Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner: • Brent Allen Byrer, 28, and Katy Christian Bannister, 20, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw. • David Lynn Carpenter II, 19, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Carissa Leigh Arndt, 18, Sullivan Road, Leesburg. • David Marion Cobbs, 51, and Katarina Nadje Palacios, 48, both of North CR 825E, North Webster. • Timothy Alan Deneve, 25, Ind. 13S, Claypool, and Emily Jo Fites, 27, East CR 50N, Akron. • David William Fawley, 19, East CR 400N, Warsaw, and Natalie Joy Wallin, 18, North CR 225E, Warsaw. • Micah Daniel Gibson, 23, and Anna Cherise Snavely, 20, both of EMS D4 Lane, Syracuse. • Timothy A. Hine, 52, and Candice A. Singrey, 44, both of South Mulberry Road, North Webster. • Merle R. Holden, 55, Ind. 19N, Nappanee, and Ersell J. Eby, 56, Elkhart. • Rory Kent Kiphart, 38, North Chase Drive, Warsaw, and Rebecca Ann Neukam, 38, Roy Street, Winona Lake. • Edward Joseph Kott, 58, and Patricia A. Kott, 60, both of North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. • Carey Joseph Morgan, 30, and Pamela Sue Morgan, 35, East Smith Street, Warsaw. • Randall L. Morgan, 33, and Sariah S. Coons, 30, both of North Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. • Eugene O. Rollins, 62, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Beverly A. Stabler, 59, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. • Ididro Pina Sanchez, 32, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, and Rhonda Sue Baker, 27, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. • Richard Joseph Smith, 20, Inverness Point, Warsaw, and Amy Renae Conley, 18, West Main Street, Warsaw. • Zachary Joe Waddle, 21, West Washington Street, Mentone, and Sara Ann Shaw, 20, Lilac Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III Judgments The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: • Byron J. Berry v. Wanda Stafford. Plaintiff awarded $561.01. • Snow & Sauerteig awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bill Poe, $123.47; Amy Rock, $133.80; Robert and Pam Powell, $113.25; Floyd and Deborah G. Tanner. $721.98; Frank and Tracy Hefner, $164.97; Waylin and Kathleen Quier, $111.03; Brent and Becky S. Rice, $1,345.77; and Rudy and Leslie M. Resendez, $617.06. • Grauel Enterprises awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Trisha Ousley, $877.67, and Rodger A. Walton, $934.36. • Barbara Kauffman v. Patricia Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $925. • Jerry's General Store v. Chasity Morgan. Plaintiff awarded $286.53. • Goodman Enterprises Inc. v. Rodolfo Perez. Plaintiff awarded $429.15. • Blackford Law Office v. Debra Randall. Plaintiff awarded $360. • CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sandra R. Skerritt, $2,594.50, and Leslie Resendez, $3,000. • Sunshine Kyler v. Lisa Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $1,300. • Waubee Lake Mobile Home Park v. Todd Craig. Plaintiff awarded $3,000. • Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jason and Alicia Schmidt, $1,663.26; Albert L. and Rochelle Stricklin, $467.41; Loretta Tubbs Rickcreek, $603.13; Richard H. and Joanne Lee Merriman, $1,728.44; and Samantha L. England Cassel, $1,353.92. • Tenney & Sons Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark L. Mignery, $172, and Nikki R. Whitehurst, $125. • Jessie M. Hall v. Randall and Karen Mosley. Plaintiff awarded $1,165. • Donald K. and Marsha A. Wiesehan v. Harold E. Hammonds. Plaintiffs awarded $1,481.45. • B.J. Rental, doing business as Colortyme, v. Dora Munoz and Ritchie Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded $820.85. • Roland Arnell v. Heather M. and Phillip Endicott. Plaintiff awarded $1,995. • Capital One Realty v. Owen and Michelle Hines. Plaintiff awarded $1,822.29. • Terry and Robert Holzheuer v. Dennis Rigelman. Plaintiffs awarded $2,765. • Renee Hostetler v. Jim D. Brickey. Plaintiff awarded $3,000. • Michael E. and Tina L. Yoder v. Gene Beeman. Plaintiffs awarded $1,207.04. • Allen Collections awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cathie J. Blair, $441.67; Michael G. Turnes, $181.63; Mary E. and Donald J. Reynolds, $257.62; Sherri L. and Tim Jarrell, $276.46; and Terry M. Charles, $769.97. • Money Matters Professional v. Lacey Langohr. Plaintiff awarded $801.33. • Susan and Davis Bush v. Katisha and Richard Kiel. Plaintiffs awarded $826.29. • Katisha and Richard Kiel v. Susan and Davis. Plaintiffs awarded return of property held at Barker Keep Safe Storage. • Paradise Audio & Musical v. Terry Craig. Plaintiff awarded $350. • Green and Cates v. Ashley Brown. Plaintiff awarded $503.42. • Great Lakes Finance v. David Schmucker. Plaintiff awarded $2,786.20. • Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Janet Lagrand, $1,228.34; Joseph Littlejohn, $1,190.22; Mark A. Geiger, $597.29; Tara Chairez, $228.31; Brett A. and Kathy Carpenter, $2,595.37; Samuel Alcala, $696.55; Trevor W. and Brandt Hamman, $1,070.11; Joel D. Francis, $1,087.36; Robert Roust, $396.27; Michael E. and Vicki L. Elder, $1,159.86; Also, Allen and Sherry Jeckert, $1,288.02; Mark Wright, $564.73; Annette Weaver, $501.23; Truman Lipply, $369.89; Terry W. and Susan K. Lindsey, $1,012.89; and Raymond E. Leedy, $631.15.
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 $79.50 in court costs: Speeding - Fined $71 in June was Nikki L. Albertson, 16, Warsaw. Fined $27 in October were Ashley E. Freeman, 16, Warsaw; and Jeffery T. Short II, 25, Akron. Fined $27 in April was Raju K. Shah, 25, North Manchester. Fined $12 in October were Curtis A. Reed, 18, Silver Lake; Angela K. Tignor, 26, Akron; Juan Garcia, 22, Warsaw; Ivette Aguinaga, 18, Milford; Nicole R. Ulrey De Hernandez, 18, North Manchester; Brooks D. Vanlaningham, 17, Milford; and Philip S. Dillon III, 17, Warsaw. Fined $12 in July was Scott D. Biesemeyer, 19, North Webster. Fined $7 in October was Steve M. Vetor, 36, Warsaw. Fined $7 in February was Ralph G. Mustain, 23, Warsaw. Expired Plates - Fined $7 in October were Gary L. Kiser, 39, Warsaw, and Paul A. Spencer, 30, Warsaw. Fined $7 in May was Christopher W. Solina, 31, Milford. Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in October was Shawn A. Ousley, 26, Warsaw. Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October was Sheila G. Braundorf, 33, Pierceton. Fined $7 in September was Nathan R. Hoffard, 19, Leesburg. False Registration - Fined $7 in October as Kristopher J. Hueber, 18, Warsaw. No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Jose A. Patino, 23, Warsaw. Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $50 in August was Christopher A. Polk, 24, Leesburg. Fined $50 in June was David A. Blake, 35, Warsaw. Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Patrick J. Robinson, 18, Syracuse. The following people were assessed no court costs: Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Jeffery E. Samuels, 26, Bourbon; Mark A. Blankenship, 24, North Manchester; Alicia F. Honeycutt, 36, Claypool; Bing A. Simmers, 31, Warsaw; Michelle R. Hosier, 20, Cromwell; Shane J. Yoder, 23, Warsaw; and Brandon T. Williamson, 17, Warsaw. Fined $20 in September were Stephanie M. Oswalt, 18, Warsaw. Fined $20 in June were Janice K. Bell, 37, Warsaw, and Cary K. Kingrey, 22, Warsaw. Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in June was Jose L. Rodrigues, 31, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • Connie Rufenbarger v. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Oct. 22 denial of a variance request. • Martin Financial Management v. Thelma Darlene and Daniel E. Snyder, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,676.07 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. • American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Kelly Strang, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $1,348.47 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs. • Household Finance Corp. v. Todd L. Miller, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,309.61 due on account, plus interest and court costs. • Volvo Commercial Finance, LLC, v. R.E. Grindle Truck Inc., Ind. 15S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $274,588.34 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. • Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Timothy H. and Delores R. Hawkins, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,410.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment. • Lake City Bank v. David A. Ford, EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $44,084.38 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. • Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. v. Scott and Leeanna Slone, Warsaw, and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., Carson City, Nev. Plaintiff seeks $57,461.41 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. • SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Chris E. Yates, South Third Street, Pierceton, $5,734.21; Katrina M. Dove, East Center Street, Warsaw, $3,296.71; Joel B. Estep, North CR 600E, Warsaw, $3,045.21; Wade E. Starkey, East Washington Road, Pierceton, $5,417.83; and Tommy L. Wadkins, North High Street, Silver Lake, $4,255.12. • Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Charles R. Baker, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, $5,816.57; Robert J. Brigham Jr., South Country Club Road, Warsaw, $3,906.45; and George A. and Dana S. Call, East CR 1300N, Milford, $5,151.02. Marriage Dissolutions Baldridge Della Jane Baldridge, East Promontory Point Drive, Syracuse, and Gary Baldridge, East CR 1000S, Claypool. They were married March 23, 2000, and separated in September 2001. There are no minor children. Helman Peggy E. Helman, Cantrall, Ill., and Michael L. Helman, Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell.They were married Oct. 2, 1988, and separated in October 1996. There is one minor child. McCleary Valerie and Richard McCleary, East CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 17, 1990, and separated Nov. 21, 2001. There are no minor children. Thompson Amy R. and David M. Thompson, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married June 19, 1982, and separated Nov. 19, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I Judgments The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Rebecca A. Atkins, v. Nathan D. Olinges. Plaintiff awarded $3,389.81 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Teachers Credit Union v. Wilbur Lee Conley. Plaintiff awarded $13,881.38 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Platinum Financial Service Corp. v. Scott P. Adams. Plaintiff awarded $1,791.56 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Carol Reed v. Charles W. Adams. Judgment rendered in favor of Adams. Court costs taxed to plaintiff. • Cendant Mortgage Corp. v. Michael T. and Laura C. Stetzel. Plaintiff awarded $118,987.20 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment. • MAJR Financial Corp. v. Phyllis Knisley. Plaintiff awarded $2,525.58 by default, plus interest and court costs. • S&P Capital Investments Inc. v. Nativida Cordero, also known as Natividad Cordero. Plaintiff awarded $1,731.80 by default, plus interest and court costs. • American Acceptance v. Robert A. Wright. Plaintiff awarded $1,483.21 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Three Rivers Federal Credit Union v. Daniel Ryan. Plaintiff awarded $5,000.10 by default, plus interest, $250 in attorney fees and court costs. • Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Brent A. Rice, $1,145.39, and Laurie Black, also known as Laurie Grube, $1,317.61. • Visa/Indiana University Employees Federal Credit Union v. James E. Rice. Plaintiff awarded $5,452.16 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Creditrust Corp. v. David Eugene Halas. Plaintiff awarded $3,736.98 by default, plus interest and court costs. Dismissals The following case was dismissed with prejudice: • Roger A. Nelson v. Ada F. Nelson, Beverly J. Middleton and David R. Christlieb. The following cases were dismissed without prejudice: • Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. v. Patrick Kuhn and Alliance Funding, a division of Superior Bank FSB. • Kenneth L. Allen v. Carol A. Ornsby. • Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Mike Stearley. • Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Alden Stuckman and Ronald Barley. • Teachers Credit Union v. Jesse Fisher. • First Select Inc. v. Terry L. Jodry. • Credit Solutions, LLC, v. Jodi M. Hall. Other Action • Benjamin R. Gates v. Patrick R., Barbara and Jeffrey B. Kyler. This case is referred to mediation, with John Bloom as mediator. • Rachel Beer v. Samuel P. Beer. The Hon. Douglas B. Morton is appointed special judge in this matter.
Circuit Court Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. John W. III and Beverly A. Arthur, East CR 1150N, Milford, and Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Plaintiff seeks $68,417.63 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. • National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Mitchell C. Patrick, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $30,386.93 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. • BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to Nationsbank Mortgage Corp., v. David P. and Sherry K. Harwood, EMS D9 Lane, Syracuse, and Lake City Bank. Plaintiff seeks $103,912.82 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. • Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Geoff Bailey,North Broadway Street, Mentone, and Peoples Federal Savings Bank of DeKalb County, Auburn. Plaintiff seeks $76,176.45 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. • Marylouise Manley, Elkhart, v. Rickey A. and Trisha J. Davis, Muncie. Plaintiff seeks $26,780.79 due on real estate purchase agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, and that agreement be cancelled, with payments forfeited and foreclosure of purchase agreement and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment. • Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Anthony N. and Mandy L. Jacobson, Acworth, Ga., and John and Jane Doe, tenants in possession of real estate on Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $77,601.52 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. • The Provident Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgments: Robbie R. and Gary L. Kiser and Robert C. Deckys, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, $90,682.61, and Janice Sue May, North CR 900E, North Webster; BCGS, LLC, New York, N.Y.; and Lions Academy, $56,126.59. Name Changes • Kathy Santana seeks to change the name of her minor child from Bethany Heather Brown to Bethany Heather Shell. • Kristine Paton seeks to change the name of her minor child from Kendra Nicole Paton Roark to Kendra Nicole Paton. Marriage Dissolutions Burkett David J. and Rita K. Burkett, North CR 1000E, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 14, 1987, and separated Sept. 24, 2001. There are no minor children. Flora Benjamin L. Flora, Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw, and Deborah D. Flora, Ind. 13S, Claypool. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated Nov. 1, 2001. There are no minor children. McKinney Jennifer McKinney, East Lakeview Avenue, Syracuse, and Robert J. McKinney, Indianapolis. They were married Jan. 30, 1999, and separated in May 2001. There is one minor child. Perry Sharon A. Perry, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg, and Larry W. Perry, East Circle Drive South, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 20, 1980, and separated Nov. 17, 2001. There is one minor child. Piper Gene Lee Piper, East Palm Drive, Syracuse, and Debra Kay Piper, Greenville, S.C. They were married Jan. 5, 1985, and separated Aug. 3, 2001. There are no minor children. Sand Jill L. Sand, Eastridge Place, Warsaw, and John K. Sand, Leesburg. They were married Oct. 2, 1999, and separated Nov. 19, 2001. There are no minor children. Trimble Robbie Trimble, North CR 650W, Warsaw, and Stephanie Trimble, Fort Wayne. They were married March 7, 1994, and separated Nov. 5, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court Judgments The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. v. Katherine L. King. Plaintiff awarded $3,468.46 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Bank One/NA v. Daniel L. Blue, et al. Plaintiff awarded $95,137.03 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. • Rabb Water Systems Inc. v. Windsor Construction, LLC. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $5,931.44, plus interest and court costs. • Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Roy and Bonnie K. Messer, et al. Plaintiff awarded $67,178.83 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. • Arthur Bortz v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. In an agreed judgment, the BZA compromises by granting a variance for the structures as presently constituted, but future changes and destruction are conditional. Bortz shall pay a fine of $2,000 for the ordinance violation. • Wells Fargo Bank Home Mortgage Inc. v. Alexandra R. Davis, also known as Alexandra R. Jimenez, and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $70,979.57 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. • Tony K. Vanover v. Terry E. Smith. Vanover is declared owner of real estate in question and title is ordered quieted. A tax deed issued to Smith is declared void. • Metropolitan Bank & Trust v. Ray O. and Loretta Skelton and KeyBank/NA. Metropolitan awarded $113,201.39 from the Skeltons by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment. Also, Keybank awarded $32,061.12 from the Skeltons, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs. • Ed and Valery Oliver v. Pinnacle Homes Inc. and Pinnacle Building Systems Corp. Summary judgment granted in favor of Pinnacle Building Systems Corp. Dismissals The following case was dismissed: • Residential Funding Corp. v. Byron L. Harris and Connie and Carl Wetters. This case is dismissed as to Connie and Carl Wetters only and remains pending against Harris. The following cases were dismissed with prejudice: • Monte L. Florey and Pamela A. Hiers, et al, v. North Lake Liquids Inc., doing business as Liquid Bowls, and Warsaw Bowl Inc., doing business as Holiday Bowl. In a summary judgment, this case is dismissed as to Warsaw Bowl Inc., doing business as Holiday Bowl. • Miriam L. Hoover, et al, v. Zimmer Inc. • Deluxe Home Center Inc. v. David W. Poage and Farmers State Bank. • Geneva Bayne v. Combined Community Services Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff. The following case was dismissed without prejudice: • ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Deeana L. Tyler. Marriage Dissolutions The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated: • Rita (former name Miller restored) and Jordan Pence. Nov. 16. • Christy R. (former name Helton restored) and Valentino Gonzales. Nov. 16. • Charity and William K. Harner. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 19. • Sandra (former name Atkins restored) and Lewis P. Goodwin. Nov. 19. • Caroline Sue and James Melvin Herring. Nov. 19. • Melanie A. and Gage J. Benson. Nov. 20. • Ronald and Tammy S. Miller. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Nov. 21. • Jim and Charlotte Lisenbee. Nov. 28. Dismissal The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed: • Barbara L. and David P. Valentine. Other Action • June Angela Reid's request for a probationary license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment, rehabilitation and exceptional purposes only. • Leah A. Watson v. Terry J. Cooley. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. as mediator.
