Court News 2.3.2018

February 2, 2018 at 10:33 p.m.

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The following actions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Mike Reed presiding:

• Farm Credit Mid-America PCA v. Logan M. Kneller, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff awarded $195,839.04 plus interest and court costs.

• Farm Credit Mid-America PCA v. Matthew D. Kneller, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff awarded $195,839.04 plus interest and court costs.



The following action has been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge David Cates presiding:

• Highlight Industries Inc. v. Orbital USA, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $67,144.83 plus interest and court costs.



The following actions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Torrey Bauer presiding:

• SAC Finance Inc. v. Tanisha R. Powers, West CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $8,983.80 plus interest and court costs.

• Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Allison B. Stuart, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $9,931.49 plus interest and court costs.



The following actions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe Sutton presiding.

• SAC Finance Inc. v. Jeff G. Bartman, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $10,570.40 plus interest and court costs.

• Highlight Industries Inc. v. Orbital USA LLC, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $67,144.83 plus interest and court costs.

• Dental Health PC v. Travis J. Brown, East Forest Circle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,416.26 plus interest and court costs.

• Dental Health PC v. Katie Caldwell, Raintree Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,266.21 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Joni K. Cantrell, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,436.56 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Sam E. Crace, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff awarded $615 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. David Douglas, West Eldora Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff awarded $1,843.25 plus interest and court costs.

• Wyatt Huffer v. Jim Erb, New Paris. Plaintiff awarded $1,513.25 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Amy Ewing, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $2,022.74 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Jason Gibbs, West CR 700S, Mentone. Plaintiff awarded $796.53 plus interest and court costs.

• One Advantage LLC v. Rodney Godfrey, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $5,021.67 plus interest and court costs.

• FR Syracuse LLC v. Gary Gross, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $5,864.13 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Perla J. Guereca Ayala, West Old 30, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $947.62 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Laura L. Hale, West Lutes Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $725.02 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Trena Hamilton, St. Augustines Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,359.16 plus interest and court costs.

• YBMC Corporation v. Betty J. Hirschy, Dot Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $4,351.22 plus interest and court costs.

• Ally Financial Inc. v. Amy Hochstetler, Plymouth. Plaintiff awarded $5,567.70 plus interest and court costs.

• Ally Financial Inc. v. Carl Hochstetler, Goshen. Plaintiff awarded $5,567.70 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Candi Kayler, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $810.33 plus interest and court costs.

• The Huntington National Bank v. Skyler B. Kuta, no address listed. Plaintiff awarded $150,486.50 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Khrystal Leasure, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff awarded $883.72 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Gerri Lee, South Loon Lake, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $2,685 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Thomas P. Littlejohn Jr., North Second Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,314.81 plus interest and court costs.

• Discover Bank v. Eric D. Manning, North CR 225E, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $5,470.57 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Mathew Meyerink, East Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $1,048.88 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Carol Mills, Overlook Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $1,616.43 plus interest and court costs.

• Jefferson Capital v. Laraine E. Mills, East Catherine Street, Milford. Plaintiff awarded $1,282.28 plus interest and court costs.

• SAC Finance Inc. v. Delmar H. Mongosa, Vintage Drive, Rochester. Plaintiff awarded $8,724.09 plus interest and court costs.

• Lana L. Hunter v. Blake Moore, West Waubee Road, Milford. Plaintiff awarded $4,075.14 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Legrand Neal, Downy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $721.09 plus interest and court costs.

• Wyatt Huffer v. Nite Source Security, New Paris. Plaintiff awarded $1,513.25 plus interest and court costs.

• Highlight Industries Inc. v. Orbital USA LLC, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $67,144.83 plus interest and court costs.

• Dental Health v. Dillon M. Patrick, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,921.73 plus interest and court costs.

• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jeffrey J. Perales, South First Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $8,277.13 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Heather Peyatt, North Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell. Plaintiff awarded $981.31 plus interest and court costs.

• Discover Bank v. Lea Nora Rauttenberg, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $4,081.06 plus interest and court costs.

• Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Rick Rivera, East Walnut Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $7,019.58 plus interest and court costs.

• Money Matters Professional Collections v. Matthew P. Rodgers, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $1,934.74 plus interest and court costs.

• Cavalry SPV I v. Julius Walker, South Meadow Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,608.97 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Ryan D. Weidenbenner, Rutland Court, Winona Lake. Plaintiff awarded $2,071.07 plus interest and court costs.

• Money Matters Professional Collections v. William West, North Valley Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $336.02 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Christine L. Williams, West Maple Lane, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $1,104.95 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Judie A. Wyman, East Leedy Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,471.33 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Camelia Zaca, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $883.38 plus interest and court costs.



The following people have filed for marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy:

• Wesley E. Hubbs, 29, and Danyelle Payge Steele, 24, both of South Mulberry Street, North Webster.

• Dustin Lee Stewart, 25, and Kelsey Nichole Heche, 24, both of South Mary Lafern Street, North Webster.

• Sonny Lee Hickey, 57, Joelton, Tenn., and Joyce E. Hickey, 54, Morton Street, Warsaw.

• Elder Obed Garcia Cordova, 27, and Maria Marroquin Ramos, 30, both of Sue Avenue, Warsaw.

• Regina Lynn Croghan, 37, and Daric Michael Serna, 26, both of Rattington Circle, Warsaw.

• Joshua Ray Reed, 35, Columbus, Kan., and Raquel Elyzabeth Disch, 26, Parent Drive, Warsaw.



The following people have filed for marriage dissolutions with Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy:

• Petitioner Donna M. Reed, North Warner Road, Syracuse; respondent Christopher D. Reed, Coldwater, Mich. Filed Jan. 24, 2018. No minor children. Married April 10, 2011, separated March 17, 2012.

• Petitioner Ashley Reiff, Orchard Drive, Winona Lake; respondent Kevin Reiff, East CR 300S, Warsaw. Filed Jan. 26, 2018. One minor child. Married Oct. 11, 2014; separated Aug. 12, 2017.

• Petitioner Bridgett Baxter, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw; respondent Christopher Robert, Wabash County Jail. Filed Jan. 30, 2018. No minor children. Married March 23, 2017; separated Jan. 26 2018.

• Petitioner Mander L. Compton, East CR 800S, Claypool; respondent Phoebe Compton, East CR 800S, Claypool. Filed Jan. 24, 2018. One minor child. Married June 28, 1990; separated Jan. 23, 2018.

• Petitioner Adam W. Sellers, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw; respondent Terra E. Sellers, West Person Road, Warsaw. Filed Jan. 25, 2018. Three minor children. Married Dec. 16, 2006; separated May 28, 2017.

• Petitioner Charleena J. Oberg, South CR 425W, Silver Lake; respondent Brandon M. Oberg, East Main Street, Silver Lake. Filed Jan. 30, 2018. Three minor children. Married Jan. 17, 2016; no separation date listed.



The following cases have been disposed in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Torrey Bauer presiding:

• State v. Michael D. Zirkle for expired plates.

• State v. Gregory Dolce for failure of driver to use safety belt.

The following actions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Mike Reed presiding:

• Farm Credit Mid-America PCA v. Logan M. Kneller, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff awarded $195,839.04 plus interest and court costs.

• Farm Credit Mid-America PCA v. Matthew D. Kneller, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff awarded $195,839.04 plus interest and court costs.



The following action has been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge David Cates presiding:

• Highlight Industries Inc. v. Orbital USA, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $67,144.83 plus interest and court costs.



The following actions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Torrey Bauer presiding:

• SAC Finance Inc. v. Tanisha R. Powers, West CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $8,983.80 plus interest and court costs.

• Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Allison B. Stuart, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $9,931.49 plus interest and court costs.



The following actions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe Sutton presiding.

• SAC Finance Inc. v. Jeff G. Bartman, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $10,570.40 plus interest and court costs.

• Highlight Industries Inc. v. Orbital USA LLC, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $67,144.83 plus interest and court costs.

• Dental Health PC v. Travis J. Brown, East Forest Circle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,416.26 plus interest and court costs.

• Dental Health PC v. Katie Caldwell, Raintree Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,266.21 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Joni K. Cantrell, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,436.56 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Sam E. Crace, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff awarded $615 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. David Douglas, West Eldora Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff awarded $1,843.25 plus interest and court costs.

• Wyatt Huffer v. Jim Erb, New Paris. Plaintiff awarded $1,513.25 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Amy Ewing, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $2,022.74 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Jason Gibbs, West CR 700S, Mentone. Plaintiff awarded $796.53 plus interest and court costs.

• One Advantage LLC v. Rodney Godfrey, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $5,021.67 plus interest and court costs.

• FR Syracuse LLC v. Gary Gross, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $5,864.13 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Perla J. Guereca Ayala, West Old 30, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $947.62 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Laura L. Hale, West Lutes Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $725.02 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Trena Hamilton, St. Augustines Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,359.16 plus interest and court costs.

• YBMC Corporation v. Betty J. Hirschy, Dot Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $4,351.22 plus interest and court costs.

• Ally Financial Inc. v. Amy Hochstetler, Plymouth. Plaintiff awarded $5,567.70 plus interest and court costs.

• Ally Financial Inc. v. Carl Hochstetler, Goshen. Plaintiff awarded $5,567.70 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Candi Kayler, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $810.33 plus interest and court costs.

• The Huntington National Bank v. Skyler B. Kuta, no address listed. Plaintiff awarded $150,486.50 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Khrystal Leasure, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff awarded $883.72 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Gerri Lee, South Loon Lake, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $2,685 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Thomas P. Littlejohn Jr., North Second Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,314.81 plus interest and court costs.

• Discover Bank v. Eric D. Manning, North CR 225E, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $5,470.57 plus interest and court costs.

• LVNV Funding LLC v. Mathew Meyerink, East Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $1,048.88 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Carol Mills, Overlook Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $1,616.43 plus interest and court costs.

• Jefferson Capital v. Laraine E. Mills, East Catherine Street, Milford. Plaintiff awarded $1,282.28 plus interest and court costs.

• SAC Finance Inc. v. Delmar H. Mongosa, Vintage Drive, Rochester. Plaintiff awarded $8,724.09 plus interest and court costs.

• Lana L. Hunter v. Blake Moore, West Waubee Road, Milford. Plaintiff awarded $4,075.14 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Legrand Neal, Downy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $721.09 plus interest and court costs.

• Wyatt Huffer v. Nite Source Security, New Paris. Plaintiff awarded $1,513.25 plus interest and court costs.

• Highlight Industries Inc. v. Orbital USA LLC, North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $67,144.83 plus interest and court costs.

• Dental Health v. Dillon M. Patrick, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,921.73 plus interest and court costs.

• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jeffrey J. Perales, South First Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $8,277.13 plus interest and court costs.

• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Heather Peyatt, North Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell. Plaintiff awarded $981.31 plus interest and court costs.

• Discover Bank v. Lea Nora Rauttenberg, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $4,081.06 plus interest and court costs.

• Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Rick Rivera, East Walnut Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $7,019.58 plus interest and court costs.

• Money Matters Professional Collections v. Matthew P. Rodgers, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $1,934.74 plus interest and court costs.

• Cavalry SPV I v. Julius Walker, South Meadow Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,608.97 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Ryan D. Weidenbenner, Rutland Court, Winona Lake. Plaintiff awarded $2,071.07 plus interest and court costs.

• Money Matters Professional Collections v. William West, North Valley Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $336.02 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Christine L. Williams, West Maple Lane, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $1,104.95 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Judie A. Wyman, East Leedy Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $2,471.33 plus interest and court costs.

• Warsaw Health System LLC v. Camelia Zaca, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $883.38 plus interest and court costs.



The following people have filed for marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy:

• Wesley E. Hubbs, 29, and Danyelle Payge Steele, 24, both of South Mulberry Street, North Webster.

• Dustin Lee Stewart, 25, and Kelsey Nichole Heche, 24, both of South Mary Lafern Street, North Webster.

• Sonny Lee Hickey, 57, Joelton, Tenn., and Joyce E. Hickey, 54, Morton Street, Warsaw.

• Elder Obed Garcia Cordova, 27, and Maria Marroquin Ramos, 30, both of Sue Avenue, Warsaw.

• Regina Lynn Croghan, 37, and Daric Michael Serna, 26, both of Rattington Circle, Warsaw.

• Joshua Ray Reed, 35, Columbus, Kan., and Raquel Elyzabeth Disch, 26, Parent Drive, Warsaw.



The following people have filed for marriage dissolutions with Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy:

• Petitioner Donna M. Reed, North Warner Road, Syracuse; respondent Christopher D. Reed, Coldwater, Mich. Filed Jan. 24, 2018. No minor children. Married April 10, 2011, separated March 17, 2012.

• Petitioner Ashley Reiff, Orchard Drive, Winona Lake; respondent Kevin Reiff, East CR 300S, Warsaw. Filed Jan. 26, 2018. One minor child. Married Oct. 11, 2014; separated Aug. 12, 2017.

• Petitioner Bridgett Baxter, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw; respondent Christopher Robert, Wabash County Jail. Filed Jan. 30, 2018. No minor children. Married March 23, 2017; separated Jan. 26 2018.

• Petitioner Mander L. Compton, East CR 800S, Claypool; respondent Phoebe Compton, East CR 800S, Claypool. Filed Jan. 24, 2018. One minor child. Married June 28, 1990; separated Jan. 23, 2018.

• Petitioner Adam W. Sellers, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw; respondent Terra E. Sellers, West Person Road, Warsaw. Filed Jan. 25, 2018. Three minor children. Married Dec. 16, 2006; separated May 28, 2017.

• Petitioner Charleena J. Oberg, South CR 425W, Silver Lake; respondent Brandon M. Oberg, East Main Street, Silver Lake. Filed Jan. 30, 2018. Three minor children. Married Jan. 17, 2016; no separation date listed.



The following cases have been disposed in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Torrey Bauer presiding:

• State v. Michael D. Zirkle for expired plates.

• State v. Gregory Dolce for failure of driver to use safety belt.
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