Times-Union Court News 11-05-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Timothy E. Burnett, 43, East CR 550N, Warsaw, and Rhonda L. Wilson, 34, North Shaffer Street, Milford.
• Jerry Dean Ganger, 36, and Jennifer L. Lichtenberger, 31, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Hermilo Garcia, 26, Goshen, and Sara Elizabeth Wilson, 22, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• John Paul Gersper, 33, Columbus, Ohio, and Beth E. Cline, 29, Westerville, Ohio.
• Jaime Antonio Jovel, 58, and Gladys Benavides, 49, both of West Crystal Lake Road, North Webster.
• Ryan Paul Miller, 22, Ind. 19N, Nappanee, and Janette Elaine Hostetler, 21, North CR 800W, Etna Green.
• John M. Schwartz, 19, CR 56, Nappanee, and Sheila Ann Yoder, 17, West CR 1200N, Nappanee.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ramiro Rodarte, $2,794.32; Eric T. Stewart, $2,396.65; Donald J. Northrup, $652.78; Ryan Shane and Lara Popenfoose Caudill, $593.40; Linda G. Tillberry, $434.33; Vince J. Santolino, $1,265.14; Leslie E. Jennings, $772.41; Julie Tuggle, $1,061.23; and Abel David, $2,474.32.
• Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. v. Connie Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $1,512.82.
• Susan K. Umbaugh v. Jeremiah Eckert. Plaintiff awarded $1,731.38.
• Terry L. and Deborah S. Kreft v. Ben Netherland and Heather Bellamy. Plaintiffs awarded $2,452.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leta K. Addair, $34.68; Joseph E. Akers, $282.48; Christopher and Peggy Allen, $519.49; Lorraine Amerikanos, $155.74; Audrey K. Anders, $383.99; Donna Antonides, $431.67; Tylynn Arnold, $650.24; Roger and Susan F. Barton, $512.53; Nina Bearden, $291.32; Ryan and Tina Becker, $395.17;
Also, Joseph and Denise Bilderback, $427.95; Gary Black, $770.09; Louis Blalock, $337.35; Beverly Blue, $558.87; Christina Boswell, $265.39; Shane Bradley, $361.20; Timothy and Cheryl Bradley, $456.36; Kenneth Brewer, $442.41; Jim Brickey, $144.84; Chad J. Burns, $315.25;
Also, Matthew Carver, $772.54; David B. and Jennifer Collins, $538.25; Russell and Jamie Elijah, $183.52; and Launda Ewell, $136.90.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry G. Elliott, $268.93; Steve Strahan, $607.62; Kenneth Wilson, $121; and Jorge Espada, $1,235.44.
• Ginter Electric Service Inc. v. Eugenia Case. Plaintiff awarded $118.95.
• RJK Enterprises Inc. v. Jearlean Shephard Hutchens. Plaintiff awarded $1,002.42.
• Robert S. Koor v. David A. Ford. Plaintiff awarded $2,193.80.
• Tara D. Engel v. Mark A. Click. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Desmond Jackson v. Melissa Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• First Federal Savings Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Troy and Angil Mansfield, $1,288.34, and Jeffrey and Anita L. Cox, $305.54.
• Etna Green Associates v. Tammy Ault. Plaintiff awarded $965.74.
• Bruce Barton v. Amanda Petteys. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Larry and Linda Harvey v. April Lahey. Plaintiffs awarded $2,222.60.
• Stan Miller v. Rick Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,166.29.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christine Bailey, $81, and Bruce D. Floyd, $89.
• Carl C. and Betty A. Voges v. John Steinbacher. Plaintiffs awarded $1,774.
• Communitywide Federal Credit v. Kim Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,235.41.
• Northern Indiana Paint v. Environmental Service Products. Plaintiff awarded $1,161.27.
• FSF Inc. v. Daniel S. Land. Plaintiff awarded $1,785.25.
• John R. Hall v. Matthew G. McNeil. Plaintiff awarded $2,460.
• Glen Ruch v. Lindsay S. Lewis. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Shamrock Village v. Leroy Salazar. Plaintiff awarded $694.03.
• Deardorf Property Management v. Naoma Foreman. Plaintiff awarded $1,536.96.
• Hazel Schultz v. Heather Rish. Plaintiff awarded $925.73.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Gregory Wiggs. Plaintiff awarded $1,074.34.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic v. Libby Gerber and Michael Hively. Plaintiff awarded $65.06.
• Quality Rent-A-Shed awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Textor, $471.75, and Pat Cook, $799.15.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert D. Vickery, $425.45, and David and Marcia Hale, $755.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane and Shelly Hise, $1,250, and Larry and Teresa Barker, $2,735.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Branden A. Wiseman, $187.60, and Ruben Rodriguez, $53.73.
• James Fritts v. Gena Derby Miller. Plaintiff awarded $488.55.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey A. Thompson, $1,108.88; Shane F. Dawson, $2,334.52; Kenneth J. Keene, $409.11; Don and Marjorie Caverley, $1,925.60; Kory and Jama K. Brown, $406.53; David and Holli Hartley, $776.91; Amy B. Jenkins, $452.82; and Maria Navarro, $986.35.
• Lion's Academy v. Norma Bills. Plaintiff awarded $922.50.
• Rolland and Lana Fearnow v. John Hendrix. Plaintiffs awarded $825.
• Max Schultz v. Keith Russell. Plaintiff awarded $278.35.
• Daniel R. Lemler Trust v. Donald and Kim Brown. Plaintiff awarded $408.
• Paradise Audio and Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timothy M. Gunter, $753, and Lee and Debra Newswanger, $420.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Latoirie T. Frantz. Plaintiff awarded $1,374.72.
• Roger Nelson v. Brandon and Ann Moncrief. Plaintiff awarded $460.
• Mikel Mobile Estates v. Allen Davis. Plaintiff awarded $675.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald E. Smith, $240.53, and Christina J. Hyden, $226.40.
• Danny Amburgey v. Jeremiah Meade. Plaintiff awarded $495.
• Eileen K. Biehl v. Shamrock Management Group of Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $880.17.
• Loretta Pylant v. Susan Decker. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Village Mobile Home Park v. Keith J. Sissom. Plaintiff awarded $1,370.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim and Debbie Kline, $201.33; Jennifer L. and Steven Farmer, $516; Lorrie Baldridge, $709.33; Kathy J. and Darrell Hatcher, $203.33; Michael and Kimberly Whitaker, $841.33; William and Lora Landis, $292; David W. Mayhew, $2,556; Shawn Thomas, $808; Stephanie L. Metz, $210.67; and George D. Mann, $232.
• Jim Ousley Well Drilling v. Robert Allen. Plaintiff awarded $1,795.
• Judy Shepherd v. William J. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.
• Larry Dewitt v. Bryce Gilbert. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Margot L. Koehlinger v. Bill Evans. Plaintiff awarded $250.
• Janice Sue and Lewis Neibert v. Liberti Morris and John Wagoner. Plaintiffs awarded $1,179.41.
• Ginger D. Ervin v. Leesburg Automotive. Plaintiff awarded $300.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Ashley R. Yates, 16, Mentone; Shelly N. Conley, 19, Warsaw; and Michael A. Schuh Jr., 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Jerri L. Roberts, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Seamus G. Pinder, 22, Rochester.
Fined $12 in September were Nathan A. Sutton, 17, Warsaw; Jennifer G. Shreve, 22, Claypool; Cheryl D. Harshman, 25, Akron; Jimmy D. Womble, 31, Leesburg; and Kelly R. Hochstetler, 38, Pierceton;
Fined $12 in August were E-William Ostheimer, 32, Warsaw; Chad S. Leamon, 26, Syracuse;
Fined $7 in September were Nancy W. Whetten, 48, Syracuse; Lilia Martinez, 22, Warsaw; Anthony D. Helman, 20, Leesburg;
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Laura M. Shank, 28, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in September was Thomas L. Gibbs, 21, Mentone.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Humberto Saavedra, 29, Warsaw;
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September was Dineh E. Mumma, 19, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in September was Rebekah S. Huff, 16, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in April was Andres C. Ramirez, 33, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in April was Andres C. Ramirez, 33, Warsaw.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $50 in April was Allen J. Fuller, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Cherity J. Prater, 27, Pierceton; Shane C. Reiter, 30, Burket; Mary A. Bauer, 39, Mentone; Noah M. Miller, 23, Pierceton; Kenneth R. Ashton, 46, North Webster; Christopher A. Malone, 21, North Webster; Kelly A. Hairrell, 27, Warsaw; Philip E. Cartwright, 49, Warsaw; and Linnia G. Fitzpatrick, 18, Warsaw;
Fined $20 in August was E-William Ostheimer, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Jennifer L. Dillon, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Michelle A. Reavis, 19, Warsaw.
Estate
The following estate, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, was filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Manas J. Borkholder died Aug. 5, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $334,729. Beneficiaries: Lloyd Borkholder, Inez Schmucker and Orpha Toth, children, all of New Paris; Vera Graff, daughter, Fort Wayne; Wilbur Borkholder, son, Bristol; Vernon Borkholder, son, and Wilma Ruch, daughter, both of Milford; and Treva Borkholder, daughter, East CR 1250N, Milford. This estate is being reprinted to add the names of two beneficiaries inadvertently admitted from the Oct. 29 court news.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Allstate Insurance Co., as subrogee of Richard Campbell Sr., v. Armando Ruiz, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,570.64 as paid to insured claimant, Campbell, after a Nov. 5, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Gary L. Gerber, East Asbury Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,844.49 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Debra L. Snooks, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,553.14 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. William Saunders, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,827.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Craft
Rick and Velma Jewel Craft, Fairlane Mobile Park, Winona Lake. They were married March 18, 1981, and separated Aug. 30, 2002. There is one minor child.
Presson/Thomas
Tracy Todd Presson, Claypool, and Marsha Thomas, Nappanee. They were married June 27, 2001, and separated Feb. 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Smith
Gina M. Smith, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Paul K. Smith, North Maple Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 15, 1985, and separated Nov. 1, 2002. There is one minor child.
Tinsley
David M. and Jackie Tinsley, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 17, 1988, and separated Oct. 21, 2002. There are three minor children.
VanScoik
Jacqueline and Bud E. VanScoik, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. They were married July 26, 1969, and separated July 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Robert E. Stevens, v. Gary Meier. Plaintiff awarded $5,647.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Deena Bussard. Plaintiff awarded $1,235.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Virgil J. Jr. and Peggy Lynn Horner, et al. Plaintiff awarded $85,710.85, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: Terry Smith, $13,602.88, and Kyle Herendeen, $6,556.17.
• American Investment Bank/NA, successor in interest to Tranex Credit Corp., v. Nestor O. Luching. Plaintiff awarded $8,648.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Builders Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. Inc. v. Chad E. Johnson, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $33,542.23 from C.E. Johnson Mechanical Inc. and Chad E. and Shelly M. Johnson, plus interest, $1,800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• YBMC Corp. Inc. v. David M. and Roxanna L. Deason, et al. Plaintiff awarded $3,209.83 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Terry W. McCurdy. Plaintiff awarded $5,501.60 by default plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Craig Marsh. Plaintiff awarded $7,449.80 by default, plus court costs.
• Central Insurance Co. v. Keitha D. Stevens. Plaintiff awarded $5,000, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: Mary L. and Russell Kendall, $5,607.35; Calvin J. Reece, $115,533.55; Mark E. Blankenship, $3,404.73; and Melissa A. and Daniel Kelley, $3,401.57.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Norma Bills. Plaintiff awarded $8,228.75 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ron's Well Service Inc. v. James A. and Debra K. Myers.
• Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals v. Dennis G. and Lee Ann Paternoster.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. v. Richard Rosenquist. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Citizens Financial Services, FSB, v. Dean R. Johnson, First Federal Savings Bank and Finova Capital Corp.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Gayle Weaver and State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Gayle Weaver, v. Shawn Bruner, doing business as Bruner Construction, and Rex Thomas, doing business as Thomas Heating & Cooling.
• Beneficial v. Jason L. Tusing.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dorothy J. and Murray F. Rutledge. Oct. 21.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Brenda and Greg Kreis, Mentone, v. Ronny Shelton, Wausau Drive, Warsaw, and Citizens Insurance Co. of America. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 19, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ranch Road and Baker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Pierceton Trucking Inc. v. Doug Elliott, Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,225.89 due on promissory note, plus interest and sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment.
• The Provident Bank v. Jerry and Rachelle L. Phillips, South CR 300E, Warsaw, and the United States of America. Plaintiff seeks $104,200.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• KeyBank/NA v. JDM Construction Inc. and JDM Enterprises, LLC, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and James D. and Helen S. McAbee, North Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $261,395.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Richard Sr. and Brenda Campbell v. Armando Ruiz, South Main Street, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 5, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 25 and CR 550W. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
England
Tonia S. and Brian L. England, East CR 700S, Claypool. They were married March 5, 1988, and separated Oct. 9, 2002. There are three minor children.
Johnson
Patricia M. Johnson, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Larry R. Johnson, Syracuse. They were married May 7, 1966, and separated June 6, 2002. There are no minor children.
Martin
Richard Martin, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Teresa Lenn Martin, West CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1982, and separated Oct. 16, 2002. There are two minor children.
Oberg
Leslie A. Oberg, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw, and Christopher D. Oberg, Kings Highway, Winona Lake. They were married Jan. 5, 1996, and separated Sept. 20, 2002. There are three minor children.
Skinner
Laura L. and Mitchell A. Skinner Jr., Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. They were married Nov. 16, 1999, and separated Sept. 30, 2002. There are no minor children.
Wheeler
Summer Wheeler, Fort Wayne, and Jerremy Wheeler, Potosi, Mo. They were married Aug. 19, 1995, and separated in September 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Debra Sue Brown, formerly known as Sue Brown, and formerly known as Sue B. Dagley and as Debra Sue Brown-Dagley; Mark A. Dagley; and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff awarded $112,049.10 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Household Finance Corp. III v. Kevin A. and Rebecca A. Enyeart, et al. Plaintiff awarded $137,479.25 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Tobie L. Ummel and General Motors Acceptance Corp. Plaintiff awarded $48,374.90 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Bank of New York v. Ricky Joe and Christine Hall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $125,335.94 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Financial Services v. Shane Nickerson. Plaintiff awarded $3,906.93 by default, plus court costs.
• Campbell & Fetter Bank v. James D. and Helen S. McAbee and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff awarded $149,000.29 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Michael E. Bailey, et al. Plaintiff awarded $87,927.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Michael J. Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $66,235.84 by default, plus interest and foreclosure of Whitaker's interest in property.
Name Change
• Patricia Jane Duncan's request to change the name of her minor child from Haley Lanae Gay to Haley Lanae Duncan is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Zimmer Inc. v. Daniel J. Krupp.
• Thomas R. Toney v. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
• Kim L. Enyart v. Velma L. Heeley.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beacon Credit Union, formerly known as Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, v. Todd L. and Lisa J. Hoffman.
• Lowell D. and Betty E. Anglin v. Ronald D., Lowell D. and Betty E. Anglin.
• Stephen R. Rodgers v. Stephen A. and Deborah K. Godsell, RE/MAX Rainbow Realtors and Joel Curry.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dora A. and Roger S. Morrow Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $171 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• K. Matt and Tempa Mechelle Bowers. Oct. 24.
• Douglas Michael and Raeanne Fahl. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $188 per week in child support. Oct. 24.
• Dan C. Green and Leisa M. (former name Rossi restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Oct. 25.
• Jaria K. and Lorne K. McNees. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $132 per week in child support. Oct. 25.
• Michael and Brenda R. Baker. Oct. 25.
Other Action
• Edward Anthony Stahl's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment or rehabilitation purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• David Goff, doing business as Karen's Corner, 6624 E. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,700. Debts: $24,699.
• Robert and Noreeta Pearson, 1916 N. CR 850E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $16,560. Debts: $100,985. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Timothy E. Burnett, 43, East CR 550N, Warsaw, and Rhonda L. Wilson, 34, North Shaffer Street, Milford.
• Jerry Dean Ganger, 36, and Jennifer L. Lichtenberger, 31, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Hermilo Garcia, 26, Goshen, and Sara Elizabeth Wilson, 22, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• John Paul Gersper, 33, Columbus, Ohio, and Beth E. Cline, 29, Westerville, Ohio.
• Jaime Antonio Jovel, 58, and Gladys Benavides, 49, both of West Crystal Lake Road, North Webster.
• Ryan Paul Miller, 22, Ind. 19N, Nappanee, and Janette Elaine Hostetler, 21, North CR 800W, Etna Green.
• John M. Schwartz, 19, CR 56, Nappanee, and Sheila Ann Yoder, 17, West CR 1200N, Nappanee.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ramiro Rodarte, $2,794.32; Eric T. Stewart, $2,396.65; Donald J. Northrup, $652.78; Ryan Shane and Lara Popenfoose Caudill, $593.40; Linda G. Tillberry, $434.33; Vince J. Santolino, $1,265.14; Leslie E. Jennings, $772.41; Julie Tuggle, $1,061.23; and Abel David, $2,474.32.
• Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. v. Connie Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $1,512.82.
• Susan K. Umbaugh v. Jeremiah Eckert. Plaintiff awarded $1,731.38.
• Terry L. and Deborah S. Kreft v. Ben Netherland and Heather Bellamy. Plaintiffs awarded $2,452.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leta K. Addair, $34.68; Joseph E. Akers, $282.48; Christopher and Peggy Allen, $519.49; Lorraine Amerikanos, $155.74; Audrey K. Anders, $383.99; Donna Antonides, $431.67; Tylynn Arnold, $650.24; Roger and Susan F. Barton, $512.53; Nina Bearden, $291.32; Ryan and Tina Becker, $395.17;
Also, Joseph and Denise Bilderback, $427.95; Gary Black, $770.09; Louis Blalock, $337.35; Beverly Blue, $558.87; Christina Boswell, $265.39; Shane Bradley, $361.20; Timothy and Cheryl Bradley, $456.36; Kenneth Brewer, $442.41; Jim Brickey, $144.84; Chad J. Burns, $315.25;
Also, Matthew Carver, $772.54; David B. and Jennifer Collins, $538.25; Russell and Jamie Elijah, $183.52; and Launda Ewell, $136.90.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry G. Elliott, $268.93; Steve Strahan, $607.62; Kenneth Wilson, $121; and Jorge Espada, $1,235.44.
• Ginter Electric Service Inc. v. Eugenia Case. Plaintiff awarded $118.95.
• RJK Enterprises Inc. v. Jearlean Shephard Hutchens. Plaintiff awarded $1,002.42.
• Robert S. Koor v. David A. Ford. Plaintiff awarded $2,193.80.
• Tara D. Engel v. Mark A. Click. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Desmond Jackson v. Melissa Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• First Federal Savings Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Troy and Angil Mansfield, $1,288.34, and Jeffrey and Anita L. Cox, $305.54.
• Etna Green Associates v. Tammy Ault. Plaintiff awarded $965.74.
• Bruce Barton v. Amanda Petteys. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Larry and Linda Harvey v. April Lahey. Plaintiffs awarded $2,222.60.
• Stan Miller v. Rick Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,166.29.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christine Bailey, $81, and Bruce D. Floyd, $89.
• Carl C. and Betty A. Voges v. John Steinbacher. Plaintiffs awarded $1,774.
• Communitywide Federal Credit v. Kim Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,235.41.
• Northern Indiana Paint v. Environmental Service Products. Plaintiff awarded $1,161.27.
• FSF Inc. v. Daniel S. Land. Plaintiff awarded $1,785.25.
• John R. Hall v. Matthew G. McNeil. Plaintiff awarded $2,460.
• Glen Ruch v. Lindsay S. Lewis. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Shamrock Village v. Leroy Salazar. Plaintiff awarded $694.03.
• Deardorf Property Management v. Naoma Foreman. Plaintiff awarded $1,536.96.
• Hazel Schultz v. Heather Rish. Plaintiff awarded $925.73.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Gregory Wiggs. Plaintiff awarded $1,074.34.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic v. Libby Gerber and Michael Hively. Plaintiff awarded $65.06.
• Quality Rent-A-Shed awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Textor, $471.75, and Pat Cook, $799.15.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert D. Vickery, $425.45, and David and Marcia Hale, $755.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane and Shelly Hise, $1,250, and Larry and Teresa Barker, $2,735.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Branden A. Wiseman, $187.60, and Ruben Rodriguez, $53.73.
• James Fritts v. Gena Derby Miller. Plaintiff awarded $488.55.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey A. Thompson, $1,108.88; Shane F. Dawson, $2,334.52; Kenneth J. Keene, $409.11; Don and Marjorie Caverley, $1,925.60; Kory and Jama K. Brown, $406.53; David and Holli Hartley, $776.91; Amy B. Jenkins, $452.82; and Maria Navarro, $986.35.
• Lion's Academy v. Norma Bills. Plaintiff awarded $922.50.
• Rolland and Lana Fearnow v. John Hendrix. Plaintiffs awarded $825.
• Max Schultz v. Keith Russell. Plaintiff awarded $278.35.
• Daniel R. Lemler Trust v. Donald and Kim Brown. Plaintiff awarded $408.
• Paradise Audio and Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timothy M. Gunter, $753, and Lee and Debra Newswanger, $420.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Latoirie T. Frantz. Plaintiff awarded $1,374.72.
• Roger Nelson v. Brandon and Ann Moncrief. Plaintiff awarded $460.
• Mikel Mobile Estates v. Allen Davis. Plaintiff awarded $675.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald E. Smith, $240.53, and Christina J. Hyden, $226.40.
• Danny Amburgey v. Jeremiah Meade. Plaintiff awarded $495.
• Eileen K. Biehl v. Shamrock Management Group of Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $880.17.
• Loretta Pylant v. Susan Decker. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Village Mobile Home Park v. Keith J. Sissom. Plaintiff awarded $1,370.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim and Debbie Kline, $201.33; Jennifer L. and Steven Farmer, $516; Lorrie Baldridge, $709.33; Kathy J. and Darrell Hatcher, $203.33; Michael and Kimberly Whitaker, $841.33; William and Lora Landis, $292; David W. Mayhew, $2,556; Shawn Thomas, $808; Stephanie L. Metz, $210.67; and George D. Mann, $232.
• Jim Ousley Well Drilling v. Robert Allen. Plaintiff awarded $1,795.
• Judy Shepherd v. William J. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.
• Larry Dewitt v. Bryce Gilbert. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Margot L. Koehlinger v. Bill Evans. Plaintiff awarded $250.
• Janice Sue and Lewis Neibert v. Liberti Morris and John Wagoner. Plaintiffs awarded $1,179.41.
• Ginger D. Ervin v. Leesburg Automotive. Plaintiff awarded $300.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Ashley R. Yates, 16, Mentone; Shelly N. Conley, 19, Warsaw; and Michael A. Schuh Jr., 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Jerri L. Roberts, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Seamus G. Pinder, 22, Rochester.
Fined $12 in September were Nathan A. Sutton, 17, Warsaw; Jennifer G. Shreve, 22, Claypool; Cheryl D. Harshman, 25, Akron; Jimmy D. Womble, 31, Leesburg; and Kelly R. Hochstetler, 38, Pierceton;
Fined $12 in August were E-William Ostheimer, 32, Warsaw; Chad S. Leamon, 26, Syracuse;
Fined $7 in September were Nancy W. Whetten, 48, Syracuse; Lilia Martinez, 22, Warsaw; Anthony D. Helman, 20, Leesburg;
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Laura M. Shank, 28, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in September was Thomas L. Gibbs, 21, Mentone.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Humberto Saavedra, 29, Warsaw;
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September was Dineh E. Mumma, 19, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in September was Rebekah S. Huff, 16, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in April was Andres C. Ramirez, 33, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in April was Andres C. Ramirez, 33, Warsaw.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $50 in April was Allen J. Fuller, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Cherity J. Prater, 27, Pierceton; Shane C. Reiter, 30, Burket; Mary A. Bauer, 39, Mentone; Noah M. Miller, 23, Pierceton; Kenneth R. Ashton, 46, North Webster; Christopher A. Malone, 21, North Webster; Kelly A. Hairrell, 27, Warsaw; Philip E. Cartwright, 49, Warsaw; and Linnia G. Fitzpatrick, 18, Warsaw;
Fined $20 in August was E-William Ostheimer, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Jennifer L. Dillon, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Michelle A. Reavis, 19, Warsaw.
Estate
The following estate, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, was filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Manas J. Borkholder died Aug. 5, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $334,729. Beneficiaries: Lloyd Borkholder, Inez Schmucker and Orpha Toth, children, all of New Paris; Vera Graff, daughter, Fort Wayne; Wilbur Borkholder, son, Bristol; Vernon Borkholder, son, and Wilma Ruch, daughter, both of Milford; and Treva Borkholder, daughter, East CR 1250N, Milford. This estate is being reprinted to add the names of two beneficiaries inadvertently admitted from the Oct. 29 court news.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Allstate Insurance Co., as subrogee of Richard Campbell Sr., v. Armando Ruiz, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,570.64 as paid to insured claimant, Campbell, after a Nov. 5, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Gary L. Gerber, East Asbury Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,844.49 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Debra L. Snooks, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,553.14 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. William Saunders, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,827.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Craft
Rick and Velma Jewel Craft, Fairlane Mobile Park, Winona Lake. They were married March 18, 1981, and separated Aug. 30, 2002. There is one minor child.
Presson/Thomas
Tracy Todd Presson, Claypool, and Marsha Thomas, Nappanee. They were married June 27, 2001, and separated Feb. 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Smith
Gina M. Smith, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Paul K. Smith, North Maple Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 15, 1985, and separated Nov. 1, 2002. There is one minor child.
Tinsley
David M. and Jackie Tinsley, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 17, 1988, and separated Oct. 21, 2002. There are three minor children.
VanScoik
Jacqueline and Bud E. VanScoik, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. They were married July 26, 1969, and separated July 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Robert E. Stevens, v. Gary Meier. Plaintiff awarded $5,647.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Deena Bussard. Plaintiff awarded $1,235.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Virgil J. Jr. and Peggy Lynn Horner, et al. Plaintiff awarded $85,710.85, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: Terry Smith, $13,602.88, and Kyle Herendeen, $6,556.17.
• American Investment Bank/NA, successor in interest to Tranex Credit Corp., v. Nestor O. Luching. Plaintiff awarded $8,648.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Builders Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. Inc. v. Chad E. Johnson, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $33,542.23 from C.E. Johnson Mechanical Inc. and Chad E. and Shelly M. Johnson, plus interest, $1,800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• YBMC Corp. Inc. v. David M. and Roxanna L. Deason, et al. Plaintiff awarded $3,209.83 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Terry W. McCurdy. Plaintiff awarded $5,501.60 by default plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Craig Marsh. Plaintiff awarded $7,449.80 by default, plus court costs.
• Central Insurance Co. v. Keitha D. Stevens. Plaintiff awarded $5,000, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: Mary L. and Russell Kendall, $5,607.35; Calvin J. Reece, $115,533.55; Mark E. Blankenship, $3,404.73; and Melissa A. and Daniel Kelley, $3,401.57.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Norma Bills. Plaintiff awarded $8,228.75 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ron's Well Service Inc. v. James A. and Debra K. Myers.
• Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals v. Dennis G. and Lee Ann Paternoster.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. v. Richard Rosenquist. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Citizens Financial Services, FSB, v. Dean R. Johnson, First Federal Savings Bank and Finova Capital Corp.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Gayle Weaver and State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Gayle Weaver, v. Shawn Bruner, doing business as Bruner Construction, and Rex Thomas, doing business as Thomas Heating & Cooling.
• Beneficial v. Jason L. Tusing.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dorothy J. and Murray F. Rutledge. Oct. 21.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Brenda and Greg Kreis, Mentone, v. Ronny Shelton, Wausau Drive, Warsaw, and Citizens Insurance Co. of America. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 19, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ranch Road and Baker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Pierceton Trucking Inc. v. Doug Elliott, Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,225.89 due on promissory note, plus interest and sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment.
• The Provident Bank v. Jerry and Rachelle L. Phillips, South CR 300E, Warsaw, and the United States of America. Plaintiff seeks $104,200.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• KeyBank/NA v. JDM Construction Inc. and JDM Enterprises, LLC, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and James D. and Helen S. McAbee, North Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $261,395.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Richard Sr. and Brenda Campbell v. Armando Ruiz, South Main Street, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 5, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 25 and CR 550W. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
England
Tonia S. and Brian L. England, East CR 700S, Claypool. They were married March 5, 1988, and separated Oct. 9, 2002. There are three minor children.
Johnson
Patricia M. Johnson, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Larry R. Johnson, Syracuse. They were married May 7, 1966, and separated June 6, 2002. There are no minor children.
Martin
Richard Martin, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Teresa Lenn Martin, West CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1982, and separated Oct. 16, 2002. There are two minor children.
Oberg
Leslie A. Oberg, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw, and Christopher D. Oberg, Kings Highway, Winona Lake. They were married Jan. 5, 1996, and separated Sept. 20, 2002. There are three minor children.
Skinner
Laura L. and Mitchell A. Skinner Jr., Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. They were married Nov. 16, 1999, and separated Sept. 30, 2002. There are no minor children.
Wheeler
Summer Wheeler, Fort Wayne, and Jerremy Wheeler, Potosi, Mo. They were married Aug. 19, 1995, and separated in September 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Debra Sue Brown, formerly known as Sue Brown, and formerly known as Sue B. Dagley and as Debra Sue Brown-Dagley; Mark A. Dagley; and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff awarded $112,049.10 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Household Finance Corp. III v. Kevin A. and Rebecca A. Enyeart, et al. Plaintiff awarded $137,479.25 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Tobie L. Ummel and General Motors Acceptance Corp. Plaintiff awarded $48,374.90 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Bank of New York v. Ricky Joe and Christine Hall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $125,335.94 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Financial Services v. Shane Nickerson. Plaintiff awarded $3,906.93 by default, plus court costs.
• Campbell & Fetter Bank v. James D. and Helen S. McAbee and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff awarded $149,000.29 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Michael E. Bailey, et al. Plaintiff awarded $87,927.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Michael J. Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $66,235.84 by default, plus interest and foreclosure of Whitaker's interest in property.
Name Change
• Patricia Jane Duncan's request to change the name of her minor child from Haley Lanae Gay to Haley Lanae Duncan is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Zimmer Inc. v. Daniel J. Krupp.
• Thomas R. Toney v. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
• Kim L. Enyart v. Velma L. Heeley.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beacon Credit Union, formerly known as Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, v. Todd L. and Lisa J. Hoffman.
• Lowell D. and Betty E. Anglin v. Ronald D., Lowell D. and Betty E. Anglin.
• Stephen R. Rodgers v. Stephen A. and Deborah K. Godsell, RE/MAX Rainbow Realtors and Joel Curry.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dora A. and Roger S. Morrow Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $171 per week in child support. Oct. 23.
• K. Matt and Tempa Mechelle Bowers. Oct. 24.
• Douglas Michael and Raeanne Fahl. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $188 per week in child support. Oct. 24.
• Dan C. Green and Leisa M. (former name Rossi restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Oct. 25.
• Jaria K. and Lorne K. McNees. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $132 per week in child support. Oct. 25.
• Michael and Brenda R. Baker. Oct. 25.
Other Action
• Edward Anthony Stahl's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment or rehabilitation purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• David Goff, doing business as Karen's Corner, 6624 E. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,700. Debts: $24,699.
• Robert and Noreeta Pearson, 1916 N. CR 850E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $16,560. Debts: $100,985. [[In-content Ad]]
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