Times-Union Court News 11-18-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Robert A. Hendrixson, 51, and Margaret M. Swartout, 49, both of West CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Edwin D. Biesemeyer, 72, North Columbia Street, Silver Lake, and Elsie V. Meadows, 62, Ind. 15S.
• Eli S. Kauffman, 66, and Barbara A. Goodman, 52, both of East Seneca Lane, Cromwell.
• Ryan Douglas Hills, 29, Elkhart, and Donna Laura Durso, 30, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Bushrod Gentry Ladig, 32, and Traci Lynn Huffer, 27, both of North CR 800W, Etna Green.
• Neal J. Van Ness, 47, and Pamela R. Luchenbill, 38, both of North Second Street, Leesburg.
• Gregory Dean Rowland, 23, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Kassandra Lyn Tom, 21, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• James Leonard Johnson, 28, and Rachel Michelle Parker, 20, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Leroy D. Ward, 74, North Parker Street, Warsaw, and Dorothy I. Symons, 71, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rodney C. Scott, $8,933.02; Lowell Barefoot, $8,248.29; and Chet A. Goodman, $3,521.37.
• Warsaw Community Schools Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Roy Landrum, $260.10; Roger and Pam Long, $302.60; Annette Macklin, $190.24; Debbie Marsillett, $101.49; Ann K. Martinez, $287.28; Rebecca Merritt, $204.88; Laurel Miller, $110; Anthony Monce, $224.07; Michael and Daryla Monesmith, $192.69; Shawn and Dawn Morton, $348;
Also, Amanda Mullins, $188; Janet Ong, $120; Earman and Ivy Owens, $275.62; Donna Panula, $190.35; Debbie Patton, $234.30; Connie M. Powell, $191.78; Tamra L. Reid, $379.45; Bill and Angie Ring, $250.29; Deborah A. Robbins, $172.38; Vickie J. Rohr, $277.80;
Also, Carolina Salinas, $211.79; Maria Sandoval, $204.23; Douglas W. and Matilda Sexton, $129.49; Penny Short, $244.60; Juanita Shumaker, $203.82; Bob and Lorrie Slone, $250.31; Steve Stewart, $268.23; James Taylor, $286.62; Jeffrey and Carol S. Todd, $210.45; Jerry and Belinda Williams, $269.05;
Also, Michael J. Wills, $176.37; Larry Wood, $270; Terry and Grace Woodling, $257.01; Rita Wrenn, $220.10; Rick and Becky Yoder, $212.30; Dale and Nancy Zimmerman, $323.63; Vincent and Tammy Zon, $276.45; and John and Alicia Honeycutt, $327.83.
• United Recovery Service vs. Terry Ray Winebrenner. Plaintiff awarded $403.75.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. vs. Jerry Reed. Plaintiff awarded $342.94.
• Sterling Management, Ltd., vs. Kevin and Melissa Landry. Plaintiff awarded $829.22..
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Audra Welker, $259.50; Donald R. and Becky L. Barton, 4886.90; Penny Hoff, $7,948.41; Arthur Alan Brown, $540.79; Kendra Unruh, $619.61; Pamela R. Watson, $290.97; and Dalila Guiterrez, $1,318.87.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Terry and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $340.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Denny and Marcia Prater, $1,500, and Rick Martin, $1,699.
• G. Baxter Lee vs. Genella McPeak. Plaintiff awarded $775.20.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Jeffery S. and Barbara Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $251.77.
• Melani D. Wilson vs. Bruce E. Kenworthy. Plaintiff awarded $97.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Scott Blotkamp, $46.60; Sam E. Crace, $362.50; Erma G. England, judgment; Jerry R. Hamilton, $337.50; Christopher Love, $25; and Clarsey Massa, $118.75.
• Don Doan vs. Erma Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded $36.73.
• Linda Norman vs. Jerry Tabb, Christopher Smith and Jamie Goode. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Jan and Emily Hrynewycz. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Paulette Czerwin vs. Delores Rose. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Kenneth Boren. Plaintiff awarded $400.
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 $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and sentenced to 90 days in jail was Todd Deeter, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Donald Kauffman, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Steven Smalley, Warsaw.
Fined $76.50 in December and license suspended one year was Alvin Prater, Claypool.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Raul Contreras, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in October was Bill Patrick, Silver Lake.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Kyle Miller, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in May was David Fields, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Johnny Daniels, Mentone.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Evelyn Gonzalez, Bourbon.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Danny H. Miller, 22, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in October was Justin P. Ward, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in September were Terry D. Prater, 24, Warsaw; and Joseph C. Cain, 42, Milford.
Fined $27 in June was Michael R. Kneller, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in October were Pauline H. Hoover, 42, Pierceton; John D. Rodriguez, 34, Pierceton; Karen K. Winter, 50, Warsaw; Danelle K. Trier, 27, South Whitley; and Jose Y. Molina, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Stephen F. Heinman, 18, Rochester; Jodi K. Prater, 19, Silver Lake; and Vondarene Allen, 23, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Richard W. Rosenquist, 26, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Vondarene Allen, 23, Milford.
Fined $7 in July was Santos R. Castillo, 38, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was David M. Gregory, 21, Syracuse. Fined $7 in September was Justin J. Mast, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in October were Tracy R. Lowman, 18, Syracuse, and Elizabeth A. Walker, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October were Vera L. Charlton, 39, Warsaw, and Sherri A. Anglin, 37, Akron.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in October was Lorenzo C. Olivo, 14, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Marvin W. Perry, 25, Syracuse.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in October was Ruben Cervantes, 26, Leesburg.
No Lights On Trailer - Fined$7 in September was Brandon C. Schritter, 20, Syracuse.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in August was John C. Oswald, 21, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Passenger - Fined $7 in June was Michael R. Kneller, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Julie K. Bauer, 26, Winona Lake, and Michelle D. Woodward, 32, Nappanee.
Fined $20 in September was Cynthia M. Lawson, 34, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Eric Kerr, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Brenda Huyghe, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Alice M. Wilson died June 25, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $186,429.23. Beneficiaries: Victoria Carpenter, granddaughter; Cynthia A. Russell, daughter; Elson R. Wilson, son; and Steve Wilson, grandson.
• Grace H. Macy died Oct. 22, 1997, at the age of 94, leaving an estate valued at $770,000. Beneficiaries: Converse Cemetery Association,charity; United Methodist Church, Converse; St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Syracuse; Mizpah Temple Shrine Hospital Fund, Fort Wayne; George R. Guyas, no relation, East CR 1400N, Syracuse; and Jeffrey A. Guyas, no relation, North CR 450E, Syracuse.
• Julie G. DeFabio died Oct. 29, 1997, at the age of 79, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. Beneficiary: Patricia A. Dowty, daughter, Wheaton, Ill.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Tammy Rockey, West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,256.21 due on account, plus court costs.
• Carnow Acceptance Co. Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Angie H. Goings, East CR 400S, Pierceton, $3,209.24; Robert M. Baxter, Bremen, $4,288.33; David L. Swick Jr., Robson Road, Winona Lake, $3,725.48; Mark W. Baker and Melissa P. McDonough, East Excalibur Place, Cromwell, $5,484.07; Tracie J. Willis and Jerry Hawn, North CR 850E, Leesburg, $6,604.13; Joe H. Logan, Oldfather Street, Warsaw, $4,606.76; Timothy B. and Ricole L. Heckaman, Bremen, $4,560.04; Wade E. and Bobbi J. Starkey, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $4,396.64; and Christopher and Leslie A. Oberg, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, $4,586.44.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Cotton & Cotton Insurance Inc., Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,066.61 for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. James A. Runyon, South Don Way, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,644.90 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Barbara Farmer, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $30,957.22 due on contract, plus interest; court costs; attorney fees; costs incurred; possession of manufactured home; title to home; and sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Maria Hernandez) vs. Clara A. Gorman, East CR 500N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,056.22 as paid to insured claimant, Hernandez, after an April 15, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Fort Wayne Street and Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Inc. vs. Brittney S. Vervaet, North CE 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,503.25 due on contract, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• St. Margaret Hospital vs. Greg A. Paraschos, Elk Grove Village, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $1,706.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc. vs. Walter Blackburn, Burket; Leslie Blackburn, Mentone; and Regina Blackburn, West David Road, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $9,863.39 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, possession of manufactured home, and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Pamela L. Flippo, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $529 due on account plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Fifth Third Bank vs. Mitch E. Holloway, Ind. 25, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. ADI Lockers Corp., Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Jay Boggs. Plaintiff seeks $3,286.22 for check drawn on closed account, plus court costs, and $300 for nonsufficient funds check, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Rosenberry
Shanna J. and David R. Rosenberry, Milford. They were married Feb. 22, 1992, and separated Sept. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Cretcher
Sheri L. and Charles E. Cretcher, North CR 850E, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 7, 1992, and separated Sept. 27, 1997. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Jennifer and Timothy Wright. Plaintiff awarded $6,700, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Craig Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,352.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. Terry R. Bartley, et al.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Wabash Electric Supply Inc. vs. Derry Electric Inc.
• J.W. and Mary Anderson vs. Francene L. and William D. Schue.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Charles and Patricia Cooper. Nov. 4.
• Jenelle M. and Leyon J. Gilliam Sr. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $116 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Judith (former name Daugherty restored) and Eugene Ray Anderson. Nov. 6.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Elkhart General Hospital vs. Robert M. Schneider, South Circle Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $21,376.32 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Mickie Pontius vs. Jimmy Gayheart, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $500 or, in the alternative, return of her property; $1,500 for three times the value of property unlawfully detained; an order requiring Gayheart to relinquish ownership interest in automobile; reimbursement for telephone charges; $1,000 in attorney fees; $1,020 for deficiency on pickup paid by Pontius; and court costs.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of the Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on note, plus court costs: Ronald W. Leonard, North Hickory Street, North Webster, $2,440.50; Elizabeth J. Hill, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $2,361; David A. Clark, East Wawasee Land, Syracuse, $1,200; and Tommy L. Thomas, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $1,942.
• Joshua D. May vs. Robert K. Stouder, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a July 17, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 19 and Old Road 30, Etna Green. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Atlantic Mortgage & Investment Corp. vs. Richard J. and Debra Lynn Minglin, North CR 400W, Warsaw, and Orvil T. and Patty Slone, West Beechwood Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $20,041.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Richard and Phyllis Maresh vs. Bruce Secor, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek (1) $73,887.37 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs; (2) $25,01.59 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs; and (3) $2,225.91 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mikel Max and Cathryn Eugenie Phebus, South CR 700E, Pierceton; Agriculture Management Development Inc., Fort Wayne; and Community Agriculture Services Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks (1) $25,090.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,000 in attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment, and (2) $1,171.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, $500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., dong business as Times-Union, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Bonnie Allison, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake, $5,962.29, and Tracy Ferguson, William Drive, Winona Lake, $2,813.36.
Marriage Dissolutions
Biassini
Barbara Ann Biassini, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, and Dominic E. Biassini, Bridgeport, Texas. They were married March 19, 1997, and separated Oct. 20, 1997. There are no minor children.
Finken
Jessica Finken, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and John W. Finken, 15th Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 19, 1993, and separated Jan. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wise
Steven C. Wise, South Harding Street, Warsaw, and Charity D. Wise, Carmel. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated Nov. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Auer
Angela K. and Jerry L. Auer, Milford. They were married May 31, 1985, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
Stephens
Ruby Stephens, East CR 700S, Pierceton, and Virgil Ray Stephens, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 22, 1979, and separated in November 1995. There is one minor child.
Haines
Jennifer and Wayne Haines, South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 3, 1991, and separated Nov. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank of America Illinois, TR U/A dated March 1, 1995 (EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1995-1) vs. Willie Lee Sutton and Sara J. Sutton, also known as Sara J. Kelly; Lite Breeze Mobile Home Park; American General Finance; and Zimmer Employees Federal Credit Union. Plaintiff awarded $32,694.29 by default, plus interest; $3,000 in attorney fees; costs expended; court costs; and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Shane H. and Rebecca L. Keister. Plaintiff awarded $3,683.22 by default, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Wayne A. and Pamela R. Luchenbill. Nov. 4.
• Timothy R. and Laurie Lakey. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Nov. 4.
• Sandra J. and John Q. Adams. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $58 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
• Suzanne R. and Jeffrey P. Chang. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $253 per week in child support. Nov. 10.
• Patti L. and Harley M. Redinger. Nov. 12.
• Marcia J. and Albert M. Himes. Nov. 12.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Robert A. Hendrixson, 51, and Margaret M. Swartout, 49, both of West CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Edwin D. Biesemeyer, 72, North Columbia Street, Silver Lake, and Elsie V. Meadows, 62, Ind. 15S.
• Eli S. Kauffman, 66, and Barbara A. Goodman, 52, both of East Seneca Lane, Cromwell.
• Ryan Douglas Hills, 29, Elkhart, and Donna Laura Durso, 30, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Bushrod Gentry Ladig, 32, and Traci Lynn Huffer, 27, both of North CR 800W, Etna Green.
• Neal J. Van Ness, 47, and Pamela R. Luchenbill, 38, both of North Second Street, Leesburg.
• Gregory Dean Rowland, 23, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Kassandra Lyn Tom, 21, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• James Leonard Johnson, 28, and Rachel Michelle Parker, 20, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Leroy D. Ward, 74, North Parker Street, Warsaw, and Dorothy I. Symons, 71, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rodney C. Scott, $8,933.02; Lowell Barefoot, $8,248.29; and Chet A. Goodman, $3,521.37.
• Warsaw Community Schools Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Roy Landrum, $260.10; Roger and Pam Long, $302.60; Annette Macklin, $190.24; Debbie Marsillett, $101.49; Ann K. Martinez, $287.28; Rebecca Merritt, $204.88; Laurel Miller, $110; Anthony Monce, $224.07; Michael and Daryla Monesmith, $192.69; Shawn and Dawn Morton, $348;
Also, Amanda Mullins, $188; Janet Ong, $120; Earman and Ivy Owens, $275.62; Donna Panula, $190.35; Debbie Patton, $234.30; Connie M. Powell, $191.78; Tamra L. Reid, $379.45; Bill and Angie Ring, $250.29; Deborah A. Robbins, $172.38; Vickie J. Rohr, $277.80;
Also, Carolina Salinas, $211.79; Maria Sandoval, $204.23; Douglas W. and Matilda Sexton, $129.49; Penny Short, $244.60; Juanita Shumaker, $203.82; Bob and Lorrie Slone, $250.31; Steve Stewart, $268.23; James Taylor, $286.62; Jeffrey and Carol S. Todd, $210.45; Jerry and Belinda Williams, $269.05;
Also, Michael J. Wills, $176.37; Larry Wood, $270; Terry and Grace Woodling, $257.01; Rita Wrenn, $220.10; Rick and Becky Yoder, $212.30; Dale and Nancy Zimmerman, $323.63; Vincent and Tammy Zon, $276.45; and John and Alicia Honeycutt, $327.83.
• United Recovery Service vs. Terry Ray Winebrenner. Plaintiff awarded $403.75.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. vs. Jerry Reed. Plaintiff awarded $342.94.
• Sterling Management, Ltd., vs. Kevin and Melissa Landry. Plaintiff awarded $829.22..
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Audra Welker, $259.50; Donald R. and Becky L. Barton, 4886.90; Penny Hoff, $7,948.41; Arthur Alan Brown, $540.79; Kendra Unruh, $619.61; Pamela R. Watson, $290.97; and Dalila Guiterrez, $1,318.87.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Terry and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $340.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Denny and Marcia Prater, $1,500, and Rick Martin, $1,699.
• G. Baxter Lee vs. Genella McPeak. Plaintiff awarded $775.20.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Jeffery S. and Barbara Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $251.77.
• Melani D. Wilson vs. Bruce E. Kenworthy. Plaintiff awarded $97.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Scott Blotkamp, $46.60; Sam E. Crace, $362.50; Erma G. England, judgment; Jerry R. Hamilton, $337.50; Christopher Love, $25; and Clarsey Massa, $118.75.
• Don Doan vs. Erma Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded $36.73.
• Linda Norman vs. Jerry Tabb, Christopher Smith and Jamie Goode. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Jan and Emily Hrynewycz. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Paulette Czerwin vs. Delores Rose. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Kenneth Boren. Plaintiff awarded $400.
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 $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and sentenced to 90 days in jail was Todd Deeter, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Donald Kauffman, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Steven Smalley, Warsaw.
Fined $76.50 in December and license suspended one year was Alvin Prater, Claypool.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Raul Contreras, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in October was Bill Patrick, Silver Lake.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Kyle Miller, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in May was David Fields, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Johnny Daniels, Mentone.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Evelyn Gonzalez, Bourbon.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Danny H. Miller, 22, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in October was Justin P. Ward, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in September were Terry D. Prater, 24, Warsaw; and Joseph C. Cain, 42, Milford.
Fined $27 in June was Michael R. Kneller, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in October were Pauline H. Hoover, 42, Pierceton; John D. Rodriguez, 34, Pierceton; Karen K. Winter, 50, Warsaw; Danelle K. Trier, 27, South Whitley; and Jose Y. Molina, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Stephen F. Heinman, 18, Rochester; Jodi K. Prater, 19, Silver Lake; and Vondarene Allen, 23, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Richard W. Rosenquist, 26, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Vondarene Allen, 23, Milford.
Fined $7 in July was Santos R. Castillo, 38, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was David M. Gregory, 21, Syracuse. Fined $7 in September was Justin J. Mast, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in October were Tracy R. Lowman, 18, Syracuse, and Elizabeth A. Walker, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October were Vera L. Charlton, 39, Warsaw, and Sherri A. Anglin, 37, Akron.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in October was Lorenzo C. Olivo, 14, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Marvin W. Perry, 25, Syracuse.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in October was Ruben Cervantes, 26, Leesburg.
No Lights On Trailer - Fined$7 in September was Brandon C. Schritter, 20, Syracuse.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in August was John C. Oswald, 21, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Passenger - Fined $7 in June was Michael R. Kneller, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Julie K. Bauer, 26, Winona Lake, and Michelle D. Woodward, 32, Nappanee.
Fined $20 in September was Cynthia M. Lawson, 34, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Eric Kerr, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Brenda Huyghe, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Alice M. Wilson died June 25, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $186,429.23. Beneficiaries: Victoria Carpenter, granddaughter; Cynthia A. Russell, daughter; Elson R. Wilson, son; and Steve Wilson, grandson.
• Grace H. Macy died Oct. 22, 1997, at the age of 94, leaving an estate valued at $770,000. Beneficiaries: Converse Cemetery Association,charity; United Methodist Church, Converse; St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Syracuse; Mizpah Temple Shrine Hospital Fund, Fort Wayne; George R. Guyas, no relation, East CR 1400N, Syracuse; and Jeffrey A. Guyas, no relation, North CR 450E, Syracuse.
• Julie G. DeFabio died Oct. 29, 1997, at the age of 79, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. Beneficiary: Patricia A. Dowty, daughter, Wheaton, Ill.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Tammy Rockey, West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,256.21 due on account, plus court costs.
• Carnow Acceptance Co. Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Angie H. Goings, East CR 400S, Pierceton, $3,209.24; Robert M. Baxter, Bremen, $4,288.33; David L. Swick Jr., Robson Road, Winona Lake, $3,725.48; Mark W. Baker and Melissa P. McDonough, East Excalibur Place, Cromwell, $5,484.07; Tracie J. Willis and Jerry Hawn, North CR 850E, Leesburg, $6,604.13; Joe H. Logan, Oldfather Street, Warsaw, $4,606.76; Timothy B. and Ricole L. Heckaman, Bremen, $4,560.04; Wade E. and Bobbi J. Starkey, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $4,396.64; and Christopher and Leslie A. Oberg, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, $4,586.44.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Cotton & Cotton Insurance Inc., Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,066.61 for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. James A. Runyon, South Don Way, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,644.90 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Barbara Farmer, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $30,957.22 due on contract, plus interest; court costs; attorney fees; costs incurred; possession of manufactured home; title to home; and sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Maria Hernandez) vs. Clara A. Gorman, East CR 500N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,056.22 as paid to insured claimant, Hernandez, after an April 15, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Fort Wayne Street and Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Inc. vs. Brittney S. Vervaet, North CE 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,503.25 due on contract, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• St. Margaret Hospital vs. Greg A. Paraschos, Elk Grove Village, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $1,706.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc. vs. Walter Blackburn, Burket; Leslie Blackburn, Mentone; and Regina Blackburn, West David Road, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $9,863.39 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, possession of manufactured home, and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Pamela L. Flippo, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $529 due on account plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Fifth Third Bank vs. Mitch E. Holloway, Ind. 25, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. ADI Lockers Corp., Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Jay Boggs. Plaintiff seeks $3,286.22 for check drawn on closed account, plus court costs, and $300 for nonsufficient funds check, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Rosenberry
Shanna J. and David R. Rosenberry, Milford. They were married Feb. 22, 1992, and separated Sept. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Cretcher
Sheri L. and Charles E. Cretcher, North CR 850E, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 7, 1992, and separated Sept. 27, 1997. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Jennifer and Timothy Wright. Plaintiff awarded $6,700, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Craig Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,352.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. Terry R. Bartley, et al.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Wabash Electric Supply Inc. vs. Derry Electric Inc.
• J.W. and Mary Anderson vs. Francene L. and William D. Schue.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Charles and Patricia Cooper. Nov. 4.
• Jenelle M. and Leyon J. Gilliam Sr. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $116 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Judith (former name Daugherty restored) and Eugene Ray Anderson. Nov. 6.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Elkhart General Hospital vs. Robert M. Schneider, South Circle Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $21,376.32 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Mickie Pontius vs. Jimmy Gayheart, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $500 or, in the alternative, return of her property; $1,500 for three times the value of property unlawfully detained; an order requiring Gayheart to relinquish ownership interest in automobile; reimbursement for telephone charges; $1,000 in attorney fees; $1,020 for deficiency on pickup paid by Pontius; and court costs.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of the Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on note, plus court costs: Ronald W. Leonard, North Hickory Street, North Webster, $2,440.50; Elizabeth J. Hill, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $2,361; David A. Clark, East Wawasee Land, Syracuse, $1,200; and Tommy L. Thomas, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $1,942.
• Joshua D. May vs. Robert K. Stouder, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a July 17, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 19 and Old Road 30, Etna Green. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Atlantic Mortgage & Investment Corp. vs. Richard J. and Debra Lynn Minglin, North CR 400W, Warsaw, and Orvil T. and Patty Slone, West Beechwood Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $20,041.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Richard and Phyllis Maresh vs. Bruce Secor, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek (1) $73,887.37 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs; (2) $25,01.59 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs; and (3) $2,225.91 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mikel Max and Cathryn Eugenie Phebus, South CR 700E, Pierceton; Agriculture Management Development Inc., Fort Wayne; and Community Agriculture Services Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks (1) $25,090.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,000 in attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment, and (2) $1,171.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, $500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., dong business as Times-Union, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Bonnie Allison, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake, $5,962.29, and Tracy Ferguson, William Drive, Winona Lake, $2,813.36.
Marriage Dissolutions
Biassini
Barbara Ann Biassini, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, and Dominic E. Biassini, Bridgeport, Texas. They were married March 19, 1997, and separated Oct. 20, 1997. There are no minor children.
Finken
Jessica Finken, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and John W. Finken, 15th Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 19, 1993, and separated Jan. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wise
Steven C. Wise, South Harding Street, Warsaw, and Charity D. Wise, Carmel. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated Nov. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Auer
Angela K. and Jerry L. Auer, Milford. They were married May 31, 1985, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
Stephens
Ruby Stephens, East CR 700S, Pierceton, and Virgil Ray Stephens, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 22, 1979, and separated in November 1995. There is one minor child.
Haines
Jennifer and Wayne Haines, South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 3, 1991, and separated Nov. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank of America Illinois, TR U/A dated March 1, 1995 (EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1995-1) vs. Willie Lee Sutton and Sara J. Sutton, also known as Sara J. Kelly; Lite Breeze Mobile Home Park; American General Finance; and Zimmer Employees Federal Credit Union. Plaintiff awarded $32,694.29 by default, plus interest; $3,000 in attorney fees; costs expended; court costs; and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Shane H. and Rebecca L. Keister. Plaintiff awarded $3,683.22 by default, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Wayne A. and Pamela R. Luchenbill. Nov. 4.
• Timothy R. and Laurie Lakey. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Nov. 4.
• Sandra J. and John Q. Adams. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $58 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
• Suzanne R. and Jeffrey P. Chang. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $253 per week in child support. Nov. 10.
• Patti L. and Harley M. Redinger. Nov. 12.
• Marcia J. and Albert M. Himes. Nov. 12.
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