Our Staff
Our employees are like family
We feel a genuine and abiding compassion for each and every client we serve who is experiencing such a personal loss and grief. At such a time, you should not be worried about details and coordination. On your behalf, we take care of everything according to your wishes. From coordinating the most appropriate overall service, to making sure the flowers are delivered to the graveside. From being there the moments you need us, to allowing you your times of privacy.
Here at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Center, we take personal care of and responsibility for your loved one throughout the entire process.
We personally walk that final journey with them.
Each of one of us has a personal calling to this ministry of care. We continuously study and train for it, are licensed in it, and dedicate our lives to it.
Donna Adkins
Funeral Director
Donna is a licensed funeral director/ embalmer. Donna is licensed in Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. She is married to David and they have a daughter EmmaLee. They attend Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mishawaka. She is a member of the Elkhart Moose Lodge #599 and the Penn Neighbors Homemaker Association.
Telephone: 1-574-293-6411
Steve Peterson
Funeral Director
Steve is licensed as a funeral director and embalmer and has been with the funeral home since 1973. He is married to Luanne. They have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He also is a member of Kane Masonic Lodge, and enjoys walking, biking, golf and pickleball.
Telephone: 1-574-293-6411
Luanne Peterson
Luanne has been with the funeral home since 1991. She is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Married to Steve they have 5 children and 5 grandchildren and live in Elkhart.
Telephone: 1-574-293-6411
Ray Freed
Assistant
Ray began working for Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home in March of 2010. He is an integral part of the day to day management of the funeral home and a licensed insurance agent and helps with our pre-arrangement program. He was born and raised in the Elkhart area and currently resides with his wife Judy in Bristol. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. He attends St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bristol.
Telephone: 1-574-293-6411
Jay Shaffer
Assistant
Jay began assisting the funeral home in April of 2014 working part-time with visitations, funerals and other various tasks. He is married to Linda. He is a busy retiree having spent most of his life in serving capacities. Jay is an active member of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church. He sings tenor with Quartet plus ONE and enjoys gardening. He initiates conversations with almost everyone around him with his humor and friendly disposition.
Telephone: 1-574-293-6411
Rosanne Misener
Greeter
Rosanne joined the funeral home staff in September of 2018. She recently retired from Elkhart General Hospital as a unit secretary.
She is married to Mike and enjoys spending time with grandchildren, family and friends as well as boating and traveling. She is active in her condo community and is a member of the Catholic faith.
Sally Niehoff
Advance Planning Counselor
Sally is a licensed Advance Funeral Planner. Originally from Chicago. Sally now resides in Elkhart. She is very active in the community educating residents on the importance of planning ahead. She also works with veterans and local senior care facilities.
Telephone: 1-574-293-6411
Jackie Pressler
Assistant
Jackie was born in South Bend and graduated from Riley High School. She has been married to Ron Pressler for 37 years and currently resides in Goshen, IN. She has worked as an accounting clerk for 25 years, Jackie loves to sew, crochet and work with the D.A.V. and VFW.
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