Times-Union Court News 11-24-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Kevin L. Higgins, 34, and Melody Renee Lackey, 23, both of Ind. 25, Mentone.
• Ryan Scott Jarrell, 21, and Kerin Leigh Jackson, 23, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Leo Harris, 56, and Barbara J. Earl, 50, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Robert D. Bender, 31, North Grove Road, Milford, and Dawn A. Parker, 32, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Chad Arthur Goble, 19, and Karen Ann Dove, 20, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Don Hedlund Beck, 26, and Terry L. Brunner, 30, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Ronald E. Haines, 37, and Susan V. Stone, 30, both of East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Juanita Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Charles A. Davis vs. Jeffrey Heckaman. Plaintiff awarded $1,900.
• Diamond Air Inc. vs. Earl Ritchie. Plaintiff awarded $2,561.85.
• Charlie Checks Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lee Roy Edmunds, $500, and Tyrenia M. Crumbley, $215.
• SWP Inc. vs. Wayne and Carrie Gronendyke. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• The Car Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lynn R. and Stephanie Newswanger, $400, and Demetrius and Catherine Ruffin, $450.
• Washington Elementary PTO vs. Julie R. Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $316.50.
• Beverly Brown vs. Greg and Donna Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $2,950.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sharon Campbell Wray, $1,535.83; Doris B. Evans, $2,002.24; Lorraine Wussels, $45.96; Anita J. Kunneke, $280.45; James Bert Sr. and Frances Stambaugh, $782.49; Donald and Melissa Eppenbaugh, $1,867.84; Thomas G. Summe, $723.36; Tracy L. Curtis, $1,545; and Jeremy M. Slabaugh, $891.
• Diana Shepherd vs. Bobbie Petri. Plaintiff awarded $275.
• Kenneth Gutwein vs. Rosa Tran. Plaintiff awarded $1,278.
• Amber L. Blackford vs. James E. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $1,495.43.
• Sterling Management Ltd. vs. Douglas O. and Candy Cline. Plaintiff awarded $1,192.
• Lakeside Chevrolet vs. Kay Fisher. Plaintiff awarded $511.10.
• Helvey & Associates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina L. Halfacre, $2,022.42; Barbara Ditton, $2,532.14; and Matthew L. Prater, $916.84.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle McLean, $993.89; Hattie Pennington, $1,219.30; and Sherri Babendrager, $1,347.71.
• Village Mobile Home Park vs. Christy Pennington. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Becky Busz, doing business as Home Video, vs. Mitchell Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $686.22.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bud Phillips, $451.12; Martin A. Johns, $337.32; and James Baker, $352.16.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert and Pamela Hiers, judgment; James Hurd, $80.65; Janet Ponte, $70.65; Mary Jo and Scott Shaske, $128.40; Daniel and Shanna Slone, $68.60; Chris Woodcox, $58.70; Teresa Williams, $55.90; and Mark and Peggy Davis, $203.90.
• Main Street Investments vs. Steve and Rita Grow. Plaintiff awarded $262.25.
• Ella Blair vs. Charles F. Boring Jr. Plaintiff awarded $168.38.
• Maggie England vs. Ryan David Becker. Plaintiff awarded $1,250.
• Bryon Berry vs. Gregory Scott Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $220.77.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in October were Brad M. Eberly, 17, Warsaw, and Gregory B. Brown, 17, Claypool.
Fined $27 in November were Sammy D. Manuel, 44, Tippecanoe, and Larry A. Scheuer, 53, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were Richard D. Cain, 18, Winona Lake; David J. Compton, 21, Warsaw; Michael W. Swick, 42, Warsaw; Neil R. Lister, 20, Silver Lake; and Shawn S. Smith, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Christopher D. Obert, 25, Warsaw, and Colleen L. Murphy, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Micolasa L. Lopez, 29, Warsaw, and Peter P. Marshall, 45, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September were Ronald A. Gates, 57, Warsaw; Gary J. Warnacut, 47, Warsaw; Amanda M. Petteys, 18, Bourbon; and Jose Nunez, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Calvin P. Imhoff, 50, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Richard S. Christ, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Erica L. Wilcox, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in November was Micolasa L.Lopez, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Marvin S. Clay, 69, Warsaw; Liza Stipp, 17, Cromwell; and Sherman Goldenberg, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October were Jillinda Corson, 28, Warsaw, and Tracy Prater, 24, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Peter P. Marshall, 45, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in October was Gregory R. Delgado, 30, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Jeffrey A. Evett, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Andres S. Garza, 22, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Juan Zaca, 24, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Juan Zaca, 24, Pierceton.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Matthew S. Isaacs, 18, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November was Lisa G. Owens, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October were David J. Compton, 21, Warsaw, and Frank R. Garro, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in September was Michele K. Murray, 33, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. Ronald A.Wright, North Orchard Drive, WArsaw, and The Specialist, c/o Ronald Wright. Plaintiff seeks $1,734.74 due on July 24 judgment from Waltham (Mass.) District Court, small claims division, plus court costs.
• Perkins Facial Plastic Surgery, P.C., vs. Jimmy Burchett, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,005.22 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Alphonse J. and Mary E. Charron, New Paris. Plaintiff seeks $4,648.12 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. vs. Franklin D. and Shelly Heins and Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Helvey & Associates, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $54,281.69 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• City of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on unpaid sewage fees, by attorney fees and court costs: Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin, Columbia City (for property in Warsaw), $1,186.68; Robert L. Howard, Dot Street, Warsaw, $288.37; Sherwood Harrison, East Market Street, Warsaw, $544.06; Homer and Charline Hamilton, North Cook Street, Warsaw $335.78; Sean M. Givens, Glessner Avenue, Warsaw, $314.22; Mary Jane Cutler, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, $298.27; Tina Fuller, East Main Street, Warsaw, $854.21; Billy J. and Mary M. Gardner, Maye Street, Warsaw, $295.08; Banker Trust Co. of California/NA (for property in Brookwood addition), $259.99; and Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin, Columbia City (for property in Oak Glen Estates subdivision), $1,186.68.
Marriage Dissolution
Von Tobel
Alice Von Tobel, East Wade Drive, North Webster, and P. Joseph Von Tobel, Noblesville. They were married Oct. 4, 1986, and separated June 5, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs.Jason Hippe. Plaintiff awarded $5,649.80 by default,plus interest and court costs.
• Anthem Casualty Insurance vs. Michael and Shelia Grevenstuck. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $30,479.91, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Roger Dean Conley. Plaintiff awarded $852.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank, formerly First of America/NA, vs. Gary N. Willard, also known as Gay N. Page. Plaintiff awarded $4,433.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Medical Group of Michigan City Inc. vs. David Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $2,697.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Donald L. Boggs. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,267.17.
• Associates Financial Service Inc. vs. Kristal Grindle. Plaintiff awarded $1,284.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Primus Automotive Financial Services Inc. vs. Janet and Steve Blue. Plaintiff awarded $5,625.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chicago Specialty Steel Corp. vs. Steve Lawrence, doing business as Ameritool Inc. and/or doing business as Prototype Unltd. Specialty Systems. Plaintiff awarded $6,228.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cynthia Lynn and Scott A. Coverstone. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $36 per week in child support. Nov. 2.
• Kelly Dee and Tracy Lynne Howard. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 4.
• Martin and Casey Guzman. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $91 per week in child support. Nov. 10.
• Nikki L. and Timothy Sleeth. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Aames Capital Corp., assignee of Summit Capital Corp., vs. Jeffery S. and Denise L. Marshall, West Monoquet Road, Warsaw, and ERI Housing Inc., Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $73,538.01 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jean Marie Wells, North Lake Street, Syracuse, vs. Robert Lee Casey, Parker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $30,000 due on promissory note.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Jeremy L. and Sarah E. Kinder, North Franklin Street, Mentone, and Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,459.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, $1,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Nestor O. Luching, West Main Street, Atwood, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $32,570.86 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.
• Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County, doing business as Wishard Memorial Hospital, vs. Courtney Reed, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $702 due on account, plus court costs.
• Northeast Indiana District Council of Carpenters vs. American Telephone & Telegraph, Carmel, and Lucent Technologies, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $54,064 for breach of agreement, plus court costs.
• Associates Home Equity Service Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Kenneth R. and Tracy Ousley, West Kermit Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $32,808.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Robert M. and Michelle R. Brunson, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,236.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Amber D. Poe vs. Shelly L. Feldman, West State Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 26, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of Old Road 30W and CR 800, near Atwood. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• NBD Bank/NA, Indianapolis, vs. Tyson McDonald, Esplande Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,725.54 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bean
James N. and Ernestine Bean, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 26, 1981, and separated Nov. 7, 1998. There is one minor child.
Blair
Coleen E. Blair, East CR 100N, Warsaw, and William C.Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. They were married July 3, 1982, and separated Oct. 23, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hall
Ronnie Hall, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Dianna Sue Hall, CR 800W, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 1998, and separated Nov. 7, 1998. There are no minor children.
Naus
Mary Naus, East Longspur Lane, Warsaw, and Sean Naus, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1994, and separated Oct. 3, 1998. There are three minor children.
Parrett
Lorie A. and Brent S. Parrett, North Miami Lane, Cromwell. They were married June 23, 1990, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Richardson
Kim and Timothy Richardson, Syracuse. They were married May 26, 1979, and separated Sept. 26, 1998. There are two minor children.
Risner
Gloria K. Risner, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Timothy James Risner, West Center Street, Burket. They were married May 6, 1998, and separated Nov. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Walters
Ginger L. Walters, South CR 600W, Mentone, and Stephen L. Walters, South CR 1300W, Mentone. They were married Sept. 5, 1964, and separated Oct. 31, 1998. There are no minor children.
Wicks
Teah Derise Wicks, Larwill, and Dolan Ray Wicks, East Catholic Street, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 20, 1993, and separated Oct. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Charles and Nancy Kline vs. Robert Jasch, Joshua Brown and Toby Bostic. Plaintiffs awarded $9,962.30 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Carl Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $36,909.43 by default, plus interest, court costs and possess of boat, car and motor home.
• Crown Metro Specialty Products Inc. vs. Explorer Van, doing business as Bodor Corp. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment, and counterclaim dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sonya S. (former name Voland restored) and Mark A. Akins. Nov. 4.
• Steven and Elaina A. Espinoza. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. Nov. 4.
• Jennifer L. (former name Teghtmeyer restored) and Joshua T. Boren. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Belinda K. and Jay Morehead Sr. Nov. 6.
• James D. Zellers and Kimberly J. (former name Gearhart restored). Nov. 6.
• Karen and Wayne R. Showalter. Nov. 12.
• Virgil F. Jr. and Kelly R. Churchill. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $143 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Rose E. and Ronald A. Spencer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $135 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
Other Action
• Shepherds Pontiac-Olds-Buick-GMC-Jeep Inc. vs. West Real Estate Partnership; Stephen C. and Elaine M. West, partners; West Enterprises Inc., doing business as Steve West Motors; Stephen C. West; and Lake City Bank. This case is transferred to Noble County, the county of preferred venue. LCB temporarily enjoined from distributing any funds on deposit in certain escrow account except to pay cleanup bills for contaminated soil and removal of hazardous materials on real estate.
• In a petition filed to establish paternity and heirship, the court finds that Francisco Jose Abangan is the biological father of Kellie Jo Grossman Gillenwater, and Gillenwater is determined a lawful heir to Abangan, who died June 1, 1998, in Chicago, Ill.
• Andy E. Hamilton's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for only employment purposes and to transport his children to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Leta Addair, 3104 E. Wooster Road #22, Pierceton. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $750. Debts: $112,338.
• Darin A. Arnett, 301 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Nov. 9. Chapter 7. Assets: $42,060. Debts: $71,066.67.
• Rose M. Baldwin, 39 Meadows, Nappanee. Nov. 10. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,245. Debts: $23,900.
• Troy R. Brown, 3651 Bruner Road, Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $54,098.46. Debts: $71,856.81.
• Shawn P. Deweese and Christina L. Deweese, also known as Christina L. Reece, 1512 Maye St., Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $750. Debts: $35,825.
• David R. and Tara L. Draper, 1100 Park Road #21, Rochester.Oct. 21. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,533. Debts: $21,248.60.
• Josephine Harless, 5723 N. CR 450E, Rochester. Nov. 4. Chapter 7. Assets: $1.740. Debts: $23,524.12.
• Julie A. Hartman, also known as Julie Zelenak, 612 Wilson St., Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,700. Debts: $17,680.
• Lynn R. and Peggy Sue Hochstetler, 4330 Old Ind. 15N #18, Warsaw. Nov. 9. Chapter 7. Assets: $33,570. Debts: $72,444.83.
• Lucinda A. Holloway, also known as Cindy Holloway, 2516 Oriole Lane, Warsaw. Nov. 12. Chapter 7. Assets: $49,370. Debts: $50,308.
• Timothy J. Johnson, 253 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,600. Debts: $20,613.
• Tammi S. Lamb, also known as Tammi Sue Etchason, 449 E. CR 850S, Rochester. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,930. Debts: $85,827.
• David B. Livengood, 5708 E. CR875N, Syracuse. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,350. Debts: $18,767.
• Albert and Jewel Mullins, 49 N. Orchard Drive #4, Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,650. Debts: $43,731.13.
• Dusty Noselotl, 653-B Walter Way, Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $475. Debts: $5,024.
• Scott S. and Mary Jo Shaske, 4705 Camp Shohola, Rochester. Nov. 5. Chapter 7. Assets: $16,760. Debts: $47,169.84.
• Bobby E. and Patricia A. Stambaugh, 6301 Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,320. Debts: $127,220.
• Judith C. Stapleton, also known as Judith Edwards, 23 Meadows, Nappanee. Nov. 9. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,950. Debts: $35,810.53.
• Theresa Wilson, 8176 Wesley Lane, North Webster. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $930. Debts: $19,061.17.
• Bryan S. and Lisa D. Coburn, 1306 Westchester Drive, North Manchester. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $90,640. Debts: $95,311.96.
• Thomas S. Dancy and Rebecca L. Dancy, also known as Rebecca L. Russell, 2618 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Nov. 16. Chapter 7. Assets: $63,700. Debts: $102,246.08.
• Leann Harris, 4071 N. Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $621. Debts: $37,602.
• Kay A. Heckaman, 211 E. Prairie St., P.O. Box 281, Leesburg. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $154,535. Debts: $122,791.
• Sandy K. Hurd, 5571 S. Lakeshore Drive W., Warsaw. Nov. 16. Chapter 7. Assets: $600. Debts: $12,536.66.
• Sheri L. Paton, 4 EMS T32D Lane, Leesburg.. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,970. Debts: $13,850.
• Sydney L. Roy, 838 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Nov. 16. Chapter 7. Assets: $73,160.39. Debts: $75,205.73.
• Michael G. Terrell and Kristine Terrell, also known as 3714 S. Tinkey Road, Mentone. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,575. Debts: $115,451.
• Maria Irma Villarreal, 2441 W. CR 250S #121, Warsaw. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,350. Debts: $28,142.60.
• Risa K. Wagoner, 3857 E. CR 750N, Leesburg. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $83,130. Debts: $88,233.
• Paul E. Warrick Jr., 713 North St., Syracuse. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,450. Debts: $8,228.64.
• Allen J. and Michelle L. Weaver, 411 W. Boston St. #1, Syracuse. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,553. Debts: $21,652.49.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Kevin L. Higgins, 34, and Melody Renee Lackey, 23, both of Ind. 25, Mentone.
• Ryan Scott Jarrell, 21, and Kerin Leigh Jackson, 23, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Leo Harris, 56, and Barbara J. Earl, 50, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Robert D. Bender, 31, North Grove Road, Milford, and Dawn A. Parker, 32, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Chad Arthur Goble, 19, and Karen Ann Dove, 20, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Don Hedlund Beck, 26, and Terry L. Brunner, 30, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Ronald E. Haines, 37, and Susan V. Stone, 30, both of East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Juanita Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Charles A. Davis vs. Jeffrey Heckaman. Plaintiff awarded $1,900.
• Diamond Air Inc. vs. Earl Ritchie. Plaintiff awarded $2,561.85.
• Charlie Checks Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lee Roy Edmunds, $500, and Tyrenia M. Crumbley, $215.
• SWP Inc. vs. Wayne and Carrie Gronendyke. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• The Car Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lynn R. and Stephanie Newswanger, $400, and Demetrius and Catherine Ruffin, $450.
• Washington Elementary PTO vs. Julie R. Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $316.50.
• Beverly Brown vs. Greg and Donna Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $2,950.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sharon Campbell Wray, $1,535.83; Doris B. Evans, $2,002.24; Lorraine Wussels, $45.96; Anita J. Kunneke, $280.45; James Bert Sr. and Frances Stambaugh, $782.49; Donald and Melissa Eppenbaugh, $1,867.84; Thomas G. Summe, $723.36; Tracy L. Curtis, $1,545; and Jeremy M. Slabaugh, $891.
• Diana Shepherd vs. Bobbie Petri. Plaintiff awarded $275.
• Kenneth Gutwein vs. Rosa Tran. Plaintiff awarded $1,278.
• Amber L. Blackford vs. James E. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $1,495.43.
• Sterling Management Ltd. vs. Douglas O. and Candy Cline. Plaintiff awarded $1,192.
• Lakeside Chevrolet vs. Kay Fisher. Plaintiff awarded $511.10.
• Helvey & Associates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina L. Halfacre, $2,022.42; Barbara Ditton, $2,532.14; and Matthew L. Prater, $916.84.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle McLean, $993.89; Hattie Pennington, $1,219.30; and Sherri Babendrager, $1,347.71.
• Village Mobile Home Park vs. Christy Pennington. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Becky Busz, doing business as Home Video, vs. Mitchell Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $686.22.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bud Phillips, $451.12; Martin A. Johns, $337.32; and James Baker, $352.16.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert and Pamela Hiers, judgment; James Hurd, $80.65; Janet Ponte, $70.65; Mary Jo and Scott Shaske, $128.40; Daniel and Shanna Slone, $68.60; Chris Woodcox, $58.70; Teresa Williams, $55.90; and Mark and Peggy Davis, $203.90.
• Main Street Investments vs. Steve and Rita Grow. Plaintiff awarded $262.25.
• Ella Blair vs. Charles F. Boring Jr. Plaintiff awarded $168.38.
• Maggie England vs. Ryan David Becker. Plaintiff awarded $1,250.
• Bryon Berry vs. Gregory Scott Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $220.77.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in October were Brad M. Eberly, 17, Warsaw, and Gregory B. Brown, 17, Claypool.
Fined $27 in November were Sammy D. Manuel, 44, Tippecanoe, and Larry A. Scheuer, 53, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were Richard D. Cain, 18, Winona Lake; David J. Compton, 21, Warsaw; Michael W. Swick, 42, Warsaw; Neil R. Lister, 20, Silver Lake; and Shawn S. Smith, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Christopher D. Obert, 25, Warsaw, and Colleen L. Murphy, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Micolasa L. Lopez, 29, Warsaw, and Peter P. Marshall, 45, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September were Ronald A. Gates, 57, Warsaw; Gary J. Warnacut, 47, Warsaw; Amanda M. Petteys, 18, Bourbon; and Jose Nunez, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Calvin P. Imhoff, 50, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Richard S. Christ, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Erica L. Wilcox, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in November was Micolasa L.Lopez, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Marvin S. Clay, 69, Warsaw; Liza Stipp, 17, Cromwell; and Sherman Goldenberg, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October were Jillinda Corson, 28, Warsaw, and Tracy Prater, 24, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Peter P. Marshall, 45, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in October was Gregory R. Delgado, 30, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Jeffrey A. Evett, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Andres S. Garza, 22, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Juan Zaca, 24, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Juan Zaca, 24, Pierceton.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Matthew S. Isaacs, 18, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November was Lisa G. Owens, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October were David J. Compton, 21, Warsaw, and Frank R. Garro, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in September was Michele K. Murray, 33, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. Ronald A.Wright, North Orchard Drive, WArsaw, and The Specialist, c/o Ronald Wright. Plaintiff seeks $1,734.74 due on July 24 judgment from Waltham (Mass.) District Court, small claims division, plus court costs.
• Perkins Facial Plastic Surgery, P.C., vs. Jimmy Burchett, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,005.22 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Alphonse J. and Mary E. Charron, New Paris. Plaintiff seeks $4,648.12 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. vs. Franklin D. and Shelly Heins and Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Helvey & Associates, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $54,281.69 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• City of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on unpaid sewage fees, by attorney fees and court costs: Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin, Columbia City (for property in Warsaw), $1,186.68; Robert L. Howard, Dot Street, Warsaw, $288.37; Sherwood Harrison, East Market Street, Warsaw, $544.06; Homer and Charline Hamilton, North Cook Street, Warsaw $335.78; Sean M. Givens, Glessner Avenue, Warsaw, $314.22; Mary Jane Cutler, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, $298.27; Tina Fuller, East Main Street, Warsaw, $854.21; Billy J. and Mary M. Gardner, Maye Street, Warsaw, $295.08; Banker Trust Co. of California/NA (for property in Brookwood addition), $259.99; and Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin, Columbia City (for property in Oak Glen Estates subdivision), $1,186.68.
Marriage Dissolution
Von Tobel
Alice Von Tobel, East Wade Drive, North Webster, and P. Joseph Von Tobel, Noblesville. They were married Oct. 4, 1986, and separated June 5, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs.Jason Hippe. Plaintiff awarded $5,649.80 by default,plus interest and court costs.
• Anthem Casualty Insurance vs. Michael and Shelia Grevenstuck. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $30,479.91, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Roger Dean Conley. Plaintiff awarded $852.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank, formerly First of America/NA, vs. Gary N. Willard, also known as Gay N. Page. Plaintiff awarded $4,433.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Medical Group of Michigan City Inc. vs. David Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $2,697.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Donald L. Boggs. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,267.17.
• Associates Financial Service Inc. vs. Kristal Grindle. Plaintiff awarded $1,284.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Primus Automotive Financial Services Inc. vs. Janet and Steve Blue. Plaintiff awarded $5,625.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chicago Specialty Steel Corp. vs. Steve Lawrence, doing business as Ameritool Inc. and/or doing business as Prototype Unltd. Specialty Systems. Plaintiff awarded $6,228.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cynthia Lynn and Scott A. Coverstone. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $36 per week in child support. Nov. 2.
• Kelly Dee and Tracy Lynne Howard. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 4.
• Martin and Casey Guzman. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $91 per week in child support. Nov. 10.
• Nikki L. and Timothy Sleeth. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Aames Capital Corp., assignee of Summit Capital Corp., vs. Jeffery S. and Denise L. Marshall, West Monoquet Road, Warsaw, and ERI Housing Inc., Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $73,538.01 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jean Marie Wells, North Lake Street, Syracuse, vs. Robert Lee Casey, Parker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $30,000 due on promissory note.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Jeremy L. and Sarah E. Kinder, North Franklin Street, Mentone, and Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,459.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, $1,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Nestor O. Luching, West Main Street, Atwood, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $32,570.86 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.
• Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County, doing business as Wishard Memorial Hospital, vs. Courtney Reed, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $702 due on account, plus court costs.
• Northeast Indiana District Council of Carpenters vs. American Telephone & Telegraph, Carmel, and Lucent Technologies, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $54,064 for breach of agreement, plus court costs.
• Associates Home Equity Service Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Kenneth R. and Tracy Ousley, West Kermit Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $32,808.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Robert M. and Michelle R. Brunson, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,236.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Amber D. Poe vs. Shelly L. Feldman, West State Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 26, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of Old Road 30W and CR 800, near Atwood. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• NBD Bank/NA, Indianapolis, vs. Tyson McDonald, Esplande Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,725.54 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bean
James N. and Ernestine Bean, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 26, 1981, and separated Nov. 7, 1998. There is one minor child.
Blair
Coleen E. Blair, East CR 100N, Warsaw, and William C.Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. They were married July 3, 1982, and separated Oct. 23, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hall
Ronnie Hall, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Dianna Sue Hall, CR 800W, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 1998, and separated Nov. 7, 1998. There are no minor children.
Naus
Mary Naus, East Longspur Lane, Warsaw, and Sean Naus, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1994, and separated Oct. 3, 1998. There are three minor children.
Parrett
Lorie A. and Brent S. Parrett, North Miami Lane, Cromwell. They were married June 23, 1990, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Richardson
Kim and Timothy Richardson, Syracuse. They were married May 26, 1979, and separated Sept. 26, 1998. There are two minor children.
Risner
Gloria K. Risner, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Timothy James Risner, West Center Street, Burket. They were married May 6, 1998, and separated Nov. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Walters
Ginger L. Walters, South CR 600W, Mentone, and Stephen L. Walters, South CR 1300W, Mentone. They were married Sept. 5, 1964, and separated Oct. 31, 1998. There are no minor children.
Wicks
Teah Derise Wicks, Larwill, and Dolan Ray Wicks, East Catholic Street, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 20, 1993, and separated Oct. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Charles and Nancy Kline vs. Robert Jasch, Joshua Brown and Toby Bostic. Plaintiffs awarded $9,962.30 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Carl Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $36,909.43 by default, plus interest, court costs and possess of boat, car and motor home.
• Crown Metro Specialty Products Inc. vs. Explorer Van, doing business as Bodor Corp. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment, and counterclaim dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sonya S. (former name Voland restored) and Mark A. Akins. Nov. 4.
• Steven and Elaina A. Espinoza. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. Nov. 4.
• Jennifer L. (former name Teghtmeyer restored) and Joshua T. Boren. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Belinda K. and Jay Morehead Sr. Nov. 6.
• James D. Zellers and Kimberly J. (former name Gearhart restored). Nov. 6.
• Karen and Wayne R. Showalter. Nov. 12.
• Virgil F. Jr. and Kelly R. Churchill. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $143 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Rose E. and Ronald A. Spencer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $135 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
Other Action
• Shepherds Pontiac-Olds-Buick-GMC-Jeep Inc. vs. West Real Estate Partnership; Stephen C. and Elaine M. West, partners; West Enterprises Inc., doing business as Steve West Motors; Stephen C. West; and Lake City Bank. This case is transferred to Noble County, the county of preferred venue. LCB temporarily enjoined from distributing any funds on deposit in certain escrow account except to pay cleanup bills for contaminated soil and removal of hazardous materials on real estate.
• In a petition filed to establish paternity and heirship, the court finds that Francisco Jose Abangan is the biological father of Kellie Jo Grossman Gillenwater, and Gillenwater is determined a lawful heir to Abangan, who died June 1, 1998, in Chicago, Ill.
• Andy E. Hamilton's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for only employment purposes and to transport his children to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Leta Addair, 3104 E. Wooster Road #22, Pierceton. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $750. Debts: $112,338.
• Darin A. Arnett, 301 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Nov. 9. Chapter 7. Assets: $42,060. Debts: $71,066.67.
• Rose M. Baldwin, 39 Meadows, Nappanee. Nov. 10. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,245. Debts: $23,900.
• Troy R. Brown, 3651 Bruner Road, Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $54,098.46. Debts: $71,856.81.
• Shawn P. Deweese and Christina L. Deweese, also known as Christina L. Reece, 1512 Maye St., Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $750. Debts: $35,825.
• David R. and Tara L. Draper, 1100 Park Road #21, Rochester.Oct. 21. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,533. Debts: $21,248.60.
• Josephine Harless, 5723 N. CR 450E, Rochester. Nov. 4. Chapter 7. Assets: $1.740. Debts: $23,524.12.
• Julie A. Hartman, also known as Julie Zelenak, 612 Wilson St., Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,700. Debts: $17,680.
• Lynn R. and Peggy Sue Hochstetler, 4330 Old Ind. 15N #18, Warsaw. Nov. 9. Chapter 7. Assets: $33,570. Debts: $72,444.83.
• Lucinda A. Holloway, also known as Cindy Holloway, 2516 Oriole Lane, Warsaw. Nov. 12. Chapter 7. Assets: $49,370. Debts: $50,308.
• Timothy J. Johnson, 253 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,600. Debts: $20,613.
• Tammi S. Lamb, also known as Tammi Sue Etchason, 449 E. CR 850S, Rochester. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,930. Debts: $85,827.
• David B. Livengood, 5708 E. CR875N, Syracuse. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,350. Debts: $18,767.
• Albert and Jewel Mullins, 49 N. Orchard Drive #4, Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,650. Debts: $43,731.13.
• Dusty Noselotl, 653-B Walter Way, Warsaw. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $475. Debts: $5,024.
• Scott S. and Mary Jo Shaske, 4705 Camp Shohola, Rochester. Nov. 5. Chapter 7. Assets: $16,760. Debts: $47,169.84.
• Bobby E. and Patricia A. Stambaugh, 6301 Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,320. Debts: $127,220.
• Judith C. Stapleton, also known as Judith Edwards, 23 Meadows, Nappanee. Nov. 9. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,950. Debts: $35,810.53.
• Theresa Wilson, 8176 Wesley Lane, North Webster. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $930. Debts: $19,061.17.
• Bryan S. and Lisa D. Coburn, 1306 Westchester Drive, North Manchester. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $90,640. Debts: $95,311.96.
• Thomas S. Dancy and Rebecca L. Dancy, also known as Rebecca L. Russell, 2618 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Nov. 16. Chapter 7. Assets: $63,700. Debts: $102,246.08.
• Leann Harris, 4071 N. Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $621. Debts: $37,602.
• Kay A. Heckaman, 211 E. Prairie St., P.O. Box 281, Leesburg. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $154,535. Debts: $122,791.
• Sandy K. Hurd, 5571 S. Lakeshore Drive W., Warsaw. Nov. 16. Chapter 7. Assets: $600. Debts: $12,536.66.
• Sheri L. Paton, 4 EMS T32D Lane, Leesburg.. Nov. 6. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,970. Debts: $13,850.
• Sydney L. Roy, 838 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Nov. 16. Chapter 7. Assets: $73,160.39. Debts: $75,205.73.
• Michael G. Terrell and Kristine Terrell, also known as 3714 S. Tinkey Road, Mentone. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,575. Debts: $115,451.
• Maria Irma Villarreal, 2441 W. CR 250S #121, Warsaw. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,350. Debts: $28,142.60.
• Risa K. Wagoner, 3857 E. CR 750N, Leesburg. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $83,130. Debts: $88,233.
• Paul E. Warrick Jr., 713 North St., Syracuse. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,450. Debts: $8,228.64.
• Allen J. and Michelle L. Weaver, 411 W. Boston St. #1, Syracuse. Nov. 13. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,553. Debts: $21,652.49.
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