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At Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, we take great pride in caring for our f on Division Street in historic downtown Elkhart.

Who We Are and Our Story
STEMM-LAWSON-PETERSON FUNERAL HOME·
Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Boulevard, Elkhart, Indiana, a family owned and operated funeral home, has been serving families of all faiths in the Michiana area since 1954. We pride ourselves in providing families with excellent service and care, while holding to the highest professional standards. From the initial notification that a death has occurred to the final graveside prayers, families know they can trust the funeral directors at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home to be there and assist the family in every step along the way. Our Beginnings
Our funeral home was founded in 1954 by William and Florence Stemm Sr. The funeral home was operated from that location until 2003 when owners Vic Lawson and Steve Peterson saw the need to expand their facilities to accommodate the growing needs of the community. The vision was completed in the fall of 2003 when the Division Street building was closed and operations were moved to the new facility at 1531 Cobblestone Boulevard on Elkhart's near north east side just north of Bristol Street. Our funeral home is conveniently located, and is easily accessible from anywhere in the area. We are capable of handling any sized service or visitation. Additionally, we offer complete pre-need planning-so you can pre-determine all of your own detailed decisions and take away any cost concerns from those you love. We also offer monuments and markers, and stepping stones aftercare service.

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12/25/2025

On this Christmas Day, may love surround you and memories bring you comfort. 🎄💛

12/19/2025

In this season, may every “little tree” in our lives feel cared for and remembered. 🎄💛

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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1531 Cobblestone Boulevard
Elkhart, IN
46514

Telephone

+15742936411

Website

http://www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com/

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Who We Are and Our Story

Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Boulevard, Elkhart, Indiana, a family owned and operated funeral home, has been serving families of all faiths in the Michiana area since 1954. We pride ourselves in providing families with excellent service and care, while holding to the highest professional standards. From the initial notification that a death has occurred to the final graveside prayers, families know they can trust the funeral directors at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home to be there and assist the family in every step along the way.

Our Beginnings

Our funeral home was founded in 1954 by William and Florence Stemm Sr. on Division Street in historic downtown Elkhart.

The funeral home was operated from that location until 2003 when owners Vic Lawson and Steve Peterson saw the need to expand their facilities to accommodate the growing needs of the community.