Times-Union Court News 11-12-1996
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:
• Timothy D. Collins, 37, and Mary Ann Henry, 35, both of EMS W17C Lane, North Webster.
• Scott Roger McDonald, 26, and Nichole Octavia Kegg, 24, both of Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Jerry E. Craig, 33, Ind. 13N, Leesburg, and Karla J. Reynolds, 33, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Sean Douglas Yost, 29, and Regina Kay Yost, 26, both of North Franklin Street, Men-tone.
• Robert Lee Mast Jr., 19, and Rachael D. Johnson, 23, both of North Morgan Street, Mentone.
• Larry D. Stabler, 54, and Sheryl A. Lantz, 55, both of East Wilcox Road, Warsaw.
• Kristopher Martin Williams, 21, and Anastasia Laura Kingsolver, 26, both of West CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Albert Leroy Mitchell Jr., 26, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Lianna Elizabeth Zucca, 18, South Robson Lake Road, Pierceton.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in August, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Tad Ritchison, Winona Lake.
Judgment in June against, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Larry Hursell, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chandler Williams, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Stewart, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February and sentenced to six days in jail was Kelly Jones, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in January and license suspended 90 days was Bruce Floyd, Akron.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October were: Armando Marrufo, Warsaw; Lowell Collins, Etna Green; Floyd Patterson, Warsaw; and Matthew Klosowski, Leesburg.
Fined $52 in February was Jimmy Burns, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in October was David Bradley, South Whitley.
Fined $77 in February and ordered to serve one year of formal probation was Charlie Shepherd, Pierceton.
Fined $10 in February was Mark Minnick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January and ordered to serve one year of formal probation was Roy Stewart, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in February, given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Moyer, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October was Gary E. Casper, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in September were: Steven J. Eigsti, 29, Etna Green; Robert S. Divine, 31, Warsaw; Vickie S. Bradley, 35, North Webster; Eric R. Lackey, 17, Warsaw; and Wade A. Hall, 36, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in October were: Erik A. Keenan, 17, Etna Green; Sarah G. Roberts, 17, Warsaw; and Thomas E. Gaunt, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were: Eric Baez, 21, Winona Lake; Lisa K. Fleck, 39, Syracuse; and Gary L. Schue, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Holly E. Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Calvin E. Wagner, 61, Syracuse, and William M. Hill, 26, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in October was Susan Koser, 33, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Martin W. Miller, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in July was Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Steven Eigsti, 29, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Phillip Peconga, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was William R. Christian, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Christopher E. Pollock, 17, Milford.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September was Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 19, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in October against Karen Gail Prater, 19, Claypool, and Elizabeth D. Gilbert, 28, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (August) Tad Ritchison, Winona Lake; (February) Scott Stewart, Warsaw; Kelly Jones, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure School Attendance - (May) Annette Ratcliff, Leesburg.
Trespassing - (May) Janice Bell, Warsaw.
Battery - (February) Charles Robinson, Winona Lake.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Randall G. Yeager Agency vs. Steven G. Hettler, East CR 1000S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,038.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Progressive Insurance Co. vs. Paul Hoff, West CR 1000S, Akron, Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a Sept. 15, 1995, auto accident involving vehicles operated by Hoff and Lois Poe.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michael E. And Pamela L. Stahly, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,648.31 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Dewayne Lawson, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,037.38, as paid to insured claimant, Al Young, following a Sept. 2, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Kristopher M. Miller, West CR 900S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $1,863.85, as paid to insured claimant, Jamie M. Miller, following an April 21, 1996, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• The May Department Stores Co., doing business as L.S. Ayres, vs. Cynthia Holle, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $304.90 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and attorney fees.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• NBD Bank/NA vs. John F. Call. Plaintiff awarded $11,890.57, plus court costs and mortgage foreclosed as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Telmark Inc. vs. Richard D. and Diane E. Rager. Plaintiff awarded $45,872.14, plus court costs and $1,600 in attorney fees.
• Sterling Savings Bank vs. David J. Hueber, also known as David A. Hueber; Kristine E. Hueber; and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $48,239.36 by default, plus $1,500 in attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; interest; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Laura F. Hill. Plaintiff awarded $1,777.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William Edwards vs. Kelley Bishop and Ruth G. Schenkel.
• The estate of Tausha Lambright, by Monica Lambright, personal representative, vs. the estate of Steven Reichel Jr. and Ford Motor Co. This case is dismissed against the estate of Stephen Reichel Jr. only, and remains pending against Ford Motor Co.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Dorothy E. Urick.
• Hoosier Insurance Co., as subrogee of Warsaw Family Restaurant, doing business as American Table Restaurant, vs. T.L. Jackson Construction Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Jennifer A. McMullen. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Sally A. Kaufman, North CR 300E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $63,075.56 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of premises to satisfy judgment.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Jeffrey E. Scheetz, East CR 1200S, North Manchester, and Colleen V. Scheetz, Roann. Plaintiff seeks $77,492.25 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; expenses incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Green Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. Jose Chapa, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,398.48 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• YBMC Corp., doing business as Yogi Bear Membership Corp. of Kosciusko County, vs. Ella Dodd, Las Vegas, Nev. Plaintiff seeks $5,312.95 in delinquent dues and assessments, plus attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of lien, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• Stonehenge Golf Club Inc. vs. Charles V. Yeager, Pete Kaufman, Marvin and Earl Miller, and Ideal Construction Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from defendants cutting down trees, saplings and screening from the 13th hole and green at the golf course. Yeager's property is adjacent to the area and the removal of trees and brush by the other defendants was at his instruction. Plaintiff also seeks exemplary damages, interest and court costs.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Monte Dull, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $9,210.21 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Blanche Gibson Pearson vs. Daniel D. and Diana Backus, West Osprey Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks possession of real estate, plus $1,000 in attorney fees.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Lydia A. and Arnold Garza, Mount Vernon, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $7,249.62 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of vehicle used in security agreement.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. Thomas M. Seymour, West Warren Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $3,429.65 in unemployment benefits which Seymour received, but was ineligible for.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Deme-trio A. Martinez, North East Street, Milford, and Delora A. Martinez, North West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $988.16 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sandra J. and John G. Ruiz, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $39,147.96 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Bank vs. Kenneth L. and Tamara J. Riley, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,571.35 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Ruth A. Kemper, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks judgment for amount due on account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Danny W. and Katrina J. Mitten, Pierceton, and Judith Kay Mitten, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $32,502.54 due on promissory note, plus interest; amounts incurred; $3,000 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jeffrey A. Baker vs. Homer Smucker, doing business as Gary's Mobile Homes Sales, North Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a fall through the floor of an unfinished manufactured home he was hired to do work in. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Robert D. White, East Wesley Drive, North Webster, and Avco Financial Services of Indiana, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,446.20 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; $1,800 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Babendrager
Sherri and Steve Babendrager, South Etna Street, Etna Green. They were married July 31, 1993, and separated Oct. 6, 1996. There are two minor children.
Shriver
Angela D. Shriver, Miller Drive, Mentone, and Damien L. Shriver, East Rochester Street, Akron. They were married Jan. 14, 1995, and separated Oct. 4, 1996. There is one minor child.
Pauwels
Amber Pauwels, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, and Christopher Pauwels, North Raggedy Ann Drive, Cromwell. They were married July 30, 1994, and separated Oct. 11, 1996. There is one minor child.
Chapman
Norma J. and Larry L. Chapman, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 22, 1988, and separated Oct. 24, 1996. There are four minor children.
Miller
Joe L. Miller, EMS C15 Lane, Warsaw, and Michael L. Miller, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 2, 1992, and separated Sept. 30, 1996. There are no minor children.
Craig
Robert R. Craig, West Parker Street, Warsaw, and Shelly E. Craig, Wabash. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated Oct. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Conley
Andrea L. Conley, East CR 550S, Warsaw, and Timothy J. Conley, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 18, 1994, and separated Sept. 6, 1996. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Green Tree Financial Corp. vs. Larry D. Weaver Jr. and Elizabeth Sprunger. Plaintiff awarded $38,289.24 by default, plus interest; court cost; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment. Also, plaintiff awarded possession of home.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ray and Cara Skeans. Plaintiff awarded $2,514.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Gordon and Cathryn Howell vs. William T. Graham. Plaintiffs awarded $1,934.30 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Chevy Chase Savings Bank vs. Thomas Stoops. Plaintiff awarded $6,780.53 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Everett and Lillie A. Rookstool vs. Stump's L.P. Gas Co. and Roger and Sonja Geimer. Following a two-day jury trial, a verdict was rendered for the Rookstools, granting them $16,457.14 in damages, plus interest and court costs, from Stump's. Plaintiffs take nothing from the defendants, the Geimers. Deliberation of the case took two hours. The trial resulted after a lawsuit was filed in connection with a Sept. 4, 1993, explosion at a rental property owned by the Rookstools.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: David Rivich and Christi Gaston, $948.87, and Scott A. Shafer, $2,408.29.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Kimberly Heath. Plaintiff awarded $3,940.27 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Carl Coplin, et al, vs. Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation, et al. This case is dismissed against defendant, the attorney general of Indiana, only. The case remains pending against other defendants.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Sherry and Stephen Swinehart and Heather Van Dusen, individually and by her next friend and parent, Sherry Swinehart, vs. Richard E. Thompson. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Gary Stuckman vs. Burns Construction Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Michael Kern, doing business as Tippy Home Improvement, vs. Ken and Suzanna Christner, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Mike and Shirley Williams vs. Sam Lundy, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Christie and Craig Williamson and Linday and Lanny Gillman vs. Cecily Harrison.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kenneth Prather, et al.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Linda S. Strombeck, vs. Baltazar Venegas.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ron and Lillian Plank. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 15.
• Leticia (former name Zuniga restored) and Joseph Jenkins. Oct. 21.
• Christine Louise (former name Cessna restored) and Stephen Michael Hoover. Oct. 23.
• Elizabeth J. (former name Sicks restored) and James W. Hill. Oct. 24.
• Michael P. May and Len D. (former name Carr restored). Oct. 25.
• Sandra K. and Douglas A. Gossman. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 25.
• Beth Ann and Richard Dean Blue. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $147 per week in child support. Oct. 25.
• David Richard Goshert and Kathleen A. (former name Carper restored). Oct. 28.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Courtney and Christopher Burchett.
• Jane M. and Steven G. Thompson. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Timothy D. Collins, 37, and Mary Ann Henry, 35, both of EMS W17C Lane, North Webster.
• Scott Roger McDonald, 26, and Nichole Octavia Kegg, 24, both of Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Jerry E. Craig, 33, Ind. 13N, Leesburg, and Karla J. Reynolds, 33, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Sean Douglas Yost, 29, and Regina Kay Yost, 26, both of North Franklin Street, Men-tone.
• Robert Lee Mast Jr., 19, and Rachael D. Johnson, 23, both of North Morgan Street, Mentone.
• Larry D. Stabler, 54, and Sheryl A. Lantz, 55, both of East Wilcox Road, Warsaw.
• Kristopher Martin Williams, 21, and Anastasia Laura Kingsolver, 26, both of West CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Albert Leroy Mitchell Jr., 26, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Lianna Elizabeth Zucca, 18, South Robson Lake Road, Pierceton.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in August, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Tad Ritchison, Winona Lake.
Judgment in June against, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Larry Hursell, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chandler Williams, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Stewart, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February and sentenced to six days in jail was Kelly Jones, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in January and license suspended 90 days was Bruce Floyd, Akron.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October were: Armando Marrufo, Warsaw; Lowell Collins, Etna Green; Floyd Patterson, Warsaw; and Matthew Klosowski, Leesburg.
Fined $52 in February was Jimmy Burns, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in October was David Bradley, South Whitley.
Fined $77 in February and ordered to serve one year of formal probation was Charlie Shepherd, Pierceton.
Fined $10 in February was Mark Minnick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January and ordered to serve one year of formal probation was Roy Stewart, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in February, given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Moyer, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October was Gary E. Casper, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in September were: Steven J. Eigsti, 29, Etna Green; Robert S. Divine, 31, Warsaw; Vickie S. Bradley, 35, North Webster; Eric R. Lackey, 17, Warsaw; and Wade A. Hall, 36, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in October were: Erik A. Keenan, 17, Etna Green; Sarah G. Roberts, 17, Warsaw; and Thomas E. Gaunt, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were: Eric Baez, 21, Winona Lake; Lisa K. Fleck, 39, Syracuse; and Gary L. Schue, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Holly E. Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Calvin E. Wagner, 61, Syracuse, and William M. Hill, 26, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in October was Susan Koser, 33, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Martin W. Miller, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in July was Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Steven Eigsti, 29, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Phillip Peconga, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was William R. Christian, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Christopher E. Pollock, 17, Milford.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September was Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 19, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in October against Karen Gail Prater, 19, Claypool, and Elizabeth D. Gilbert, 28, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (August) Tad Ritchison, Winona Lake; (February) Scott Stewart, Warsaw; Kelly Jones, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure School Attendance - (May) Annette Ratcliff, Leesburg.
Trespassing - (May) Janice Bell, Warsaw.
Battery - (February) Charles Robinson, Winona Lake.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Randall G. Yeager Agency vs. Steven G. Hettler, East CR 1000S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,038.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Progressive Insurance Co. vs. Paul Hoff, West CR 1000S, Akron, Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a Sept. 15, 1995, auto accident involving vehicles operated by Hoff and Lois Poe.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michael E. And Pamela L. Stahly, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,648.31 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Dewayne Lawson, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,037.38, as paid to insured claimant, Al Young, following a Sept. 2, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Kristopher M. Miller, West CR 900S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $1,863.85, as paid to insured claimant, Jamie M. Miller, following an April 21, 1996, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• The May Department Stores Co., doing business as L.S. Ayres, vs. Cynthia Holle, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $304.90 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and attorney fees.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• NBD Bank/NA vs. John F. Call. Plaintiff awarded $11,890.57, plus court costs and mortgage foreclosed as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Telmark Inc. vs. Richard D. and Diane E. Rager. Plaintiff awarded $45,872.14, plus court costs and $1,600 in attorney fees.
• Sterling Savings Bank vs. David J. Hueber, also known as David A. Hueber; Kristine E. Hueber; and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $48,239.36 by default, plus $1,500 in attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; interest; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Laura F. Hill. Plaintiff awarded $1,777.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William Edwards vs. Kelley Bishop and Ruth G. Schenkel.
• The estate of Tausha Lambright, by Monica Lambright, personal representative, vs. the estate of Steven Reichel Jr. and Ford Motor Co. This case is dismissed against the estate of Stephen Reichel Jr. only, and remains pending against Ford Motor Co.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Dorothy E. Urick.
• Hoosier Insurance Co., as subrogee of Warsaw Family Restaurant, doing business as American Table Restaurant, vs. T.L. Jackson Construction Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Jennifer A. McMullen. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Sally A. Kaufman, North CR 300E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $63,075.56 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of premises to satisfy judgment.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Jeffrey E. Scheetz, East CR 1200S, North Manchester, and Colleen V. Scheetz, Roann. Plaintiff seeks $77,492.25 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; expenses incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Green Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. Jose Chapa, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,398.48 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• YBMC Corp., doing business as Yogi Bear Membership Corp. of Kosciusko County, vs. Ella Dodd, Las Vegas, Nev. Plaintiff seeks $5,312.95 in delinquent dues and assessments, plus attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of lien, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• Stonehenge Golf Club Inc. vs. Charles V. Yeager, Pete Kaufman, Marvin and Earl Miller, and Ideal Construction Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from defendants cutting down trees, saplings and screening from the 13th hole and green at the golf course. Yeager's property is adjacent to the area and the removal of trees and brush by the other defendants was at his instruction. Plaintiff also seeks exemplary damages, interest and court costs.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Monte Dull, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $9,210.21 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Blanche Gibson Pearson vs. Daniel D. and Diana Backus, West Osprey Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks possession of real estate, plus $1,000 in attorney fees.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Lydia A. and Arnold Garza, Mount Vernon, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $7,249.62 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of vehicle used in security agreement.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. Thomas M. Seymour, West Warren Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $3,429.65 in unemployment benefits which Seymour received, but was ineligible for.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Deme-trio A. Martinez, North East Street, Milford, and Delora A. Martinez, North West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $988.16 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sandra J. and John G. Ruiz, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $39,147.96 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Bank vs. Kenneth L. and Tamara J. Riley, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,571.35 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Ruth A. Kemper, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks judgment for amount due on account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Danny W. and Katrina J. Mitten, Pierceton, and Judith Kay Mitten, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $32,502.54 due on promissory note, plus interest; amounts incurred; $3,000 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jeffrey A. Baker vs. Homer Smucker, doing business as Gary's Mobile Homes Sales, North Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a fall through the floor of an unfinished manufactured home he was hired to do work in. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Robert D. White, East Wesley Drive, North Webster, and Avco Financial Services of Indiana, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,446.20 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; $1,800 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Babendrager
Sherri and Steve Babendrager, South Etna Street, Etna Green. They were married July 31, 1993, and separated Oct. 6, 1996. There are two minor children.
Shriver
Angela D. Shriver, Miller Drive, Mentone, and Damien L. Shriver, East Rochester Street, Akron. They were married Jan. 14, 1995, and separated Oct. 4, 1996. There is one minor child.
Pauwels
Amber Pauwels, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, and Christopher Pauwels, North Raggedy Ann Drive, Cromwell. They were married July 30, 1994, and separated Oct. 11, 1996. There is one minor child.
Chapman
Norma J. and Larry L. Chapman, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 22, 1988, and separated Oct. 24, 1996. There are four minor children.
Miller
Joe L. Miller, EMS C15 Lane, Warsaw, and Michael L. Miller, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 2, 1992, and separated Sept. 30, 1996. There are no minor children.
Craig
Robert R. Craig, West Parker Street, Warsaw, and Shelly E. Craig, Wabash. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated Oct. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Conley
Andrea L. Conley, East CR 550S, Warsaw, and Timothy J. Conley, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 18, 1994, and separated Sept. 6, 1996. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Green Tree Financial Corp. vs. Larry D. Weaver Jr. and Elizabeth Sprunger. Plaintiff awarded $38,289.24 by default, plus interest; court cost; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment. Also, plaintiff awarded possession of home.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ray and Cara Skeans. Plaintiff awarded $2,514.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Gordon and Cathryn Howell vs. William T. Graham. Plaintiffs awarded $1,934.30 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Chevy Chase Savings Bank vs. Thomas Stoops. Plaintiff awarded $6,780.53 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Everett and Lillie A. Rookstool vs. Stump's L.P. Gas Co. and Roger and Sonja Geimer. Following a two-day jury trial, a verdict was rendered for the Rookstools, granting them $16,457.14 in damages, plus interest and court costs, from Stump's. Plaintiffs take nothing from the defendants, the Geimers. Deliberation of the case took two hours. The trial resulted after a lawsuit was filed in connection with a Sept. 4, 1993, explosion at a rental property owned by the Rookstools.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: David Rivich and Christi Gaston, $948.87, and Scott A. Shafer, $2,408.29.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Kimberly Heath. Plaintiff awarded $3,940.27 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Carl Coplin, et al, vs. Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation, et al. This case is dismissed against defendant, the attorney general of Indiana, only. The case remains pending against other defendants.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Sherry and Stephen Swinehart and Heather Van Dusen, individually and by her next friend and parent, Sherry Swinehart, vs. Richard E. Thompson. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Gary Stuckman vs. Burns Construction Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Michael Kern, doing business as Tippy Home Improvement, vs. Ken and Suzanna Christner, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Mike and Shirley Williams vs. Sam Lundy, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Christie and Craig Williamson and Linday and Lanny Gillman vs. Cecily Harrison.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kenneth Prather, et al.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Linda S. Strombeck, vs. Baltazar Venegas.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ron and Lillian Plank. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 15.
• Leticia (former name Zuniga restored) and Joseph Jenkins. Oct. 21.
• Christine Louise (former name Cessna restored) and Stephen Michael Hoover. Oct. 23.
• Elizabeth J. (former name Sicks restored) and James W. Hill. Oct. 24.
• Michael P. May and Len D. (former name Carr restored). Oct. 25.
• Sandra K. and Douglas A. Gossman. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 25.
• Beth Ann and Richard Dean Blue. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $147 per week in child support. Oct. 25.
• David Richard Goshert and Kathleen A. (former name Carper restored). Oct. 28.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Courtney and Christopher Burchett.
• Jane M. and Steven G. Thompson. [[In-content Ad]]
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