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Stephen J. Williams

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McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel

240 Crestwood Dr

Roanoke, Indiana

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Visitation

Dec. 14, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Roanoke First Brethren Church

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Stephen Williams Obituary

Stephen J. Williams, 85, was gathered unto his ancestors on December 5, 2025.

Calling hours are at the Roanoke First Brethren Church, 415 S. Main Street, Roanoke, IN, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Monday, December 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, with the funeral to be conducted following.

Burial will be at a later date by private ceremony.

Preferred memorials are to Pathfinder Services, Inc., Community Harvest Food Bank, and to the Roanoke First Brethren Church.

McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Dec. 8, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Stephen Williams

Dec

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Roanoke First Brethren Church

415 S. Main Street, Roanoke, IN 46783

Dec

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Roanoke First Brethren Church

415 S. Main Street, Roanoke, IN 46783

Dec

15

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Roanoke First Brethren Church

415 S. Main Street, Roanoke, IN 46783

Funeral services provided by:

McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel

240 Crestwood Dr, Roanoke, IN 46783

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John R Kowalczyk

Earlier today

Nate and Ben, my deepest sympathies. I know first-hand the loss of a lawyer parent/mentor. Always a professional to me, your Dad was one of the best.

Thomas A Swihart

Earlier today

Nate and Ben,Carol and I extent our sympathies in the passing of your Father.Steve was always pleasant and cordial over the many years I knew him as a practicing Attorney.You and the remainder of the family were so lucky to have Steve as the Patriarch.A genuine person who will painfully missed.

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