Marriage Licenses
Mitchell Thomas Cramer, 24, of Bluffton, project engineer, and Carla Jayne Wollenhaupt, 24, of Van Wert, supply management.
Jeffrey Lyn Schwartz, 25, of Venedocia, farmer/truck driver, and Sheena Marie Williams, 28, of Cloverdale, child care provider.
John Charles Kolb Jr., 29, of St. Marys, diesel mechanic, and Anna Marie Edwards, 25, of Van Wert, supervisor.
Donald W. Huffman, 34, of Delphos, labor, and Megan S. Niese, 30, of Delphos, PTA.
Tony Wayne Etzler, 47, of Willshire, supervisor, and Kristine Marie Marsee, 43, of Convoy, office/clerical.
William Edmiston Hawk, 67, of Van Wert, tool maker, and Tonda LaKaye Rogers, 50, of Van Wert, medical records clerk.
Brett Michael Ryan, 41, of Van Wert, factory, and Megan Lindsey Evans, 32, of Van Wert, deputy clerk.
Robert Alan Schlosser, 52, of Van Wert, tool maker, and Loreen K. Frey, 53, of Van Wert, dentist.
Zachary Daniel Brown, 31, of Convoy, assembler, and Mindy Leigh Averesch, 27, of Van Wert, teacher.
John Lynn Osenbaugh, 62, of Van Wert, factory, and Susan lee Beech, 55, of Van Wert, Sheriff Department.
Rustin Lane Adam, 23, of Convoy, AG equipment tech, and Megan Kay Mankey, 25, of Decatur, Ind., surgical technologist.
Isaac Kyle Jerome Harris, 26, of Van Wert, hose assembly (Eaton), and Jennifer Rena Klausing, 24, of Van Wert, bakery (Marsh).
Andrew Jonathan Breese, 32, of Venedocia, teacher, and Ashley Nichole Holden, 26, of Convoy, teacher.
Matthew Lee Shinabery, 26, of Van Wert, laborer, and Ashley Marie Teboe, 27, of Van Wert, homemaker.
Thaison E. Leaser, 24, of Van Wert, loan officer, and Danae N. Westgerdes, 23, of Van Wert, graduate student.
Ryan Joseph Bickle, 24, of Van Wert, electrician, and Brittany Gale Monnin, 25, of Van Wert, secretary.
Austin Martin Clevenger, 20, of Venedocia, painter — Eagle Railcar, and Karley raquel Hendrickson, 19, of Venedocia.
Seth Kristopher Karl, 33, of Ohio City, Deputy Sheriff, and Kati Alyssa Harting, 23, of Ohio City, retail.
Justin Wayne Boyd, 26, of Delphos, road crew, and Kirenda Lee marie Gyetvai, 24, of Delphos, Eaton Aeroquip.
Philip Dean Schwartz, 21, of Spencerville, US Army, and Kelsey Lynn Spencer, 21, of Uniontown, bartender.
Nicholas Foster Thompson, 20, of Ohio City, sales/Advanced Auto, and Jamie Linn Temple, 32, of Ohio City, photographer.
Scott Andrew Spry, 37, of Van Wert, driver, and Angela Kay Lane, 43, of Van Wert, waitress.
Michael G. Wortman, 45, of Convoy, bridle tech., and Christy Nicole wortman, 43, of Convoy, nurse.
Travis Wayne Doster, 33, of Van Wert, and Lindsay Michelle Winberg, 33, of Van Wert, accountant.
Charles W. Raynor IV, 46, of Van Wert, mechanic, and Rebecca Jo Lands, 38, of Bryan, factory worker.
Timothy Mark Burcham, 54, of Van Wert, truck driver, and Julie Kathleen Ely, 51, of Fishers, Ind., transportation super.
Sean William McKenzie, 30, of Van Wert, laborer, and Andrea Lynn Taylor, 31, of Van Wert, manufacturing.
Jesse Lane Wiseman, 22, of Van Wert, wash bay employee, and Angela Louise Wells, 20, of Van Wert, resident assistant.
Estates Probated
Estate of Jerry D. lark to Theresa A. Borger, Deborah S. Clark, and Carla R. Gellenbeck.
Estate of Helen L. Stauffer to Lawrence Blakeley, Samuel N. Blakeley and Ginger Brown.
Estate of Morrell G. Allen to Thelma M. Allen.
Estate of Dorothy J. Gardner to Michael Gardner, Theresa Stuckey and Judith Stuckey.
Estate of Timothy P. Giffin to Katherine E. Giffin.
Estate of Patsy R. Sites to her children.
Estate of Richard W. Greulach to Carol A. Greulach, Matthew D. Greulach and Debra K. Masterson.
Estate of William R. Burk to Shawn D. Burk, Steven Burk and Christina Marie Nowak.
Estate of Rosemary Thatcher to the Trust Agreement of Rosemary Thatcher.
Estate of Artist D. Adams to Theodore H. Adams, Patricia S. Baldwin, Phyllis Jean Lawrence, Pamela Ann Klonowski, Allen E. Helvoigt Lloyd, Theodore H. Adams, Robin Lee Adams and Robert Lyle Helvoigt II.
POSTED: 07/16/14 at 2:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Court
Criminal
Lyric L. Okuly of Van Wert — Domestic Violence; pleaded no contest; fined $250 and costs; 10 days in jail, 8 days suspended.
Traffic
Dangelo S. Buckley of Fort Wayne, Ind. — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $175 and costs; 3 days in jail; operator’s license suspended from 2/22/14 to 8/21/14.
John A. Searl of Van Wert — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 30 days in jail, 25 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 5/22/14 to 11/18/14.
Joshua W. Kessler of Hamilton, Ind. — Reckless Operation; pleaded no contest; fined $250 and costs; 30 days in jail, 25 days suspended.
Oren D. Kehres of Elgin — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $500 and costs; 60 days in jail, 57 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 4/2/14 to 4/2/15.
Jeffery M. Vibbert of Haviland — OVI; pleaded no contest; fined $375 and costs; 90 days in jail, 85 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 6/29/14 to 6/29/15.
Jeffery M. Vibbert of Haviland — FRA Susp.; pleaded no contest; fined $200 and costs.
Civil
Sandra Conrad vs. Sheila Raines (Warren) — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,984.
Scott R. Gordon vs. Robert Stock — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,282.
Scott R. Gordon vs. Jeremy Siefker — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,142.40.
Village of Ohio City vs. Robert Sweet and Jo Sweet — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $81.58.
LMH Heart Institute of NW Ohio vs. Jimmie R. Senters — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $855.
St. Rita’s Medical Center vs. Joshua Ricker — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $250.28.
Phyllis Schumm and Vickie Schumm vs. Eugene Eash and Kathy Eash — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,324.98.
Village of Ohio City vs. Ina Jean Murphy — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $208.16.
National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-1 vs. Kristell Johnson aka Kristell N. Johnson — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $6,227.71.
Lima Memorial Hospital vs. Jason Richey — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $602.34.
Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Randall M. Krugh and Randall M. Krugh Sr. — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,326.87.
Village of Willshire, Ohio vs. Kevin B. Wills and Brenda S. Wills — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $956.38.
Village of Ohio City vs. Jason Ainsworth — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,144.12.
Garrett Casas LLC vs. Larry Huffman and Jessica Morris — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $3,556.77.
Lima Brace & Limb vs. Tyler Rothgeb and Carrie I. Rothgeb — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $255.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Angela K. Brown — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $682.34.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Donna Marie Houser and Robert Eugene Houser — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,659.07.
Capital One Bank (USA) NA vs. Steven E. Jenkins and Steven Edward Jenkins and Steve G. Jenkins — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,555.03.
Gregory Breese vs. Kevin Gros and Mandie Gros — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $185.
Scott R. Gordon vs. Jeffrey Glossett — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $300.
Gregory Breese vs. Jami Renner — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $210.
Donald J. Beckmann vs. Jeffery Neal — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $3,003.92.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Kevin J. Linton — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $477.34.
Mercer Landmark, Inc. vs. Wortman Bros, LLC — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $6,417.02.
POSTED: 07/16/14 at 1:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Court
Marriage Licenses
Cole Michael Walker, 23, of Middle Point, cook, and Keeley Mae Comer, 24, of Middle Point, factory worker.
Micky Lee Binkley, 39, of Van Wert, maintenance, and Sarah Lyn Baldwin, 42, of Van Wert, cook.
Justin Allan Klinger, 27, of Fort Jennings, maintenance, and Khandiss Marie Lippi, 24, of Van Wert, teacher.
Caleb Zachariah Eugene Weible, 21, of Van Wert, factory, and Amanda Sue Hill, 22, of Van Wert, sales associate.
Hayden Armin Rees, 66, of Delphos, retired, and Pamela Ann Foster, 66, of Van Wert, clerk.
Jan Johannes Henricus Arts, 31, of Scott, dairy farmer, and Alexis Marie Zippay, 31, of Scott, library media specialist.
Robert Craig Klinger Jr., 25, of Convoy, farmer, and Amanda Liamarie Sarchet, 26, of Convoy.
Estates Probated
Estate of James E. Nicely to his surviving children and grandchildren.
POSTED: 06/04/14 at 1:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Court
Criminal
No new cases.
Traffic
Andrew W. Sinning of Van Wert — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 180 days in jail, 10 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 2/16/14 to 2/16/15.
Civil
Capital One Bank (USA) NA vs. Daryl L. Dowdy — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $13,155.74.
Alliance for Women’s Health, Inc. vs. Dawn M. Burkholder — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $360.62.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Katie J. Keith — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $4,610.52.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Katherine P. McMonigal — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $810.59.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Alexander B. Bartley — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,432.93.
Village of Willshire vs. R. Tony Miller — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $553.29.
Village of Willshire vs. Holden Creek — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $548.20.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Brian L. Schaadt and Cheryl Schaadt — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,255.76.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Marilyn K. Routt and Steven Routt — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,466.79.
POSTED: 06/04/14 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Court
Marriage Licenses
Spencer Logan Wenninger, 26, of Van Wert, fast food, and Caelyn Rae Shaner, 19, of Van Wert, fast food.
Scott Albert Schnipke, 36, of Van Wert, maintenance, and Amanda Kay Sink, 37, of Van Wert, factory.
Andrew Wayne Karges, 27, of Convoy, manufacturing, and Ericka Lynn Williams, 24, of Monroeville, Indiana, radiologic technician.
Cory Austin Ream, 26, of Van Wert, assembler, and Jamie Leigh Allen, 25, of Van Wert, registered nurse.
Paul R. Clouatre, 21, of Convoy, Fleetwood, and Courtney Danielle More, 20, of Convoy, none.
Joseph Allen Hinkle, 32, of Delphos, IT manager, and Pauline M. Awaimrin, 24, of Defiance, caterer.
Willem Freerk Fokker, 28, of Ohio City, farmer, and Meagan Ann Hall, 26, of Convoy, mechanical engineer.
Travis Lee Dickson Jr., 41, of Van Wert, supervisor, and Tracy Lynn Sill, 37, of Van Wert, waitress.
Justin Wayne Straw, 33, of Wren, mechanic, and Hillary Rose Gaffer, 24, of Wren, cook.
Joshua David McGinnis, 32, of Delphos, none, and Marilyn Marie Sulfridge, 23, of Delphos, McDonald’s.
Christopher Blaine Miller, 29, of Convoy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Nicole Elaine Wolfe, 36, of Van Wert, assistant manager.
Jordan Andrew Miller, 30, of Ohio City, welder, and Melissa Dyann Hoover, 27, of Ohio City, office manager.
Douglas Shane Miller, 27, of Convoy, maintenance, and Michelle Alyce Schoenauer, 26, of Convoy, direct support professional.
Drew Allen Creekmore, 24, of Van Wert, lawn care, and Kaitlyn Coral Marbaugh, 18, of Van Wert, student.
Wills Probated
Estate of Neva B. Butler to Larry R. Butler, Danny D. Butler, Jerry L. Butler, Connie S. Ditto and James P. Butler.
POSTED: 05/28/14 at 11:31 am. FILED UNDER: Court
Criminal
Travis Vandyke of Lima — domestic violence; dismissed with costs.
Matthew A. Southerland of Van Wert — domestic violence, dismissed with costs.
Travis M. Buehler of St. Henry — OVI; pled guilty, found guilty; fined $850 and costs; driving permitted after 180 days with ignition interlock and special plates; defendant to sign release to confirm alcohol treatment. 30 days jail, with credit for 30 days.
Travis M. Buehler of St. Henry — OVI refusal; dismissed with costs.
Travis M. Buehler of St. Henry — seatbelt violation; dismissed with costs.
Travis M. Buehler of St. Henry — crossing over marked lanes; dismissed with costs.
Scott D. Phillips of Bellefontaine — domestic violence; dismissed with costs.
Charles H. Myers IV of Mendon; OVI, pled guilty, found guilty; fined $425 and costs; 30 days in jail, 27 suspended; driver’s license suspended from 5/21/2014 to 11/17/2014. Three days in jail.
Charles H. Myers IV of Mendon — crossing over marked lanes; dismissed with costs.
Drew A. Creekmore of Van Wert — domestic violence; dismissed with costs.
Christopher L. Schnepp of Van Wert — domestic violence/menacing; pleaded not guilty, dismissed with costs.
Erica L. Rase of Van Wert — domestic violence; pleaded no contest, found guilty; fined $100 and costs; 10 days jail, with 9 days suspended. 1 days in jail unless complete domestic violence avoidance program through Westwood Behavioral Health Center.
Alvin S. Hammons of Middle Point — OVI; pled guilty, found guilty; fined $375 and costs; 30 days in jail, with 25 days suspended; driver’s license suspended from 2/9/2014 to 8/8/2014
Justin E. Cole of Wren — OVI; pled guilty, found guilty; fined $525 and costs; 60 days in jail, with 55 days suspended; license suspended from 2/8/2014 to 2/8/2015. Driving permitted with special plates and ignition interlock system.
Justin E. Cole of Wren — no tail lights; dismissed with costs.
Steven J. Diltz of Delphos — reckless operation; pled guilty, found guilty; fined $250 and costs; 30 days in jail, with 30 days suspended; license suspension from 3/28/14 to 4/27/2014.
Steven J. Diltz of Delphos — failure to reinstate operator’s license; dismissed with costs.
POSTED: 05/28/14 at 11:00 am. FILED UNDER: Court
Marriage Licenses
None at this time.
Wills Probated
Estate of Geraldine A. Gribler to her children, equally and share and share alike.
Estate of Sonny Boy Raines to Daniel A. Raines Jr.
Estate of Madeline G. Schoeff to Nancy Williams, Bonnie Young, Tamra Zeigler, Patricia Hipsher and Michael Schoeff.
Estate of Esther Jane Henrey to the Esther Jane Henrey Trust.
POSTED: 05/14/14 at 12:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Court
Marriage Licenses
Joshua David Buehrer, 29, of Van Wert, office manager, and Jennifer Elizabeth Carnahan, 20, of Van Wert, customer service representative.
David E. Johnson, 26, of Delphos, welder/fabricator, and Cassie R. Kemper, 24, of Delphos, credit/collection clerk.
Mark Gillette, 47, of Van Wert, and Samantha Carpenter, 31, of Van Wert, janitorial supervisor.
Jonathan David Roe, 24, of Monroe, Ind., carpenter, and Natalie Lynn Yoder, 2, of Decatur, Ind., project manager.
Seth A. Blackmore, 24, of Van Wert, military, and Jennifer L. Nagel, 30, of Van Wert, surgical tech.
Estates Probated
Estate of Mary Ellen Deffenbaugh to the Mary Ellen Deffenbaugh Family Living Trust.
Estate of Coral E. Marbaugh to Bradley W. Marbaugh, Audrey L. Marbaugh, Virginia L. Marbaugh, Karen L. Reinhart and Candy S. Smitley-Taylor.
Estate of James J. Ryan to the Convoy Methodist church, Larry William Ryan, Carol Rose Kreischer, Donna Jo Myers, Linda Diane Fulk, Keith J. Ryan, and the grandchildren of James J. Ryan.
Estate of Roger Leroy Felger, Sr., to Anita J. Finger, Connie M. Elder, Angie Dietrich, Rose M. Elston and Roger L. Felger, Jr.
Estate of Charles James Bilimek to Carrie McKeddie, Matt Bilimek, James Bilimek, Jaime Bilimek, Brittany Agler and Shelby Bilimek.
Estate of Irma L. Schwinnen to Delphos St. John School, Irene L. Schwinnen and George H. Schwinnen.
POSTED: 05/07/14 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Court
Criminal
Nicholas A. Hunter of Convoy — Domestic Violence; pleaded guilt; fined $100 and costs; 30 days in jail, 25 days suspended.
Traffic
Michael D. Mendenhall of Van Wert — Physical Control; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 30 days in jail suspended; operator’s license suspended from 3/29/14 to 3/29/15.
Jason P. Burkhead of Van Wert — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 30 days in jail, 25 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 4/11/14 to 10/8/14.
Steven R. Parsons Jr. of Van Wert — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 55 days in jail; operator’s license suspended from 4/29/14 to 10/26/14.
Randy L. Stout of Delphos — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 10 days in jail, 5 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 6/8/13 to 12/5/13.
Jacob R. Strick of Van Wert — Seatbelt; pleaded guilty; fined $30 and costs.
Sherry L. Ramsey of Van Wert — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 10 days in jail, 5 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 3/19/14 to 9/15/14.
Sherry L. Ramsey of Van Wert — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 30 days in jail, 23, days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 3/22/14 to 3/22/15.
Martin L. Johnson of Cleveland, Tenn. — Physical Control; pleaded guilty; fined $375 and costs; 5 days in jai; operator’s license suspended from 4/23/14 to 4/23/15.
David L. Keirns of Van Wert — OVI; pleaded no contest; fined $450 and costs; 30 days in jail, 25 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 4/24/14 to 10/24/14.
Nicholas A. Hunter of Convoy — OVI; pleaded guilty; fined $500 and costs; 180 days in jail, 150 days suspended; operator’s license suspended from 4/16/14 to 4/16/15.
Civil
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Annette R. Henson — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,367.50.
Paul Farr vs. Amanda Puckett — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,630.44.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Judy Cleaves — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $347.73.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Tara Cleaves — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,025.65.
Springleaf Financial Services of Indiana, Inc. vs. Christopher McLemore — judgment for the plantiff in the amount of $2,601.91.
T.J. Grimm and Donna L. Grimm vs. Joseph Moore and Melissa Moore — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,381.77.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Isaac Harris — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $293.11.
Village of Ohio City, Ohio vs. Dave Potts and Belinda Potts — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $310.
Sarah J. Mowery DDS Inc. vs. Scott Spry — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $246.40.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Kevin Bell and Julie L. Bell.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Christopher A. Irwin — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $399.93.
Midland Funding LLC vs. Michele King — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,313.36.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Justina Billingham — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,607.13
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Janet T. Subler — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $863.62.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Lee Hurless III and Lorie A. Hurless — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $637.20.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Jason Roth and Tori K. Roth — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $4,163.93.
Van Wert County Hospital vs. Steven Ridenour — judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $826.45.
POSTED: 05/07/14 at 12:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Court
Marriage Licenses
William Carl Ross, 49, of Van Wert, self-employed, and Catharine Elaine Sidle, 40, of Van Wert, factory.
Richard Dean Druckemiller II, 43, of Van Wert, truck driver, and Kelly Ann Valentine, 37, of Van Wert, respiratory therapist.
Michael Christopher Boyd, 21, of Van Wert, construction, and Destiny Ryan Longstreth, 18, Subway.
James Scott Wagner, 42, of Delphos, Unverferth employee, and Julie Marie Smith, 34, of Delphos, First Federal Bank.
Anthony Darren Mendez, 26, of Ohio City, CNC op., and Stephanie Lynn Littman, 24, of Ohio City, cosmetologist.
Benjamin Ray Williams Sr., 57, of Van Wert, retired, and Janet Kay Phillips, 65, of Middle Point, retired.
Estates Probated
Estate of Carol Jean Smith to the Carole Jean Smith Trust.
Estate of Marvin S. Vetter Sr. to Mary Jude Vetter.
Estate of James R. Ringwald to Meredith J. Ringwald.
Estate of Max D. Swoveland to Dawn Marie Laemmle, Christina Chilcote, and Dan J. Swoveland.
Estate of Judith A. Pratt to David Gene Pratt.
Estate of Ellen L. Kohn to Rick L. Kohn, Nancy Boroff, and Karen Dull.
Estate of Eva A. Hartman to trustees of the Church of Christ of Van wert, Ohio; trustees of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Van Wert, Ohio; Alan Palmer; the Obstetrics Department of the Van Wert County Hospital; Community Health Professionals, Inc.; the American Heart Society; trustees of Van Wert Lodge #1197 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Mary Riley; B. June Feasby; Sue Hamner; Joan Krywaski; David Gamble; and Michelle Covelli.
Estate of James E. Dray to Cheryl L. Collert, David J. Dray and Terry J. Dray.
Estate of Lauretta M. Schaffer to Ronald J. Kroeger, LarryJ.Kroeger, Rickey J.Kroeger, Kay Siefer, Susan Radabaugh, Jim Kroeger, Len Kroeger, Jerry Kroeger jr., Richard Kroeger, David Kroeger and Marianne Wiech.
POSTED: 04/16/14 at 2:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Court