JoAnn LaPlace's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

JoAnn LaPlace

July 13, 1954 - December 17, 2025 (71 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

JoAnn LaPlace's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

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JoAnn LaPlace

July 13, 1954 - December 17, 2025 (71 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

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JoAnn LaPlace Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate JoAnn LaPlace of Elkhart, Indiana, born in Greenwood, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on December 17, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of JoAnn LaPlace to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Green and Christine Elrod (Goodin); and her brother Michael Green. She is survived by: her spouse Gene "Bud" LaPlace; her daughter Shannon Green of Elkhart; her brother James Green (Ruth) of Niles, Michigan.; her granddaughters, Ashley Green of Elkhart and Sara Green of Bristol; and her great grandchildren, Aubriana Green, Violet Washburn, Alivea Miller, Carson Allard and Landon Dils.

In her memory, donations may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America at http://www.pva.org..

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