Obituary: Laesch

Posted on April 29, 2016

Normal – Steven D. Laesch, 65, of Normal, passed away at 4:28 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

A private family graveside service will be held at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Steven was born on August 24, 1950 in Bloomington, a son to Daniel A. and Alta M. Lockenvitz Laesch.

Surviving are two sisters, Diane (Dennis) Gieseke of Bloomington and Ellen (Dave) Dalrymple of Lake Villa; and one brother, Mark A. Laesch of Noblesville, IN and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Steven was loved by his family and caregivers, he will be deeply missed.

Online condolences and memories of Steven may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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