Times-Union Court News 11-04-1997

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:
• Matthew Nolan Mauk, 25, and Alicia Renee Parker Nelson, 26, both of North Reed Street, Warsaw.
• Bret Michael Backus, 20, and Jeanna Ruthann Powell, 21, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Rickey A. Phillips, 37, East CR 1200N, Syracuse, and Rebecca E. Phillips, 41, North Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Terry Lee Worley, 32, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and Marjeanna Lynne Cantrell Layne, 31, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake.
• Brian Alan Wuthrich, 25, East CR 1150N, Milford, and Amanda Sue Parker, 22, East Bowser Road, Syracuse.
• Brian John Bokenyi, 25, Lafayette, and Lori Anne Fogarty, 28, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher Michael Pettit, 21, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Travena Rae Witham, 21, West Main Street, Mentone.
• John E. Spangle, 31, and Michele M. Hendrixson, 34, both of Warsaw.
• Michael Francis Marra, 33, and Amy Lynn Goodspeed, 25, both of North Highland Lane, Leesburg.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Steven and Kim Shipley. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. vs. Robert and Cynthia K. Ulmer. Plaintiff awarded 83 cents.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Bethany Bowen. Plaintiff awarded $1,900.
• United Recovery Service vs. Kelli L. Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $1,396.59.
• Check Protection Systems awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kristina Crooks, $779.66, and Ronelle Godsey, $802.01.
• William Andrew Dixon, doing business as Dixon & Associates, vs. Charles Hodges, doing business as DC Glaskraft. Plaintiff awarded $890.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Judi R. Moore, $133.95; Audra Welker, $99; and Pamela R. Dady, $99.57.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Rod and Leslie Bays. Plaintiff awarded $1,036.43.
• Jane L. Heyde vs. Michael A. Utter. Plaintiff awarded $154.69.
• Shirley Kuhn vs. Jeanette Davis. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• James Walmer vs. Penny Short. Plaintiff awarded $108.
• Collier's Commercial Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cecil and Marty Hall, $104.38, and Russell and Cheryl Terry, $228.56.
• Carl Wireman vs. Paul J. Jr. and Rebecca Smith. Plaintiff awarded $75.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Amy Miller. Plaintiff awarded $217.25.
• Jean Koher vs. Bobbie Wright. Plaintiff awarded 250.
• Jurney R. Wood vs. Becky L. Young. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• North Webster Day Care awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Todd Holdeman, $24, and Connie Hatcher, $249.
• Pickwick Block Associates vs. Ron Weaver, doing business as Asurco. Plaintiff awarded $1,977.65.
• Dennis N. Head vs. Dennis Garland. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. Leroy and Beverly J. Konkle. Plaintiff awarded $919.43.
• Etna Green Mobile Home Park vs. Aminta Caudill. Plaintiff awarded $963.51.
• Lakeside Chevrolet vs. Fredrick Brissette. Plaintiff awarded $171.75.
• Avondale Federal Credit Union vs. Carolyn Grow. Plaintiff awarded $447.72.
• Keystone Concrete Inc. vs. Scott Ousley and Mid-Lakes Custom Concrete. Plaintiff awarded $1,49.10.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Kathy Haines. Plaintiff awarded $480.57.
• James Charles Edwards vs. Brad Sanderson. Plaintiff awarded $414.57.
• Terry D. Kerby vs. Diana S. Krise. Plaintiff awarded $1,505.65.
• Claud and Betty Rose Stahl vs. Robin Harris. Plaintiffs awarded $1,023.57.
• Allen Collections awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leonard E. and Tina M. Burns, $226.46; Tina Trumble, $644.94; and John W. North, $216.96.
• Allen & Slone Construction vs. Bradley W. Todd. Plaintiff awarded $415.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse Deaton, $264.48; John and Pamela Culp, $282.89; Kristi Waisner, $798.49; and Demofilo and Francisca Garrido, $768.67.
• First Choice Sales Inc. vs. Michelle Lindzy. Plaintiff awarded $173.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Joshua Elam. Plaintiff awarded $410.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Anita Parkhurst and Gary Scott Clark. Plaintiff awarded $640.
• Parrot Enterprises, doing business as Midlakes Mobile Home, vs. Antwine and Yvonne Broussard. Plaintiff awarded $445.

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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Jesse D. Hattabaugh, 28, Akron; Teah D. Wicks, 35, Pierceton; Leila M. Campbell, 27, Tippecanoe; Cinda L. Thacker, 20, Syracuse; Jose Moyotl, 22, Pierceton; Jaime L. Watkins, 21, Nappanee; and Andrea S. Loverde, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Danny Tat, 37, Claypool; Roxane Henemyer, 39, Warsaw; and Tammy L. Grubbs, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Matthew C. Mason, 17, Warsaw; Gene H. Stoffel, 69, Pierceton; Jason D. Webster, 25, Mentone; Eric D. Roussel, 26, Warsaw; Shelly K. Gerber, 19, Warsaw; and Tracy T. Presson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Roger S. Smith, 30, Syracuse; J. Dawn Brock, 30, Warsaw; Benjamin E. Nellis, 20, Warsaw; Lara N. Tracey, 28, Syracuse; Martin H. Carrion, 32, Syracuse; and Shane S. Hanna, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Basel J. Hale, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September were Mary K. Wiggs, 40, Syracuse; Elva Malagon, 36, Warsaw; and Diane L. Nottingham, 46, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Gene H. Stoffel, 69, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Terri K. Brown, 33, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Jessica L. Rodriquez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Benjamin E. Nellis, 20, Warsaw, and Steven M. Patton, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Shane D. Jones, 18, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in July was Bradly W. Morris, 18, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Darren W. Ahten, 32, North Webster.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in September were Christopher D. O'Conner, 16, Winona Lake, and Wendoline K. Evans, 28, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in September was Jeff A. Currie, 21, North Webster.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Joshua A. Meade, 19, Winona Lake.
Allow Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Sergio C. Rico, 26, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in September was Benjamin E. Keener, 23, Pierceton.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Adam Overmeyer, 18, Burket.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October was Neleigh R. Petelle, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in September were Chad L. Shepherd, 24, Pierceton; Aaron N. Arnett, 20, Mentone; and Kevin C. Shell, 37, Milford.

Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (October) James A. Randall, 20, Mentone.

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:
• Philip A. Start died July 2, 1997, at the age of 55, leaving an estate valued at $189,204.94. Beneficiaries: Christopher A. Start, Chicago, Ill., and Warren A. Start, Tacoma, Wash.
• D. Lucille Beer died July 8, 1996, at the age of 77, leaving an estate valued at $502,878.03. Beneficiaries: T.A. and Nancy Beer, son and daughter-in-law, EMS T38 Lane, Leesburg; Robert J. and Jacqueline Beer, son and daughter-in-law, Milford; and Victoria Richardson and Abby Beer, both of Milford.
• Virginia V. Lightfoot died Oct. 12, 1996, at the age of 75, leaving an estate valued at $1,615,441.04. Beneficiaries: Milo Lightfoot, husband, Warsaw, and NBD Bank/NA, trustee of the First Amendment and First Reinstatement of the revocable trust agreement of Virginia V. Lightfoot, dated Sept. 20, 1996.
• H.W. Ginty Jr. died Jan. 11, 1997, at the age of 74, leaving an estate valued at $140,303.62. Beneficiary: Cathleen W. Diaz, stepdaughter, East Wade Lane, North Webster.
• Floyd Miller Jr. died June 4, 1997, at the age of 76, leaving an estate valued at $134,863.13. Beneficiaries: Ronald G. Miller, son, Vista, Calif., and Carmen S. Miller, daughter, Nice-ville, Fla.
• Christian Jensen died May 23, 1997, at the age of 73, leaving an estate valued at $882,433.64. Beneficiaries: Frances J. Jensen, wife, East Pickwick Park Drive, Syracuse; Anne Marie Larsen and Nikoline Kristine Kock, sisters, and Inge Marie Larsen and Randi Nielson, nieces, and Ore Christensen Kock, nephew, all of Soenderborg, Denmark; Lis Birgit Kristensen, niece, Aabenraa, Denmark; Jan Egon Larsen and Arne Jensen, nephews, and Birgit Lyngkilde, niece, all of Nordborg, Denmark; Erik Christensen Kock, nephew, Norre Nebel; Christian Jensen, nephew, Frederiksberg; and Gert Jensen, nephew, Auginstenborg.
• Edna M. Carpenter died June 27, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $158,401.37. Beneficiary: Kenneth Alan Carpenter, son.
• Lawrence Howard died May 20, 1997, at the age of 66, leaving an estate valued at $163,169.37. Beneficiary: Magdalene Howard, wife, West CR 900S, Claypool.
• Robert D. Peffley died July 27, 1997, at the age of 84, leaving an estate valued at $275,000 Beneficiary: Malinda A. Pinney, daughter, Syracuse.
• Constance Mae Tuttle died Sept. 4, 1997, at the age of 57, leaving an estate valued at $103,000. Beneficiaries: Anthony Gregory Herman, North Webster, and Connie Marie Lerma, EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Select Improvement Co. vs. William C. and Colleen E. Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,698.32 for breach of contract, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brett J. Morehead) vs. Janet A. Cook, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $5,534.90 as paid to insured claimant, Morehead, after an Oct. 23, 1995, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 25 and Shilling Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. John T. Umbaugh, doing business as Doc Tomato Co. Inc., North Rainey Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,462.18 due on March 1, 1995, judgment in Manitowoc County (Wis.) Circuit Court, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees, court costs and interest: Herbert M.Blankenship, West Harrison Street, Mentone, $8,679.55, and Edward Hassenplug, West CR 450N, Rochester, and Christine Wiser Hammer, Ewing Street, Rochester, $4,816.48.
Marriage Dissolution
Newsome
Gregory E. Newsome, North Shaefer Street, Milford, and Jeannie M. Newsome, East CR 1100N, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 27, 1994, and separated Sept. 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Music
Kelly Music, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, and Megan Music, Wabash. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Oct. 15, 1997. There is one minor child. A motion also has been filed to convert the case to a marriage dissolution.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Evans Farms Nurseries vs. Jeff Johnson, doing business as Johnson Nursery. Plaintiff awarded $6,313.83, plus court costs and interest.
• Commercial Credit Loans Inc. vs. Thomas W. Ihrie. Plaintiff awarded $9,829.94 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Chris A. Pruitt. Plaintiff awarded $816.75, plus interest and court costs.
• Gallery Homes vs. Gary L. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $5,328.21, plus court costs and interest.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Mike E. and Karen Sue Grady. Case dismissed against Karen Sue Grady only.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Richard D. and Diane E. Rager. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Oct. 21.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaVar Hoard vs. TJM Development Inc., Indianapolis, and William Rondeau, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks (1) $55,000 in unpaid wages, plus treble damages, $800 per lot upon sale of each lot in subdivision,attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $93,400 due for labor performed, plus interest, attorney fees, treble damages, interest and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, as custodian or trustee, vs. Palmer and Darlene Welty, as personal representatives of the estate of Vicki L. Welty, West River Road, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $53,152.34 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union National Bank vs. Dan J. and Lorraine L. Chamberlin, North Main Street, Milford, and Household Finance Corp. Plaintiff seeks $66,559.36 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. Tina L. Fenix, West Center Street, Burket. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $2,945 in unemployment benefits collected when she was ineligible for them.
• Richard S. and Patricia L. Curry vs. Barth RSV Inc. an amount for breach of warranty caused by alleged failures of coach purchased from defendant, plus consequential damages, court costs, decreased value of coach and that contract be rescinded and for return of purchase price.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., 1996-1, vs. Bill R. and Laurie Edwards, Fuzzy Bear Road, Cromwell, Ford Motor Credit Co. and American General Finance. Plaintiff seeks $59,544.43 due on mortgage, plus interest; attorney fees, court costs, costs expended and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jacqueline and Bud VanScoik vs. Larry Heter,North Cook Street, Warsaw, and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 2, 1995, auto accident on CR 100E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Yesemia Isabel Cruz seeks to change her name to Oralia Acosta Cruz.
Marriage Dissolutions
Land
Daniel S. Land, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Tammi D. Land, Village Drive, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 30, 1989, and separated June 17, 1997. There are three minor children.
Noselotl
Dusty Noselotl, Wildwood Trail, Warsaw, and Luis Noselotl, East CR 125S, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 4, 1997, and separated Sept. 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Bower
Beth A. Bower, Elkhart County, and Charles W. Bower, no address given. They were married Dec. 23, 1981, and separated Oct. 6, 1997. There are two minor children.
Block
Steve Block, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Ruth P. Block, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married June 20, 1981, and separated Aug. 1, 1996. There are two minor children.
Owens
Gidget Owens, East CR 225S, Warsaw, and William Duane Owens, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married July 23, 1997, and separated Oct. 11, 1997. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Name Change
• Thomas Garner and Ruth Ellen LaSalle's request to change the name of their minor child from Katelin LaSalle to Katelin Marie LaSalle is granted.
Dismissal
The following case waS dismissed without prejudice:
• Society Bank vs. Dolores A. Melendez, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Caroline Kay and Kent Cone. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 17.
• Steve Beverly and Clarissa (former name Linville restored). Oct. 17.
• Cynthia K.and Jeffrey C. Robertson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $119 per week in child support. Oct. 21.
• Kimberly (former name Kittrell restored) and Clint J. Fletcher. Oct. 21.
• Stacey L. and Ryan P. Reinholt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $105 per week in child support. Oct. 22.
• Jackie and Jack Pressler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child.Father ordered to pay $600 per month in child support. Oct. 24.

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.
• Sheri A. Courson, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #118, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $18,775. Debts: $39,186.03.
• Foster Michael and Billie Jo Dutton, also known as Billie Jo Hyde, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #199, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $20,971.81. Debts: $38,570.27.
• Shane Stephen and Nanci Ann Hanna, 369 N. CR 175E #8, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $61,420. Debts: $81,997.95.
• Denny J. and Amy J. Harlan, also known as Amy J. Norton, P.O. Box 861, Akron. Chapter 7. Sept. 24. Assets: $20,405. Debts: $26,839.25.
• Shane Randy and Ruth Ann Himes, 519 Oldfather St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Oct. 1. Assets: $46,180. Debts: $46,330.46.
• Shawn Patrick McMillan, 9787 W. Baugher Lake Drive, Larwill. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $1,610. Debts: $22,819.56.
• Joseph Daniel Neer, P.O. Box 1626, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $3,094. Debts: $59,104.31.
• Phillip Thurman and Rebecca Ann Rinker, 3028 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 29. Assets: $50,449. Debts: $190,484.37.
• Craig and Ronda Spurling, former known as Ronda Elias, 8950 Nordman Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 26. Assets: $46,550. Debts: $58,569.05.
• Antonio Vuittonet Jr., also known as Tony Vuittonet Jr., and Logina Anne Vuittonet, 404 S. Grove St., Milford. Chapter 7. Oct. 1. Assets: $47,750. Debts: $46,644.64.
• Willard and Freda M. Watkins, 72821 CR 29, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 26. Assets: $2,270. Debts: $9,180.62.
• Dale Eugene Cooper and Teresa Cooper, also known as Teresa Hall, 404 Singer Road, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 9. Assets: $2,120. Debts: $27,825.
• Franklin Eugene Dean Jr. and Donna Marie Dean, formerly known as Donna Marie Logan, 203 Stonewall Court #3, Nappanee, and 158 Reed St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 8. Assets: $122,500. Debts: $114,500.35.
• Carolyn Egner, 608 W. Fourth St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $2,897.20. Debts: $187,278.
• Andrew Ray Felten, 1062 Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 9. Assets: $25,595. Debts: $98,244.62.
• Richard Alan and Kathy Lynn Furnival, 629 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $8,842. Debts: $26,069.05.
• Rodney Jay and Kelly Diane Grossman, 1504 Maye St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $57,545. Debts: $63,775.74.
• Randy Wayne and Theresa Ann Watts, 10563 N. Grove Road, Milford. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $91,912. Debts: $138,445.
• John M. and Laurie A. Woolston, doing business as John Woolston Electrical, 1105 E. Wellington, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 7. Assets: $131,791.64. Debts: $169,836.85.
• Robert K. Brindle, doing business as J.M.B. Heating & Air Conditioning, 701 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Chapter 13. Oct. 8. Assets: $27,360. Debts: $185,913.13.
• Mark Anthony Conley and Angela Jean Conley, formerly known as Angela Jean Norton, 3762 Old Road 30W #672, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Oct. 10. Assets: $22,360. Debts: $31,197.
• Steven Edward Conley, 1704 Country Club Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 9. Assets: $3,296.66. Debts: $9,932.33.
• Donald Joe Rose and Jeannette Selima Rose, also known as Jeannette Selima Fairchild, 12600 Ind. 13N, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 10. Assets: $31,765. Debts: $55,148.95.
• George Richard Adams II and Jennifer Ann Adams, also known as Jennifer Ann Stansbury, 359, N. Tomahawk, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 23. Assets: $1,773. Debts: $55,902.09.
• Todd E. and Denise J. Barnes, 7977 N. Tippy Shores, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Oct. 17. Assets: $4,305. Debts: $40,215.08.
• David J. and Patricia Lou Brace, 14636 Ind. 13N, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 21. Assets: $19,515. Debts: $22,599.92.
• Judith Carol Dietz, also known as Judith Carol Miniear, 5403 E. Brown Road, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Oct. 16. Assets: $71,101. Debts: $79,702.01.
• Oscar Jackson and Becky Raynee Jackson, formerly known as Becky Shearer, Becky Murphy and Becky Howard, 12034 N. CR 1000E, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Oct. 15. Assets: $105,700. Debts: $127,179.74.
• James Richard McPeek, 11977 Camelot Lane, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Oct. 15. Assets: $5,649. Debts: $22,397.04.
• Kenneth Wayne and Patricia Jean Plumlee, 3859 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Oct. 14. Assets: $49,188.72. Debts: $115,264.39.
• George Arthur Poitras Jr., 152 S. Rosenberger, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 17. Assets: $574. Debts: $21,925.75.
• Richard Gary Powers, 1027 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 14. Assets: $8,110. Debts: $13,653.38.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Matthew Nolan Mauk, 25, and Alicia Renee Parker Nelson, 26, both of North Reed Street, Warsaw.
• Bret Michael Backus, 20, and Jeanna Ruthann Powell, 21, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Rickey A. Phillips, 37, East CR 1200N, Syracuse, and Rebecca E. Phillips, 41, North Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Terry Lee Worley, 32, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and Marjeanna Lynne Cantrell Layne, 31, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake.
• Brian Alan Wuthrich, 25, East CR 1150N, Milford, and Amanda Sue Parker, 22, East Bowser Road, Syracuse.
• Brian John Bokenyi, 25, Lafayette, and Lori Anne Fogarty, 28, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher Michael Pettit, 21, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Travena Rae Witham, 21, West Main Street, Mentone.
• John E. Spangle, 31, and Michele M. Hendrixson, 34, both of Warsaw.
• Michael Francis Marra, 33, and Amy Lynn Goodspeed, 25, both of North Highland Lane, Leesburg.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Steven and Kim Shipley. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. vs. Robert and Cynthia K. Ulmer. Plaintiff awarded 83 cents.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Bethany Bowen. Plaintiff awarded $1,900.
• United Recovery Service vs. Kelli L. Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $1,396.59.
• Check Protection Systems awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kristina Crooks, $779.66, and Ronelle Godsey, $802.01.
• William Andrew Dixon, doing business as Dixon & Associates, vs. Charles Hodges, doing business as DC Glaskraft. Plaintiff awarded $890.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Judi R. Moore, $133.95; Audra Welker, $99; and Pamela R. Dady, $99.57.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Rod and Leslie Bays. Plaintiff awarded $1,036.43.
• Jane L. Heyde vs. Michael A. Utter. Plaintiff awarded $154.69.
• Shirley Kuhn vs. Jeanette Davis. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• James Walmer vs. Penny Short. Plaintiff awarded $108.
• Collier's Commercial Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cecil and Marty Hall, $104.38, and Russell and Cheryl Terry, $228.56.
• Carl Wireman vs. Paul J. Jr. and Rebecca Smith. Plaintiff awarded $75.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Amy Miller. Plaintiff awarded $217.25.
• Jean Koher vs. Bobbie Wright. Plaintiff awarded 250.
• Jurney R. Wood vs. Becky L. Young. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• North Webster Day Care awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Todd Holdeman, $24, and Connie Hatcher, $249.
• Pickwick Block Associates vs. Ron Weaver, doing business as Asurco. Plaintiff awarded $1,977.65.
• Dennis N. Head vs. Dennis Garland. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. Leroy and Beverly J. Konkle. Plaintiff awarded $919.43.
• Etna Green Mobile Home Park vs. Aminta Caudill. Plaintiff awarded $963.51.
• Lakeside Chevrolet vs. Fredrick Brissette. Plaintiff awarded $171.75.
• Avondale Federal Credit Union vs. Carolyn Grow. Plaintiff awarded $447.72.
• Keystone Concrete Inc. vs. Scott Ousley and Mid-Lakes Custom Concrete. Plaintiff awarded $1,49.10.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Kathy Haines. Plaintiff awarded $480.57.
• James Charles Edwards vs. Brad Sanderson. Plaintiff awarded $414.57.
• Terry D. Kerby vs. Diana S. Krise. Plaintiff awarded $1,505.65.
• Claud and Betty Rose Stahl vs. Robin Harris. Plaintiffs awarded $1,023.57.
• Allen Collections awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leonard E. and Tina M. Burns, $226.46; Tina Trumble, $644.94; and John W. North, $216.96.
• Allen & Slone Construction vs. Bradley W. Todd. Plaintiff awarded $415.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse Deaton, $264.48; John and Pamela Culp, $282.89; Kristi Waisner, $798.49; and Demofilo and Francisca Garrido, $768.67.
• First Choice Sales Inc. vs. Michelle Lindzy. Plaintiff awarded $173.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Joshua Elam. Plaintiff awarded $410.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Anita Parkhurst and Gary Scott Clark. Plaintiff awarded $640.
• Parrot Enterprises, doing business as Midlakes Mobile Home, vs. Antwine and Yvonne Broussard. Plaintiff awarded $445.

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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Jesse D. Hattabaugh, 28, Akron; Teah D. Wicks, 35, Pierceton; Leila M. Campbell, 27, Tippecanoe; Cinda L. Thacker, 20, Syracuse; Jose Moyotl, 22, Pierceton; Jaime L. Watkins, 21, Nappanee; and Andrea S. Loverde, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Danny Tat, 37, Claypool; Roxane Henemyer, 39, Warsaw; and Tammy L. Grubbs, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Matthew C. Mason, 17, Warsaw; Gene H. Stoffel, 69, Pierceton; Jason D. Webster, 25, Mentone; Eric D. Roussel, 26, Warsaw; Shelly K. Gerber, 19, Warsaw; and Tracy T. Presson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Roger S. Smith, 30, Syracuse; J. Dawn Brock, 30, Warsaw; Benjamin E. Nellis, 20, Warsaw; Lara N. Tracey, 28, Syracuse; Martin H. Carrion, 32, Syracuse; and Shane S. Hanna, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Basel J. Hale, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September were Mary K. Wiggs, 40, Syracuse; Elva Malagon, 36, Warsaw; and Diane L. Nottingham, 46, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Gene H. Stoffel, 69, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Terri K. Brown, 33, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Jessica L. Rodriquez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Benjamin E. Nellis, 20, Warsaw, and Steven M. Patton, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Shane D. Jones, 18, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in July was Bradly W. Morris, 18, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Darren W. Ahten, 32, North Webster.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in September were Christopher D. O'Conner, 16, Winona Lake, and Wendoline K. Evans, 28, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in September was Jeff A. Currie, 21, North Webster.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Joshua A. Meade, 19, Winona Lake.
Allow Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Sergio C. Rico, 26, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in September was Benjamin E. Keener, 23, Pierceton.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Adam Overmeyer, 18, Burket.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October was Neleigh R. Petelle, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in September were Chad L. Shepherd, 24, Pierceton; Aaron N. Arnett, 20, Mentone; and Kevin C. Shell, 37, Milford.

Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (October) James A. Randall, 20, Mentone.

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:
• Philip A. Start died July 2, 1997, at the age of 55, leaving an estate valued at $189,204.94. Beneficiaries: Christopher A. Start, Chicago, Ill., and Warren A. Start, Tacoma, Wash.
• D. Lucille Beer died July 8, 1996, at the age of 77, leaving an estate valued at $502,878.03. Beneficiaries: T.A. and Nancy Beer, son and daughter-in-law, EMS T38 Lane, Leesburg; Robert J. and Jacqueline Beer, son and daughter-in-law, Milford; and Victoria Richardson and Abby Beer, both of Milford.
• Virginia V. Lightfoot died Oct. 12, 1996, at the age of 75, leaving an estate valued at $1,615,441.04. Beneficiaries: Milo Lightfoot, husband, Warsaw, and NBD Bank/NA, trustee of the First Amendment and First Reinstatement of the revocable trust agreement of Virginia V. Lightfoot, dated Sept. 20, 1996.
• H.W. Ginty Jr. died Jan. 11, 1997, at the age of 74, leaving an estate valued at $140,303.62. Beneficiary: Cathleen W. Diaz, stepdaughter, East Wade Lane, North Webster.
• Floyd Miller Jr. died June 4, 1997, at the age of 76, leaving an estate valued at $134,863.13. Beneficiaries: Ronald G. Miller, son, Vista, Calif., and Carmen S. Miller, daughter, Nice-ville, Fla.
• Christian Jensen died May 23, 1997, at the age of 73, leaving an estate valued at $882,433.64. Beneficiaries: Frances J. Jensen, wife, East Pickwick Park Drive, Syracuse; Anne Marie Larsen and Nikoline Kristine Kock, sisters, and Inge Marie Larsen and Randi Nielson, nieces, and Ore Christensen Kock, nephew, all of Soenderborg, Denmark; Lis Birgit Kristensen, niece, Aabenraa, Denmark; Jan Egon Larsen and Arne Jensen, nephews, and Birgit Lyngkilde, niece, all of Nordborg, Denmark; Erik Christensen Kock, nephew, Norre Nebel; Christian Jensen, nephew, Frederiksberg; and Gert Jensen, nephew, Auginstenborg.
• Edna M. Carpenter died June 27, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $158,401.37. Beneficiary: Kenneth Alan Carpenter, son.
• Lawrence Howard died May 20, 1997, at the age of 66, leaving an estate valued at $163,169.37. Beneficiary: Magdalene Howard, wife, West CR 900S, Claypool.
• Robert D. Peffley died July 27, 1997, at the age of 84, leaving an estate valued at $275,000 Beneficiary: Malinda A. Pinney, daughter, Syracuse.
• Constance Mae Tuttle died Sept. 4, 1997, at the age of 57, leaving an estate valued at $103,000. Beneficiaries: Anthony Gregory Herman, North Webster, and Connie Marie Lerma, EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Select Improvement Co. vs. William C. and Colleen E. Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,698.32 for breach of contract, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brett J. Morehead) vs. Janet A. Cook, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $5,534.90 as paid to insured claimant, Morehead, after an Oct. 23, 1995, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 25 and Shilling Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. John T. Umbaugh, doing business as Doc Tomato Co. Inc., North Rainey Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,462.18 due on March 1, 1995, judgment in Manitowoc County (Wis.) Circuit Court, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees, court costs and interest: Herbert M.Blankenship, West Harrison Street, Mentone, $8,679.55, and Edward Hassenplug, West CR 450N, Rochester, and Christine Wiser Hammer, Ewing Street, Rochester, $4,816.48.
Marriage Dissolution
Newsome
Gregory E. Newsome, North Shaefer Street, Milford, and Jeannie M. Newsome, East CR 1100N, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 27, 1994, and separated Sept. 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Music
Kelly Music, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, and Megan Music, Wabash. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Oct. 15, 1997. There is one minor child. A motion also has been filed to convert the case to a marriage dissolution.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Evans Farms Nurseries vs. Jeff Johnson, doing business as Johnson Nursery. Plaintiff awarded $6,313.83, plus court costs and interest.
• Commercial Credit Loans Inc. vs. Thomas W. Ihrie. Plaintiff awarded $9,829.94 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Chris A. Pruitt. Plaintiff awarded $816.75, plus interest and court costs.
• Gallery Homes vs. Gary L. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $5,328.21, plus court costs and interest.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Mike E. and Karen Sue Grady. Case dismissed against Karen Sue Grady only.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Richard D. and Diane E. Rager. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Oct. 21.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaVar Hoard vs. TJM Development Inc., Indianapolis, and William Rondeau, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks (1) $55,000 in unpaid wages, plus treble damages, $800 per lot upon sale of each lot in subdivision,attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $93,400 due for labor performed, plus interest, attorney fees, treble damages, interest and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, as custodian or trustee, vs. Palmer and Darlene Welty, as personal representatives of the estate of Vicki L. Welty, West River Road, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $53,152.34 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union National Bank vs. Dan J. and Lorraine L. Chamberlin, North Main Street, Milford, and Household Finance Corp. Plaintiff seeks $66,559.36 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. Tina L. Fenix, West Center Street, Burket. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $2,945 in unemployment benefits collected when she was ineligible for them.
• Richard S. and Patricia L. Curry vs. Barth RSV Inc. an amount for breach of warranty caused by alleged failures of coach purchased from defendant, plus consequential damages, court costs, decreased value of coach and that contract be rescinded and for return of purchase price.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., 1996-1, vs. Bill R. and Laurie Edwards, Fuzzy Bear Road, Cromwell, Ford Motor Credit Co. and American General Finance. Plaintiff seeks $59,544.43 due on mortgage, plus interest; attorney fees, court costs, costs expended and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jacqueline and Bud VanScoik vs. Larry Heter,North Cook Street, Warsaw, and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 2, 1995, auto accident on CR 100E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Yesemia Isabel Cruz seeks to change her name to Oralia Acosta Cruz.
Marriage Dissolutions
Land
Daniel S. Land, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Tammi D. Land, Village Drive, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 30, 1989, and separated June 17, 1997. There are three minor children.
Noselotl
Dusty Noselotl, Wildwood Trail, Warsaw, and Luis Noselotl, East CR 125S, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 4, 1997, and separated Sept. 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Bower
Beth A. Bower, Elkhart County, and Charles W. Bower, no address given. They were married Dec. 23, 1981, and separated Oct. 6, 1997. There are two minor children.
Block
Steve Block, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Ruth P. Block, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married June 20, 1981, and separated Aug. 1, 1996. There are two minor children.
Owens
Gidget Owens, East CR 225S, Warsaw, and William Duane Owens, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married July 23, 1997, and separated Oct. 11, 1997. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Name Change
• Thomas Garner and Ruth Ellen LaSalle's request to change the name of their minor child from Katelin LaSalle to Katelin Marie LaSalle is granted.
Dismissal
The following case waS dismissed without prejudice:
• Society Bank vs. Dolores A. Melendez, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Caroline Kay and Kent Cone. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 17.
• Steve Beverly and Clarissa (former name Linville restored). Oct. 17.
• Cynthia K.and Jeffrey C. Robertson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $119 per week in child support. Oct. 21.
• Kimberly (former name Kittrell restored) and Clint J. Fletcher. Oct. 21.
• Stacey L. and Ryan P. Reinholt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $105 per week in child support. Oct. 22.
• Jackie and Jack Pressler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child.Father ordered to pay $600 per month in child support. Oct. 24.

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.
• Sheri A. Courson, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #118, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $18,775. Debts: $39,186.03.
• Foster Michael and Billie Jo Dutton, also known as Billie Jo Hyde, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #199, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $20,971.81. Debts: $38,570.27.
• Shane Stephen and Nanci Ann Hanna, 369 N. CR 175E #8, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $61,420. Debts: $81,997.95.
• Denny J. and Amy J. Harlan, also known as Amy J. Norton, P.O. Box 861, Akron. Chapter 7. Sept. 24. Assets: $20,405. Debts: $26,839.25.
• Shane Randy and Ruth Ann Himes, 519 Oldfather St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Oct. 1. Assets: $46,180. Debts: $46,330.46.
• Shawn Patrick McMillan, 9787 W. Baugher Lake Drive, Larwill. Chapter 7. Sept. 25. Assets: $1,610. Debts: $22,819.56.
• Joseph Daniel Neer, P.O. Box 1626, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Sept. 11. Assets: $3,094. Debts: $59,104.31.
• Phillip Thurman and Rebecca Ann Rinker, 3028 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Sept. 29. Assets: $50,449. Debts: $190,484.37.
• Craig and Ronda Spurling, former known as Ronda Elias, 8950 Nordman Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 26. Assets: $46,550. Debts: $58,569.05.
• Antonio Vuittonet Jr., also known as Tony Vuittonet Jr., and Logina Anne Vuittonet, 404 S. Grove St., Milford. Chapter 7. Oct. 1. Assets: $47,750. Debts: $46,644.64.
• Willard and Freda M. Watkins, 72821 CR 29, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Sept. 26. Assets: $2,270. Debts: $9,180.62.
• Dale Eugene Cooper and Teresa Cooper, also known as Teresa Hall, 404 Singer Road, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 9. Assets: $2,120. Debts: $27,825.
• Franklin Eugene Dean Jr. and Donna Marie Dean, formerly known as Donna Marie Logan, 203 Stonewall Court #3, Nappanee, and 158 Reed St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 8. Assets: $122,500. Debts: $114,500.35.
• Carolyn Egner, 608 W. Fourth St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $2,897.20. Debts: $187,278.
• Andrew Ray Felten, 1062 Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 9. Assets: $25,595. Debts: $98,244.62.
• Richard Alan and Kathy Lynn Furnival, 629 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $8,842. Debts: $26,069.05.
• Rodney Jay and Kelly Diane Grossman, 1504 Maye St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $57,545. Debts: $63,775.74.
• Randy Wayne and Theresa Ann Watts, 10563 N. Grove Road, Milford. Chapter 7. Oct. 6. Assets: $91,912. Debts: $138,445.
• John M. and Laurie A. Woolston, doing business as John Woolston Electrical, 1105 E. Wellington, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 7. Assets: $131,791.64. Debts: $169,836.85.
• Robert K. Brindle, doing business as J.M.B. Heating & Air Conditioning, 701 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Chapter 13. Oct. 8. Assets: $27,360. Debts: $185,913.13.
• Mark Anthony Conley and Angela Jean Conley, formerly known as Angela Jean Norton, 3762 Old Road 30W #672, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Oct. 10. Assets: $22,360. Debts: $31,197.
• Steven Edward Conley, 1704 Country Club Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 9. Assets: $3,296.66. Debts: $9,932.33.
• Donald Joe Rose and Jeannette Selima Rose, also known as Jeannette Selima Fairchild, 12600 Ind. 13N, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 10. Assets: $31,765. Debts: $55,148.95.
• George Richard Adams II and Jennifer Ann Adams, also known as Jennifer Ann Stansbury, 359, N. Tomahawk, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 23. Assets: $1,773. Debts: $55,902.09.
• Todd E. and Denise J. Barnes, 7977 N. Tippy Shores, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Oct. 17. Assets: $4,305. Debts: $40,215.08.
• David J. and Patricia Lou Brace, 14636 Ind. 13N, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Oct. 21. Assets: $19,515. Debts: $22,599.92.
• Judith Carol Dietz, also known as Judith Carol Miniear, 5403 E. Brown Road, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Oct. 16. Assets: $71,101. Debts: $79,702.01.
• Oscar Jackson and Becky Raynee Jackson, formerly known as Becky Shearer, Becky Murphy and Becky Howard, 12034 N. CR 1000E, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Oct. 15. Assets: $105,700. Debts: $127,179.74.
• James Richard McPeek, 11977 Camelot Lane, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Oct. 15. Assets: $5,649. Debts: $22,397.04.
• Kenneth Wayne and Patricia Jean Plumlee, 3859 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Oct. 14. Assets: $49,188.72. Debts: $115,264.39.
• George Arthur Poitras Jr., 152 S. Rosenberger, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Oct. 17. Assets: $574. Debts: $21,925.75.
• Richard Gary Powers, 1027 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Oct. 14. Assets: $8,110. Debts: $13,653.38.
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