James Checkley Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 6, 2025, at the age of 84, James Checkley of Middlebury, Indiana passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Checkley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Checkley and Catherine Checkley; his wife Ann G. Erickson; his brother Tommy Checkley; and his sister-in-law Marie Checkley.
He is survived by: his sons, Todd Checkley (Paula) of Goshen, IN., Brian Checkley (Lauren) of Middlebury, IN. and Brad Checkley (Amy) of Middlebury, IN.; his grandchildren, Olivia LaBounty (JJ), Abigail Checkley, Natalie Checkley, Gloria Checkley, Haley Dosenbach (Sajed), Riley Checkley and Benjamin Checkley; and his brother David Checkley of Blissfield, MI..
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home (1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
