Times-Union Court News 11-13-2001

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:
• William Durboraw Achenbach, 64, and Donna Marie Hossler, 61, both of Westwood Road, Winona Lake.
• Tobias Garet Carter, 22, and Alainea Marie Hutton, 20, both of East Nordman Drive, Syracuse.
• James Russell Davis, 39, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Brandi Lynn Humes, 19, Plymouth.
• Jeffrey Alan Mashack, 22, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee, and Sarah Lynn Culp, 24, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Tommy Lee Myer, 51, and Lynn Adelle Murphy, 50, both of Lydia Drive, Warsaw.
• Scott Lee Owens, 30, and Christina Kay Endicott, 28, both of Sandra Lane, Winona Lake.
• Randall Dean Predum, 42, and Deborah Kay Buchholz, 43, both of South Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool.
• Brandon Lowell Reed, 27, and Pamela Ann Holman, 32, both of East Backwater Road, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christie Rowe, $626.09; David J. Jackson, $649.95; Melvin Owen, $103.12; Dawn R. Fender, $192.50; and Annette Burnworth, $784.93.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jimmy W. Bolinger, $1,842.05; Lourdes Alonso Acosta, $606.46; Sue and Roger Barton, $548.17; Darlene B. Evett, $817.90; Lourdes Calzada and Gerardo Galvan, $1,206.61; David Talmadge Haskin, $1,260.45; Shannon M. and Rob Mills, $297.49; and Brenda Owens, $657.04.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Timothy W. Shipley. Plaintiff awarded $2,921.14.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. Teri Mullinger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Fairlane Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Audrey K. Eldridge, $1,089.61; James J. Kellogg, $3,000; Connie and Isom Sloan, also known as Slone, $1,750; Richard Kellstrom, $3,000; and Natalie Green, $1,940.
• Phillip J. and Cheryl L. Moore v. Michele L. Roney. Plaintiffs awarded $1,540.
• James J. Bohlin awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather Bixler, $571.30; Craig M. Coyle, $1,254.18; Steven W. Hall, $531.57; Kevin Zickefoose, $262.13; and Janice Oest, $605.37.
• Kosciusko REMC v. Robert S. Blair. Plaintiff awarded $240.68.
• Wildman Uniform & Linen v. Ramada Inn, doing business ad Middletown Management. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Jason M. Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pizza Supply of Indiana Inc. v. Lake City Concessions and Larry E. Parker. Plaintiff awarded $2,593.86.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Albert M. Himes. Plaintiff awarded $351.94.
• Capital One Bank v. Janet A. Walls. Plaintiff awarded $862.39.
• Radiology Inc. v. George Call. Plaintiff awarded $271.
• Bruce A. Miller v. Larry Haines. Plaintiff awarded $2,929.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mario Garza Jr., $3,000; Kevin Stahl, $3,000; Plinio Paredes, $3,000; Peggy M. Holderman, $3,000; Brandy M. Webb and Jennifer R. Fager, $3,000; Samantha Sinn, $3,000; William D. Fitzpatrick, $2,743.55; Wanda L,. Bromley, $3,000; and Brian Newell, $3,000.
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 $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Georgianna F. VanScoik, 23, Leesburg, and Scott A. Hughes, 38, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in September were Carlos Rodriguez-Nunez, 23, Warsaw, and Sterling R. Templeton, 21, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in October were Jacalyn A. Welty, 40, Bourbon; Kimberly M. Fletcher, 21, Warsaw; Richard W. Kidd, 20, Syracuse; and Trina M. Miller, 44, Rochester.
Fined $12 in September was Polly A. White, 37, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October was Pamela J. Price, 41, Mentone.
Fined $7 in September was Melvin L. Latta, 32, Rochester.
Fined $7 in June was Michael W. Curley, 26, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Dustin W. Baldridge, 16, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Ramon Ortiz, 19, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Clark T. Rutledge, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Brandon J. Hoffman, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jeffrey Howey, 20, Milford.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in October was Gaylene K. Lloyd, 53, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October was Douglas E. Hollan, 31, Burket.
Fined $7 in August was Michael P. Rodgers, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Ronald Shipley, 51, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $120.50 in October was Weston R. Wilson, 20, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in August was Gary T. Castle, 44, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in August was Holly Vining, 23, Winona Lake.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in September was Mary J. Vasquez, 47, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Patrick J. Robinson, 18, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Toby D. Sparks, 22, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Daniel L. Trump, 23, Warsaw; Tim W. Dawson, 23, Warsaw; Lacey L. Langohr, 22, Pierceton; and Darlene E. Phebus, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in September were Dusty E. Noselotl, 23, Warsaw, and Sheena L. Deaton, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Anne M. Ferguson, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June were Brian L. Robertson, 21, Warsaw, and Michael W. Curley, 26, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Phillip K. Winters, 20, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Pamela B. Flory, also known as Buthene P. Flory, died May 23, 2001, at age 62, leaving an estate valued at $504,000. Beneficiaries: John G. Flory, spouse, North CR 200E, Leesburg, and Flory Family Trust.
• Constance D. Turner died June 6, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $621,551.31. Beneficiaries: John P. and Nura Kathe Turner, both of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, and Deborah R. Turner Ferry, daughter, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• Waldo Moyer Heckman died Sept. 17, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $260,000. Beneficiaries: Jon M. Heckman, son, Woodland Hill Drive South, Warsaw; Tom R. Heckman, son, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton; Marshall R. Heckman, son, San Jose, Calif.; Russell A.Heckman, son, Lake Isabella, Calif.; Margie Lynn Arlington, daughter, West CR 350S, Warsaw; Mary Ann Heckman Singh, daughter, Campobello, S.C.; and Martha Ann Clark Grubb, daughter, South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Glea Marie East died May 12, 2001, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $255,000. Beneficiaries: Harold J. East, son, West CR 200S, Warsaw; Betty Jean Lewallen, daughter, Ind. 13N, North Webster; Geraldine Marie East, daughter, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Doris E. Thomas died Oct. 13, 2000, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $323,013.02. Beneficiaries: William Ray Thomas, son, North CR 700W, Warsaw; James Allen Thomas,son, North CR 600W, Warsaw; and Sue Ann Huffman, daughter, West Hoffman Lake Road, Warsaw.
• Charles E. Wolf died Sept. 6, 2000, at age 67, leaving an estate valued at $323.516. Beneficiaries: Jean L. Brown, friend; Stony Point Cemetery Association, charity; C. Wolf Educational Trust, charity; and Cynthia Ann and Dawn Marie Garr, daughters.
• Emmajeanne G. Lightfoot died Nov. 17, 2000, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $566,527.47. Beneficiaries: Ellen G. Rowland, daughter, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, and Susan K. Parry, daughter, Greenfield.
• Bart R. Murphy died Nov. 21, 2000, at age 67, leaving an estate valued at $1,883,999. Beneficiary: Karen S. Murphy, spouse and as trustee of the Bart R. Murphy Revocable Trust, EMS T13B Lane, Leesburg.
• Donald W. Hays died Aug. 28, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $329,891.41. Beneficiaries: Janet B. Hays, spouse, North Front Street, Syracuse, and William B. Hays, son, Ind. 13E, North Manchester.
• Maxine Doemer died Aug. 16, 2001, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $333,000. Beneficiaries: Irene Biller, daughter, East Koher Road, Syracuse; Steve Paul, son, Hartland, Mich.; Diann Schwab, daughter, North Grove Road, Milford; and John Sherman, nephew by marriage, Green Bay, Wis.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Platinum Finance Service Corp., as assignee of Beneficial Loan, v. Willodean Epler, South Terrace Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,391.31 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Louis and Jeanette Maahs v. Wilford Prater, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $3,506 due on contract, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Jerry Richardson v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks modification of an Oct. 9, 2001, decision denying a portion of a variance request.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks titles to a boat and a trailer purchased at auction.
• Robert W. Robison v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of Oct. 9, 2001, decision denying a requested variance.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Bryan J. and Stephanie L. Kitson, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,305.85 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Lobel Financial Corp. v. Charlene A. and Bruce K. Tillman, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,994.27 due on agreement, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. John D. Boyd, Goshen, and Margo Boyd, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $9,123.79 due on contract.
• Teachers Credit Union credit card issued by Infibank v. Jesse Fisher, North Fourth Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,750.05 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Donald J. Reynolds, Beech Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,689.68 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Jeff C. Boatwright, North Strohs Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,456.52 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Winch
Rebecca and Walter A. Winch Jr., Warsaw. They were married Sept. 26, 1981, and separated Nov. 2, 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
• CreditMax Inc. v. Shannon B. Howard and Karl Liming. Plaintiff awarded $5,921.60 by default.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Cynthia S. McQuade. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $1,492.47.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, v. Amy Garza. Plaintiff awarded $4,572 by default, plus interest.
• AmericanTrust Federal Savings Bank v. Matthew E. Werking, Shane E. LaFollette, Reub Williams & Sons. Inc., city of Warsaw and B.J. Rentals. Plaintiff awarded $50,438.85 by default from Werking, plus interest, with lien subordinate to city of Warsaw lien and superior to Reub Williams' lien and $1,030.01 from LaFollette to the city of Warsaw, with lien superior to others and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Claims Service v. Stephanie Ellenwood. Plaintiff awarded $4,367.27 by default, plus interest.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Dean Lueck. Plaintiff awarded $1,540.48 by default, plus interest, $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joel Holder v. Wesley E. Brechbiel. Plaintiff awarded $59,169 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Carlos Cevilla. Plaintiff awarded $4,732.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tiffany Lynn and Andrew Adrian Miner. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $94 per week in child support. Oct. 30.
• Cheryl Victoria and John Edward Uzubell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
• Morgan Rodey and Melissa (former name Johnson restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $41 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
Other Action
• Daniel Penn's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Robert Wayman v. Michael Bowers, South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring performance of contract and $19,400,plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Bank/NA v. Richard, Marcia and Richard Lee McGlynn, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake; Four-Way Ambulance Service, Mentone; Allen Collections Inc., Fort Wayne; and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $43,989.13 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as Jason and Melissa S. Timmerman, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw, and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,275.44 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Ronald Ray and Shannon Lee Ollis, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Advanta National Bank. Plaintiff seeks $127,037.55 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.
• Washington Mutual Bank, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Jason M. and Michelle D. Weaver, East Evergreen, Warsaw; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Indianapolis; and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., Columbus. Plaintiff seeks $88,723.22 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.
Name Change
• Beverly Jeanne Johnson seeks to change her name to Beverly Jeanne Rhodes.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boring
Marvina Boring, Kosciusko County, and Charles F. Boring, Bunker. They were married July 25, 1997, and separated Jan. 30, 2000. There are no minor children.
Heltzel
Rodney D. Heltzel, EMS W28 Lane, North Webster, and Stacey L.Heltzel, South Linda Lane, North Webster. They were married Feb. 7, 1997, and separated Sept. 20, 2001. There are two minor children.
Savage
James G. and Penny Kay Savage, East Circle Drive South, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 11, 1998, and separated Nov. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Stewart
Virginia Diane Stewart, North Timberline Circle West, Warsaw, and James Fredrick Stewart Jr., Ranch Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 17, 2000, and separated Sept. 21, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Terry A. and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $3,693.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. Brian E. and Cindy Ryman and Firstplus Financial Inc. Plaintiff awarded $75,729.61 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Werner Wegener v. Elkhart County. Judgment is found for Elkhart County and against Wegener in an appeal on a decision of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Merit Board. Court costs taxed to Wegener.
• Harold and Rita Palm v. Paramount Homes Inc., Linda Hagar, Tammac Corp. and NationsBank, now known as Bank of America; Tammac Corp. v. Harold and Rita Palm; and Tammac Corp. v. Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hagar. Final judgment is entered in favor of the Palms and against Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hagar and the Palms are entitled to damages, court costs and attorney fees in the amounts to be determined at a hearing to be scheduled on the request of any party.
• John T. Camden Construction Co. v. Quality Auto of Fort Wayne and Stephen Schaadt. Plaintiff awarded $10,150 by default, plus interest.
• EquiCredit Corp. of America v. Gladys I. Heiman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $80,305.19 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Angela and Chad Fiorentino. Plaintiff awarded $90,621.04 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• EquiCredit Corp. of Indiana v. Gene L. Slone. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $84,340.50, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Timothy Binion v. Harold Teetz Jr. and Progressive Insurance Co.
• Debbie Neeley, et al, v. Bruce Clark, et al.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Jose Zuniga.
• Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. v. Scott H. and Trina B. Fields.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melissa and Robert Marshall. Nov. 1.
• Jami and Andrew Denney. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 1.
• Theresa (former name Yosko restored) and Raymond L. Barrow. Nov. 6.
• Lisa Ann and David Brian Willard. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Amanda K. (former name Ertel restored) and James P. Janda. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. Nov. 7. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• William Durboraw Achenbach, 64, and Donna Marie Hossler, 61, both of Westwood Road, Winona Lake.
• Tobias Garet Carter, 22, and Alainea Marie Hutton, 20, both of East Nordman Drive, Syracuse.
• James Russell Davis, 39, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Brandi Lynn Humes, 19, Plymouth.
• Jeffrey Alan Mashack, 22, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee, and Sarah Lynn Culp, 24, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Tommy Lee Myer, 51, and Lynn Adelle Murphy, 50, both of Lydia Drive, Warsaw.
• Scott Lee Owens, 30, and Christina Kay Endicott, 28, both of Sandra Lane, Winona Lake.
• Randall Dean Predum, 42, and Deborah Kay Buchholz, 43, both of South Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool.
• Brandon Lowell Reed, 27, and Pamela Ann Holman, 32, both of East Backwater Road, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christie Rowe, $626.09; David J. Jackson, $649.95; Melvin Owen, $103.12; Dawn R. Fender, $192.50; and Annette Burnworth, $784.93.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jimmy W. Bolinger, $1,842.05; Lourdes Alonso Acosta, $606.46; Sue and Roger Barton, $548.17; Darlene B. Evett, $817.90; Lourdes Calzada and Gerardo Galvan, $1,206.61; David Talmadge Haskin, $1,260.45; Shannon M. and Rob Mills, $297.49; and Brenda Owens, $657.04.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Timothy W. Shipley. Plaintiff awarded $2,921.14.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. Teri Mullinger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Fairlane Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Audrey K. Eldridge, $1,089.61; James J. Kellogg, $3,000; Connie and Isom Sloan, also known as Slone, $1,750; Richard Kellstrom, $3,000; and Natalie Green, $1,940.
• Phillip J. and Cheryl L. Moore v. Michele L. Roney. Plaintiffs awarded $1,540.
• James J. Bohlin awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather Bixler, $571.30; Craig M. Coyle, $1,254.18; Steven W. Hall, $531.57; Kevin Zickefoose, $262.13; and Janice Oest, $605.37.
• Kosciusko REMC v. Robert S. Blair. Plaintiff awarded $240.68.
• Wildman Uniform & Linen v. Ramada Inn, doing business ad Middletown Management. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Jason M. Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pizza Supply of Indiana Inc. v. Lake City Concessions and Larry E. Parker. Plaintiff awarded $2,593.86.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Albert M. Himes. Plaintiff awarded $351.94.
• Capital One Bank v. Janet A. Walls. Plaintiff awarded $862.39.
• Radiology Inc. v. George Call. Plaintiff awarded $271.
• Bruce A. Miller v. Larry Haines. Plaintiff awarded $2,929.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mario Garza Jr., $3,000; Kevin Stahl, $3,000; Plinio Paredes, $3,000; Peggy M. Holderman, $3,000; Brandy M. Webb and Jennifer R. Fager, $3,000; Samantha Sinn, $3,000; William D. Fitzpatrick, $2,743.55; Wanda L,. Bromley, $3,000; and Brian Newell, $3,000.
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 $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Georgianna F. VanScoik, 23, Leesburg, and Scott A. Hughes, 38, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in September were Carlos Rodriguez-Nunez, 23, Warsaw, and Sterling R. Templeton, 21, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in October were Jacalyn A. Welty, 40, Bourbon; Kimberly M. Fletcher, 21, Warsaw; Richard W. Kidd, 20, Syracuse; and Trina M. Miller, 44, Rochester.
Fined $12 in September was Polly A. White, 37, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October was Pamela J. Price, 41, Mentone.
Fined $7 in September was Melvin L. Latta, 32, Rochester.
Fined $7 in June was Michael W. Curley, 26, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Dustin W. Baldridge, 16, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Ramon Ortiz, 19, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Clark T. Rutledge, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Brandon J. Hoffman, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jeffrey Howey, 20, Milford.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in October was Gaylene K. Lloyd, 53, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October was Douglas E. Hollan, 31, Burket.
Fined $7 in August was Michael P. Rodgers, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Ronald Shipley, 51, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $120.50 in October was Weston R. Wilson, 20, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in August was Gary T. Castle, 44, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in August was Holly Vining, 23, Winona Lake.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in September was Mary J. Vasquez, 47, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Patrick J. Robinson, 18, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Toby D. Sparks, 22, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Daniel L. Trump, 23, Warsaw; Tim W. Dawson, 23, Warsaw; Lacey L. Langohr, 22, Pierceton; and Darlene E. Phebus, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in September were Dusty E. Noselotl, 23, Warsaw, and Sheena L. Deaton, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Anne M. Ferguson, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June were Brian L. Robertson, 21, Warsaw, and Michael W. Curley, 26, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Phillip K. Winters, 20, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Pamela B. Flory, also known as Buthene P. Flory, died May 23, 2001, at age 62, leaving an estate valued at $504,000. Beneficiaries: John G. Flory, spouse, North CR 200E, Leesburg, and Flory Family Trust.
• Constance D. Turner died June 6, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $621,551.31. Beneficiaries: John P. and Nura Kathe Turner, both of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, and Deborah R. Turner Ferry, daughter, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• Waldo Moyer Heckman died Sept. 17, 2001, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $260,000. Beneficiaries: Jon M. Heckman, son, Woodland Hill Drive South, Warsaw; Tom R. Heckman, son, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton; Marshall R. Heckman, son, San Jose, Calif.; Russell A.Heckman, son, Lake Isabella, Calif.; Margie Lynn Arlington, daughter, West CR 350S, Warsaw; Mary Ann Heckman Singh, daughter, Campobello, S.C.; and Martha Ann Clark Grubb, daughter, South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Glea Marie East died May 12, 2001, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $255,000. Beneficiaries: Harold J. East, son, West CR 200S, Warsaw; Betty Jean Lewallen, daughter, Ind. 13N, North Webster; Geraldine Marie East, daughter, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Doris E. Thomas died Oct. 13, 2000, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $323,013.02. Beneficiaries: William Ray Thomas, son, North CR 700W, Warsaw; James Allen Thomas,son, North CR 600W, Warsaw; and Sue Ann Huffman, daughter, West Hoffman Lake Road, Warsaw.
• Charles E. Wolf died Sept. 6, 2000, at age 67, leaving an estate valued at $323.516. Beneficiaries: Jean L. Brown, friend; Stony Point Cemetery Association, charity; C. Wolf Educational Trust, charity; and Cynthia Ann and Dawn Marie Garr, daughters.
• Emmajeanne G. Lightfoot died Nov. 17, 2000, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $566,527.47. Beneficiaries: Ellen G. Rowland, daughter, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, and Susan K. Parry, daughter, Greenfield.
• Bart R. Murphy died Nov. 21, 2000, at age 67, leaving an estate valued at $1,883,999. Beneficiary: Karen S. Murphy, spouse and as trustee of the Bart R. Murphy Revocable Trust, EMS T13B Lane, Leesburg.
• Donald W. Hays died Aug. 28, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $329,891.41. Beneficiaries: Janet B. Hays, spouse, North Front Street, Syracuse, and William B. Hays, son, Ind. 13E, North Manchester.
• Maxine Doemer died Aug. 16, 2001, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $333,000. Beneficiaries: Irene Biller, daughter, East Koher Road, Syracuse; Steve Paul, son, Hartland, Mich.; Diann Schwab, daughter, North Grove Road, Milford; and John Sherman, nephew by marriage, Green Bay, Wis.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Platinum Finance Service Corp., as assignee of Beneficial Loan, v. Willodean Epler, South Terrace Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,391.31 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Louis and Jeanette Maahs v. Wilford Prater, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $3,506 due on contract, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Jerry Richardson v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks modification of an Oct. 9, 2001, decision denying a portion of a variance request.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks titles to a boat and a trailer purchased at auction.
• Robert W. Robison v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of Oct. 9, 2001, decision denying a requested variance.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Bryan J. and Stephanie L. Kitson, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,305.85 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Lobel Financial Corp. v. Charlene A. and Bruce K. Tillman, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,994.27 due on agreement, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. John D. Boyd, Goshen, and Margo Boyd, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $9,123.79 due on contract.
• Teachers Credit Union credit card issued by Infibank v. Jesse Fisher, North Fourth Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,750.05 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Donald J. Reynolds, Beech Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,689.68 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Jeff C. Boatwright, North Strohs Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,456.52 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Winch
Rebecca and Walter A. Winch Jr., Warsaw. They were married Sept. 26, 1981, and separated Nov. 2, 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
• CreditMax Inc. v. Shannon B. Howard and Karl Liming. Plaintiff awarded $5,921.60 by default.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Cynthia S. McQuade. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $1,492.47.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, v. Amy Garza. Plaintiff awarded $4,572 by default, plus interest.
• AmericanTrust Federal Savings Bank v. Matthew E. Werking, Shane E. LaFollette, Reub Williams & Sons. Inc., city of Warsaw and B.J. Rentals. Plaintiff awarded $50,438.85 by default from Werking, plus interest, with lien subordinate to city of Warsaw lien and superior to Reub Williams' lien and $1,030.01 from LaFollette to the city of Warsaw, with lien superior to others and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Claims Service v. Stephanie Ellenwood. Plaintiff awarded $4,367.27 by default, plus interest.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Dean Lueck. Plaintiff awarded $1,540.48 by default, plus interest, $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joel Holder v. Wesley E. Brechbiel. Plaintiff awarded $59,169 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Carlos Cevilla. Plaintiff awarded $4,732.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tiffany Lynn and Andrew Adrian Miner. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $94 per week in child support. Oct. 30.
• Cheryl Victoria and John Edward Uzubell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
• Morgan Rodey and Melissa (former name Johnson restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $41 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
Other Action
• Daniel Penn's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Robert Wayman v. Michael Bowers, South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring performance of contract and $19,400,plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Bank/NA v. Richard, Marcia and Richard Lee McGlynn, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake; Four-Way Ambulance Service, Mentone; Allen Collections Inc., Fort Wayne; and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $43,989.13 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as Jason and Melissa S. Timmerman, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw, and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,275.44 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Ronald Ray and Shannon Lee Ollis, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Advanta National Bank. Plaintiff seeks $127,037.55 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.
• Washington Mutual Bank, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Jason M. and Michelle D. Weaver, East Evergreen, Warsaw; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., Indianapolis; and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., Columbus. Plaintiff seeks $88,723.22 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.
Name Change
• Beverly Jeanne Johnson seeks to change her name to Beverly Jeanne Rhodes.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boring
Marvina Boring, Kosciusko County, and Charles F. Boring, Bunker. They were married July 25, 1997, and separated Jan. 30, 2000. There are no minor children.
Heltzel
Rodney D. Heltzel, EMS W28 Lane, North Webster, and Stacey L.Heltzel, South Linda Lane, North Webster. They were married Feb. 7, 1997, and separated Sept. 20, 2001. There are two minor children.
Savage
James G. and Penny Kay Savage, East Circle Drive South, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 11, 1998, and separated Nov. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Stewart
Virginia Diane Stewart, North Timberline Circle West, Warsaw, and James Fredrick Stewart Jr., Ranch Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 17, 2000, and separated Sept. 21, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Terry A. and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $3,693.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. Brian E. and Cindy Ryman and Firstplus Financial Inc. Plaintiff awarded $75,729.61 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Werner Wegener v. Elkhart County. Judgment is found for Elkhart County and against Wegener in an appeal on a decision of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Merit Board. Court costs taxed to Wegener.
• Harold and Rita Palm v. Paramount Homes Inc., Linda Hagar, Tammac Corp. and NationsBank, now known as Bank of America; Tammac Corp. v. Harold and Rita Palm; and Tammac Corp. v. Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hagar. Final judgment is entered in favor of the Palms and against Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hagar and the Palms are entitled to damages, court costs and attorney fees in the amounts to be determined at a hearing to be scheduled on the request of any party.
• John T. Camden Construction Co. v. Quality Auto of Fort Wayne and Stephen Schaadt. Plaintiff awarded $10,150 by default, plus interest.
• EquiCredit Corp. of America v. Gladys I. Heiman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $80,305.19 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Angela and Chad Fiorentino. Plaintiff awarded $90,621.04 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• EquiCredit Corp. of Indiana v. Gene L. Slone. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $84,340.50, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Timothy Binion v. Harold Teetz Jr. and Progressive Insurance Co.
• Debbie Neeley, et al, v. Bruce Clark, et al.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Jose Zuniga.
• Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. v. Scott H. and Trina B. Fields.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melissa and Robert Marshall. Nov. 1.
• Jami and Andrew Denney. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 1.
• Theresa (former name Yosko restored) and Raymond L. Barrow. Nov. 6.
• Lisa Ann and David Brian Willard. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Amanda K. (former name Ertel restored) and James P. Janda. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. Nov. 7. [[In-content Ad]]
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