Eagle with Stars and Stripes
Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854

Times-Union Court News 05-11-2004

Posted

Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• James Lee Bartman, 67, and Sandra Lou Collins, 66, both of East CR 1000N, Syracuse.
• James P. Berner, 68, Keith Street, Pierceton, and Marilyn J. Steger, 64, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw.
• Timothy Mark Bush Jr., 20, and Jessica Lynn Bradford, 19, both of Westside Drive, Warsaw.
• Jess Willard Collins, 20, and Shena Lacole Goodyear, 20, both of North Koher Road, Syracuse.
• Russ Elvin Creamer Jr., 28, and Christina Irene Knafel, 24, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• James Joshua Huxford, 23, Rosedale, and Jacquelyn Sue Burns, 21, Deerwood Court, Warsaw.
• Carr Vin Jassent, 32, and Sue E. Walls, 41, both of Shorepark Drive, Leesburg.
• David B. Kyle, 54, and Sharon M. Woodruff, 56, both of East Arthur Street, Warsaw.
• Lane A. Lingofelter, 34, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Tina M. Cable, 21, Osceola.
• Daniel Eric Lybarger, 29, Jackson Street, Mentone, and Crystal Ann Hiers, 18, South CR 900W, Mentone.
• Chad Michael Miller, 23, and Kimberly Mae Parker, 19, both of West CR 125N, Etna Green.
• Charles E. Mitchell, 33, Elkhart, and Rebecca Mae Long, 23, East CR 600S, Claypool.
• Tracy Todd Presson, 38, and Lori Ann Hall, 41, both of EMS T34 Lane, Leesburg.
• James R. Price, 49, East Spring Street, Etna Green, and Carol E. Gibson, 49, North State Street, South Whitley.
• Jarred Lee Romesburg, 33, Somerset Pa., and Sarah Elizabeth Shively, 28, Wexford, Pa.
• Michael A. Thurston, 35, Zionsville, and Michele Lea Slone, 26, West CR 900S, Silver Lake.

Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The following people also paid $332.50 in court costs:
The following people also paid $84.50 in court costs:
Speeding -
Fined $7 were: Mathew D. Owens, 20, Claypool; Jessica L. Smith, 22, Akron; Angelita Velazquez, 25, Akron; Abigail E. Erickson, 17, Warsaw; Claudia Granados, 22, Etna Green; Shandy Granados, 19, Warsaw; William C. Miller, 20, Warsaw; Jose Cachua, 59, Warsaw; Jaclyn M. Smith, 23, Etna Green; Timothy Czarnecki, 27, Akron.
Fined $12 were: Jessica N. Hyser, 18, Pierceton; Carlos Cuahuito, 17, Warsaw; Justin N. Richendollar, 28, Syracuse; Ellen L. Wolff, 46, Warsaw; Douglas B. Stump, 40, North Webster; Jennifer D. Rex, 18, Warsaw; Brian D. Smith, 45, Warsaw; Justin E. Cavinder, 19, Warsaw; Hannah S. Bowers, 18, Etna Green; Hannah L. Myers, 18, Mentone; Geniva Marshall, 55, Warsaw; Allison Clousing, 28, Warsaw; Thomas D. Eames, 22, Winona Lake; Joseph L. Sands, 42, Milford; Terra L. Cook, 19, Etna Green; Cynthia A. Russell, 42, Claypool; Jennifer A. Burton, 26, Silver Lake; Carlos M. Hernandez, 48, Cromwell; Hugh P. Janda, 44, North Webster; Brent A. Hammond, 20, Etna Green; Melinda S. Drang, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 were: Adam J. Richcreek, 22, Syracuse; Dennis E. Londerback, 56, Akron; Mathew G. Uceny, 27, Etna Green; Donald R. Irelan, 28, North Manchester; Daniel R. Wadkins, 23, North Manchester; Whitney D. Bradley, 16, Warsaw; Anita L. Kline, 18, Claypool; Elida Aramburo, 25, Leesburg; Timothy A. Nelson, 25, Silver Lake; Sara R. Graff, 17, Milford; Bryan J. Mort, 18, Syracuse; Jerry L. Ulmer, 20, Etna Green; Rodney B. Espinoza, 29, Leesburg; Jason M. Henthorn, 22, Warsaw; Angela Reiff, 29, Warsaw; Jeramey Reiff, 26, Warsaw; Amanda M. Green, 16, Pierceton; Heather N. Hale, 20, Warsaw; Christopher D. Luthringer, 25, Warsaw; Travis D. Hughes, 20, Syracuse; James F. Christian, 27, Warsaw; Lyssa I. Erickson, 17, Warsaw.
False/Fictitious Registration -
Fined $7 were: Raul Rodriguez, 32, Milford; Rusty L. Jefferson, 25, Warsaw; Yolanda L. Huerta-Lopez, 32, Pierceton.
No Registration -
Fined $7 were: Todd A. Swanson, 39, Atwood; Thomas A. White, 48, Syracuse.
Expired Plates -
Fined $7 was Connie Shewman, 63, Akron.
Operating Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility -
Fined $50 were: Tiffany J. Rinker, 32, Warsaw; Francisco Corona, 31, Winona Lake.
No Valid License -
Fined $7 were: Gary A. King, 40, Leesburg; Jose Cachua, 59, Warsaw; Froylan Ramirez, 40, Warsaw; Yolanda L. Huerta-Lopez, 32, Pierceton; Jorge Munez, 26, Pierceton; Jorge Muniz, 26, Pierceton.
No Motorcycle Endorsement -
Fined $17 was Jerry A. Fisher, 43, Pierceton.
Learner's Permit Violation -
Fined $7 was: Hannah Rogers, 17, Silver Lake.
No License In Possession -
Fined $7 were: Francisco Corona, 31, Winona Lake; Alejandro Salinas, 26, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended -
Fined $25 was: Lars E. Gustafson, 21, Etna Green.
Fined $100 were: Joseph L. Criswell, 24, Milford; Jaime Ponce, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $50 were: Michael D. Getty, 24, Warsaw; Paul Huston, 23, Warsaw; Jorge Granados, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $40.50 was: Ryan M. Woods, 23, Pierceton.
Disregard Of A Stop/Yield Sign or Automatic Traffic Signal -
Fined $7 were: Doan L. Trippied, 34, Warsaw; Scott Whitaker, 19, North Manchester; ALejandro Salinas, 26, Warsaw; Roberto Aguirre-Robert, 24, Winona Lake; Denise A. Cody, 49, South Whitley; Jason M. Stephenson, 29, Winona Lake; Rose M. Cervantes, 21, Warsaw; Joshua D. Ward, 16, Warsaw; Michael H. Chaplin, 17, Milford; Holly D. McGriff, 20, Claypool; Shelly E. Shambaugh, 22, Akron.
Passing Violation -
Fined $$25 was Matthew R. Boggs, 26, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $84 in court costs:
No All Terrain License -
Fined $7 was Daniel D. Allard, 27, Syracuse.
Failure To Possess A Hunting/Fishing License -
Fined $7 was John T Jones III, 37, Milford.
Littering -
Fined $6 was Ronald W. Miller, 36, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 were:
Anna T. Smith, 38, Warsaw; Shaun L. Craft, 21, Claypool; Debra S. Showley, 31, Warsaw; Shawna L. Whitt, 21, Warsaw; Rex E. Booher, 48, Warsaw; Crystal D. Longenecker, 20, Warsaw; Daniel Foreman, 30, Warsaw; Matthew O .Bumgardner, 19, Warsaw; Ashlie R. Goon, 19, Leesburg; Whitt A. Huffer, 20, Warsaw; Ashley N. Rader, 16, Warsaw; Benjamin D. Balke, 21, Pierceton; Jamie E. Baumgartner, 21, Warsaw; Ricky Nelson, 46, Warsaw; Christobal C. Xiqui, 20, Warsaw; Alejandro Gonzalez, 22, Warsaw; Gary L. Black, 46, Warsaw; Vickie A. Murfitt, 52, Warsaw; Efrain A. Romo, 37, Warsaw; Roger L. Berry, 52, Warsaw; David S. Dohner, 40, Warsaw; James R. Powell, 41, Warsaw; Katrina M. Hoy, 49, Warsaw; Gregory B. Burkett, 24, Warsaw; Blaine Stookey, 25, Warsaw; David P. Morgan, 32, Warsaw; Bonnie R. Allison, 60, Silver Lake; Ronald Prater, 49, Warsaw; Sharon K. Miller, 32, Warsaw; Ronald M. Hurley, 59, Warsaw; Andrew J. Jones, 21, Winona Lake; Robert A. Rector, 45, Pierceton; Elizabeth M. Watkins, 18, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation -
Fined $20 were: Erin F. Smith, 22, Warsaw; Stephanie Newton, 21, Winona Lake; Vicki E. Duncan, 38, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Rita Strang, 36, Warsaw; Chris W. Cummins, 42, Warsaw; Daniel Martinez, 24, Nappanee; Chase R. Hodges, 16, Tippecanoe; Mark A. Baker, 24, Syracuse; Maria Romero, 41, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates v. David W. Gerth. Plaintiff awarded $18,330.68 by default.
• Martin Financial Management v. Sherri and Roy Messer. Plaintiff awarded $3,960.53, interest, court costs and attorney fees by default.
• Capital One Bank v. Debra K. Myers. Plaintiff awarded $2,382.86, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.
• SAC Finance v. James A. Hoskins. Plaintiff awarded $5,676.07 inclusive of attorney fees, plus court costs.
• New Moves Health Systems v. Judith L. Dulworth. Plaintiff awarded $7,874.58 inclusive of interest, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates v. Martin Hernandez Jr. Plaintiff awarded $10,549.17 by default.
• Toyota Motor Credit Corp. v. Scott Warren. Plaintiff awarded $3,354.71, inclusive of interest, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates v. Rhonda McDonald. Plaintiff awarded $3,442.47 by default.
• SAC Finance v. Jason R. Allison. Plaintiff awarded $6,115.13, inclusive of attorney fees, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management v. Amy Chambers. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.45, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank v. Jay L. Krauter. Plaintiff awarded $6,639.46 by default, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.
• Martin Financial Management v. Marvin W. Anderson. Plaintiff awarded $3,766.59, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.
• Rothberg, Logan & Warsco v. Kimberly K. Pike. Plaintiff awarded $8,828.96, inclusive of attorney fees, plus court costs.
• Mary C. Juergens v. NCO Portfolio Management. Plaintiff awarded declaratory judgment stating they never applied for credit with the defendant and $1,477 in damages.
• Helvey & Associates v. Elizabeth and Mitchell Gilbert. Plaintiff awarded $4,719.06 by default.
• Creditmax Inc. v. Brent E. Sherrick. Plaintiff awarded $4,884.27 plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.]
• Helvey & Associates v. April and Richard Irons. Plaintiff awarded $3,533.27 by default.
• Citifinancial Inc. v. E. Wayne Orten, et al. Plaintiff awarded $55,407.48 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Daniel and Arlene Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $25,022.21 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Helvey & Associates v. Roy Kunce. Plaintiff awarded $5,221.25 by default.
• Mortgage Electonic Registration Systems v. David and Gail Chapman. Plaintiff awarded $90,144.22 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Helvey & Associates v. Ruby J. Green. Plaintiff awarded $6,266.76 by default.
• Capital One Bank v. Beth Woods. Plaintiff awarded $1,916 plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.
• Discover Bank v. Marjeanna L. Worley. Plaintiff awarded $6,155.16 by default.
• Helvey & Associates v. Timothy and Wendy Hines. Plaintiff awarded $5,399.30 by default.
• Martin Financial Management v. Carl W. Hooks Jr. Plaintiff awarded $5,850.91 by default.
• Rothberg Logan & Warsco v. James R. Hughes. Plaintiff awarded $2,193.63 by default.
• Helvey & Associates v. Ami M. Saunders. Plaintiff awarded $3,196.52 by default.
• Beneficial Indiana v. Michael J. Sleighter. Judgment agreed upon by both parties, defendant to pay $75 monthly payments to repay $2,935 debt.
• Great Seneca Financial Corp. v. Rhonda Cook. Plaintiff awarded $2,397.28 by default.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel v. David E. Osbun. Plaintiff awarded $13,901.75 by default.
• Helvey & Associates v. Brandy Werensly. Plaintiff awarded $6,032.48 by default.
• Martin Financial Management v. Robert and Jackie Silveus. Plaintiff awarded $4,265.41 by default.
• Helvey & Associates v. Steven and Susan Heckaman. Plaintiff awarded $7,276.57 by default.
• SAC Finance v. Lois A. Click and Khrysta Plummer. Plaintiff awarded $4,803.01 plus court costs and interest.
• Helvey & Associates v. Tammy Vetor. Plaintiff awarded $26,672.70 plus court costs.
• Creditmax Inc. v. Terri D. Callen and Stephen Yingling. Plaintiff awarded $7,159 by default.
• Rothberg, Logan & Warsco v. Rhonda J. Truex. Plaintiff awarded $10,758.40 by default.
• American Acceptance Co. v. Thomas H. Barker. Plaintiff awarded $5,729.52 by default.
• Creditmax Inc. v. Greg Darr and Marcia Gawthorp. Plaintiff awarded $7,079.34 plus court costs.
• Rothberg Logan & Warsco v. Tiffany and Robin Harris. Plaintiff awarded $9,752.50 by default.
• Capital One Bank v. James Sajek. Plaintiff awarded $1,883.97 by default.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Douglas Beach. Plaintiff awarded $72,465.09 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Helvey & Associates v. Misty K. Hale. Plaintiff awarded $4,424.12 by default.
• Martin Financial Management v. Merry Sue Adams. Plaintiff awarded $15,807.70 by default.
• Credimax Inc v. Shannon Jackson and Lois Gray. Plaintiff awarded $4,083.53 plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• State of Indiana v. Garrett Joe Swanson.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Monogram Credit Card v. Kim M. Overmyer.
• Marion Osterloh v. J. Brad Voelz.
• George Spaulding v. DS Products Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank v. Tim D. Fahlbeck.
• Sallie Mae Servicing v. Neal VanNess.
• The Bank of New York v. Mark and Janette Illingworth.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Angelic Warren and Doug A. Warren, divorced April 23, 2004. The mother was awarded primary physical custody of their three minor children with the father paying $9 weekly support.
• Rick McGriff and Robin McGriff, divorced May 6, 2004. The father was awarded primary physical custody of their two minor children with the mother paying unspecified support.
• Franklin Frazier and Mary Beth Frazier, divorced April 30, 2004. No information regarding children was available.
• Leigh Ann Logsdon and Jeffrey A. Logsdon, divorced May 5, 2004. The mother was awarded primary physical custody of their three minor children with the father paying $343 weekly support.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Marriage Dissolutions
• Daniel and Lisa Yeiter, married Oct. 14, 2000, and separated April 1, 2004. There are no minor children.
• Terry and Janice Nash, married Nov. 11, 2000, and separated April 17, 2004. There are no minor children.
• Kevin Alan and Tracy Walker, married Sept. 4, 1981, and separated May 19, 2003. There are four minor children.
• Gary and Anita Clark, married June 26, 1999, and separated March 1, 2004. There are no minor children.
• Amy and Eric Waggoner, married Sept. 14, 1991, and separated Oct. 3, 2003. There are three minor children.
• Jeffrey and Kyna Lawrence, married Nov. 2, 2002, and separated Dec. 26, 2003. There are no minor children.
• Christine and Ricky Hurd, married Nov. 2, 1984 and separated April 18, 1996. There is one minor child.
• John and Tina Gerding, married July 29, 2000, and separated Jan. 10, 2004. There is one minor child.
• Deborah and Steven Jones, married Aug. 15, 1998, and separated April 9, 2004. There is one minor child.
• Danny and Jennifer Hall, married July 30, 1988, and separated April 19, 2004. There are four minor children.
• Shawn and Ginger Rose, married Sept. 13, 1997, and separated March 1, 2004. There is one minor child.
• Lisa and Daniel Joseph Kern, married Feb. 27, 1999, and separated June 22, 2003. There are no minor children.
• David and Lana Kay Jarrett, married Sept. 25, 1971, and separated Jan. 30, 2004. There are two children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Discover Bank v. Jimmy D. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $7,468.48 plus court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank v. Jimmy D. Hall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $63,356.04 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems v. Dan J. Chamberlin, et al. Plaintiff awarded $128,695.31 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Union Federal Savings Bank v. Karen Bradway, Beneficial Indiana. Plaintiff awarded $61,704.91 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems v. Anthony Paul Warner. Plaintiff awarded $48,211.41 and mortgage foreclosed.
• National Check Bureau v. Scott D. Hattery. Plaintiff awarded $3,998.21 plus interest.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Scott A. Boggs, et al. Plaintiff awarded $90,108.72 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Union Federal Savings Bank v. Chad D. Clements, et al. Plaintiff awarded $117,489.75 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Fifth Third Bank v. Jason Hepler. Plaintiff awarded $17,433.16, court costs and interest.
• Discover Bank v. Nathan A. Hepler. Plaintiff awarded $3,253.17 court costs and interest.
• Sovereign Bank v. John and Shirley McNees. Plaintiff awarded $74,557.47 and mortgage foreclosed.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems v. Laurel L. Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $52,212.84 and mortgage foreclosed.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. v. Joshua Nesper. Plaintiff awarded $15,214.02, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• State of Indiana v. Quinlan Miracle.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Roger and Janet Gearheart v. Wayne Steele.
• Linda Bozorgnia v. Gary Plasterer.
• Connie and Howard Kretsch v. William J. Edwards.
• Shalan J. Kidd v. Why Knot Inc., Katie Krontz, and Heidi Jo Hartley.
• Highlands Insurance Co. v. Dennis G. Bailey and United Telephone.
• Katina Banghart-Robinson v. James Beigh.
• Joella Smyth v. The Disney Store, Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Wachovia Bank of Delaware v. Haywood C. Harrison III.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems v. Stacy J. Sears.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lonie Bloom and Thomas Bradley Bloom, divorced April 19, 2004. There are no minor children.
• Angela Hostetler and Darin Hostetler, divorced April 19, 2004. There are no minor children.
• Richard Martin and Teresa Lynn Martin, divorced April 23, 2004. There is one minor child. Custody and support information will be settled at a later hearing.
• Mark Shirey and Marcia Shirey, divorced April 26, 2004. There are no minor children.
• Kelly Lowry and Michael Lowry, divorced April 28, 2004. There are no minor children.
• Brian Hales and Rochelle Hales, divorced April 29, 2004. Each parent has physical custody of one minor child.
• Mary Jane and Paul A. Schact, divorced May 3, 2004. There are no minor children.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Lori and Rick Graff.