The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Matthew Paul Foust, 22, Frankfort, and Amy Lynn Starbuck, 22, South Woodland Trail, Warsaw. • John Allen Mahaska, 25, and Tammy L. Abbott, 33, both of Walnut Street, Burket. • Homer Dean Borkholder, 20, and Lynette Borkholder, 20, both of West CR 1300N, Nappanee. • Andrew David Lockridge, 19, and Rachael Marie LaFollette, 19, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw. • Ronnie R. Spranger, 44, and Patsy A. Human, 41, both of EMS W23C Lane, North Webster. • Kenneth Riley Ousley, 29, and Tracy Lynn Chilton, 26, both of Warsaw. • Brent Allen Byrer, 24, and Amy Nicole Miller, 25, both of West CR 125N, Etna Green. • Jesus M. Flores, 45, and Olga Juarez Gonzalez, 30, both of North Columbia Street, Warsaw. • Larry D. Busenbark, 45, and Carolee Beeson, 24, both of East CR 725S, Warsaw. • Roger D. Gaston, 48, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw, and Carol J. Baker, 46, South Union Street, Warsaw. • Elmer B. Ruch, 82, East Catherine Street, Milford, and Fredonna A. Custer, 69, South Van Hermert Drive, Syracuse. • Billy Ray Kidd, 20, and Melissa Ann Barker, 20, both of South Franklin Street, Mentone.
Superior Court III Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: • Raymond J. Yoder, Brian L. Wenger and Andrew J. Farmwald, doing business as B.A.R. Investments, vs. Michael H. and Sandy Lee. Plaintiffs awarded $2,270.13. • North Webster Day Care awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rhonda B. Ritchie, $20, and Janice Witridge, $299. • HMFA Inc., doing business as Milford Insurance Center, vs. Rhoda Goad. Plaintiff awarded $784.05. • Wayne Plumbing Installation Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry and Eva Bowser, $255.87, and Lola Garza, $56.50. • Dewayne Busz, doing business as D&B Properties, vs. Bill Patrick and Susan Bennett. Plaintiff awarded $1,963.25. • Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Barbara W. Hubert, $440.73; Lorraine and Robert Hubert, $60.48; and Charlie O. Farmer II, $2,996.46. • Harris & Harris vs. Len Carr, formerly known as Len May. Plaintiff awarded $2,223.05. • William Dalton vs. Carla Simmons. Plaintiff awarded $1,146.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion. The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs: Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Gina Chrispyn, Syracuse. Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Cruz Torres, Milford. Fined $100 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Dennis Derryberry, Rochester. The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs: Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in March was Robert Hook, Leesburg. Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Erica Wrightsman, Claypool. Driving While Suspended - Fined $101.50 in November and license suspended 90 days were Leyon Gilliam, Claypool, and David Arnold, Warsaw. The following people also paid $123 in court costs: Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in May was Brian Scott, North Webster. Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $50 in January was Daniel Rice, Nappanee. Battery - Fined $100 in January was Timothy Eash, Syracuse. Public Intoxication - Fined $100 in December and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Clayton Tackett, Warsaw. Fined $50 in November was Marlon Adams, Warsaw. Conversion - Fined $50 in December and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Mark Haecker, Warsaw. Criminal Mischief - Fined $25 in November was Jason Christman, Warsaw. Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November was Christopher Conley, Pierceton. The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs: Speeding - Fined $27 in May were: Jose Juarez, 26, Warsaw; Robert E. Blocher, 58, North Manchester; Russell A. Kann, 51, Syracuse; Jennifer Rinderknecht, 34, Winona Lake; Eddie J. Aguinaga, 21, Milford; and David P. Arnett, 56, Warsaw. Fined $27 in April were Peggy J. Stamper, 33, Warsaw, and Scott A. Estep, 28, Pierceton. Fined $27 in March was Michael J. Perry, 53, Warsaw. Fined $25 in October was Chad M. Miner, 18, Pierceton. Fined $12 in May were: Elizabeth A. Avery, 23, Milford; Steven D. Purcell, 24, Nappanee; Kimberly A. Beachy, 24, Etna Green; David A. Hardy, 32, Winona Lake; Diane F. Miller, 30, Winona Lake; and Andrew A. Hughes, 17, Warsaw. Fined $12 in March was Phillip L. Whetstone, 20, Etna Green. Fined $12 in January was Manuel Silvestre, 32, Warsaw. Fined $12 in June 1996 was Jennifer E. Hart, 20, Winona Lake. Fined $7 in May were Derek D. Bowser, 17, Syracuse, and Enrique Marrufo, 17, Syracuse. Fined $7 in April was Dean J. Morris, 31, Warsaw. Fined $7 in March was Justin A. Ulrey, 21, Pierceton. No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May were Steven L. Copelen, 38, North Webster, and Enrique Marrufo, 17, Syracuse. No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Arthur H. McGinness, 54, Winona Lake. Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in May was Kory D. David, 18, Leesburg. False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Thomas L. Kreager, 21, Cromwell. Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in May was Joshua H. Bays, 16, Warsaw. Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Melissa L. Mosher, 34, North Webster. Fined $7 in April was Jose W. Tolentino, 35, Warsaw. Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Joe H. Brower, 59, Warsaw. Fined $7 in April were Wilbur L. Prater, 52, Claypool, and David J. Richards, 56, South Whitley. Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in May was Phillip L. Harger, 34, Akron. Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in April was Michael W. Davis, 43, Nappanee. Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were John C. Patrick, 23, Warsaw, and Andrew J. Wilson, 19, Leesburg. Allowing Unlawful Use Of A Vehicle - Fined $50 in April was Mark A. Bell, 25, Warsaw. Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in April was Amelia Castro, Winona Lake. Child Restraint Violation - Fined $1.50 in March was Joe A. Melendez, 29, Milford. Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in December was Rafael Martinez, 21, Akron. Driving While Suspended - Fined $7 in Sally J. Swihart, 19, Warsaw. The following people also paid $63 in court costs: Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was James N. Aronhalt, 32, Pierceton. Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April were Tina A. Clark, 30, North Webster, and Thomas E. Walker, 29, Warsaw. Fined $50 in March was Nathan A. Leasure, 17, Warsaw. Littering - Fined $25 in March was Richard W. Martin, 26, Pierceton. The following people were assessed no court costs: Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May was Tina R. Holbrook, 20, Warsaw. Fined $20 in April were: Rebecca J. Books, 25, Claypool; John C. Patrick, 23, Warsaw; Kelly S. Ormsby, 32, Warsaw; and Donna F. Crum, 44, Claypool. Fined $20 in March were Justin M. Rees, 18, Warsaw, and Michael D. Pickering, 25, North Webster. Fined $20 in February was Joshua D. Trout, 21, Silver Lake. Fined $20 in June 1996 was Jeanette J. Judy, 30, North Manchester. The following person was found not guilty of charges: Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance At School - (December) Peggy Williamson, Warsaw (two counts). Charges were dismissed against the following people: Failure To Ensure Children Attend School - (May) Dale Alley, Pierceton; Linda Alley, Pierceton. Driving Having Never Had A License - (January) Cruz Torres, Milford. Criminal Trespass - (December) Clayton Tackett, Warsaw; (November) Jason Christman, Warsaw. Battery - (December) Clayton Tackett, Warsaw. Criminal Mischief - (December) Dorothy Snyder, Warsaw. Diversions The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $100 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed. Visiting A Common Nuisance - (January) Joan Michael, Syracuse. Battery - (November) John Kates, Akron. Deferrals The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed. Speeding - (July) Katherine Anne Frantz, 18, North Manchester.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court: • Dorothy M. Snoke died Dec. 25, 1996, at the age 81, of leaving an estate valued at $264,621.50. Beneficiaries: Nancy Jane Corbin, daughter, North Webster, and Cynthia Ann Bollenbacher, daughter, Fort Smith, Ark. • Mable H. Tusing died Dec. 19, 1996, at the age of 82, leaving an estate valued at $466,719.68. Beneficiaries: Helen Pratt, sister, Lincoln City, Ore.; Carolyn Hoffman, niece, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Charles McKibbin, nephew, Milford; Joseph McKibbin, nephew, Beaumont, Texas; Larry Holmes, nephew, South Bend; Sharon Holmes, niece, South Bend; Julia McCarthy, niece, Culver; and Mary Jean Sherrill, niece, East Riverside Drive, Warsaw. • Vincent L. Love died June 4, 1996, at the age of 75, leaving an estate valued at $733,299.97. Beneficiaries: Jane L. Love, wife, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse, and Nancy L. Smith, trustee of the V. Logan Love trust, U/A, dated Aug. 27, 1992, Fort Wayne. • Bernice M. Miner died April 19, 1996, at the age of 93, leaving an estate valued at $276,854.90. Beneficiaries: James Robert Miner, son, Thorntown, and Mary H. Manwaring, daughter, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. • Violet E. Wolfe died Nov. 14, 1995, at the age of 66, leaving an estate valued at $126,415.68. Beneficiary: Maud L. Yontz, friend, EMS B26 Lane, Pierceton. • Arverda M. Stalcup died Dec. 7, 1996, at the age of 79, leaving an estate valued at $160,474.77. Beneficiaries: Terri Pawlosky, no relation, North Webster; Blanche Rhodes, no relation, North Second Trail, North Webster; Joyce K. Hasler and Janice S. Autrey, nieces, both of Newberry; and Carolyn K. White, niece, Lyons. • Janet R. Fisher died Feb. 26, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $612,500. Beneficiaries: John S. Fisher, spouse; Linda A. Neff, daughter; and John G. and Guy W. Fisher, sons. • Geraldine Linn died Dec. 21, 1996, at the age of 56, leaving an estate valued at $183,315.47. Beneficiaries: Lizzie Perkins, mother, deceased; Tony Underhill, stepdaughter, Leesburg; Jimmy Ray Perkins, brother, Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Clarence Perkins, brother, deceased; Powell Perkins, brother, Dansville, Mich.; Mary Frances Perkins Rhoades, sister, North CR 300E, Warsaw; Wendell Minix, half brother, Leslie, Mich.; Willie, Ernest and Richard "Dick" Perkins, half brothers, all deceased; Hascal Perkins, half brother, Wharton, Ohio; Normal Perkins Hackwith, half sister, address unknown; and Ruby Gossman and Patsy Click, no relation, both of Carey, Ohio. • Robert Richard Sittler died Feb. 22, 1997, at the age of 81, leaving an estate valued at $375,000. Beneficiaries: Cecilia Sittler, spouse, East Island View Drive, Warsaw; Delta Diane Hattery, daughter, Rochester, Minn.; and Richard D. Sittler, son, Cave City, Ky. • Helen L. Griffith died Feb. 19, 1997, at the age of 91, leaving an estate valued at $170,000. Beneficiary: Kosciusko County Foundation, West Center Street, Warsaw. • Lois Joan Whitacre died Jan. 23, 1997, at the age of 61, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. Beneficiaries: Roberta Holle, daughter, East CR 800N, Syracuse; Kimberly K. Whitacre, daughter, North CR 175E, Warsaw; and Debra A. Whitacre, daughter, South Elm Street, Nappanee. • Carl Robert Nelson died March 20, 1997, at the age of 89, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. Beneficiaries: Noel Robert Nelson, son, Munster; Joanne Christine Kapahua, daughter, Hilo, Hawaii; Carla Raynor, granddaughter, Dekalb, Ill.; Karen Samuelson, granddaughter, Langley, Wash.; Christine Hanneman, granddaughter, Seattle, Wash.; and Kristi Kapahua, granddaughter, Hilo. • Mildred M. Craig died March 13, 1997, at the age of 81, leaving an estate valued at $135,000. Beneficiaries: David McFarren, brother, New Paris; Glendora Davis, sister, North Lake Street, Syracuse; Ronald Kramer, nephew, Goshen; Thomas Kramer, nephew, Evansville; John Kramer, nephew, Milwaukee, Wis.; Linda Mock, niece, Inman, S.C.; Tina Baum, niece, Macomb, Mich.; and Bonnie McIntosh, niece, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Superior Court I Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. seeks the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Panessia M. Burke, Warsaw, $5,617.17; Darl D. Byers, Milford, $2,796.81; Andy D. Holloway, Akron, and Serina D. Vance, Warsaw, $4,692.41; and Jackie S. Treesh, South Main Street, Etna Green, $6,181.01. • Todd and Renee Warren vs. CT Corporate System, resident agent for Wal-Mart, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries suffered when a column of pool liners fell on Todd Warren May 26, 1995, in the Warsaw store. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury. • Martin Financial Management seeks the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus court costs, from the following people: Jerry Dilley, Warsaw, and Sonya Fick Dilley, Fort Wayne, $9,753.54, and Clifford G. Grubb, East CR 550S, Warsaw, $5,811.29.
Superior Court I Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Jason R. Julian and Lonnie Witham. Plaintiff awarded $9,387.48 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Janua Riley. Plaintiff awarded $2,277.70 by default, plus possession of collateral. Dismissal The following case was dismissed with prejudice: • City of Warsaw vs. David L. and Gayle F. Biltz.
Circuit Court Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • Ricardo and Eldoia Guevara and Monica Guevara, by next friends, Ricardo and Eldoia Guevara, vs. Kevin L. Harris, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 4, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Lake and Main streets, Warsaw. • Woodlawn Hospital vs. Christina Wise, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,330.57 due on account, plus interest and court costs. • Larry A. Huffer vs. Ronald Barley, EMS B1A Lane, Anchor Bay Marina Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $950 due on rent, plus possession of real estate. • Traverse Mortgage Corp. vs. Joy E. Holle, deceased; unknown heirs and legatees of the estate of Joy E. Holle, deceased; Bart Holle, East CR 350S, Warsaw; Kim Holle, Maye Street, Warsaw; Amsouth Bank of Alabama; and Jane and John Doe, tenants in possession of real estate on Maye Street. Plaintiff seeks $48,676.50 due on mortgage, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment. • Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Rubin P. Larkin, East CR 500S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $408.06, plus interest and court costs. • First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Larry H. Snyder, South Syracuse/Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $1,776.88 due on simple interest note, plus interest, $250 in attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $1,957.76 due on simple interest note, plus interest, $250 in attorney fees and court costs. • M. Lisa and Brad Lee Niles, Morton Street, North Webster, vs. Jerry Phillips, doing business as Phillips Excavating, Mentone; William R. Davis; Carolyn Sue Robinson, formerly Carolyn Sue Davis; and NIPSCO. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries resulting to M. Lisa Niles when she fell in a hole June 8, 1995, on the Davis property at North CR 925E, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek a trial by jury. Marriage Dissolutions Smith Teri J. Smith, North CR 100S, Warsaw, and Monte W. Smith, Winterport, Maine. They were married Dec. 17, 1993, and separated Nov. 8, 1996. There are two minor children. Phillips Rebecca Phillips, North Washington Street, Warsaw, and Rick A. Phillips, East CR 1200N, Syracuse. They were married March 30, 1989, and separated May 4, 1996. There are no minor children. Mumford Ernest Alan and Laurie R. Mumford, South Peru Road, Silver Lake. They were married Feb. 14, 1986, and separated May 19, 1997. There are no minor children. Coy Edward G. and Barbra Ann Coy, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married April 20, 1996, and separated Dec. 15, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • Allied Broadcasting Equipment vs. Legend Broadcasting Inc., doing business as Radio Station WLNB. In a summary judgment, plaintiff awarded $7,640.17, plus interest. Also, a hearing was set for June 18 to appoint a receiver. • First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Janua Riley. Plaintiff awarded $5,797.16 by default, plus interest and court costs. • First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Arthur Thomas and Anna Barbara Linville and Richard E. and Beve Anne Garman Meeks. Plaintiff awarded $45,096.29, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment. • Foxmeyer Drug Co. vs. RX Inc., doing business as The Medicine Shoppe, doing business as Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, also known as Medicine Shoppe. Plaintiff awarded $45,430.10, plus court costs. • Landmark Associates Inc. vs. Michael E. and Lou Ann Garwood, doing business as Eagle Enterprises II. Plaintiff awarded $14,572, plus court costs and interest. Name Changes • Sharon Ann Manns' request to change the name of her minor son from Anthony James Manns to Anthony James Fitzgerald II is granted. • Jackie Leigh Wallace's request to change the name of her minor child from Kacie Marie Cook to Kacie Marie Wallace is granted. Dismissal The following case was dismissed with prejudice: • Linda and Roger Bobbitt vs. Pamela Schuler.
