Jude Martin Meehan, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

 

Jude was born on September 13th, 1959 in Chicago, IL, to Bernard and Bridget (Kennedy) Meehan.

 

On June 4th, 2005 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married his best friend, Nancy L. Lawrence Brinkman, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Heather (Keith) Jonas-Berry, Meghan Meehan, and Jonathon Meehan; 2 grandchildren, Allie and Jacob Berry; brother, Dismas "Diz" (Brenda) Meehan; and nephew, Daniel Meehan.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Jude was a maintenance manager for many years, providing maintenance to the Beachwalk vacation homes.  He enjoyed helping people by fixing things and loved his animals, especially his dogs, Lexi and Amora.  Jude loved going out to dinner and spending time with his wife of 23 years, Nancy, and his family.  He will be fondly remembered as a good friend, a great husband, and for his love of chocolate candy, mint chocolate ice cream, and Squirt soda.

 

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Nancy L. Meehan, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350 or to the donor's choice.

 

Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlercares.com.