Times-Union Court News 11-28-2000
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 S. Wright, 38, Redbird Lane, Mentone, and Cathy L. Reffitt, 37, South McClellan Street, Warsaw.
• Jack L. Mikel, 49, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Helen Ann Haney, 52, North Ashbury Court, Nappanee.
• Mark A. Shortz, 47, and Heather A. Kendrick, 24, both of EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Shannon R. Sucec, 19, Warsaw; Rosten T. Trobaugh, 17, Leesburg; and Vicente Rosales, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Daniel E. Millington, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Richard L. Claycomb, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Michael A. Alspaugh, 24, Warsaw, and Marvin L. Farmer, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12.50 in April was Douglas A. Wise, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Shawn E. Hall, 28, Pierceton; Joe J. Miller, 18, Syracuse; Trent D. Stamper, 17, Warsaw; Richard L. Vail, 27, Warsaw; Rachel L. Adams, 35, Silver Lake; James E. Farmer, 44, North Manchester; Kyle M. Brown, 17, Warsaw; Ricky J. Owens, 39, Claypool; Ronny D. Shelton, 37, Warsaw; Michael F. Wilson, 18, Warsaw; James G. Ambrose, 39, Etna Green; and Michelle E. Bryant, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in September were Moses Lloyd, 21, Warsaw, and Shane A. Bradley, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March was Robert J. Brigham, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Joel R. Dobbins, 30, Claypool; Daniel J. Kramer, 20, Winona Lake; and April D. Hilliard, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Laura M. Smith, 21, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in November was Jeremy J. Schuh, 20, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October were Dennis Doherty, 48, Warsaw; John S. Norregaard, 44, Warsaw; Sandra S. Perkins, 54, Pierceton; and Samuel A. Story, 25, North Webster.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in October was Dennis A. Doherty, 48, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Orlando Garza, 25, Warsaw; Jason M. Stephenson, 26, Winona Lake; Gregorio Velazquez, 30, Warsaw; and Stephanie Young, 30, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Ricardo Garcia, 24, Silver Lake; Todd D. Warren, 37, Leesburg; Trisha A. Hanes, 22, Warsaw; and Cori L. Hargrave, 23, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Fined $1 in October was Brandon J. Ley, 18, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Orlando Garza, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Rosten T. Trobaugh, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was Lori L. Coy, 43, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in October was Christopher J. Smith, 29, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Gonzalo Torres, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Chad A. Goble, 21, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in May was Jim D. Sain, 53, Syracuse.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Albelardo Torres, 22, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November was L.J. Morgan, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in October was David R. Creekmore, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in September was Margrett A. Wells, 29, Syracuse.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Deborah A. Smith, 47, North Manchester; (October) Rawaleigh D. Duff, 16, Warsaw; Michael S. Jenks, 17, 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:
• Walter E. Burkholder died Oct. 19, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $323,132.54. Beneficiaries: LaVern D. Burkholder, son, Goshen; Wade L. and Walter E. Burkholder Jr., sons, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee; Glen E. Burkholder, son, CR 52, Nappanee; and Norman R. Burkholder, son, and Rosa Mae Burkholder, daughter, both of North CR 1100W, Bourbon.
• Billie Sims Emslie died March 20, 2000, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $665,948.61. Beneficiary: Leslie E. Martin, daughter, School Street, Winona Lake.
• June T. Freeman died Jan. 27, 2000, at age 77, leaving an estate valued at $792,334.16. Beneficiaries: Pamela Hill, daughter, Pensacola, Fla.; Kathy Kinsey, daughter, Normandy Lane, Warsaw; and Rebecca Blevins Freeman, daughter, North Camelot Trail, Milford.
• Norbert P. Oppenheim died March 31, 2000, at age 78, leaving an estate valued at $673,407.19. Beneficiaries: David Reed Harris and Chad and Stephanie Rufenbarger, grandchildren, and Paula M. Harris and Constance A. Rufenbarger, daughters.
• Beulah M. Berlin died Sept. 30, 2000, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: Jerry Berlin, stepson, Goldbar, Wash.; Jill Goshert, stepdaughter, East CR 1300N, Milford; Jack Berlin, stepson, San Diego, Calif.; Lisa Canda, granddaughter, Miami, Fla.; Cameron Craig Doran, grandson, Burket; and Christopher Cole Doran, grandson, South Paxton Drive, Warsaw.
• Stephan G. Smith died Sept. 5, 1999, at age 46, leaving an estate valued at $321,532.18. Beneficiaries: Joseph Stephan and Julia Marie Smith, children, all of EMS C28G Lane, Warsaw.
• Charles Symensma Jr. died Nov. 29, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $755,154.38. Beneficiaries: Theda E. Symensma, spouse, West Fourth Street, Milford; Kenneth LeRoy Symensma, son, Canton, Ohio; Roger Lee Symensma, son, Letts, Iowa; and Gloria A. Ackerson-Seats, daughter, Westfield.
• John R. Stookey died March 10, 2000, at age 60, leaving an estate valued at $574,000. Beneficiary: Geraldine L. Stookey, spouse, West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• J. Robert Bishop died July 6, 2000, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $934,509.94. Beneficiaries: Judy M. McIntire, daughter, South Bend; Cynthia A. Miller, daughter, and Larry A. Bishop, son, both of North CR 250W, Milford; and Robert W. Bishop, son, West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Marjorie E. McAtee died Nov. 26, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $719,098. Beneficiaries: Joseph L. McAtee, spouse, East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg; Joseph P. McAtee, son, Hartford City; and Kerry L. McAtee, son, Fort Wayne.
• Jesse C. Routh died May 26, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $324,928.77. Beneficiaries: Phillip G. and Richard L. Routh, sons.
• John A. Emslie died Dec. 26, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $636,151.74. Beneficiaries: Billie S. Emslie, spouse; Leslie Emslie Martin, daughter; Ginevra S. Williams, sister-in-law; Richard and Grover Sims Jr., brothers-in-law; Steve and Brent Silveus, nephews; Sydney Seaman, niece; and Jean Matthews, sister.
• Esther R. Silveus died June 15, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $315,837.22. Beneficiary: Devon R. Smith, son.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks title to mobile home purchased at public auction.
• Harry A. Johnson vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Oct. 10 decision denying a requested variance.
• FSF Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Roger and Pamela Long, South Indiana Street, Warsaw, $4,412.31, and Marvin L. Dunn, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $4,957.54.
• National City Bank, as successor to Fort Wayne National Bank, vs. Matthew M. Stump, North Creek Bend, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $17,242.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $250 in attorney fees and court costs.
• American Trust Federal Savings Bank vs. Gregory Allen Colt, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Colleen E. Colt, Warsaw; and First Indiana Bank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $78,806.45 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.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. Richard Olds, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,549.79 due on account, plus court costs.
• William Chapel, Steve Hagen, Dick Cole and Michael Wood vs. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis M. Carman, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek reversal of an Oct. 23 decision denying a requested variance.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Onda L. Baker, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $3,562.66; Pamela G. Bower, Rochester, $3,048.33; Jesse W. Ferguson, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $4,216.61; Robert Lee Banghart, Heritage Drive, Pierceton, $5,571.41; and Christopher A. Breidinger, EMS D18A Lane, Syracuse, $4,325.30.
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Tim Collins, Muncie, and Annette Mitchell, East Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $24,031.85 due on agreement, plus court costs and $1,000 in attorney fees.
• Larry and Bobbie Muncy vs. Donald R. Sparks. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Green & Cates vs.Jaime Kneller, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,838.23 due on account, plus court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Gary Karbach, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks possession of vehicle, plus $400 for its detention and loss of value and interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Buchholz
Mark and Deborah Buchholz, North Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 18, 1980, and separated Nov. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Dean
Joanne Dean, South Main Street, Etna Green, and Darrell Dean, East Center Street, Bourbon. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated Sept. 30, 2000. There are five minor children.
Doerscher
Richard and Norma Doerscher, South Bend. They were married Nov. 6, 1999, and separated Oct. 30, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sicks
John Daniel and Kellie Dawn Sicks, West CR 200S, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1995, and separated Sept. 28, 2000. 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
• Accent Service Co., assignee of Verizon, formerly known as GTE North Inc. Plaintiff awarded $846.59, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Charles D. Hartmann. Plaintiff awarded $7,109.70 by default, plus court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: Cheryl L. Minnick, $2,611.65, and Kay Miller, $3,290.06.
• Everett J. Prescott Inc. vs. Johnson's Mechanical Inc. Plaintiff awarded $4,514.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Constance Heiman and Nick Mallers Inc. vs. Bessie and Sam Joyner and Mallers-Joyner Cinemas, LLC.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Select Inc. vs. Erica K. Collins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Paul E. II and Tina M. Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. Nov. 14.
• Billy L. and Pamela K. Keener. Nov. 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Ed L. Sanderson, West CR 300N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $99,598.35 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.
• Carter Lumber vs. Crawford Construction & Excavating, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $11,031.51 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank vs. Darrin J. and Nikki R. Whitehurst, South CR 700W, Claypool, and Teachers Credit Union, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $86,666.59 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.
• Tom L. and Connie S. Swick vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiffs seek reversal of an Oct. 10 decision denying a requested variance.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., vs. Eric A. and Sara B. Sullivan, North Main Street, Syracuse, and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff seeks $84,011.60 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.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., vs. Carl Allen and Marcia A. Burdett, North CR 650E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $76,077.39 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.
• Charolette L. Marcum vs. Walter Investments/Walgo Associates, Collier's Turley Martin Tucker, F.C. Tucker Co. Inc., all of Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a Dec. 16, 1999, fall at a Kosciusko County property owned by the defendants.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lowe
Cynthia L. and Patrick L. Lowe, Kosciusko County. They were married Oct. 20, 1989, and separated July 24, 2000. There are two minor children.
Poe
Edna Mae Poe, South Indiana Street, Warsaw, and Billie Poe, South Lakeshore Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 23, 1990, and separated June 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stump
Louis R. Stump, North CR 375E, Warsaw, and Leslie J. Stump, Fort Wayne. They were married July 16, 1994, and separated March 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kenneth L. Walker, doing business as Royal Painting, vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc. Plaintiff awarded $10,324.60 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Debbie Neely, individually and as the personal representative of the estate of Adam Bernicky; Valerie Fletcher, a minor child by her next friend and mother, Kimberly Fletcher; and Keith Bernicky vs. Bruce Clark, et al. Plaintiffs granted authority to accept settlement for wrongful death. Kimberly Fletcher, as natural mother of Valerie Fletcher, awarded $5,000 from Bruce, Kim and Randy Rose.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: David L. Nordman, $4,568.10; Dennis Harlan, $6,146.45; Donald D. and Rhonda Hesher, $5,874.27; and Glenn A. Cormican, $8,011.52.
• Bank United vs. Tomas and Elva N. Reyna and Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. Plaintiff awarded $61,177.89 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Stichter Construction Inc., doing business as Warsaw Masonry Supply, vs. Marshal D. Crawford, doing business as Crawford Construction & Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $3,259.47 by default, plus court cots.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Rex Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $5,977.15 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. vs. Boston Grille, LLP. Plaintiff awarded $6,800 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One/NA vs. Justin and Lisa Young. Plaintiff awarded $112,713.34 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Cynthia Lynn Coverstone's request to change her name to Cynthia Lynn Anderson is granted.
• A request to change the name of a minor from Reyes Tienda Jr. to Rey Tienda Jr. is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Lance A. Wilhite vs. Rose Brook Homes Inc.
• Cynthia M. and Dennis Tucker vs. Warsaw Pill Box Inc.
• Audry and Robert Ruth vs. Supervalu Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. vs. Ronald W. Redden Sr., et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Billie Jo and Foster Michael Dutton. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Jennifer and Brent Cobb. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 14.
• Joseph R. and Pamela R. Sparks. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $30 per week in child support. Nov. 14.
• Carla and Michael C. Mahan. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. Nov. 15.
• Kenneth and Jacquelyn Parcels. Nov. 16.
• Sonya R. and Larry L. Baker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Nov. 16.
• Kara M. and Stephen J. Szocinski. Nov. 17.
• Heather N. (former name Passenier restored) and Kevin A. Gunkel. Nov. 17.
• Tiffany (former name Rinker restored) and Richard Lee Stengel Jr. Nov. 17.
• Tara Lee and Carlos Hall Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. Nov. 17.
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.
• Rocky and Tara Bays, 5987 S. Monroe Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $87,393. Debts: $94,418.
• Gregory and Colleen Colt, 1522 Brookview Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $81,762. Debts: $126,731.
• James Gatewood, 9768 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $154,750. Debts: $148,327.
• Kimberly Keene, P.O. Box 374, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $511. Debts: $7,412.
• Joe Jr. and Maria Rodriguez, 502 Edgewater Ave., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,900. Debts: $10,400.
• Gary and Angela Storey, 219 Old U.S. 31N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $141,025. Debts: $154,705.
• Kenneth Turner and Beth Turner, also known as Beth Walters and Beth Urbin, 7340 S. CR 300E, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $59,945. Debts: $72,188. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Kevin S. Wright, 38, Redbird Lane, Mentone, and Cathy L. Reffitt, 37, South McClellan Street, Warsaw.
• Jack L. Mikel, 49, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Helen Ann Haney, 52, North Ashbury Court, Nappanee.
• Mark A. Shortz, 47, and Heather A. Kendrick, 24, both of EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Shannon R. Sucec, 19, Warsaw; Rosten T. Trobaugh, 17, Leesburg; and Vicente Rosales, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Daniel E. Millington, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Richard L. Claycomb, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Michael A. Alspaugh, 24, Warsaw, and Marvin L. Farmer, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12.50 in April was Douglas A. Wise, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Shawn E. Hall, 28, Pierceton; Joe J. Miller, 18, Syracuse; Trent D. Stamper, 17, Warsaw; Richard L. Vail, 27, Warsaw; Rachel L. Adams, 35, Silver Lake; James E. Farmer, 44, North Manchester; Kyle M. Brown, 17, Warsaw; Ricky J. Owens, 39, Claypool; Ronny D. Shelton, 37, Warsaw; Michael F. Wilson, 18, Warsaw; James G. Ambrose, 39, Etna Green; and Michelle E. Bryant, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in September were Moses Lloyd, 21, Warsaw, and Shane A. Bradley, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March was Robert J. Brigham, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Joel R. Dobbins, 30, Claypool; Daniel J. Kramer, 20, Winona Lake; and April D. Hilliard, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Laura M. Smith, 21, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in November was Jeremy J. Schuh, 20, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October were Dennis Doherty, 48, Warsaw; John S. Norregaard, 44, Warsaw; Sandra S. Perkins, 54, Pierceton; and Samuel A. Story, 25, North Webster.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in October was Dennis A. Doherty, 48, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Orlando Garza, 25, Warsaw; Jason M. Stephenson, 26, Winona Lake; Gregorio Velazquez, 30, Warsaw; and Stephanie Young, 30, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Ricardo Garcia, 24, Silver Lake; Todd D. Warren, 37, Leesburg; Trisha A. Hanes, 22, Warsaw; and Cori L. Hargrave, 23, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Fined $1 in October was Brandon J. Ley, 18, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Orlando Garza, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Rosten T. Trobaugh, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was Lori L. Coy, 43, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in October was Christopher J. Smith, 29, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Gonzalo Torres, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Chad A. Goble, 21, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in May was Jim D. Sain, 53, Syracuse.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Albelardo Torres, 22, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November was L.J. Morgan, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in October was David R. Creekmore, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in September was Margrett A. Wells, 29, Syracuse.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Deborah A. Smith, 47, North Manchester; (October) Rawaleigh D. Duff, 16, Warsaw; Michael S. Jenks, 17, 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:
• Walter E. Burkholder died Oct. 19, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $323,132.54. Beneficiaries: LaVern D. Burkholder, son, Goshen; Wade L. and Walter E. Burkholder Jr., sons, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee; Glen E. Burkholder, son, CR 52, Nappanee; and Norman R. Burkholder, son, and Rosa Mae Burkholder, daughter, both of North CR 1100W, Bourbon.
• Billie Sims Emslie died March 20, 2000, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $665,948.61. Beneficiary: Leslie E. Martin, daughter, School Street, Winona Lake.
• June T. Freeman died Jan. 27, 2000, at age 77, leaving an estate valued at $792,334.16. Beneficiaries: Pamela Hill, daughter, Pensacola, Fla.; Kathy Kinsey, daughter, Normandy Lane, Warsaw; and Rebecca Blevins Freeman, daughter, North Camelot Trail, Milford.
• Norbert P. Oppenheim died March 31, 2000, at age 78, leaving an estate valued at $673,407.19. Beneficiaries: David Reed Harris and Chad and Stephanie Rufenbarger, grandchildren, and Paula M. Harris and Constance A. Rufenbarger, daughters.
• Beulah M. Berlin died Sept. 30, 2000, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: Jerry Berlin, stepson, Goldbar, Wash.; Jill Goshert, stepdaughter, East CR 1300N, Milford; Jack Berlin, stepson, San Diego, Calif.; Lisa Canda, granddaughter, Miami, Fla.; Cameron Craig Doran, grandson, Burket; and Christopher Cole Doran, grandson, South Paxton Drive, Warsaw.
• Stephan G. Smith died Sept. 5, 1999, at age 46, leaving an estate valued at $321,532.18. Beneficiaries: Joseph Stephan and Julia Marie Smith, children, all of EMS C28G Lane, Warsaw.
• Charles Symensma Jr. died Nov. 29, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $755,154.38. Beneficiaries: Theda E. Symensma, spouse, West Fourth Street, Milford; Kenneth LeRoy Symensma, son, Canton, Ohio; Roger Lee Symensma, son, Letts, Iowa; and Gloria A. Ackerson-Seats, daughter, Westfield.
• John R. Stookey died March 10, 2000, at age 60, leaving an estate valued at $574,000. Beneficiary: Geraldine L. Stookey, spouse, West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• J. Robert Bishop died July 6, 2000, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $934,509.94. Beneficiaries: Judy M. McIntire, daughter, South Bend; Cynthia A. Miller, daughter, and Larry A. Bishop, son, both of North CR 250W, Milford; and Robert W. Bishop, son, West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Marjorie E. McAtee died Nov. 26, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $719,098. Beneficiaries: Joseph L. McAtee, spouse, East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg; Joseph P. McAtee, son, Hartford City; and Kerry L. McAtee, son, Fort Wayne.
• Jesse C. Routh died May 26, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $324,928.77. Beneficiaries: Phillip G. and Richard L. Routh, sons.
• John A. Emslie died Dec. 26, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $636,151.74. Beneficiaries: Billie S. Emslie, spouse; Leslie Emslie Martin, daughter; Ginevra S. Williams, sister-in-law; Richard and Grover Sims Jr., brothers-in-law; Steve and Brent Silveus, nephews; Sydney Seaman, niece; and Jean Matthews, sister.
• Esther R. Silveus died June 15, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $315,837.22. Beneficiary: Devon R. Smith, son.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks title to mobile home purchased at public auction.
• Harry A. Johnson vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Oct. 10 decision denying a requested variance.
• FSF Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Roger and Pamela Long, South Indiana Street, Warsaw, $4,412.31, and Marvin L. Dunn, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $4,957.54.
• National City Bank, as successor to Fort Wayne National Bank, vs. Matthew M. Stump, North Creek Bend, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $17,242.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $250 in attorney fees and court costs.
• American Trust Federal Savings Bank vs. Gregory Allen Colt, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Colleen E. Colt, Warsaw; and First Indiana Bank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $78,806.45 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.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. Richard Olds, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,549.79 due on account, plus court costs.
• William Chapel, Steve Hagen, Dick Cole and Michael Wood vs. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis M. Carman, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek reversal of an Oct. 23 decision denying a requested variance.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Onda L. Baker, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $3,562.66; Pamela G. Bower, Rochester, $3,048.33; Jesse W. Ferguson, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $4,216.61; Robert Lee Banghart, Heritage Drive, Pierceton, $5,571.41; and Christopher A. Breidinger, EMS D18A Lane, Syracuse, $4,325.30.
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Tim Collins, Muncie, and Annette Mitchell, East Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $24,031.85 due on agreement, plus court costs and $1,000 in attorney fees.
• Larry and Bobbie Muncy vs. Donald R. Sparks. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Green & Cates vs.Jaime Kneller, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,838.23 due on account, plus court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Gary Karbach, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks possession of vehicle, plus $400 for its detention and loss of value and interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Buchholz
Mark and Deborah Buchholz, North Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 18, 1980, and separated Nov. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Dean
Joanne Dean, South Main Street, Etna Green, and Darrell Dean, East Center Street, Bourbon. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated Sept. 30, 2000. There are five minor children.
Doerscher
Richard and Norma Doerscher, South Bend. They were married Nov. 6, 1999, and separated Oct. 30, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sicks
John Daniel and Kellie Dawn Sicks, West CR 200S, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1995, and separated Sept. 28, 2000. 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
• Accent Service Co., assignee of Verizon, formerly known as GTE North Inc. Plaintiff awarded $846.59, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Charles D. Hartmann. Plaintiff awarded $7,109.70 by default, plus court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: Cheryl L. Minnick, $2,611.65, and Kay Miller, $3,290.06.
• Everett J. Prescott Inc. vs. Johnson's Mechanical Inc. Plaintiff awarded $4,514.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Constance Heiman and Nick Mallers Inc. vs. Bessie and Sam Joyner and Mallers-Joyner Cinemas, LLC.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Select Inc. vs. Erica K. Collins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Paul E. II and Tina M. Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. Nov. 14.
• Billy L. and Pamela K. Keener. Nov. 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Ed L. Sanderson, West CR 300N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $99,598.35 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.
• Carter Lumber vs. Crawford Construction & Excavating, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $11,031.51 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank vs. Darrin J. and Nikki R. Whitehurst, South CR 700W, Claypool, and Teachers Credit Union, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $86,666.59 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.
• Tom L. and Connie S. Swick vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiffs seek reversal of an Oct. 10 decision denying a requested variance.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., vs. Eric A. and Sara B. Sullivan, North Main Street, Syracuse, and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff seeks $84,011.60 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.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., vs. Carl Allen and Marcia A. Burdett, North CR 650E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $76,077.39 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.
• Charolette L. Marcum vs. Walter Investments/Walgo Associates, Collier's Turley Martin Tucker, F.C. Tucker Co. Inc., all of Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a Dec. 16, 1999, fall at a Kosciusko County property owned by the defendants.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lowe
Cynthia L. and Patrick L. Lowe, Kosciusko County. They were married Oct. 20, 1989, and separated July 24, 2000. There are two minor children.
Poe
Edna Mae Poe, South Indiana Street, Warsaw, and Billie Poe, South Lakeshore Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 23, 1990, and separated June 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stump
Louis R. Stump, North CR 375E, Warsaw, and Leslie J. Stump, Fort Wayne. They were married July 16, 1994, and separated March 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kenneth L. Walker, doing business as Royal Painting, vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc. Plaintiff awarded $10,324.60 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Debbie Neely, individually and as the personal representative of the estate of Adam Bernicky; Valerie Fletcher, a minor child by her next friend and mother, Kimberly Fletcher; and Keith Bernicky vs. Bruce Clark, et al. Plaintiffs granted authority to accept settlement for wrongful death. Kimberly Fletcher, as natural mother of Valerie Fletcher, awarded $5,000 from Bruce, Kim and Randy Rose.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: David L. Nordman, $4,568.10; Dennis Harlan, $6,146.45; Donald D. and Rhonda Hesher, $5,874.27; and Glenn A. Cormican, $8,011.52.
• Bank United vs. Tomas and Elva N. Reyna and Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. Plaintiff awarded $61,177.89 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Stichter Construction Inc., doing business as Warsaw Masonry Supply, vs. Marshal D. Crawford, doing business as Crawford Construction & Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $3,259.47 by default, plus court cots.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Rex Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $5,977.15 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. vs. Boston Grille, LLP. Plaintiff awarded $6,800 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One/NA vs. Justin and Lisa Young. Plaintiff awarded $112,713.34 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Cynthia Lynn Coverstone's request to change her name to Cynthia Lynn Anderson is granted.
• A request to change the name of a minor from Reyes Tienda Jr. to Rey Tienda Jr. is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Lance A. Wilhite vs. Rose Brook Homes Inc.
• Cynthia M. and Dennis Tucker vs. Warsaw Pill Box Inc.
• Audry and Robert Ruth vs. Supervalu Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. vs. Ronald W. Redden Sr., et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Billie Jo and Foster Michael Dutton. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. Nov. 6.
• Jennifer and Brent Cobb. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 14.
• Joseph R. and Pamela R. Sparks. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $30 per week in child support. Nov. 14.
• Carla and Michael C. Mahan. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. Nov. 15.
• Kenneth and Jacquelyn Parcels. Nov. 16.
• Sonya R. and Larry L. Baker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Nov. 16.
• Kara M. and Stephen J. Szocinski. Nov. 17.
• Heather N. (former name Passenier restored) and Kevin A. Gunkel. Nov. 17.
• Tiffany (former name Rinker restored) and Richard Lee Stengel Jr. Nov. 17.
• Tara Lee and Carlos Hall Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. Nov. 17.
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.
• Rocky and Tara Bays, 5987 S. Monroe Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $87,393. Debts: $94,418.
• Gregory and Colleen Colt, 1522 Brookview Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $81,762. Debts: $126,731.
• James Gatewood, 9768 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $154,750. Debts: $148,327.
• Kimberly Keene, P.O. Box 374, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $511. Debts: $7,412.
• Joe Jr. and Maria Rodriguez, 502 Edgewater Ave., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,900. Debts: $10,400.
• Gary and Angela Storey, 219 Old U.S. 31N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $141,025. Debts: $154,705.
• Kenneth Turner and Beth Turner, also known as Beth Walters and Beth Urbin, 7340 S. CR 300E, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $59,945. Debts: $72,188. [[In-content Ad]]
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