Times-Union Court News 12-03-1996
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jan F. Lackey, 48, and Mary Vogel, 48, both of Lakeview Drive, Warsaw.
• Stephen G. Waymire, 37, South Maple Run, Warsaw, and Rebecca J. Robinson, 41, North Washington Street, Bourbon.
• Larry Lee Wagner, 55, and Merrilee R. Beahan, 57, both of East Clark Street, War-saw.
• Larry P. Carney, 52, and Janet I. Roebuck, 57, both of Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Tony L. Miller, 31, East CR 125S, Pierce-ton, and Tami L. Thomasson, 39, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg.
• Frank Christopher Valdez, 27, Southhill Drive, Silver Lake, and Lavada L. Bowers, 37, West Elmwood, Silver Lake.
• Bill L. Vance, 34, and Yvonne R. Walker, 31, both of Village Street, Pierceton.
• Roy Stewart, 35, and Sandra J. Moore, 31, both of EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg.
• Bill Lee Puckett, 58, and Barbara J. Fraley, 58, both of North CR 100E, Warsaw.
• Jason Lee Bradway, 25, West Snyder Road, Warsaw, and Sonya Lynn Fick, 25, Fort Wayne.
• Jack Emery Stafford, 19, Argos, and Mal-vrie Cynthia Walton, 19, West Jackson Street, Mentone.
• David Alan Hardy, 32, and Diane Lynn Sasso, 34, both of Huffman Street, Winona Lake.
• Harry E. Purcell Jr., 71, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw, and Betty L. Ellison, 71, North Bay Drive, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Michael Noffsinger, 24, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Stephanie M. Merchant, 21, Muncie.
• Richard Dean Wallace Jr., 23, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Jackie Leigh Hoffer, 27, East CR 250S, Warsaw.
• James Kash McDairmant, 28, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Stephanie Rachel Garrett, 25, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Teresa L. Lisenbee vs. Ric Moore. Plaintiff awarded $111.25.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. vs. Michael and Esther Black. Plaintiff awarded $252.21.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Beavers, $218.44; Judy A. Sizemore, $143.96; James A. Leep, $205.90; and Brad A. Rey-nolds, $200.10.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry G. and Penny G. Angiano, $659.92; Leonard E. Burns, $522.56; Joe D. and Pamela A. Crace, $607.27; Monica A. Knight, $164.82; and Edward D. Dempsey, $183.51.
• Enterprise Leasing Co. of Indianapolis Inc. vs. Rhonda Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $156.72.
• Don Dickerhoff vs. Keith Shelton. Plaintiff awarded $957.31.
• Tina Minnix-Kleeman vs. Cathy Schaaf. Plaintiff awarded $243.
• Bryon James Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shannon Lee Miller, $231.37; Gary A. King, $580.06; and Dennis Birchfield, $2,354.19.
• Bobby and Patricia Stambaugh vs. Ron and Kim Towry. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Dan Cordill vs. David Cameron. Plaintiff awarded $432.
• Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Thomas K. Hoagland. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Lion's Academy vs. Tammie Hughes. Plaintiff awarded $837.50.
• William Dalton vs. Ronald W. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.36.
• Kitch Acceptance Corp. vs. Terri L. Wright and Kristine Kehr. Plaintiff awarded $1,532.
• Credit Bureau of Marion vs. Larry and Rhonda Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $2,504.58.
• Milford Motors vs. Maria L. Hamby. Plaintiff awarded $385.
• John and Elaine Shirey vs. Rodney and Leslie Bays. Plaintiff awarded $890.
• Tridle & Tridle vs. Jason and Carla Lester. Plaintiff awarded $2,450.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Lisa Shuey. Plaintiff awarded $399.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Kevin J. Lehman, 18, Milford.
Fined $50 in October was Valorie J. Kline, 34, South Whitley.
Fined $27 in November were: Wayne D. Slaymaker, 62, Warsaw; Lindsay D. Schwartz, 16, North Webster; Debra K. Myers, 38, Warsaw; Lindy S. Dingess, 31, Larwill; Harjeet K. White, 25, Warsaw; Paula M. Rock, 27, Akron; Karlise D. Stephens, 35, Warsaw; and Larry D. Busenbark, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was William L. Davis, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Robert E. Bruce, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December 1995 was Jared A. Young, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were: Karl D. Moffett, 28, Warsaw; Brandon N. Aylor, 19, Warsaw; Daniel T. Taylor, 21, Warsaw; and Jose P. Juarez, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were: Patty G. Manuel, 47, Bourbon; Joshua A. Cole, 16, Cromwell; Andrea M. West, 17, Syracuse; Janet K. Anderson, 47, Leesburg; Kim A. Jacquay, 17, Cromwell; and Brian E. Snyder, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Daniel L. Blue, 23, South Whitley, and Peggy S. Hochstetler, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March was Heather M. Smith, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were: Brian T. Loe, 26, South Whitley; Rhonda G. McCleary, 33, Warsaw; Chalmer Campbell, 42, Akron; and Richard L. Stengel, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were: Jolene L. Cripe, 26, Leesburg; Rebecca L. Moss, 35, North Webster; and Gayle A. Westover, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Robert L. Morgan, 62, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in November was Matthew D. Stinson, 18, Pierceton.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was Cari E. Ostrom, 17, Claypool.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November was Anthony S. Young, 16, Pierceton.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Robert M. Weaver, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Paula L. Shearer, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in April was Bruce A. Smith, 36, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Stacey R. Wilhite, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Dan M. Beer, 45, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November were Michael E. Heintzelman, 44, Cromwell, and Jason P. Halsey, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Christopher D. Mills, 21, Syracuse (two counts).
Fined $50 in February was Deanna L. Thomas, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were: Brandon N. Aylor, 19, Warsaw; Jane A. Cox, 45, Warsaw; Brenda J. Alexander, 56, Pierceton; and Jose A. Garcia, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in September was Lesa K. Goble, 34, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Star Banc Finance Co. vs. Tina Whitesell, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• First Deposit National Corp. and First Deposit National Bank vs. Shari Klingshirn, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account agreement, plus court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Clyde Gregory, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,064.90 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bank of New York, as trust under the polling & servicing agreement, dated Aug. 31, 1995, vs. Robert L. and Cherie L. McKinzie, EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $32,924.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; $1,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Walsh Securities Inc. vs. Monte R. Dull, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell, and Ameri-can General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $42,709.75 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Paul B. and Karen S. Hacker vs. Christo-pher J. Mort, East CR 100N, Syracuse. Plain-tiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from an Oct. 5, 1996, auto accident on their property, plus interest; court costs; and punitive damages because Mort allegedly was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
• State Farm Insurance Companies (subrogee of Larry L. Plummer) vs. Annette E. Wappes, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,147.75 as paid to insured claimant, Plummer, following a May 6, 1996, auto accident on CR 250E near the intersection of U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hofmann
Todd and Candi Hofmann, Kosciusko County. They were married July 30, 1994, and separated Oct. 14, 1996. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Bridgette S. Shepherd, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Richard A. Shepherd, North CR 525E, Warsaw. They were married March 20, 1993, and separated Sept. 22, 1996. There is one minor child.
DeLaCruz
Sheryll DeLaCruz, South Julian Drive, Warsaw, and Nathan DeLaCruz, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Oct. 25, 1996. There is one minor child.
Powell
Jeanna Powell, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Matthew Powell, Wabash. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated in June 1995. There is one minor child.
Meewes/Shula
Maureen Meewes and James A. Shula, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 15, 1990, and separated Nov. 8, 1996. There are four minor children.
Lewallen
Sonia R. Lewallen, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, and Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1981, and separated Nov. 4, 1996. There are two minor children.
Coffing
Lonnie D. Coffing, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Zelpha M. Coffing, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 10, 1985, and separated Nov. 6, 1996. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Lorranda Shepherd, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, and Charles Shepherd, Pierceton. They were married May 24, 1996, and separated Nov. 18, 1996. There are two minor children.
Wright
Jessica Lee Wright, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Ricky Allen Wright, Shady Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 21, 1993, and separated Oct. 21, 1996. There are two minor children.
Miller
Randy D. Miller, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Geri V. Miller, West CR 500S, Clay-pool. They were married April 19, 1996, and separated Oct. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hoy
Nancy Nicole Hoy, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Benjamin David Hoy, Warsaw. They were married July 18, 1993, and separated Nov. 9, 1996. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Conner Insurance Agency Inc. vs. Warsaw Moving & Storage Inc. and George Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $30,219 by default, plus interest, from Snyder.
• Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home Inc. vs. Sandy Avalos. Plaintiff awarded $5,109.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Royce J. Myers. Plaintiff awarded $6,414.06, plus court costs.
• Armstrong Jewelers Inc. vs. Michelle A. White. Plaintiff awarded $1,428 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Albert Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $1,595.81, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Ora and Linda L. Martin. Plaintiff awarded $882.97 by default, plus court costs.
• Billie and Steven Dyal vs. David W. Folck. Plaintiffs awarded $3,280.15, plus interest.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Paul Howard, $25,914.10; Kenneth and Paul Howard, $2,888.21; Tami S. Hawkins, $3,768.45; and Danny Keaffaber and Paul L. Martin, $28,430.65.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Society National Bank vs. Andrew V. Bitting, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Kerry E. Rookstool vs. Christina S. Epple.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Elizabeth (former name Waggoner re-stored) and Gary L. Combs. Nov. 12.
• Shannon R. and Scott E. Rouch. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Brian R. and Lavada L. Bowers. Nov. 13.
• Patricia L. and Rick Hoffer. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
• Daniel N. and Judith A. Wilkinson. Nov. 13.
• Joseph M. and Donna S. Rice. Nov. 14.
• Carol (former name Dennis restored) and Wendell Vance Randall. Nov. 14.
• Shawn W.A.J. Collins and Ronda Jo Spears. Nov. 18.
• Lois and Thomas Sitchenkov. Nov. 20.
• Joey Lee and Amber Renee Staples. Nov. 20.
• Priscilla (former name Swain restored) and Larry Johnson. Nov. 21.
• Diane and Bobby S. Thompson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 21.
• Kimberly A. and Donald Scott Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $97 per week in child support. Nov. 22.
• Stuart G. Kleopfer and Kimberly K. Hotson-Kleopfer. Nov. 22.
• Tara and Derrick Avery. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father order-ed to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 22.
• Cynthia and Steven G. Eppley. Nov. 25.
• Rhoda M. and Bobby G. Goad. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. Nov. 25. [[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:
• Jan F. Lackey, 48, and Mary Vogel, 48, both of Lakeview Drive, Warsaw.
• Stephen G. Waymire, 37, South Maple Run, Warsaw, and Rebecca J. Robinson, 41, North Washington Street, Bourbon.
• Larry Lee Wagner, 55, and Merrilee R. Beahan, 57, both of East Clark Street, War-saw.
• Larry P. Carney, 52, and Janet I. Roebuck, 57, both of Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Tony L. Miller, 31, East CR 125S, Pierce-ton, and Tami L. Thomasson, 39, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg.
• Frank Christopher Valdez, 27, Southhill Drive, Silver Lake, and Lavada L. Bowers, 37, West Elmwood, Silver Lake.
• Bill L. Vance, 34, and Yvonne R. Walker, 31, both of Village Street, Pierceton.
• Roy Stewart, 35, and Sandra J. Moore, 31, both of EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg.
• Bill Lee Puckett, 58, and Barbara J. Fraley, 58, both of North CR 100E, Warsaw.
• Jason Lee Bradway, 25, West Snyder Road, Warsaw, and Sonya Lynn Fick, 25, Fort Wayne.
• Jack Emery Stafford, 19, Argos, and Mal-vrie Cynthia Walton, 19, West Jackson Street, Mentone.
• David Alan Hardy, 32, and Diane Lynn Sasso, 34, both of Huffman Street, Winona Lake.
• Harry E. Purcell Jr., 71, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw, and Betty L. Ellison, 71, North Bay Drive, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Michael Noffsinger, 24, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Stephanie M. Merchant, 21, Muncie.
• Richard Dean Wallace Jr., 23, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Jackie Leigh Hoffer, 27, East CR 250S, Warsaw.
• James Kash McDairmant, 28, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Stephanie Rachel Garrett, 25, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Teresa L. Lisenbee vs. Ric Moore. Plaintiff awarded $111.25.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. vs. Michael and Esther Black. Plaintiff awarded $252.21.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Beavers, $218.44; Judy A. Sizemore, $143.96; James A. Leep, $205.90; and Brad A. Rey-nolds, $200.10.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry G. and Penny G. Angiano, $659.92; Leonard E. Burns, $522.56; Joe D. and Pamela A. Crace, $607.27; Monica A. Knight, $164.82; and Edward D. Dempsey, $183.51.
• Enterprise Leasing Co. of Indianapolis Inc. vs. Rhonda Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $156.72.
• Don Dickerhoff vs. Keith Shelton. Plaintiff awarded $957.31.
• Tina Minnix-Kleeman vs. Cathy Schaaf. Plaintiff awarded $243.
• Bryon James Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shannon Lee Miller, $231.37; Gary A. King, $580.06; and Dennis Birchfield, $2,354.19.
• Bobby and Patricia Stambaugh vs. Ron and Kim Towry. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Dan Cordill vs. David Cameron. Plaintiff awarded $432.
• Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Thomas K. Hoagland. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Lion's Academy vs. Tammie Hughes. Plaintiff awarded $837.50.
• William Dalton vs. Ronald W. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.36.
• Kitch Acceptance Corp. vs. Terri L. Wright and Kristine Kehr. Plaintiff awarded $1,532.
• Credit Bureau of Marion vs. Larry and Rhonda Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $2,504.58.
• Milford Motors vs. Maria L. Hamby. Plaintiff awarded $385.
• John and Elaine Shirey vs. Rodney and Leslie Bays. Plaintiff awarded $890.
• Tridle & Tridle vs. Jason and Carla Lester. Plaintiff awarded $2,450.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Lisa Shuey. Plaintiff awarded $399.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Kevin J. Lehman, 18, Milford.
Fined $50 in October was Valorie J. Kline, 34, South Whitley.
Fined $27 in November were: Wayne D. Slaymaker, 62, Warsaw; Lindsay D. Schwartz, 16, North Webster; Debra K. Myers, 38, Warsaw; Lindy S. Dingess, 31, Larwill; Harjeet K. White, 25, Warsaw; Paula M. Rock, 27, Akron; Karlise D. Stephens, 35, Warsaw; and Larry D. Busenbark, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was William L. Davis, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Robert E. Bruce, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December 1995 was Jared A. Young, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were: Karl D. Moffett, 28, Warsaw; Brandon N. Aylor, 19, Warsaw; Daniel T. Taylor, 21, Warsaw; and Jose P. Juarez, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were: Patty G. Manuel, 47, Bourbon; Joshua A. Cole, 16, Cromwell; Andrea M. West, 17, Syracuse; Janet K. Anderson, 47, Leesburg; Kim A. Jacquay, 17, Cromwell; and Brian E. Snyder, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Daniel L. Blue, 23, South Whitley, and Peggy S. Hochstetler, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March was Heather M. Smith, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were: Brian T. Loe, 26, South Whitley; Rhonda G. McCleary, 33, Warsaw; Chalmer Campbell, 42, Akron; and Richard L. Stengel, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were: Jolene L. Cripe, 26, Leesburg; Rebecca L. Moss, 35, North Webster; and Gayle A. Westover, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Robert L. Morgan, 62, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in November was Matthew D. Stinson, 18, Pierceton.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was Cari E. Ostrom, 17, Claypool.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November was Anthony S. Young, 16, Pierceton.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Robert M. Weaver, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Paula L. Shearer, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in April was Bruce A. Smith, 36, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Stacey R. Wilhite, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Dan M. Beer, 45, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November were Michael E. Heintzelman, 44, Cromwell, and Jason P. Halsey, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Christopher D. Mills, 21, Syracuse (two counts).
Fined $50 in February was Deanna L. Thomas, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were: Brandon N. Aylor, 19, Warsaw; Jane A. Cox, 45, Warsaw; Brenda J. Alexander, 56, Pierceton; and Jose A. Garcia, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in September was Lesa K. Goble, 34, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Star Banc Finance Co. vs. Tina Whitesell, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• First Deposit National Corp. and First Deposit National Bank vs. Shari Klingshirn, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account agreement, plus court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Clyde Gregory, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,064.90 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bank of New York, as trust under the polling & servicing agreement, dated Aug. 31, 1995, vs. Robert L. and Cherie L. McKinzie, EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $32,924.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; $1,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Walsh Securities Inc. vs. Monte R. Dull, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell, and Ameri-can General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $42,709.75 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Paul B. and Karen S. Hacker vs. Christo-pher J. Mort, East CR 100N, Syracuse. Plain-tiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from an Oct. 5, 1996, auto accident on their property, plus interest; court costs; and punitive damages because Mort allegedly was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
• State Farm Insurance Companies (subrogee of Larry L. Plummer) vs. Annette E. Wappes, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,147.75 as paid to insured claimant, Plummer, following a May 6, 1996, auto accident on CR 250E near the intersection of U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hofmann
Todd and Candi Hofmann, Kosciusko County. They were married July 30, 1994, and separated Oct. 14, 1996. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Bridgette S. Shepherd, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Richard A. Shepherd, North CR 525E, Warsaw. They were married March 20, 1993, and separated Sept. 22, 1996. There is one minor child.
DeLaCruz
Sheryll DeLaCruz, South Julian Drive, Warsaw, and Nathan DeLaCruz, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Oct. 25, 1996. There is one minor child.
Powell
Jeanna Powell, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Matthew Powell, Wabash. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated in June 1995. There is one minor child.
Meewes/Shula
Maureen Meewes and James A. Shula, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 15, 1990, and separated Nov. 8, 1996. There are four minor children.
Lewallen
Sonia R. Lewallen, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, and Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1981, and separated Nov. 4, 1996. There are two minor children.
Coffing
Lonnie D. Coffing, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Zelpha M. Coffing, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 10, 1985, and separated Nov. 6, 1996. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Lorranda Shepherd, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, and Charles Shepherd, Pierceton. They were married May 24, 1996, and separated Nov. 18, 1996. There are two minor children.
Wright
Jessica Lee Wright, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Ricky Allen Wright, Shady Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 21, 1993, and separated Oct. 21, 1996. There are two minor children.
Miller
Randy D. Miller, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Geri V. Miller, West CR 500S, Clay-pool. They were married April 19, 1996, and separated Oct. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hoy
Nancy Nicole Hoy, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Benjamin David Hoy, Warsaw. They were married July 18, 1993, and separated Nov. 9, 1996. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Conner Insurance Agency Inc. vs. Warsaw Moving & Storage Inc. and George Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $30,219 by default, plus interest, from Snyder.
• Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home Inc. vs. Sandy Avalos. Plaintiff awarded $5,109.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Royce J. Myers. Plaintiff awarded $6,414.06, plus court costs.
• Armstrong Jewelers Inc. vs. Michelle A. White. Plaintiff awarded $1,428 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Albert Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $1,595.81, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Ora and Linda L. Martin. Plaintiff awarded $882.97 by default, plus court costs.
• Billie and Steven Dyal vs. David W. Folck. Plaintiffs awarded $3,280.15, plus interest.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Paul Howard, $25,914.10; Kenneth and Paul Howard, $2,888.21; Tami S. Hawkins, $3,768.45; and Danny Keaffaber and Paul L. Martin, $28,430.65.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Society National Bank vs. Andrew V. Bitting, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Kerry E. Rookstool vs. Christina S. Epple.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Elizabeth (former name Waggoner re-stored) and Gary L. Combs. Nov. 12.
• Shannon R. and Scott E. Rouch. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Brian R. and Lavada L. Bowers. Nov. 13.
• Patricia L. and Rick Hoffer. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
• Daniel N. and Judith A. Wilkinson. Nov. 13.
• Joseph M. and Donna S. Rice. Nov. 14.
• Carol (former name Dennis restored) and Wendell Vance Randall. Nov. 14.
• Shawn W.A.J. Collins and Ronda Jo Spears. Nov. 18.
• Lois and Thomas Sitchenkov. Nov. 20.
• Joey Lee and Amber Renee Staples. Nov. 20.
• Priscilla (former name Swain restored) and Larry Johnson. Nov. 21.
• Diane and Bobby S. Thompson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 21.
• Kimberly A. and Donald Scott Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $97 per week in child support. Nov. 22.
• Stuart G. Kleopfer and Kimberly K. Hotson-Kleopfer. Nov. 22.
• Tara and Derrick Avery. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father order-ed to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 22.
• Cynthia and Steven G. Eppley. Nov. 25.
• Rhoda M. and Bobby G. Goad. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. Nov. 25. [[In-content Ad]]
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