Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

Janet Louise Coeling

Janet L. Coeling, 88 of Elkhart, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Janet was born on July 16, 1937 to Peter and Clara VanAntwerp in Grand Rapids, MI. Janet married Robert M. Coeling. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2019.

Janet graduated from high school and went on to earn her degree as a dental hygienist. In her younger years she was the co-owner and operator of a flower shop. She loved to serve the Lord and was a very active member at River Oaks Church in Goshen. She enjoyed collecting antiques throughout the years and making her yearly pilgrimage to the Netherlands with her family and friends. She and her husband (her “honey”) would go on many “boondoggles” together. The two of them had many, many adventures throughout their marriage and made many lifelong friends along the way. She loved to talk about her grandchildren and was in her glory when the great-grandchildren started to arrive.

Janet is survived by her daughter Brenda (Tom) Koert and her son Brent Coeling; grandchildren Susan Koert, Sarah Koert, Aaron (Melissa) Coeling, Bryant Coeling, Chad (Lynnea) Coeling and great-grandchildren Dallas, Tanner, Junior, Raven, Kacey, Bree, Theo, and Lacey; as well as her siblings, George (Sharon) Van Antwerp, Nancy (Rocky) Kinsman and Fred (Caroline) Van Antwerp.

A celebration of Janet’s Life will be celebrated at a later date. She will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Bob, at Bowne Mennonite Cemetery in Clarksville, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations River Oaks, 58020 CR 115, Goshen, IN 46528 www.riveroaks.org Online condolences may be made to Janet’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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12/17/2025

Roger Robison

Roger S. Robison, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home. Roger was born on June 15, 1933 in Montpelier, Ohio to Harry and Herma Robison. He married Viola J. Shoemaker on May 31, 1963 in Toledo, OH. She preceded him in death on August 26, 2022.

A product of a one room schoolhouse (eight grades and one teacher) and no electricity until Rural Electric Association came in 1938. He was blessed with ambitious, independent and loving parents. Their motto was "Hard work, ingenuity and persistence". Roger loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, sports, travel and anything new. He was always attracted to water, including water skiing. He played high school football and track. He was proud to have been offered a scholarship by Ara Parseghian to Miami of Ohio and by Woody Hayes to Ohio State University. Roger graduated from Montpelier High School with honors and attended Ohio State University for 2 years until he was drafted in 1953. He served in the 11th Airborne Division, Tank Battalion as a driver during the Korean Conflict until 1955. He completed his education, graduating from Tri-State University with a Mechanical Engineering Degree in 1959. He worked for General Motors Foundry in Defiance, OH, Owens-Illinois in Toledo, OH and 31 years with Miles Laboratories in Elkhart where he retired in 1995. He primarily did projects for Miles Consumer Products Division, managed building projects in Elkhart and expansions in West Haven, Connecticut.

Roger met Viola Shoemaker while at Owens-Illinois Technical Center during a company production of Guys and Dolls. Viola was a lead dancer for the play. They married May 31, 1963 at Central Avenue United Methodist Church, Toledo, OH. They moved to Elkhart in January 1964 to accept the position at Miles.

Roger is survived by his children Steve Robison of Vandalia, MI and Gwen Robison of Elkhart, IN., his granddaughters, Nicole Robison, Paige Robison and Madison Robison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Herma Robison, his dear wife of 59 years, Viola, and his brothers Harry and Jack Robison.

Friends may visit with family from 11am -1pm on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone, Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 where a funeral service will be at 1pm with Pastor Keith McFarren officiating. Online Condolences may be made to his family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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12/17/2025

Richard Read

Richard A. Read, 84 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side at the Center for Hospice Care ~ Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. Richard was born on September 4, 1941 to Orian J. and Pauline Read in Milwaukee, WI. Richard married Lynda Hummer on December 9, 1983 in Elkhart, IN. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2012.

Richard graduated from Indiana University, Devry Electrical Engineering and earned his aviation degree from Andrews University. He honorably served his country in the United States of America Army National Guard from 1960 -1966. Richard retired as a pilot. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Beardsley, where he sang in the choir for several years. Richard had a wonderful talent for playing the accordion and was eager to teach others. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially going to the theater to see a play or special performances.

Richard is survived by children Barbara Read of Niles, MI and Michelle "Shelly "Read of Edwardsburg, MI, Teri Horberg of Tarpon Springs, FL, Toni Volheim of Elkhart B. Kim (Claudia) Volheim of Granger, IN and Kris (Cathy) Volheim of Edwardsburg, MI and his granddaughters, Jessica Sellers, Faith Li and Kassondra Sawyer and Lynda's 10 grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12 to 2pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 where funeral services will be held at 2pm. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 405 West Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514 www.eservivepayments.com Burial will be at a later date at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI., with full military honors. Online condolences may be made to Richard's family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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12/12/2025

Charles Snead

Charles Snead, 77 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Charles was born on September 13, 1948 to William and Sarah Yvonne Snead in Cedar Grove, WV. He married Linda Fegley on November 1, 1969 in Elkhart, IN. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2015.

Charles retired as a maintenance man from Elkhart Products. He enjoyed sports from the Chicago Bears, football to the New York Yankees and baseball, back to his roots in west Virginia Mountaineers. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family.

Charles is survived by his son Charles W. Snead of Elkhart, IN and his brother John (Linda) Snead of North Olmstead, OH and his sister Carolyn (Jimmy) Kinder of Westlake, OH., as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his parents William and Sarah Yvonne Snead, wife Linda, and his siblings Larry Snead, Betty Dunlap, Patricia Craigo and Claudette Chadwell.

Friends may gather with family from 3-7 pm on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514. Online condolences may be made to Charles family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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