Elliott Cochran, 18, and Tracy Luann Jeffers, 18, both of West Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake.
• Lucky Lyon Combs, 35, East Van Ness Road, Pierceton, and Janet Antoinette Wilson, 29, North Main Street, Sidney.
• Rick A. Gase, 41, and Wendy Jo Nuell, 24, both of East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Alexandre Giorgi-Vigo, 33, Troyes, France, and Karen Ann Otey, 39, Nancy Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Allen Gunkel, 19, and Heather Ann Anderson, 19, both of North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• James Henry Jacobs, 26, and Joy Linn Ryerson, 23, both of Court Street, Winona Lake.
• Leland J. Junker, 35, Columbia City, and Bobbie A. Bauer, 36, North Penny Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Dane Lindzy, 21, and Amanda Kintz, 22, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Nathan Drew Nickell, 23, and Erin Leah Sfreddo, 23, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Daniel Gene Ousley, 21, and Natasha Stapleton, 22, East CR 800S, Claypool.
• Jon Ryan Rodgers, 26, and Sharista Erin Grass, 26, both of South Bruner Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Lee Stookey, 24, and Samantha Scott Langohr, 24, both of Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Dawn Blanton. Plaintiff awarded $432.40.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Jeffrey L. and Bonnie S. Stabler. Plaintiff awarded $2,917.698.
• Mikolaj Woronko v. Vickie Estep. Plaintiff awarded $2,753.
• Ron Davidhizar v. Peggy and Tim Arndt. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Diana Bailey v. Pat Ferguson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donna Panula, $50.48; Denny Prater, $134; and Billy Stambaugh, $289.51.
Superior Court III
The following violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs during sentencing between Sept. 6 and 25:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 from a November offense, sentenced to two years in jail and ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee and driving privileges suspended two years was Dale R. Rhodes, Syracuse.
Rhodes also was sentenced to two years in jail and had his driving privileges suspended for life for driving while adjudged a habitual traffic offender, a Class D felony. The jail terms were ordered served concurrently.
Fined $100 from a June offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation and the balance allowed served in work release; ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kenneth S. Merriman, 22, North Webster.
Fined $100 from a June offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 120 days were suspended for probation and the balance allowed served in work release; ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and driving privileges suspended one year was Chad D. Landon, 30, Leesburg.
Fined $100 from an April offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation and the balance allowed served in work release; ordered to pay a $300 state alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and driving privileges suspended one year was Robert E. McGuire, 49, Winona Lake.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Fined $100 from a March offense, sentenced to one year in jail and driving privileges suspended for life was Alexander Puntus, 40, Syracuse.
Puntus also was sentenced to one year in jail, ordered to pay a $300 drug countermeasure fee and to complete alcohol and drug treatment programs and his driving privileges were suspended 180 days for possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony. The jail terms were ordered served concurrently and can be served in work release if Puntus is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Nonsupport Of A Child - Given a three-year suspended jail term from an April offense and ordered to pay all current support obligations and to pay $940 per year toward arrearage was Willie Green, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $1 from a November offense, given an eight-year suspended jail term and ordered to pay all current support obligations and to pay $5,000 per year toward arrearage was James Tenney, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $1 from a May offense, given a two-year suspended jail term and ordered to pay all current support obligations and to pay $1,000 per year toward arrearage was Travis Johnson, 24, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $1,000 in December was Robert O. Miller, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in November was Jerry D. Akers, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $250 in November was Shaun Church, Syracuse.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $100 in November was Jerry D. Akers, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only), ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Amber L. Reed, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Ty R. Shepler, 33, Warsaw, and Steven D. Cummins, 43, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in August was Jared T. Mahnensmith, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Mark A. Campbell, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were Donna J. Bergdall, 40, Warsaw; Rachael M. Vazquez, 27, Warsaw; Rachelle D. Shelton, 26, Warsaw; Tirzah R. Light, 39, Warsaw; Dustin P. Hepler, 17, Syracuse; Jason M. Beam, 17, Cromwell; and Travis Haynes, 26, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in August were Ryan C. Smith, 21, Mentone; Jeremy L. Isaacs, 27, Winona Lake; and Heather L. Conroy, 18, Claypool.
Fined $7 in September were Lonie A. Bloom, 37, Warsaw; Patricia J. Workman, 34, Syracuse; and Matthew B. Macnak, 16, Winona Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Richard W. Haflich, 44, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Richard Iseton, 31, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Gage J. Benson, 25, Warsaw; Leanne R. Hall, 25, Syracuse; Kathy J. Hougey, 37, Syracuse; Deborah D. Burkholder, 43, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Adam L. Beliles, 16, Bourbon.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in August was Laurel R. Sampson, 22, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August were Christopher M. Lusso, 23, North Manchester, and Jerimiah J. Chandler, 19, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Jasmine L. Miller, 19, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Tara L. Hively, 24, Warsaw; William T. Bellamy, 27, Cromwell; Lucas M. Griffin, 21, Pierceton; Michael A. Inglehearn, 32, Rochester; Nathan Munson, 22, Cromwell; Judy F. Brainard, 49, Warsaw; Jeri M. Melcher, 46, Winona Lake; Kristi L. See, 26, Warsaw; Sharon E. Prater, 38, Silver Lake; Kenneth L. Garrard Jr., 36, Claypool; and Roger D. Gerber, 52, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Insurance Co., as subrogee of Lisa Evans, v. Armando Ruiz, East Main Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $14,223.25 as paid to insured claimant, Evans, after a Nov. 5, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Jason H. Hurd, West Quail Road, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $5,052.39 due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Charles J. Clemans, EMS B5A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $4,413.20 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union National Bank v. Leonard Morseau Jr., East CR 500S, Warsaw; Pokagon Band Housing Authority, Kalamazoo, Mich.; First Federal Savings Bank, Syracuse; Rachelle Bickel, Goshen; and B&B Investments, Bloomington. Plaintiff seeks $73,328.38 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.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Paul T. and Frythany A. Berkey, Claypool, and John Doe, East Calhoun Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $58,392.46 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 Dissolution
Bradley
Kimberly and Lee Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool. They were married Aug. 27, 1994, and separated Oct. 12, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ellen M. Duncan v. John K. Duncan. Plaintiff awarded $7,023.50 by default, plus interest.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Heather A. Simmons and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Plaintiff awarded $70,164.29 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home and real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kenneth R. Shepherd v. Raymond D. Truex and Creighton Brothers, LLC. Summary judgment granted to the defendants.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., v. Scott and Salena Freeman. Plaintiff awarded $2,061.70, Plus interest and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. John W. Hoyle. Plaintiff awarded $6,718.97 by default, plus court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mark A. Rice, $4,832.17, and Amanda Spiteri, $2,077.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Bank One, v. Barbara L. Neace.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Jeffrey A. Hunter.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Chris L. Conley.
• American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Greg A. Colt II.
• Calvarylit/Household/Mastercard v. Martin and Mary Hernandez.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Tammy M. (former name Akers restored) and Jason A.E. Hepler. Oct. 16.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Bradley A. Craig, Echo Bay, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $54,548.06 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Kathy J. and Leslie and Marta R. Konkle, all of North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $136,926.57 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.
• Shelly J. Harter v. Franklin D. Martin, doing business as Wakarusa Nutritional Service, South Indiana Street, Nappanee, and Andrew W. Ramer, CR 11, Nappanee. Harter seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 3, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 900N, near Leesburg. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Anthony J. and Dawn E. Arnold, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, and Citifinancial Services Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $58,004.66 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Household Finance Corp., v. Jeffrey R. Young. Plaintiff seeks $145,489.87 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.
• Matthew and Peggy Podemski v. Daniel Dolbee, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 20, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of an alley and Lake Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cuahuizo
Cesar and Andrea D. Cuahuizo, Fort Wayne. They were married March 31, 1997, and separated in February 1998. There are no minor children.
Hall
Amy L. Hall, West CR 125N, Etna Green, and Jason M. Hall, Albion. They were married Dec. 31, 1998, and separated Oct. 15, 2001. There are two minor children.
Hall
Carrie Hall, Kosciusko County, and Isaac Hall, North Kings Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 16, 2000, and separated June 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hicks
Retha Hicks, Third Street, Winona Lake, and Jackie G. Hicks, no address given. They were married May 1, 1964, and separated Oct. 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Jones
Cindy Jones, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Kevin Ray Jones, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1996, and separated Aug. 30, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mead
Richard Mead, Railside Drive, Syracuse, and Amy Mead, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. They were married March 24, 2001, and separated Sept. 29, 2001. There are no minor children.
O'Connell
James K. O'Connell, South Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Debra O'Connell, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 11, 1984, and separated in 1994. There are no minor children.
Shelton
Rachelle Shelton, North Brown Lane, Warsaw, and Bryant Shelton, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married April 15, 1995, and separated Sept. 29, 2001. There are no minor children.
Smith
Deborah and Michael Smith, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 26, 1998, and separated April 19, 2001. There are two minor children.
Vance
Yvonne R. Vance, East CR 125S, and William L. Vance, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 22, 1996, and separated Dec. 27, 2000. There are no minor children.
Watson
Rudolph Jr. and Brenda Kay Watson, West Crystal Lake Road, North Webster. They were married Oct. 23, 1999, and separated Oct. 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Anthony E. Kuhn, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,857.58 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Pizza Nei Inc. v. Ernst Joseph Cotton. Plaintiff awarded $1,800 by default.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Lynn Ann Geyer and Adam Detwiler. Plaintiff awarded $122,939.66 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.
• Richard Dickerhoff v. Chad and Sherry Rapp. Plaintiff awarded $10,540 by default, plus court costs.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family and Children, v. Geneva Bayne, also known as Geneva Bain, doing business as Big Kids/Little Kids. Bayne or anyone else operating Big Kids/Little Kids on East Main Street in Warsaw is enjoined from operating a child care home there unless or until full compliance with the licensing or registration requirements of Indiana Code is made.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Scott A. Moody, Home Improvement Acceptance Corp., Chrysler Financial and Blackford Law Office. Plaintiff awarded $40,099.36 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:
• Bookout Builders, L.P., v. Marilyn Thompson.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Paul R.and Michelle M. Obermeyer v. Harold L. and Barbara R. Welch, et al.
• Charles F. and Phyllis Ann Jones v. David L. and Cara S. Roby v. Elizabeth R. Plew, as personal representative of the estate of Arleen B. Miner. All claims by Charles F. Jones are dismissed and all claims made by David L. Roby continue to pend.
• J. Richard Ransel v. Kroger Ltd. Partnership I and The Kroger Co. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Trell and George Prater v. Carla Kizer.
• Michael J. Feeney v. DePuy Orthopedics Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA v. Jean Fritchman, now Known as Jean Blackman, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cynthia S. and Bernard P. McQuade. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $122 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Jesse Butler and Clyta (former name Hale restored). Oct. 17.
• Lloyd Kent Kruckeberg and Staci Dawn (former name Smith restored). Oct. 18.
• Greg and Julie A. Harvey. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Oct. 18.
• Kristen Elizabeth (former name Baker restored) and Michael Ray Smith. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $126 per week in child support. Oct. 19.
• Michelle and Robert L. Casey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. Oct. 19.
• Scott and Gail Randolph. Oct. 19.
• Jennifer and Jamie Bulick. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $220.43 per week in child support. Oct. 22.
• Tracy L. and Ronald D. Landis. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• Tonilee J. and Fred Vining. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• Mary Lou and Reginald Meeks. Oct. 23.
• Patricia A. (former name Stangis restored) and William K. Hepburn. Oct. 25.
Other Action
• Marion P. Anglin v. Marie and William Howard Fisher. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
• Paul G. Mangun v. Lara Jose Guadalupe, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler as mediator.
• Jeffrey Doberstein v. Henry Pekel. This case is referred to mediation, with C. Erik Chickedantz as mediator.
• Tammy J. Rockey v. Rader Oil Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler as mediator.
• Westfield Insurance Co. v. Rovan Inc., et al. This case is referred to mediation, with E. Spencer Walton Jr. as mediator.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Lynda Arthurhultz, 202 W. Center St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $70,000. Debts: $118,976.
• Michelle Barnaby, 202 W. Center St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $71,000. Debts: $67,476.
• Jason Donovan, 6293 E. Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,030. Debts: $22,923.
• Judith Eyer, 205-B E. South St., North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,830. Debts: $52,457.
• Randy Ingle, 1105 Country Club Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $39,320. Debts: $126,056.
• Kevin and Bernandine Kosins, 311 Kincaide St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $297,413. Debts: $2,048,503.
• James Ramsey and Shonda Ramsey, also known as Shonda Bean and as Shonda Hurley, 210 S. Mishawaka St., Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,750. Debts: $157,749. [[In-content Ad]]
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