Times-Union Court News 11-03-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Merrill Powell Hartman Sr., 52, Prairie Street, Leesburg, and Dawn Marie Nifong-Ringer, 44, Bremen.
• Matthew Robert Powell, 24, Rochester, and Angela Shea Addair, 21, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Eddie D. Evett, 50, and Lee Ann M. Neff, 42, both of North East Street, North Webster.
• Kreig Michael Ellenberger, 30, and Nicole Louise Addington, 26, both of East Van Buren Street, Leesburg.
• Bryan Edward David, 26, and Kelly A. Pepiton, 30, both of Regency Point Estates, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Main Channel Marina vs. Phillip Fadziejewski. Plaintiff awarded $45.
• NIPSCO vs. Shane Cook. Plaintiff awarded $1,064.13.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Jacquelene Malott, $391.99; Debra L. Selleck, $259.65; Mindy S. Kline Howard, $1,066.94; Ron Bailey, $461.39; Hattie Pennington, $202.74; and Carol Hall Andrews, $957.76.
• Garl Wetters vs. John and Susan Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Frank J. Hendrickson, $145; Yesenia Cruz, $278.32; Eugene Laytart, $275; and Julie Ann Goldsmith, $237.85.
• Investors 300 Inc., doing business as Hoosier Propane, awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Michael Wills, $177.37, and Tommy Thomas, $169.75.
• Mary Elizabeth Riley vs. James and Helen Deeds. Plaintiff awarded $67.99.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. Kathryn Yates. Plaintiff awarded $1,600.
• Robert E. Snyder, doing business as North Webster Blue Flame, vs. Paul and Rebecca Smith. Plaintiff awarded $460.33.
• Professional Account Services vs. Al W. McDonald. Plaintiff awarded $660.28.
• Video & Sound Productions vs. John Lindsay, c/o Lindsay Body Shop. Plaintiff awarded $550.
• Ernie Saldivar vs. Robin Harris. Plaintiff awarded $1,201.87.
• Shana L. Thomas vs. Tonda Hinton. Plaintiff awarded $340.
• Bryon Berry vs. Mac C. Shea. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Investors' Realty vs. Rebecca L. DeVore. Plaintiff awarded $2,011.48.
• Lidia Heeter vs. Phillip Amburgey. Plaintiff awarded $155.
• Lewis Daugherty vs. Ortie Leemon. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the amounts noted against the following people: David D. Arnold, $222.10; Donna Banghart, $233.30; Jerry L. Bodkin, $244.75; James L. Boggs, $284.41; and Evelyn R. Rake, $444.94.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Doris J. and Larry Bush, $1,664.78; Larry A. Behnke, $202.77; David B. Miller, $346.13; Carol Manganaro, $254.11; Gladys Jinks, $175.87; and Kim Littlejohn, $65.38.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Max Grady, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was Jose Nunez, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Enrique Flores, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $50 in August was Jessica Mullins, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Raul Contreras, Warsaw, and Primitivo Contreras, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in July was Ricardo Deantes, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August was Augustin Peredes, Akron.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Kenneth Morgan, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Angela R. Miller, 23, Winona Lake, and Tammy J. Taylor, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Carrie A. Nelson, 22, Warsaw; Ryan M. Austin, 20, North Manchester; and Donald W. Nichols, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Robert S. Aycoth, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Justin M. Crump, 17, Claypool; Benjamin T. Boesenberry, 20, Warsaw; Matthew W. Bauman, 17, Syracuse; Garrick G. Hoskins, 25, Warsaw; Joseph A. Morehead, 24, Milford; Douglas L. Ringler, 43, Syracuse; and Justin J. Caywood, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Torre S. Owens, 26, Pierceton; Robert L. Bell, 47, Cromwell; and Steven M. Perry, 18, Claypool.
Fined $12 in August was Ryan J. Hoffman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October were Kindra G. Mullins, 23, Pierceton, and Sarah L. Culp, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in September was Barbara A. Bussell, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Timothy L. Trueblood, 18, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Joshua E. Eby, 19, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September were Ryan M. Austin, 20, North Manchester, and Thomas S. Armey, 22, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Open Container Violation - Fined $50 in October was Elijah L. Patrick, 19, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were James A. Busz, 32, Warsaw, and Elizabeth A. Walker, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Brian T. Jones, 19, Claypool.
Fined $20 in July was James A. Gilmer, 51, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (September) Jose Nunez, Warsaw; William Newsome, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (June) Jason Cross, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (October) Nicholas J. Bradley, 17, Syracuse; (September) Caleb L. France, 16, Akron.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Devon Moore died April 12, 1997, at age 78, leaving an estate valued at $274,677.85. Beneficiaries: Mary Moore, spouse, Ind. 19N, Nappanee; Kay E. Yoder, daughter, West Moore Road, Nappanee; Janet S. Homan, daughter, Northwood Drive, Nappanee; and Vondel A. Ritchie, daughter, Miami Drive, Nappanee.
• Helen Clark Lester died Sept. 25, 1997, at age 88, leaving an estate valued at $1,259,918.36. Beneficiaries: Virginia L. Wasson and Stephen J. and Gary Hale, friends, all of New Castle; Eva M. Jarrell and Jerrilee L. Kidd Rockwell, friends, both of Alexandria; Joseph M. Schuffman and Leona S. Jackson, friends, both of Anderson; Margaret L. Davis Hartmant, friend, Boulder, Colo.; Wilma Lester, friend, Sulphur Springs; First United Methodist Church, Warsaw; Sulphur Springs City Lodge No. 348 F&AM and Warsaw Masonic Temple Association.
• Olive V. Hudson died April 8, 1998, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $122,344.49. Beneficiaries: Richard L. and Donald J. Hudson, sons, and Patricia R. Gross, daughter, all of West CR 25S, Etna Green; Norma J. Metheny, daughter, Elm Road, Bourbon; Kenneth L. Hudson, son, East Harrison Street, Claypool; and Dale E. Hudson, son, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Emma Korth died April 23, 1998, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $468,000. Beneficiaries: Elaine Loser, daughter, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg; Robert W. Korth, son, Sun Lakes, Ariz.; and Bank One Trust Co./NA.
• Edward A. Zwickel died Sept. 4, 1995, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $189,655.99. Beneficiaries: Clara Zwickel Whitney and Elizabeth Houser, sisters, and Harry F. Zwickel, brother, all of Anderson.
• Betty M. Clarke died Nov. 20, 1996, at age 65, leaving an estate valued at $339,341.34. Beneficiaries: Robert H. Clarke, spouse, Country Club Drive, Warsaw, and Lake City Bank and Robert H. Clarke, co-trustees of the Betty M. Clarke Trust.
• Lois F. Bartol died June 16, 1996, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $2,984,324. Beneficiary: Chester A. Bartol, trustee of the Lois F. Bartol revocable trust, Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• David W. McCool died Jan. 1, 1997, at age 38, leaving an estate valued at $163,442.36. Beneficiaries: Ruth Mae McCool, mother, and Debbie Ann McClelland, sister, both of East Arthur Street, Warsaw; Darlene Holsclaw, sister, Glee Miner Drive, Warsaw; and Walter C. McCool, brother, North Carolina.
• James W. Adams Jr. died Jan. 1, 1997, at age 51, leaving an estate valued at $389,692. Beneficiaries: Sara Adams Lentz, sister, and James William Adams III, son, both of Indianapolis, and Kimberly Dell Adams Signorelli, daughter, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Minnie B. Charters died Feb. 8, 1997, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $102,845. Beneficiaries: Debbie Mooney, granddaughter, West CR 225N, Etna Green, and Garry Valentine, grandson, East Asbury Lane, North Webster.
• John B. Hoy died Dec. 25, 1996, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $250,000. Beneficiary: John Phillip Hoy, son, EMS T48 Lane, Syracuse.
• Leo Dahm died Feb. 15, 1997, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $549,785.58. Beneficiaries: John Werstler, friend, East Adams Road, Pierceton; Ivan Werstler, friend, North CR 1000E, Pierceton; James Demske, friend, Old Road 30E, Pierceton; John and Rosamond Funk, friends, both of Goshen; Cecil Latta, friend, Ranch Road, Warsaw; George Dahm, cousin, Wausau, Wis.; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton; and St. Jude's Hospital for Crippled Children, Memphis, Tenn.
• Max B. Greenman died March 27, 1997, at age 69, leaving an estate valued at $297,079.85. Beneficiary: Lake City Bank, trustee of the Greenman Management Trust.
• Edna Helen Martin died April 23, 1997, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $446,484.53. Beneficiaries: Linda L. Arnold, niece, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Joseph Andrew Arnold, nephew, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw; and Thomas Alan Arnold, nephew, West Yant Street, Silver Lake.
• James H. Rohr died May 19, 1997, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $151,177.94. Beneficiaries: Mary E. Rohr, daughter, EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg; Patricia Kohl, daughter, Cave Creek, Ariz.; John S. Rohr, son, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg; and Mollie G. Rohr, spouse, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg.
• Helen R. Spear died July 8, 1997, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $187,334. Beneficiaries: George J. and Billy M. Perkins, brothers, both of Fort Wayne.
• Helen K. Gast died July 15, 1997, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $3,529,418.18. Beneficiaries: David A. Gast, spouse, Country Club Lane, Warsaw, and David A. Gast and First National Bank of Warsaw, co-trustees of the Helen Gast Trust.
• Theldon L. Kline died July 18, 1997, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $470,712.59. Beneficiaries: Donne E. Kline, wife, North Lake Street, Syracuse; Leonard D. Kline, son, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse; and Vicki Sue Berkey, daughter, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse.
• Mae E. Baldwin died May 24, 1997, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $101,599.37. Beneficiaries: Moody Memorial Church, Chicago, Ill.; Dorothy M. Murray, niece, Port Huron, Mich.; Robert W. Schlitts, nephew, Gratiot, Mich.; Jane McKim, niece, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Thomas Baldwin, nephew, Streamwood, Ill.; and Susan Ziols, niece, Park Ridge, Ill.
• Esther R. Sarber died June 14, 1997, at age 94, leaving an estate valued at $746,046.71. Beneficiary: Lake City Bank, trustee of the Esther R. Sarber Trust.
• Mary Esther Milz died Aug. 5, 1997, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $336,151.11. Beneficiary: Karen Hoffert, successor trustee of the Mary Esther Bilz Trust created under the Revocable Living Trust Agreement.
• Icie Smith died Oct. 15, 1997 at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $112,469.28. Beneficiaries: Opal Jean Manns, daughter, South CR 1500E, Silver Lake; Thomas E. Smith, son, East Rochester Street, Akron; and Paul J. Smith, son, South CR 100E, Claypool.
• James J. Slattery died Dec. 6, 1997, at age 57, leaving an estate valued at $793,334.36. Beneficiaries: Jeffrey S. Slattery, son, Elkhart; Michelle Ann Slattery Lamb, daughter, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Pamela S. Slattery, widow, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse; and James M. Slattery, son, Bloomington.
• Fred W. Anglin died March 14, 1998, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $278,000. Beneficiaries: Marion P. Anglin, spouse, Brubaker Street, Leesburg, and Richard James Anglin, trustee of the Credit Shelter Trust, North CR 300E, Leesburg.
• Helen Swallen died Aug. 15, 1997, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $254,481.07. Beneficiaries: William R.Swallen, son, Miami, Fla., and Helen J. Snell, daughter, Delaware, Ohio.
• Fern G. Armey died June 17, 1998, at age 64, leaving an estate valued at $114,600. Beneficiaries: Douglas A. Armey, son, South Country Club Road, Warsaw; Daniel L. Armey, son, North CR 175E, Warsaw; and Cynthia L. Cox, daughter, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.
• Lewis Whitaker died March 24, 1998, at age 73, leaving an estate valued at $102,123.45. Beneficiary: Jane Whitaker, wife, Peru Road, Silver Lake.
• Rudolph C. Schobert died Aug. 21, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Rita J. Schobert, spouse, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, and First National Bank and Rita J. Schobert, co-trustees of the Rudolph C. Schobert Trust.
• Patricia J. Carroll died Sept. 18, 1998, at age 62, leaving an estate valued at $125,000. Beneficiaries: Jacqueline K. Sleighter, daughter, South CR 950W, Pierceton; Sandra Lynn Gutierrez, stepdaughter, Midlothian, Ill.; Brad D. Rhodes and John W. Carroll Jr., sons, both of South CR 900E, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Michael Davis and Michelle Meade, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $3,539.16; George Lantz and Donita Hester, North Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw, $6,021.16; Mark B. Holloway, West CR 200S, Warsaw, $4,125.08; and Robert L. Mast, North Koher Road, Syracuse, $5,536.71.
• Susan Birkholz vs. John Lloyd. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Jesse J. Megething, South CR 325E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,667.98 as paid to insured claimant, Troy A. Stepleton, after a March 29, 1998, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Scott M. Yermes, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $933.33 as paid to insured claimant, Max J. Thorington, after a Jan. 27, 1998, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Alahli Bank of Kuwait vs. Terry Eugene Sumpter, South Tally Ho Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $31,205.99 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Bernard Vires, Bloomington, $1,779.87; James Dove, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $2,740.40; and Joan McClure, South Union Street, Winona Lake, $2,413.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Donna and Randy Warren, Sheridan Street, Warsaw, $9,714.28; Michael Allen Vining, South CR 600W, Mentone, $5,786.99; and Noble Rant Bolen and Misty Reed, South Pheasant Place, Claypool, $5,349.64.
• Providian National Bank vs. Keni S. Brown, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alderfer
Kristine Patricia Alderfer, Winona Lake, and Alan Scott Alderfer, Kosciusko County. They were married Nov. 12, 1994, and separated Oct. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Burkett
Lisa Lee and Jerry Lee Burkett, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 7, 1996, and separated Sept. 19, 1998. There is one minor child.
Stroh
Amy L. Stroh, North Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw, and Michael R. Stroh, Pleasant Street, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 17, 1994, and separated Oct. 8, 1998. 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
• Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Russell W. Roach and Tamara Troutman, as personal representatives of the estate of Robert C. Grounds Jr., deceased. Summary judgment entered in favor of Indiana Farmers and against Roach and Troutman.
• Janet E. Wagner vs. Sonya L. Fick. Plaintiff awarded $5,444.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• People's Bank vs. Barbara A. Poe. Plaintiff awarded $6,026.03 by default, plus interest, $600 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, formerly known as Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Ronald L. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $4,490.42 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Kenneth W. Biddle. Plaintiff awarded $3,775.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jill A. Baker vs. Gregory S., Robert L., Billy J. and Mary B. Wiggs and Rebecca S. Barker.
• Michael W. and Vickie Hobbs vs. Deea Breeden.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Marsha and James Kilgore. Oct. 16.
• Julie and James Conley. Oct. 23.
• Robert S. and Eva K. Kaze. Oct. 26.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• David Clay and Cynthia L. Cates.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. David L. Flynn, U.S. 6E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,494.27 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bradley and Marilyn Lawson vs. Glenn Broadbelt Jr. and Levon E. Stephens, both of Plymouth; Orville F. Jr. and Evelyn Yohn, Greentown; Michael P. Haynes, Kokomo; and Jack and Nancy Gaunt, Wabash; and all persons who assert any title, claim or interest in, or a lien upon, the real estate described herein. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first addition of Ivan Warren's plat on Beaver Dam Lake.
• David Gregory, EMS D25B Lane, Syracuse, vs. Mark Delinsky, East CR 100N, Pierceton, and Dairyland Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 25, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 13. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Fleet Witmeyer vs. Jeff Sinkovics, personal representative of the estate of Donny Richard Craw, deceased. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 18, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 19, near Mentone. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• State of Indiana vs. Alfredo S. Garza, Elm Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,100 due on note, plus court costs.
• American Family Insurance Co. vs. Gregg C. Michael, Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks $4,815 as paid to insured claimant, Zola Ongert, after a Jan. 15, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 13, near North Webster. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Chemical Bank vs. Thomas J. and Connie J. Bachota, North Shaffer Street, Milford; Beneficial Indiana Inc., Indianapolis; Ron Shortt, doing business as Shortt's Pest Control, EMS B42 Lane, Leesburg; and Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $56,294.76 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Fredrick D. Long) vs. Tracy Miller, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,166.82 as paid to insured claimant, Long, after a May 13, 1998, auto accident on CR 700E, near the intersection of CR 40N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Harold D. Shepherd vs. Christopher, Joseph and Deborah Mooney, West CR 225N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 23, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and CR 875. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blanton
Sadie S. Blanton, San Pierre, and Douglas Blanton Jr., South Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There are two minor children.
Coplen
Sandra Coplen, Meadow Ridge Court, Warsaw, and Ronnie Coplen, North CR 100E, Warsaw. They were married April 8, 1993, and separated Oct. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Halsey
Jamie and Derek L. Halsey, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 19, 1997, and separated Aug. 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Harmon
Regina Harmon, Oak Glen, Warsaw, and Danny Ray Harmon, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1992, and separated Aug. 7, 1998. There are no minor children.
Howard
Betsy Jo and Adam Eugene Howard, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married June 8, 1998, and separated June 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Susan R. Johnson, South Clay Street, Claypool, and Gary L. Johnson, Kosciusko County. They were married Sept. 18, 1993, and separated Oct. 22, 1998. There is one minor child.
Rooney
Gisella P. and Christopher W. Rooney, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 28, 1992, and separated Oct. 22, 1998. There is one minor child.
Vant Hoff
Rebecca Vant Hoff, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Keith Vant Hoff, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 19, 1983, and separated Oct. 6, 1998. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Frantz
Julie Frantz, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and Steven Frantz, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 18, 1990, and separated Aug. 9, 1998. There are six minor children.
Mort
Wanietta C. Mort, South CR 300E, Warsaw, and Dale L. Mort, South CR 900E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 10, 1981, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Motorist Mutual Insurance Companies (subrogee of Tony D. Clark) vs. Sabra DeVore and Linda M. Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $12,943.59 by default against DeVore, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the Warren E. Hygema Revocable Trust, vs. Warren D. Hively and KeyBank National Association. Plaintiff awarded $68,999.05 by default, plus interest, and mortgage foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Farmers & Merchants State Bank vs. Jerry E. and Jane Grady; Grady Land & Cattle Co. Inc.; Edd's Supplies Inc.; Lugbill Brothers Inc.; Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA; and Max and Margaret I. Grady, and Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, (cross-plaintiff) vs. Zelma I. Grady, et al (cross-defendants). Plaintiff awarded $232,088.83 from the Gradys and Grady Land & Cattle Co. Inc., plus interest, attorney fees, and costs incurred; $861,974.83 from the Gradys, plus interest; and $146,637.59 from the Gradys, plus interest. Cross-plaintiff awarded $123,122.13 from Jerry E., Jane and Zelma I. Grady, plus interest. Mortgages ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate, inventory, equipment, farm products and general intangibles to satisfy judgments.
• American General Finance vs. Lonnie D. Turner Jr. Plaintiff awarded $5,177.20 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Laurie Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $3,446.16 by default, plus court costs.
• Applied Computer Techniques vs. Eyetel Technologies. Plaintiff awarded $10,048 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• KeyBank USA/NA, assignee of Decision One Mortgage Co., vs. Jeffrey D. Hurley, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,547.73 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Nutritional Research Associates Inc. vs. Benny and Molly England. Plaintiff awarded $6,435.53, plus court costs and interest.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. David and Teresa M. Emmons. Plaintiff awarded $507.64, plus court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Tracy J. Stimmel. Plaintiff awarded $2,794.55, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Jill A. Cremeens. Plaintiff awarded $4,102.62, plus court costs.
Name Changes
• Cheri K. Neterer's request to change the name of her minor child from Mark David Funderburk to Mark Lee Neterer is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ricardo and Elodia Guevara and Monica Guevara, by her next friends, Ricardo and Elocia Guevara, vs. Kevin L. Harris. Each party to bear own court costs.
• M. Lisa and Brad Lee Niles vs. Jerry Phillips, doing business as Phillips Excavating, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• NationsBank of Delaware/NA vs.Clarence L. and Vicki Jones.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Union Planters Bank/NA vs. Timothy S. Wallace, et al.
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as BancBoston Mortgage Corp., vs. Claude J. Johnson Jr., et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• James and Christina L. Gleason. Oct. 20.
• Teresa R. and David P. Mort. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Oct. 20.
• David A. and Sandra Entwisle. Oct. 20.
• Donna Kaye and Hearold Jackson. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Oct. 20.
• David M. Davidson and Lisa L. Landry. Oct. 21.
• Debora J. (former name Reynolds restored) and Anthony G. Allen. Oct. 21.
• Sandra and Harry E. Vickers. Oct. 21.
• Robyn (former name Askins restored) and David Boggs. Oct. 21.
• Lorrie and Willie Baldridge. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $158 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• Rogelio and Mary Arroyo. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 23.
• Larry B. and Henrietta Myer. Oct. 23.
Legal Separation
The following separation was finalized on the date indicated:
• Julie and Steven Frantz. Mother awarded custody of couple's six minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 19.
Other Action
• Twila D. Hare vs. Kent E. Hare. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
• Steve D. Tripp's request for a hardship license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes.
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.
• Angella Ranae Burich, 215 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $760. Debts: $29,541.
• Travis Eugene Caudill, 704 N. Dolan Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,825. Debts: $29,018.
• Annalise Renae Giddens, 309 N. Walnut St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,417. Debts: $22,592.
• Jeffery Kenneth and Angela Goralczyk, 1004 S. Van Hemert Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $100,690. Debts: $113,080.
• Amber Dawn Pauwels, 11615 N.E. Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,301. Debts: $20,459.
• William P. Jr. and Jeannie l. Perach, 301 N. Fellowship Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $480. Debts: $43,503.
• Angela S. Reffitt, 510 Ind. 19N, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,950. Debts: $24,912..
• Dwain and Angela R. Blankenship, Lot 47, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,320. Debts: $48,473.06.
• Russell D. Breske, 2202 E. CR 700S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,255. Debts: $144,651.
• Kris P. and Christina L. Frieden, 309 Cecil #10, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,710. Debts: $46,856.81
• Patricia J. Gay, 230 E. CR 1150N, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $87,007. Debts: $82,607.01.
• Tom W. Harvey, 3748 E. CR 510N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,529. Debts: $31,652.
• Harold M. and Susan E.Heaton, 6133 E. CR 1050N, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,011. Debts: $25,335.
• Daniel L. Kelley, 6568 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $86,571. Debts: $98,468.
• Kenneth W. and Dawn A. Kincaid, 1847 Bachelor Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,735. Debts: $64,195.39.
• Phillip M. Lewis, 707 W. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $97,740. Debts: $117,757.45.
• Mary Alice Losee, 1503 Brooks Drive #B2, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,204. Debts: $43,633.13.
• Michael A. Myers, 9709 S. CR 750N, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,140. Debts: $15,817.
• Elizabeth C. Nappier, 7122 E. Heritage Drive #11, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,580. Debts: $55,370.
• Christopher D. and Leslie A. Oberg, 712 E. Main St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,349. Debts: $46,842.
• Karolyn A. Peterka, 203 N. Front St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $20,290. Debts: $71,418.
• Seth L.Damas, 1211-B Bancroft Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,674. Debts: $36,843.69.
• Roland D. and Lois J. Shepherd, 803 Meadowdale, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,110. Debts: $64,069.90.
• Sheila A. Smith, P.O. Box 313, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,000. Debts: $10,923.
• Jerry L. and Deborah J. White, 111 Section St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,170. Debts: $35,630.74.
• Donald D. Wogomon, 6824 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,079.50. Debts: $83,692.58.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Merrill Powell Hartman Sr., 52, Prairie Street, Leesburg, and Dawn Marie Nifong-Ringer, 44, Bremen.
• Matthew Robert Powell, 24, Rochester, and Angela Shea Addair, 21, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Eddie D. Evett, 50, and Lee Ann M. Neff, 42, both of North East Street, North Webster.
• Kreig Michael Ellenberger, 30, and Nicole Louise Addington, 26, both of East Van Buren Street, Leesburg.
• Bryan Edward David, 26, and Kelly A. Pepiton, 30, both of Regency Point Estates, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Main Channel Marina vs. Phillip Fadziejewski. Plaintiff awarded $45.
• NIPSCO vs. Shane Cook. Plaintiff awarded $1,064.13.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Jacquelene Malott, $391.99; Debra L. Selleck, $259.65; Mindy S. Kline Howard, $1,066.94; Ron Bailey, $461.39; Hattie Pennington, $202.74; and Carol Hall Andrews, $957.76.
• Garl Wetters vs. John and Susan Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Frank J. Hendrickson, $145; Yesenia Cruz, $278.32; Eugene Laytart, $275; and Julie Ann Goldsmith, $237.85.
• Investors 300 Inc., doing business as Hoosier Propane, awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Michael Wills, $177.37, and Tommy Thomas, $169.75.
• Mary Elizabeth Riley vs. James and Helen Deeds. Plaintiff awarded $67.99.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. Kathryn Yates. Plaintiff awarded $1,600.
• Robert E. Snyder, doing business as North Webster Blue Flame, vs. Paul and Rebecca Smith. Plaintiff awarded $460.33.
• Professional Account Services vs. Al W. McDonald. Plaintiff awarded $660.28.
• Video & Sound Productions vs. John Lindsay, c/o Lindsay Body Shop. Plaintiff awarded $550.
• Ernie Saldivar vs. Robin Harris. Plaintiff awarded $1,201.87.
• Shana L. Thomas vs. Tonda Hinton. Plaintiff awarded $340.
• Bryon Berry vs. Mac C. Shea. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Investors' Realty vs. Rebecca L. DeVore. Plaintiff awarded $2,011.48.
• Lidia Heeter vs. Phillip Amburgey. Plaintiff awarded $155.
• Lewis Daugherty vs. Ortie Leemon. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the amounts noted against the following people: David D. Arnold, $222.10; Donna Banghart, $233.30; Jerry L. Bodkin, $244.75; James L. Boggs, $284.41; and Evelyn R. Rake, $444.94.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the amounts noted against the following people: Doris J. and Larry Bush, $1,664.78; Larry A. Behnke, $202.77; David B. Miller, $346.13; Carol Manganaro, $254.11; Gladys Jinks, $175.87; and Kim Littlejohn, $65.38.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Max Grady, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was Jose Nunez, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Enrique Flores, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $50 in August was Jessica Mullins, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Raul Contreras, Warsaw, and Primitivo Contreras, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in July was Ricardo Deantes, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August was Augustin Peredes, Akron.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Kenneth Morgan, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Angela R. Miller, 23, Winona Lake, and Tammy J. Taylor, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Carrie A. Nelson, 22, Warsaw; Ryan M. Austin, 20, North Manchester; and Donald W. Nichols, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Robert S. Aycoth, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Justin M. Crump, 17, Claypool; Benjamin T. Boesenberry, 20, Warsaw; Matthew W. Bauman, 17, Syracuse; Garrick G. Hoskins, 25, Warsaw; Joseph A. Morehead, 24, Milford; Douglas L. Ringler, 43, Syracuse; and Justin J. Caywood, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Torre S. Owens, 26, Pierceton; Robert L. Bell, 47, Cromwell; and Steven M. Perry, 18, Claypool.
Fined $12 in August was Ryan J. Hoffman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October were Kindra G. Mullins, 23, Pierceton, and Sarah L. Culp, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in September was Barbara A. Bussell, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Timothy L. Trueblood, 18, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Joshua E. Eby, 19, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September were Ryan M. Austin, 20, North Manchester, and Thomas S. Armey, 22, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Open Container Violation - Fined $50 in October was Elijah L. Patrick, 19, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were James A. Busz, 32, Warsaw, and Elizabeth A. Walker, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Brian T. Jones, 19, Claypool.
Fined $20 in July was James A. Gilmer, 51, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (September) Jose Nunez, Warsaw; William Newsome, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (June) Jason Cross, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (October) Nicholas J. Bradley, 17, Syracuse; (September) Caleb L. France, 16, Akron.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Devon Moore died April 12, 1997, at age 78, leaving an estate valued at $274,677.85. Beneficiaries: Mary Moore, spouse, Ind. 19N, Nappanee; Kay E. Yoder, daughter, West Moore Road, Nappanee; Janet S. Homan, daughter, Northwood Drive, Nappanee; and Vondel A. Ritchie, daughter, Miami Drive, Nappanee.
• Helen Clark Lester died Sept. 25, 1997, at age 88, leaving an estate valued at $1,259,918.36. Beneficiaries: Virginia L. Wasson and Stephen J. and Gary Hale, friends, all of New Castle; Eva M. Jarrell and Jerrilee L. Kidd Rockwell, friends, both of Alexandria; Joseph M. Schuffman and Leona S. Jackson, friends, both of Anderson; Margaret L. Davis Hartmant, friend, Boulder, Colo.; Wilma Lester, friend, Sulphur Springs; First United Methodist Church, Warsaw; Sulphur Springs City Lodge No. 348 F&AM and Warsaw Masonic Temple Association.
• Olive V. Hudson died April 8, 1998, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $122,344.49. Beneficiaries: Richard L. and Donald J. Hudson, sons, and Patricia R. Gross, daughter, all of West CR 25S, Etna Green; Norma J. Metheny, daughter, Elm Road, Bourbon; Kenneth L. Hudson, son, East Harrison Street, Claypool; and Dale E. Hudson, son, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Emma Korth died April 23, 1998, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $468,000. Beneficiaries: Elaine Loser, daughter, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg; Robert W. Korth, son, Sun Lakes, Ariz.; and Bank One Trust Co./NA.
• Edward A. Zwickel died Sept. 4, 1995, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $189,655.99. Beneficiaries: Clara Zwickel Whitney and Elizabeth Houser, sisters, and Harry F. Zwickel, brother, all of Anderson.
• Betty M. Clarke died Nov. 20, 1996, at age 65, leaving an estate valued at $339,341.34. Beneficiaries: Robert H. Clarke, spouse, Country Club Drive, Warsaw, and Lake City Bank and Robert H. Clarke, co-trustees of the Betty M. Clarke Trust.
• Lois F. Bartol died June 16, 1996, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $2,984,324. Beneficiary: Chester A. Bartol, trustee of the Lois F. Bartol revocable trust, Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• David W. McCool died Jan. 1, 1997, at age 38, leaving an estate valued at $163,442.36. Beneficiaries: Ruth Mae McCool, mother, and Debbie Ann McClelland, sister, both of East Arthur Street, Warsaw; Darlene Holsclaw, sister, Glee Miner Drive, Warsaw; and Walter C. McCool, brother, North Carolina.
• James W. Adams Jr. died Jan. 1, 1997, at age 51, leaving an estate valued at $389,692. Beneficiaries: Sara Adams Lentz, sister, and James William Adams III, son, both of Indianapolis, and Kimberly Dell Adams Signorelli, daughter, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Minnie B. Charters died Feb. 8, 1997, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $102,845. Beneficiaries: Debbie Mooney, granddaughter, West CR 225N, Etna Green, and Garry Valentine, grandson, East Asbury Lane, North Webster.
• John B. Hoy died Dec. 25, 1996, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $250,000. Beneficiary: John Phillip Hoy, son, EMS T48 Lane, Syracuse.
• Leo Dahm died Feb. 15, 1997, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $549,785.58. Beneficiaries: John Werstler, friend, East Adams Road, Pierceton; Ivan Werstler, friend, North CR 1000E, Pierceton; James Demske, friend, Old Road 30E, Pierceton; John and Rosamond Funk, friends, both of Goshen; Cecil Latta, friend, Ranch Road, Warsaw; George Dahm, cousin, Wausau, Wis.; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton; and St. Jude's Hospital for Crippled Children, Memphis, Tenn.
• Max B. Greenman died March 27, 1997, at age 69, leaving an estate valued at $297,079.85. Beneficiary: Lake City Bank, trustee of the Greenman Management Trust.
• Edna Helen Martin died April 23, 1997, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $446,484.53. Beneficiaries: Linda L. Arnold, niece, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Joseph Andrew Arnold, nephew, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw; and Thomas Alan Arnold, nephew, West Yant Street, Silver Lake.
• James H. Rohr died May 19, 1997, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $151,177.94. Beneficiaries: Mary E. Rohr, daughter, EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg; Patricia Kohl, daughter, Cave Creek, Ariz.; John S. Rohr, son, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg; and Mollie G. Rohr, spouse, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg.
• Helen R. Spear died July 8, 1997, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $187,334. Beneficiaries: George J. and Billy M. Perkins, brothers, both of Fort Wayne.
• Helen K. Gast died July 15, 1997, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $3,529,418.18. Beneficiaries: David A. Gast, spouse, Country Club Lane, Warsaw, and David A. Gast and First National Bank of Warsaw, co-trustees of the Helen Gast Trust.
• Theldon L. Kline died July 18, 1997, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $470,712.59. Beneficiaries: Donne E. Kline, wife, North Lake Street, Syracuse; Leonard D. Kline, son, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse; and Vicki Sue Berkey, daughter, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse.
• Mae E. Baldwin died May 24, 1997, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $101,599.37. Beneficiaries: Moody Memorial Church, Chicago, Ill.; Dorothy M. Murray, niece, Port Huron, Mich.; Robert W. Schlitts, nephew, Gratiot, Mich.; Jane McKim, niece, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Thomas Baldwin, nephew, Streamwood, Ill.; and Susan Ziols, niece, Park Ridge, Ill.
• Esther R. Sarber died June 14, 1997, at age 94, leaving an estate valued at $746,046.71. Beneficiary: Lake City Bank, trustee of the Esther R. Sarber Trust.
• Mary Esther Milz died Aug. 5, 1997, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $336,151.11. Beneficiary: Karen Hoffert, successor trustee of the Mary Esther Bilz Trust created under the Revocable Living Trust Agreement.
• Icie Smith died Oct. 15, 1997 at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $112,469.28. Beneficiaries: Opal Jean Manns, daughter, South CR 1500E, Silver Lake; Thomas E. Smith, son, East Rochester Street, Akron; and Paul J. Smith, son, South CR 100E, Claypool.
• James J. Slattery died Dec. 6, 1997, at age 57, leaving an estate valued at $793,334.36. Beneficiaries: Jeffrey S. Slattery, son, Elkhart; Michelle Ann Slattery Lamb, daughter, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Pamela S. Slattery, widow, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse; and James M. Slattery, son, Bloomington.
• Fred W. Anglin died March 14, 1998, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $278,000. Beneficiaries: Marion P. Anglin, spouse, Brubaker Street, Leesburg, and Richard James Anglin, trustee of the Credit Shelter Trust, North CR 300E, Leesburg.
• Helen Swallen died Aug. 15, 1997, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $254,481.07. Beneficiaries: William R.Swallen, son, Miami, Fla., and Helen J. Snell, daughter, Delaware, Ohio.
• Fern G. Armey died June 17, 1998, at age 64, leaving an estate valued at $114,600. Beneficiaries: Douglas A. Armey, son, South Country Club Road, Warsaw; Daniel L. Armey, son, North CR 175E, Warsaw; and Cynthia L. Cox, daughter, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.
• Lewis Whitaker died March 24, 1998, at age 73, leaving an estate valued at $102,123.45. Beneficiary: Jane Whitaker, wife, Peru Road, Silver Lake.
• Rudolph C. Schobert died Aug. 21, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Rita J. Schobert, spouse, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, and First National Bank and Rita J. Schobert, co-trustees of the Rudolph C. Schobert Trust.
• Patricia J. Carroll died Sept. 18, 1998, at age 62, leaving an estate valued at $125,000. Beneficiaries: Jacqueline K. Sleighter, daughter, South CR 950W, Pierceton; Sandra Lynn Gutierrez, stepdaughter, Midlothian, Ill.; Brad D. Rhodes and John W. Carroll Jr., sons, both of South CR 900E, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Michael Davis and Michelle Meade, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $3,539.16; George Lantz and Donita Hester, North Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw, $6,021.16; Mark B. Holloway, West CR 200S, Warsaw, $4,125.08; and Robert L. Mast, North Koher Road, Syracuse, $5,536.71.
• Susan Birkholz vs. John Lloyd. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Jesse J. Megething, South CR 325E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,667.98 as paid to insured claimant, Troy A. Stepleton, after a March 29, 1998, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Scott M. Yermes, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $933.33 as paid to insured claimant, Max J. Thorington, after a Jan. 27, 1998, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Alahli Bank of Kuwait vs. Terry Eugene Sumpter, South Tally Ho Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $31,205.99 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Bernard Vires, Bloomington, $1,779.87; James Dove, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $2,740.40; and Joan McClure, South Union Street, Winona Lake, $2,413.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Donna and Randy Warren, Sheridan Street, Warsaw, $9,714.28; Michael Allen Vining, South CR 600W, Mentone, $5,786.99; and Noble Rant Bolen and Misty Reed, South Pheasant Place, Claypool, $5,349.64.
• Providian National Bank vs. Keni S. Brown, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alderfer
Kristine Patricia Alderfer, Winona Lake, and Alan Scott Alderfer, Kosciusko County. They were married Nov. 12, 1994, and separated Oct. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Burkett
Lisa Lee and Jerry Lee Burkett, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 7, 1996, and separated Sept. 19, 1998. There is one minor child.
Stroh
Amy L. Stroh, North Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw, and Michael R. Stroh, Pleasant Street, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 17, 1994, and separated Oct. 8, 1998. 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
• Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Russell W. Roach and Tamara Troutman, as personal representatives of the estate of Robert C. Grounds Jr., deceased. Summary judgment entered in favor of Indiana Farmers and against Roach and Troutman.
• Janet E. Wagner vs. Sonya L. Fick. Plaintiff awarded $5,444.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• People's Bank vs. Barbara A. Poe. Plaintiff awarded $6,026.03 by default, plus interest, $600 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, formerly known as Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Ronald L. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $4,490.42 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Kenneth W. Biddle. Plaintiff awarded $3,775.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jill A. Baker vs. Gregory S., Robert L., Billy J. and Mary B. Wiggs and Rebecca S. Barker.
• Michael W. and Vickie Hobbs vs. Deea Breeden.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Marsha and James Kilgore. Oct. 16.
• Julie and James Conley. Oct. 23.
• Robert S. and Eva K. Kaze. Oct. 26.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• David Clay and Cynthia L. Cates.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. David L. Flynn, U.S. 6E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,494.27 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bradley and Marilyn Lawson vs. Glenn Broadbelt Jr. and Levon E. Stephens, both of Plymouth; Orville F. Jr. and Evelyn Yohn, Greentown; Michael P. Haynes, Kokomo; and Jack and Nancy Gaunt, Wabash; and all persons who assert any title, claim or interest in, or a lien upon, the real estate described herein. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first addition of Ivan Warren's plat on Beaver Dam Lake.
• David Gregory, EMS D25B Lane, Syracuse, vs. Mark Delinsky, East CR 100N, Pierceton, and Dairyland Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 25, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 13. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Fleet Witmeyer vs. Jeff Sinkovics, personal representative of the estate of Donny Richard Craw, deceased. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 18, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 19, near Mentone. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• State of Indiana vs. Alfredo S. Garza, Elm Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,100 due on note, plus court costs.
• American Family Insurance Co. vs. Gregg C. Michael, Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks $4,815 as paid to insured claimant, Zola Ongert, after a Jan. 15, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 13, near North Webster. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Chemical Bank vs. Thomas J. and Connie J. Bachota, North Shaffer Street, Milford; Beneficial Indiana Inc., Indianapolis; Ron Shortt, doing business as Shortt's Pest Control, EMS B42 Lane, Leesburg; and Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $56,294.76 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Fredrick D. Long) vs. Tracy Miller, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,166.82 as paid to insured claimant, Long, after a May 13, 1998, auto accident on CR 700E, near the intersection of CR 40N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Harold D. Shepherd vs. Christopher, Joseph and Deborah Mooney, West CR 225N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 23, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and CR 875. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blanton
Sadie S. Blanton, San Pierre, and Douglas Blanton Jr., South Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There are two minor children.
Coplen
Sandra Coplen, Meadow Ridge Court, Warsaw, and Ronnie Coplen, North CR 100E, Warsaw. They were married April 8, 1993, and separated Oct. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Halsey
Jamie and Derek L. Halsey, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 19, 1997, and separated Aug. 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Harmon
Regina Harmon, Oak Glen, Warsaw, and Danny Ray Harmon, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1992, and separated Aug. 7, 1998. There are no minor children.
Howard
Betsy Jo and Adam Eugene Howard, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married June 8, 1998, and separated June 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Susan R. Johnson, South Clay Street, Claypool, and Gary L. Johnson, Kosciusko County. They were married Sept. 18, 1993, and separated Oct. 22, 1998. There is one minor child.
Rooney
Gisella P. and Christopher W. Rooney, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 28, 1992, and separated Oct. 22, 1998. There is one minor child.
Vant Hoff
Rebecca Vant Hoff, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Keith Vant Hoff, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 19, 1983, and separated Oct. 6, 1998. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Frantz
Julie Frantz, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and Steven Frantz, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 18, 1990, and separated Aug. 9, 1998. There are six minor children.
Mort
Wanietta C. Mort, South CR 300E, Warsaw, and Dale L. Mort, South CR 900E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 10, 1981, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Motorist Mutual Insurance Companies (subrogee of Tony D. Clark) vs. Sabra DeVore and Linda M. Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $12,943.59 by default against DeVore, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the Warren E. Hygema Revocable Trust, vs. Warren D. Hively and KeyBank National Association. Plaintiff awarded $68,999.05 by default, plus interest, and mortgage foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Farmers & Merchants State Bank vs. Jerry E. and Jane Grady; Grady Land & Cattle Co. Inc.; Edd's Supplies Inc.; Lugbill Brothers Inc.; Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA; and Max and Margaret I. Grady, and Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, (cross-plaintiff) vs. Zelma I. Grady, et al (cross-defendants). Plaintiff awarded $232,088.83 from the Gradys and Grady Land & Cattle Co. Inc., plus interest, attorney fees, and costs incurred; $861,974.83 from the Gradys, plus interest; and $146,637.59 from the Gradys, plus interest. Cross-plaintiff awarded $123,122.13 from Jerry E., Jane and Zelma I. Grady, plus interest. Mortgages ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate, inventory, equipment, farm products and general intangibles to satisfy judgments.
• American General Finance vs. Lonnie D. Turner Jr. Plaintiff awarded $5,177.20 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Laurie Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $3,446.16 by default, plus court costs.
• Applied Computer Techniques vs. Eyetel Technologies. Plaintiff awarded $10,048 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• KeyBank USA/NA, assignee of Decision One Mortgage Co., vs. Jeffrey D. Hurley, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,547.73 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Nutritional Research Associates Inc. vs. Benny and Molly England. Plaintiff awarded $6,435.53, plus court costs and interest.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. David and Teresa M. Emmons. Plaintiff awarded $507.64, plus court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Tracy J. Stimmel. Plaintiff awarded $2,794.55, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Jill A. Cremeens. Plaintiff awarded $4,102.62, plus court costs.
Name Changes
• Cheri K. Neterer's request to change the name of her minor child from Mark David Funderburk to Mark Lee Neterer is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ricardo and Elodia Guevara and Monica Guevara, by her next friends, Ricardo and Elocia Guevara, vs. Kevin L. Harris. Each party to bear own court costs.
• M. Lisa and Brad Lee Niles vs. Jerry Phillips, doing business as Phillips Excavating, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• NationsBank of Delaware/NA vs.Clarence L. and Vicki Jones.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Union Planters Bank/NA vs. Timothy S. Wallace, et al.
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as BancBoston Mortgage Corp., vs. Claude J. Johnson Jr., et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• James and Christina L. Gleason. Oct. 20.
• Teresa R. and David P. Mort. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Oct. 20.
• David A. and Sandra Entwisle. Oct. 20.
• Donna Kaye and Hearold Jackson. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Oct. 20.
• David M. Davidson and Lisa L. Landry. Oct. 21.
• Debora J. (former name Reynolds restored) and Anthony G. Allen. Oct. 21.
• Sandra and Harry E. Vickers. Oct. 21.
• Robyn (former name Askins restored) and David Boggs. Oct. 21.
• Lorrie and Willie Baldridge. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $158 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• Rogelio and Mary Arroyo. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 23.
• Larry B. and Henrietta Myer. Oct. 23.
Legal Separation
The following separation was finalized on the date indicated:
• Julie and Steven Frantz. Mother awarded custody of couple's six minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 19.
Other Action
• Twila D. Hare vs. Kent E. Hare. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
• Steve D. Tripp's request for a hardship license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes.
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.
• Angella Ranae Burich, 215 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $760. Debts: $29,541.
• Travis Eugene Caudill, 704 N. Dolan Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,825. Debts: $29,018.
• Annalise Renae Giddens, 309 N. Walnut St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,417. Debts: $22,592.
• Jeffery Kenneth and Angela Goralczyk, 1004 S. Van Hemert Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $100,690. Debts: $113,080.
• Amber Dawn Pauwels, 11615 N.E. Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,301. Debts: $20,459.
• William P. Jr. and Jeannie l. Perach, 301 N. Fellowship Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $480. Debts: $43,503.
• Angela S. Reffitt, 510 Ind. 19N, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,950. Debts: $24,912..
• Dwain and Angela R. Blankenship, Lot 47, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,320. Debts: $48,473.06.
• Russell D. Breske, 2202 E. CR 700S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,255. Debts: $144,651.
• Kris P. and Christina L. Frieden, 309 Cecil #10, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,710. Debts: $46,856.81
• Patricia J. Gay, 230 E. CR 1150N, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $87,007. Debts: $82,607.01.
• Tom W. Harvey, 3748 E. CR 510N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,529. Debts: $31,652.
• Harold M. and Susan E.Heaton, 6133 E. CR 1050N, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,011. Debts: $25,335.
• Daniel L. Kelley, 6568 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $86,571. Debts: $98,468.
• Kenneth W. and Dawn A. Kincaid, 1847 Bachelor Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,735. Debts: $64,195.39.
• Phillip M. Lewis, 707 W. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $97,740. Debts: $117,757.45.
• Mary Alice Losee, 1503 Brooks Drive #B2, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,204. Debts: $43,633.13.
• Michael A. Myers, 9709 S. CR 750N, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,140. Debts: $15,817.
• Elizabeth C. Nappier, 7122 E. Heritage Drive #11, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,580. Debts: $55,370.
• Christopher D. and Leslie A. Oberg, 712 E. Main St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,349. Debts: $46,842.
• Karolyn A. Peterka, 203 N. Front St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $20,290. Debts: $71,418.
• Seth L.Damas, 1211-B Bancroft Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,674. Debts: $36,843.69.
• Roland D. and Lois J. Shepherd, 803 Meadowdale, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,110. Debts: $64,069.90.
• Sheila A. Smith, P.O. Box 313, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,000. Debts: $10,923.
• Jerry L. and Deborah J. White, 111 Section St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,170. Debts: $35,630.74.
• Donald D. Wogomon, 6824 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,079.50. Debts: $83,692.58.
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