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

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McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel240 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.
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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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