C OUNTY R EPORT

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Small Claims

Kosciusko County

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Warsaw Health System LLC, d/b/a

Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Carrie Armie, $2,541.31; v. Michael Fowler, $2,358.08; v. Cheyanne Myers, $2,347.30; v. Loren Pruitt, $2,282.45; v. Cynthia Russell, $1,441.76; v. Kailey Stover, $2,551.61

Kyle Johnson v. Pontoon Restoration Co. LLC, $10,000

Tecey S. Ingle v. Maria and Matt Brabec, $4,041.28

Elliott’s Heating and Air Conditioning v. Taylor Collins, $523.62; v. Marvin Jones, $421.61; v. Jose Malagon, $476.39

Sherri Makinson v. Emmanuel J. Marschke, $1,135

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding:

OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Craig A. Burnworth, $11,367.32

LVNV Funding LLC v. Jared Frantz, $1,282.36

Credit Corp. Solutions Inc. v. Kendall Kerlin, $1,069.64; v. Israel Warren, $2,313.67

Heritage Acceptance Corp. v. Kyle Wuchter, $2,766.59

Capital One NA v. Douglas J. Riebe, $2,638.74

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Thomas Seymour, $10,506.47

Credit Service International v. Nicole Sweatland, $5,879.37; v. Laura Teegardin, $874.26

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Walter Utter, $1,041.54

Elkhart County

The following civil collections have been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Court III:

He is survived by many nieces and nephews, along with a multitude of dear friends who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 24, with the memorial service at 3 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Syracuse, 1001 S. Huntington St.

David A. Melton

David A. Melton Sr., 83, Warsaw, died at 5:45 p.m. June 5, 2023.

He was born Feb. 24, 1940. On July 27, 1963, he married Nancy Biddle, who preceded him in death in January 2021.

He is survived by a son, Nicholas Melton; eight grandchildren; sisters, Linda Goodnight and Brenda Shafer; his stepmother, Sue Bryant; and several great-grandchildren.

Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Mildred M. Miller

Mildred M. “Millie” Miller, 91, rural North Webster, died June 13, 2023.

She was born April 24, 1932.

She is survived by her husband, Al Miller; daughter, Gwen Jones; sons, Tim Miller, David Miller and Dan Miller; and four grandchildren.

Services were held June 17 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of North Webster. A private burial was held at Salem Cemetery.

Walter O. Noffsinger

Walter O. Noffsinger, 90, Florida, died June 2, 2023.

He was born April 25, 1933. On Aug. 26, 1966, he married Patricia “Patty” Noffsinger, who preceded him in death in October 2018.

Surviving are his children, Mary Jane Calbeck, Ligonier, W. John Noffsinger, Dayton, Ohio, Cheryl Ross and Daniel Lee Noffsinger, both of Elkhart, and Jennifer Baughman, Columbia City; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grand- children; and four great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial gathering was held June 19 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Syracuse.

Constance M. Ratcliff

Constance Marie “Conni” Spaulding Ratcliff, 66, Silver Lake, died June 10, 2023.

She was born July 17, 1956. On Nov. 9, 2005, she married Greg Ratcliff; he survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Christina Marie Guthrie, North Manchester, Jolene Stephanie West and Michelle Lynn Gartner, both of Huntington; brothers, John W. Spaulding, Fairmount, Jerry E. Spaulding, Servia, Raymond L. Spaulding, London, Ky., and Timothy W. Spaulding, Anderson; sisters, MaryEllen Grace Bradley, Marion, and Alicia Jean Dunbar, Wisconsin; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held June 17 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Matthew P. Shufelt

Matthew P. Shufelt, 48, South Bend, formerly of Tippecanoe and Marshall County, died May 25, 2023.

He was born Oct. 1, 1974.

Surviving are siblings, Vanessa Lynn Stiles, Arnold Shufelt, Michael Shufelt and Mark Shufelt; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A graveside service was held June 16 at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Ann Swope grandmothers, Janice Ferrell and Janice Brubaker.

Patricia Ann Swope, 68, Warsaw, died June 9, 2023.

She was born Aug. 20, 1954. On April 3, 1971, she married Michael D. Swope; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Michael S. Swope and Melissa Dunnuck; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Susan Estes. No public services are planned at this time. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Dorene Ann Welch

Dorene Ann Welch, 79, Goshen, died at 5:53 p.m. June 10, 2023.

She was born April 28, 1944. On Dec. 7, 1985, she married Donald Eugene Welch. He preceded her in death July 22, 1997.

Surviving are sons, Kevin Mast, Sturgis, Mich., and Dale Mast, Indiana; daughter, Esther Sias, Sturgis, Mich.; three grandchildren; and siblings, LeRoy R. Harshberger and Janet Stutzman, both of Goshen, Amy Harshberger, New Paris, and Lydia Miller, Syracuse.

A private family graveside service will be at Miller Cemetery at a later date. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Nicholas Williamson

Nicholas “Nick” Williamson, 40, Warsaw, died June 13, 2023.

He was born Jan. 12, 1983.

He is survived by his father, Mike Williamson, Atwood; his mother, Penny Rose, Warsaw; siblings, Amber Verble, Pensacola, Fla., Brandon Williamson, Atwood, Richie Brown, Brandy Ley, Sharresa Rose, Dustin Rose, Dylan Williamson and Cole Williamson; and his grandmother, Jane Layne.

Friends may visit with the family in a life celebration reception from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw.

Bobby Yocum

Bobby Yocum, 47, Larwill, died June 8, 2023.

He was born Nov. 7, 1975.

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Penny Smith, Wakarusa, $487.78

Interra Credit Union v. Andrew Canter, Nappanee, $18,364.19

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Kenneth Riley, Nappanee, $804.75; v. Shawn A. Jenson, Nappanee, $1,420.51; v. Penny Smith, Wakarusa, $487.78 Plenaries

Kosciusko County

The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding:

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, a/s/o Raymond Doss v. Manuel F. Sanchez, $1,031.62

Civil Plenary Elkhart County

The following civil plenaries have been awarded in Elkhart County Circuit Court III:

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Linda Lambright, Goshen, v. Allison Slagle, Warsaw, $1,522.91

Three Rivers Federal Credit Union, a/k/a 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union v. Jason Hoover, New Paris, $23,651.42 Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosures have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Druid Paul Chaffins, $202,052.42

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC v. Walter W. Utter, $79,564.66

Superior Court III

The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Speeding — Hayley N. Park, Warsaw, $160.50; Kelly M. Culbertson, Warsaw, $160.50; Victor Jaramillo, Winona Lake, $160.50; Vivianna N. Martinez, Warsaw, $160.50; Brian M. Reiter, Warsaw, $160.50; Logan P. Miller, Pierceton, $160.50; Debra L. Dawson, Bourbon, $160.50; Mitch D. Jones, Syracuse, $160.50; John M. Walsh, South Whitley, $160.50; Julis J. Gordon, Warsaw, $160.50; Etin P. Norris, Pierce- ton, $160.50; Kimi R. Miller, Milford, $160.50; Reid A. Deneve, Claypool, $160.50; Aaron M. Stover, North Webster, $160.50; Matthieu E. Boston, Bremen, $160.50; Jose R. Lopez, Warsaw, $160.50; Kylie R. Musilli, Bourbon, $160.50; Benjamin D. North, Winona Lake, $160.50

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Addison D. Coffer, Warsaw, $185.50

Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of a motor vehicle — Sage E. Peace, Milford, $160

Disregarding stop sign — Jane A. Zentz, Bourbon, $160.50; Adam W. Hull, North Webster, $160.50; Angela T. Seeley, Warsaw, $160.50

Driving left of center — Robert L. Conrad, Warsaw, $160.50

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Bashar K. Alises, Warsaw, $25; Daniel D. Friesen, Claypool, $25

Allowing unlicensed individual to operate vehicle on highway — Melissa M. Faulkner, Ligonier, $160.50; Ninfa M. Hernandez Parra, Milford, $160.50

No valid driver’s license — Jose G. Lopez, Warsaw, $160.50; Jaxx Dunbar, Ligonier, $160.50; Loren L. Huff, Warsaw, $160.50; Ryan J. Walters, Warsaw, $160.50; Robert L. Bell, Warsaw, $160.50

Driving while suspended — Dustin M. Helblig, Warsaw, $185.50; Logan M. Dickerson, North Webster, $185.50; August M. Himes, Warsaw, $185.50

Speeding, disregarding stop sign — Ocxiel Sanchez, Warsaw, $185.50

Operating a motor vehicle with a false plate, no valid driver’s license

Aaron Lers, Pierceton, $185.50

Failure to change lanes for authorized emergency vehicle — Dieudonne Dume, Warsaw, $160.50

Allowing dog to stray — James E. White, Silver Lake, $25; Thomas M. Roberts, Pierceton, $25; Teresa L. Lambert, Silver Lake, $25

Shirley Ann Thompson

Shirley Ann Miller Thompson, 86, died June 7, 2023.

She was born May 18, 1937.

Surviving are her children, Melody Miller, Brian Thompson and David Thompson; brother, Les Miller, Kodak, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

At her wish, there will be a private family burial with a celebration of life to follow at a later date. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

Amanda Marie Webb

Amanda Marie “Mandy” Webb, 42, Shelbyville, Tenn., formerly of North Manchester, died June 10, 2023.

She was born March 1, 1981.

She is survived by her mother, Traci Brubaker, North Manchester; stepfather, Mark Brubaker, North Manchester; sons, Blake J. Slone and Evin Slone, both of Bunker Hill; daughter, Lillian Houser, Avon; sister, Kaytlin Brubaker, North Manchester; two nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and

B Irths

Annie Rose Hardy

Ethan and Ella Rose Hardy, San Clemente, Calif., are the parents of a daughter, Annie Rose, born June 3, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8.59 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Scott and Jenna Williamson, Leesburg. Paternal grandparents are Keith and Angel Hardy, Leesburg.

Annie is the couple’s first child.

Karalynn Yoder

Kevin and Maria (Borkholder) Yoder, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Karalynn, born at 1:47 a.m. June 11, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Chris and Carolyn Borkholder. Paternal

He is survived by his wife, Sophia Robinson Yocum, Larwill; sons, Dakota Yocum, Fort Wayne, and Malachi Robinson, New York; daughter, Kassity Cobbs, Florida; sisters, Becky Morales, Connie Howe, Mary Lester and Donna Pontius; brothers, Tom Lester and Joseph Yocum; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service was held June 17 at Harvest Community Church, Pierceton. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Keith Raymond Yoder grandparents are Stanley and Anita Yoder.

Keith Raymond Yoder, 63, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, died at 11:52 p.m. June 8, 2023.

He was born Sept. 8, 1959. On Nov. 6, 1982, he married Cyndi Fulford; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Tamara Bair, Ligonier, Melissa Yoder, Millersburg, Ivory Beck, Fremont, Brooke Gohlke and Tristin Ritter, both of Mentone, and Jade Ritter, Goshen; 17 grandchildren; his father, Raymond Yoder, Goshen; siblings, Odell Yoder and Doris Copenhaver, both of Goshen, and Craig Yoder, Millersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 14 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Cosperville Cemetery.

Karalynn joins a sister, Lila Joan Yoder.

Kendrick Myles Miller

Nathan and Wanda (Stutzman) Miller, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Kendrick Myles, born at 2:54 a.m. June 14, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Emily Irene Hershberger

Keith and Renae Sue (Kline) Hershberger, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Emily Irene, born June 14, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 6 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

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BIG GARAGE Sale. Multi-family. June 22-24. 7199 E Eli Lilly Road. 9am. Lots of everything.

Garage Sales A070

JUNE 23 8a-4p. June 24 8a-12p. 11921 N. Park Drive, Syracuse. Dishes, toys, pictures and misc.

JUNE 22-24, 8-4. Baby gear, baby clothes, furniture, women’s and men’s clothes, decorative home items. 426 W. Clearwater Drive, Warsaw.

FURNITURE, TOYS, TOOLS, June

15-16-17 and June 22-23-24. Lots of H-O model RR stuff. 71535 CR 17, New Paris, 574-536-7204

MULTI-FAMILY, June 21, 22, 23. Airfryer, Coleman lanterns, high chair, girls clothes, quilt patterns/books. More in neighborhood. Aaron Miller, 4085 W. 1350 N., Milford.

GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday

June 22-23. 296 E. Nelson Dr., Milford.

Vintage Fiestaware & Pfaltzgraff Tea

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Elliptical, home decor, vintage quilts, craft supplies and more.

15-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. June 29, 30, July 1, 8am-5pm. Lots of mens, womens, childrens brand name clothing (all sizes). Household items, much misc. 28150 CR 52, Nappanee, Deb Truex.

ANNUAL ‘DIVA’ Sale. Friday, June 23, 8a-6p; Saturday, June 24, 8a-2p. Beautiful women’s clothes (size 3X/24). Many bargains at 241 Ringneck Trail, Pheasant Ridge, Warsaw (part of neighborhood sale off Ranch Road).

GARAGE SALE June 23-24 8a.m.-4 p.m. Bedroom set with king size bed, desk, cedar chest, lift chair, power recliner, La-Z-Boy recliner, pie safe, kitchenware, new fishing reels, lots of new ice fishing equipment. Joe Riegsecker 29752 CR56, Nappanee.

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ESTATE TAG SALE - KELLY & DEAN ZENT 72361 County Road 11, Nappanee, IN

June 23 • 9am-5pm June 24 • 9am-2pm

Collection of Blue Indiana glass, silverware sets, antique china hutch, (2) antique trunks, copper boiler, gun cabinet, dulcimer, vintage wedding dress, beds, dressers, couches and household items.

Snowmobile gear, (2) Cub Cadet riding lawn mowers, generator, welding tanks, power washer, tiller, saw, snow blower, extension ladders, yard wagon, plastic x-mas molds, lots of garage items, (2) sets of card table and chairs, seasonal items.

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