Grace Elaine (Holland) Laskowski, 69 of Sesser, formerly of Mt. Vernon, went to meet her Heavenly Father on June 25, 2008, at St. Louis University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Sept. 15, 1938, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of John and Daisy (Holman) Holland.

She married George "Sonny" Laskowski on Aug. 31, 1955, in Sardis, Miss., and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1979.

"Grandma Grace" was a volunteer through the Foster Grandparent Program. Her volunteer time was spent at Logan Street Daycare in Mt. Vernon where she was known as "The Rocking Grandma." Throughout the years Grace had various occupations; she worked as a Kid Care Referral Representative, video store owner and security guard for Old Ben Coal Company. Above all her lifelong and most rewarding job was raising her nine children.

Grace enjoyed living in the Rend Lake area and enjoyed nature with her daughter Melissa, was an avid Cardinals fan, she loved to cook and watch Westerns. She loved cats and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Laskowski is survived by her children, Dave Laskowski of Mt. Vernon, Susan Thomas of Mt. Vernon, Tim Laskowski and wife Gail of Bartlett, Tenn., Donnie Laskowski and wife Marlene of Dyersburg, Tenn., Kathy Bracey and husband Sidney of Clarksville, Tenn., Melissa Laskowski of Sesser, John Laskowski and wife Michelle of Atoka, Tenn., Chris Laskowski of Sesser and Becky Clark and husband Dennis of Macedonia. Her grandchildren include Tracy Laskowski and wife Heather, Amber Thomas, Nicole Laskowski, James Laskowski and wife Melissa, Kevin Laskowski, Brandon, Daniel and Taylor Doubler, Ben and Matt Bracey, Kaitlyn, Ashley and Rachel Laskowski, Seth, Dennison, Zane and Trinden Clark; great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Kamden Laskowski, Kyle, Sean-Michael and Mackenzie Laskowski; extended family and friends include, Carl, Carlie and Mary Bevis, Paula Sprinkle, Linda Roberts, Jean and Kenny as well as numerous friends from Logan Street Daycare, the Foster Grandparent Program and Whittington Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Judith Stube; daughter-in-law, Roxie Laskowski; and infant daughter Anne Marie.

Visitation will be at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Greg Shelton officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Catherine Cemetery in Woodlawn.

Memorials may be given to the St. Louis University Hospital Auxiliary Hospitality House or to Logan Street Daycare and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 2423348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.

Source: Mount Vernon Register News
Date: June 26, 2008
Submitted by: Cindy Ford