Minnesota bankruptcies (July 15, 2009)

Chapter 7 is a petition to liquidate assets and discharge debts.

Chapter 11 is a petition for protection from creditors and to reorganize.

Chapter 12 is a petition for family farmers to reorganize.

Chapter 13 is a petition for wage earners to readjust debts.

Filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Minnesota

Bankruptcy filings from the following counties: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin.

Sandra D. Meyer, doing business as Amoree Bridal and Carribbean Tan, Detroit Lakes, Chapter 7, debts and assets not listed.

Bonnie Ranthum, 304 13th St. N., Moorhead, production worker, Chapter 13, debts of $44,942, assets of $11,429.

David and Faline Sorensen, Pelican Rapids, Chapter 7, debts of $82,866, assets of $60,869. Sorensen is a parts manager. Mrs. Sorensen is a support technician.

William and Patricia Gilchrest, 419 1st Ave. S., Dilworth, Chapter 7, occupations, debts and assets not listed.

Michael Christopher and Kimberly Carroll Nold, formerly known as Kimberly Phillips, Fergus Falls, Chapter 7, debts of $121,309, assets of $121,725. Nold is a laborer.

Robert J. and Jennifer K. Ruffcorn, Alexandria, Chapter 7, debts of $16,479, assets of $6,590. Ruffcorn is a laborer. Mrs. Ruffcorn is a manager.

Patricia L. Klein, Alexandria, Chapter 7, debts of $18,353, assets of $2,448.

Shari L. Wittrock, Alexandria, team leader, Chapter 7, debts of $34,671, assets of $25,746.

Jessica Marie Knutson, Fisher, training specialist, Chapter 7, debts of $33,799, assets of $2,355.

Clinton E. Franks, Wadena, warehouse worker, Chapter 7, debts of $142,441, assets of $127,180.

Bradley Sheldon Braith, Wadena, Chapter 13, debts of $31,940, assets of $13,300.

Joshua J. Ladwig, 1403 4th Ave. S., Moorhead, Chapter 7, occupation, debts and assets not listed.

Breezetta Lowanet Etienne, doing business as EZ Breezy Weightloss and Wellness, 1112 S. University Drive, Chapter 7, debts of $303,002, assets of $85.34.

Kent R. and Janell M. Jorgenson, Fergus Falls, Chapter 7, debts of $109,672, assets of $110,959.

Ruben Zavala-Urbano, Pelican Rapids, production worker, Chapter 7, debts of $28,864, assets of $9,428.

Toni Joy Bunting, Menahga, unemployed, Chapter 7, debts of $210,606, assets of $40,545.

Jann L. St. Michel, 2231 Rivershore Drive, Moorhead, unemployed, Chapter 7, debts of $191,942, assets of $61,894.

Larry Jay and Amy Lee Randall, formerly known as Amy Boyer, Osakis, Chapter 7, debts of $220,406, assets of $4,237. Randall is a customer service manager. Mrs. Randall is a receptionist.

Edward and Tracy Becker, Alexandria, Chapter 12, occupations, debts and assets not listed.

Marlen E. Swenson, Fergus Falls, retired, Chapter 7, debts of $14,858, assets of $4,667.

Debra M. Uselman, Wadena, medical secretary, Chapter 13, debts of $99,864, assets of $248,529.

Seth L. Solberg, Erskine, maintenance worker, Chapter 7, debts of $18,745, assets of $13,125.

Brent Allen Estes, Battle Lake, unemployed, Chapter 7, debts of $309,858, assets of $250,035.

Lydia E. Kolofale, formerly known as Lydia Santiago, Perham, medical billing agent, Chapter 7, debts of $42,139, assets of $8,829.

Jonathan W. Baum, Moorhead, field engineer, Chapter 13, debts of $113,333, assets of $71,648.

Ralph A. and Jennifer C. Elletson, 520 5th St. S., Moorhead, Chapter 7, debts of $224,541, assets of $147,596. Elletson is a transmission specialist. Mrs. Elletson is an energy assistant.

Shane and Laura Tahran, 808 9th Ave. N.E., Dilworth, Chapter 7, occupations, debts and assets not listed.

Steven J. and Carmen M. Sortland, Halstad, Chapter 7, debts of $178,723, assets of $121,227. Sortland is a regional coordinator. Mrs. Sortland is an aide.

Todd and Tammy Hinsverk, Fergus Falls, Chapter 7, occupations, debts and assets not listed.

Erica Bechhold, East Grand Forks, payment specialist, Chapter 7, debts of $20,058, assets of $6,178.

Gloria Clark, Fertile, sandwich artist, Chapter 7, debts of $68,035, assets of $78,310.

David R. Dhaene, Benedict, Chapter 7, debts of $50,599, assets of $9,523.

Jon Malcolm and Linda Diane Tibbetts, Detroit Lakes, both sales associates, Chapter 7, debts of $279,997, assets of $217,857.

Karen M. Audette, Crookston, unemployed, Chapter 7, debts of $111,939, assets of $113,794.

Karen A. Johnson, Elbow Lake, cook and waitress, Chapter 7, debts of $130,533, assets of $65,451.

Terry and Elizabeth Motz, formerly known as Elizabeth Miller, Pelican Rapids, Chapter 7, occupation, debts and assets not listed.

Thomas F. and Anna D. Olson, New York Mills, Chapter 7, debts of $318,499, assets of $209,007. Olson is a floor repairman. Mrs. Olson is a registrar.

Blaine Leslie and Theresa Lee Buseth, Fergus Falls, Chapter 7, debts of $127,916, assets of $79,402. Buseth is a personal trainer. Mrs. Buseth is an X-ray technician.

Hallie Jean Stenger, also known as Hallie Hilsgen and Haliie Brown, doing business as Hallie's Kangaroo Pocket Daycare, Walker, Chapter 7, debts of $20,261, assets of $3,338.

Geraldine K. Wright, 505 Cedar Lane, Moorhead, safety monitor, Chapter 7, debts of $59,474, assets of $14,397.

Kyle J. and Kristina M. Norman, 3508 Village Green Lane, Moorhead, Chapter 7, debts of $308,511, assets of $186,890. Norman is unemployed. Mrs. Norman is a nurse.