Times-Union Court News 11-10-1998
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:
• Jeffrey Blaine Ellenwood, 25, and Stephanie Lynn Hickman, 21, both of Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Roberto C. Randall, 45, and Pauline M. Hoard, 47, both of Cambridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Robert Jessop Beer II, 27, West Emeline Street, Milford, and Bobbi Jo Wright, 22, East South Kitson Lane, Syracuse.
• Charles Robert Blair, 18, and Christy Ann Smith, 20, both of North Dolan Drive, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Glen Thompson, 22, and Heidi Renee Glass, 22, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Brent Aaron Burns, 22, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Michelle Renee Holabeck, 23, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake.
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 Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin and Rae Anne Minnix, $1,896.39; Timothy and Angela Porter, $1,280.61; Brian and Carrie Hatfield, $735.50; John R. Bonebrake, $416.45; Joyce Boniphant, $935.56; Cassandra L. Castle, $107.99; Patricia and Ron Clark, $1,501.64; Rebecca L. DeVore, $1,386.61; and Connie Witham Hite, $691.09.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Darryle T. Paulhill. Plaintiff awarded $2,675.09.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Pamela Schuler. Plaintiff awarded $236.48.
• Jon C. and Beth Balazs vs. Tony Geberin. Plaintiff awarded $1,560.40.
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 $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Christian Endicott, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September was Christina Lyons, North Webster.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in March against and sentenced to 120 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Denise M. Fidler, 34, Syracuse, and Rebecca J. Shaw, 17, Milford.
Fined $27 in September were Amanda J. Barnett, 18, Warsaw, and Brant A. Burns, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in August were Matthew W. Brown, 18, Warsaw, and James S. Shofner, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in June was Ladonna I. Fitzpatrick, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Carrie S. Adkins, 19, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in October were Jason A. Slone, 17, Pierceton, and Steven R. Jones, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were Heather R. Kirkwood, 19, Cromwell; Shavonn M. Collins, 18, Bourbon; Jeremy A. Marsh, 24, Warsaw; and Lisa D. Beck, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Mario E. Beezley, 18, Pierceton.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in October was Jason J. Nelson, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September were Jesus R. Nunez, 27, Warsaw, and Jose Nocelotl, 37, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Richard A. Caldwell, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Amy Robertson, 32, Winona Lake.
Warning Flashers Violation - Fined $7 in June was Joshua R. Church, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Angel Nocelotl, 41, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October was Rebecca J. Yates, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in March was Timothy M. Garris, 31, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Public Intoxication - (March) Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lynda Smith Deaver vs. Judy A. Smith. Plaintiff seeks to set aside adoption of her minor children by defendant, restoration of parental rights, financial damages, including attorney fees, and punitive damages for alleged coercion and threats which resulted in her consent to the adoption. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Britta E. Hostetter vs. Erie Insurance Co., also known as Erie Insurance Group, Indianapolis, and Stanley Hursh, doing business as Hursh Insurance Agency, East Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment determining the rights and other legal relations of the parties and that Erie is liable to Hostetter under the insurance policy referred to in this complaint. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and an amount to compensate for damages resulting from alleged negligence and breach of contract.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Ronald Hochstetler, West CR 1275S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks an order barring Hochstetler from storing unlicensed motor vehicles on his real estate, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Lucy Prater, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an order barring Prater from storing unlicensed motor vehicles on her real estate, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael J. Wills, South CR 300E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks that Wills be ordered to apply for a setback variance and/or otherwise come into compliance with zoning ordinance. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• AVCO Financial Services vs. Charles H. and Susan L. Thomas, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $14,685.21 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and $1,500 in attorney fees.
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. Roger Gearhart, Brentwood Drive, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $4,689.50 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Jennifer Kitchen, individually and by her parents and legal guardians, Ronald G. and Vonnie Kitchen, vs. Kosciusko Community Hospital Employee Benefit Plan and Coresource Insurance Co. Inc. Plaintiffs seek a sum for which defendants are obligated to pay under employee benefit plan, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Harry X. Knoerzer, East CR 1250N, Syracuse, $2,835.07; Todd M. Liepold, West CR 250, Warsaw, and Sherri L. Pratt, Deer Run, Warsaw, $5,273.60; Chris R. Koster, Winona Lake, $4,919.21; and Michael J. Swain, East Country Cove Drive, Syracuse, $6,166.09.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Betsy Bayne, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $472.96 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Keith L. and Mary A. Enyeart, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $7,058.37, and Lynn R. and Peggy S. Hochstetler, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, $4,159.55.
• Marine Midland Bank vs. Charles J. Long, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,058.55 due on credit card agreement, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Simison
Jack W. Simison, Kosciusko County, and Heather D. Simison, Kueler Lane, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1991, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There is one minor child.
Speigle
Lori Lynn and Rickey Lee Speigle, South CR 300E, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1986, and separated Aug. 4, 1998. 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
• David A. and June Hook vs. Charlie and John L. Cantrell. Plaintiffs, in summary judgment, takes nothing from Charlie Cantrell.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, formerly known as Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Ronald L. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $4,490.42 by default, plus $750 in attorney fees and 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.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kristie and Rick Jackson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $134 per week in child support. Oct. 27.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Barbara Eckert, Terrace Drive, Claypool, and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $25,878.77 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Susanne Campbell Merrill, Afton, Va., and TMS Mortgage Inc., Sacramento, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $92,165.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $3,000 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Manpower International Inc. vs. Dealer Direct Acceptance Corp. Plaintiff seeks $6,476.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General. Finance, West Center Street, Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory note or contract, plus interest and court costs: Timothy J. Glore, West CR 100S, Warsaw, $4,510.09, and Kasey L. Timbers, East CR 300N, Warsaw, $1,910.45.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First of America Bank/Indiana, vs. Ronald B. and Pamela S. Barnhart, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $7,869.69 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Patricia Wolford-Walker, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, vs. William Kocian, Greenleaf, Wis.; Wisconsin Express Lines Inc., Depree, Wis.; and Cincinnati Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 25, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and U.S. 30W. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs, underinsured motorist company limits and arbitration.
• Judith G. and Charles C. Branham vs. Teresa M. Caverley Miller. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 6, 1997, auto accident on CR 200S. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Renter's Choice vs. Kevin Zickefoose and Kristy Corner, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of rental property.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brincefield/Stiles
Sonie Sue Brincefield, Ind. 14E, North Manchester, and Chad E. Stiles, Plymouth. They were married Sept. 16, 1996, and separated Oct. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Cornelius
Cathy Cornelius, Etna Green, and James Edward Cornelius, North Lake Breeze Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1992, and separated July 31, 1998. There are no minor children.
Dawson
Beverly L. Dawson, EMS B6A Lane, North Webster, and John A. Dawson, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1984, and separated June 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Flannery
Stephen N. Flannery, South CR 450W, Claypool, and Stephanie L. Flannery, South Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married April 24, 1987, and separated Oct. 15, 1998. There are three minor children.
Hardesty
Sandra Kaye Hardesty, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Timmie Jo Hardesty, Fort Wayne. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Dec. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Jacobson
Christie L. Jacobson, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, and Robert A. Jacobson, West Clearwater Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 19, 1997, and separated Aug. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Joy
Lisa Joy, East Wilcox Road, Warsaw, and Timothy Joy, no address given. They were married Feb. 14, 1987, and separated Oct. 27, 1998. There are two minor children.
Puckett
Kim E. Puckett, Winona Avenue, Winona Lake, and Terrance W. Puckett, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 25, 1995, and separated Aug. 14, 1998. There are no minor children.
Rummel
Mary M. Rummel, CR 500N, Leesburg, and Jason L. Rummel, South Henry Street, Milford. They were married Aug. 19, 1996, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Vickery
Christi Sue Vickery, EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw, and Bryan Scott Vickery, South Mill Street, North Webster. They were married April 6, 1996, and separated Sept. 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
Warren
Terrance R. Warren, South Bunting, Warsaw, and Nora J. Warren, Tennis Street, Winona Lake. They were married April 1, 1988, and separated Aug. 14, 1998. There is one minor child.
Whittaker
Christina Sue Whittaker, South Southhill Drive, Silver Lake, and Tommy Dale Whittaker, Sunnyside Lane, Silver Lake. They were married April 7, 1995, and separated July 18, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Laurie Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $3,446.16 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed:
• William Haldewang vs. Warsaw Plan Commission.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Richard L. McHenry and Sandra A. (former name Gray restored) Oct. 27.
• John D. and Julie Ann Myers. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $43 per week in child support. Oct. 28.
• Mark A. and Belinda C. Prater. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 28.
• Audrey and Jeffrey Hollady. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $98 per week in child support. Oct. 29.
• Phillip A. and Judy A. Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $163 per week in child support. Nov. 2.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Beth Elaine and Raymond Warren.
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.
• Daniel A. Fisher, also known as Wild Kingdom Taxidermy, 129 Meridian, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,461. Debts: $19,823.16.
• Matt A. and Megan R. Flinn, 206 N. Mill St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,000. Debts: $29,915.81.
• Linda L. Kamp, 2505 Barrett Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,951. Debts: $27,406.71.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jeffrey Blaine Ellenwood, 25, and Stephanie Lynn Hickman, 21, both of Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Roberto C. Randall, 45, and Pauline M. Hoard, 47, both of Cambridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Robert Jessop Beer II, 27, West Emeline Street, Milford, and Bobbi Jo Wright, 22, East South Kitson Lane, Syracuse.
• Charles Robert Blair, 18, and Christy Ann Smith, 20, both of North Dolan Drive, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Glen Thompson, 22, and Heidi Renee Glass, 22, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Brent Aaron Burns, 22, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Michelle Renee Holabeck, 23, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake.
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 Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin and Rae Anne Minnix, $1,896.39; Timothy and Angela Porter, $1,280.61; Brian and Carrie Hatfield, $735.50; John R. Bonebrake, $416.45; Joyce Boniphant, $935.56; Cassandra L. Castle, $107.99; Patricia and Ron Clark, $1,501.64; Rebecca L. DeVore, $1,386.61; and Connie Witham Hite, $691.09.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Darryle T. Paulhill. Plaintiff awarded $2,675.09.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Pamela Schuler. Plaintiff awarded $236.48.
• Jon C. and Beth Balazs vs. Tony Geberin. Plaintiff awarded $1,560.40.
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 $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Christian Endicott, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September was Christina Lyons, North Webster.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in March against and sentenced to 120 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Denise M. Fidler, 34, Syracuse, and Rebecca J. Shaw, 17, Milford.
Fined $27 in September were Amanda J. Barnett, 18, Warsaw, and Brant A. Burns, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in August were Matthew W. Brown, 18, Warsaw, and James S. Shofner, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in June was Ladonna I. Fitzpatrick, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Carrie S. Adkins, 19, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in October were Jason A. Slone, 17, Pierceton, and Steven R. Jones, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were Heather R. Kirkwood, 19, Cromwell; Shavonn M. Collins, 18, Bourbon; Jeremy A. Marsh, 24, Warsaw; and Lisa D. Beck, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Mario E. Beezley, 18, Pierceton.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in October was Jason J. Nelson, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September were Jesus R. Nunez, 27, Warsaw, and Jose Nocelotl, 37, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Richard A. Caldwell, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Amy Robertson, 32, Winona Lake.
Warning Flashers Violation - Fined $7 in June was Joshua R. Church, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Angel Nocelotl, 41, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October was Rebecca J. Yates, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in March was Timothy M. Garris, 31, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Public Intoxication - (March) Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lynda Smith Deaver vs. Judy A. Smith. Plaintiff seeks to set aside adoption of her minor children by defendant, restoration of parental rights, financial damages, including attorney fees, and punitive damages for alleged coercion and threats which resulted in her consent to the adoption. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Britta E. Hostetter vs. Erie Insurance Co., also known as Erie Insurance Group, Indianapolis, and Stanley Hursh, doing business as Hursh Insurance Agency, East Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment determining the rights and other legal relations of the parties and that Erie is liable to Hostetter under the insurance policy referred to in this complaint. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and an amount to compensate for damages resulting from alleged negligence and breach of contract.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Ronald Hochstetler, West CR 1275S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks an order barring Hochstetler from storing unlicensed motor vehicles on his real estate, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Lucy Prater, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an order barring Prater from storing unlicensed motor vehicles on her real estate, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael J. Wills, South CR 300E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks that Wills be ordered to apply for a setback variance and/or otherwise come into compliance with zoning ordinance. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• AVCO Financial Services vs. Charles H. and Susan L. Thomas, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $14,685.21 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and $1,500 in attorney fees.
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. Roger Gearhart, Brentwood Drive, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $4,689.50 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Jennifer Kitchen, individually and by her parents and legal guardians, Ronald G. and Vonnie Kitchen, vs. Kosciusko Community Hospital Employee Benefit Plan and Coresource Insurance Co. Inc. Plaintiffs seek a sum for which defendants are obligated to pay under employee benefit plan, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Harry X. Knoerzer, East CR 1250N, Syracuse, $2,835.07; Todd M. Liepold, West CR 250, Warsaw, and Sherri L. Pratt, Deer Run, Warsaw, $5,273.60; Chris R. Koster, Winona Lake, $4,919.21; and Michael J. Swain, East Country Cove Drive, Syracuse, $6,166.09.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Betsy Bayne, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $472.96 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Keith L. and Mary A. Enyeart, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $7,058.37, and Lynn R. and Peggy S. Hochstetler, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, $4,159.55.
• Marine Midland Bank vs. Charles J. Long, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,058.55 due on credit card agreement, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Simison
Jack W. Simison, Kosciusko County, and Heather D. Simison, Kueler Lane, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1991, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There is one minor child.
Speigle
Lori Lynn and Rickey Lee Speigle, South CR 300E, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1986, and separated Aug. 4, 1998. 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
• David A. and June Hook vs. Charlie and John L. Cantrell. Plaintiffs, in summary judgment, takes nothing from Charlie Cantrell.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, formerly known as Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Ronald L. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $4,490.42 by default, plus $750 in attorney fees and 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.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kristie and Rick Jackson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $134 per week in child support. Oct. 27.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Barbara Eckert, Terrace Drive, Claypool, and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $25,878.77 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Susanne Campbell Merrill, Afton, Va., and TMS Mortgage Inc., Sacramento, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $92,165.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $3,000 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Manpower International Inc. vs. Dealer Direct Acceptance Corp. Plaintiff seeks $6,476.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General. Finance, West Center Street, Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory note or contract, plus interest and court costs: Timothy J. Glore, West CR 100S, Warsaw, $4,510.09, and Kasey L. Timbers, East CR 300N, Warsaw, $1,910.45.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First of America Bank/Indiana, vs. Ronald B. and Pamela S. Barnhart, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $7,869.69 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Patricia Wolford-Walker, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, vs. William Kocian, Greenleaf, Wis.; Wisconsin Express Lines Inc., Depree, Wis.; and Cincinnati Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 25, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and U.S. 30W. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs, underinsured motorist company limits and arbitration.
• Judith G. and Charles C. Branham vs. Teresa M. Caverley Miller. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 6, 1997, auto accident on CR 200S. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Renter's Choice vs. Kevin Zickefoose and Kristy Corner, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of rental property.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brincefield/Stiles
Sonie Sue Brincefield, Ind. 14E, North Manchester, and Chad E. Stiles, Plymouth. They were married Sept. 16, 1996, and separated Oct. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Cornelius
Cathy Cornelius, Etna Green, and James Edward Cornelius, North Lake Breeze Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1992, and separated July 31, 1998. There are no minor children.
Dawson
Beverly L. Dawson, EMS B6A Lane, North Webster, and John A. Dawson, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1984, and separated June 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Flannery
Stephen N. Flannery, South CR 450W, Claypool, and Stephanie L. Flannery, South Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married April 24, 1987, and separated Oct. 15, 1998. There are three minor children.
Hardesty
Sandra Kaye Hardesty, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Timmie Jo Hardesty, Fort Wayne. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Dec. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Jacobson
Christie L. Jacobson, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, and Robert A. Jacobson, West Clearwater Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 19, 1997, and separated Aug. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Joy
Lisa Joy, East Wilcox Road, Warsaw, and Timothy Joy, no address given. They were married Feb. 14, 1987, and separated Oct. 27, 1998. There are two minor children.
Puckett
Kim E. Puckett, Winona Avenue, Winona Lake, and Terrance W. Puckett, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 25, 1995, and separated Aug. 14, 1998. There are no minor children.
Rummel
Mary M. Rummel, CR 500N, Leesburg, and Jason L. Rummel, South Henry Street, Milford. They were married Aug. 19, 1996, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Vickery
Christi Sue Vickery, EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw, and Bryan Scott Vickery, South Mill Street, North Webster. They were married April 6, 1996, and separated Sept. 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
Warren
Terrance R. Warren, South Bunting, Warsaw, and Nora J. Warren, Tennis Street, Winona Lake. They were married April 1, 1988, and separated Aug. 14, 1998. There is one minor child.
Whittaker
Christina Sue Whittaker, South Southhill Drive, Silver Lake, and Tommy Dale Whittaker, Sunnyside Lane, Silver Lake. They were married April 7, 1995, and separated July 18, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Laurie Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $3,446.16 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed:
• William Haldewang vs. Warsaw Plan Commission.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Richard L. McHenry and Sandra A. (former name Gray restored) Oct. 27.
• John D. and Julie Ann Myers. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $43 per week in child support. Oct. 28.
• Mark A. and Belinda C. Prater. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 28.
• Audrey and Jeffrey Hollady. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $98 per week in child support. Oct. 29.
• Phillip A. and Judy A. Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $163 per week in child support. Nov. 2.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Beth Elaine and Raymond Warren.
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.
• Daniel A. Fisher, also known as Wild Kingdom Taxidermy, 129 Meridian, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,461. Debts: $19,823.16.
• Matt A. and Megan R. Flinn, 206 N. Mill St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,000. Debts: $29,915.81.
• Linda L. Kamp, 2505 Barrett Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,951. Debts: $27,406.71.
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