In loving memory of

Evelyn B. Laska
February 22, 1951 - July 29, 2007

Minnesota City, MN

Evelyn B. Laska, 56, died Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Evelyn was born February 22, 1951, in Ripon, WI, to August and Arlene (All) Sanders. She married John Laska on September 27, 1969, in LaCrescent, MN. Evelyn was a longtime homemaker and home health care aid for Winona County. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Minnesota City, MN. Evelyn was an avid Packers fan who enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandson, Colton and her chocolate lab, coco.
Survivors include her husband, John; daughter, Kristie (Roy) Glodowski of Arcadia, WI; grandson, Colton; mother, Arlene Smolen of Columbus, WI; brother, Larry Sanders of Waupon, WI; sisters, Karen Rondeau of Winona, MN, and Marilyn Sanders of Winona, MN; step sister, Gloria Smolen of Marshall, WI; and step brother, Don Smolen. She was preceded in death by her father, August.
A celebration of Evelyn's life will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 1:00pm at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Chapel in Goodview, MN with the Rev. Donald Lovas officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery in Winona, MN. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-8:00pm and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. A reception will immediately follow the service at the funeral home.
Please share a memory of Evelyn with the family or sign the online guestbook and view Evelyn's memorial video tribute at: www.hofffuneral.com


Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=10552

Tributes

Barbara Serreyn wrote on Aug 8, 2007:

"Kristi and John, I know you do not know me but I new your mother and worked with her for Lake Center Industries when you were just a small child. Your mom was the kindest and funniest person at work. I enjoyed knowing her, having rummage sales and bumping into her through the years in Winona. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Lonny and Barb Serreyn"

Rich and Sue Burmeister wrote on Aug 3, 2007:

"John,Kristi and family, We extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Rich and Sue"

Elaine Lewis wrote on Aug 2, 2007:

"I remember her very well. When i was alot younger and alot of years ago I used to open trout season with her.We used to have a great time.My name was Elaine Hall then and my moms name is Frieda Anderson and we lived around the corner.She was a very special person and she will be missed. sincerely Jim and Elaine Lewis from Lake City Florida"

Sherri Dick wrote on Aug 1, 2007:

"We have spent many years together. Working at Lake center together. Neighbors in Minnesota City. We went camping and spent many New Years Eve outtings together. Played cards, exercised together. Shared a love of music. But somewhere along the road of life, we got seperated. I miss her. I will meet her again one day. I miss her great big smile and laugh. Oh how happy she was when Kristie was born! Remember the song "Crocadile Rock"? More of Johns song, but she liked it too. She liked it because it made John so happy! And remember the game of Pah-did-l ?? Yes, everytime I see a headlight out I say that word and think of Evelyn. We had many good times together. John, Evelyn, and I. God Bless John and Kristi and her family! Evelyn was a fun person to be around and will be greatly missed by all who knew her."

Nancy Hammer wrote on Aug 1, 2007:

"Kristie, You have my deepest sympathy, for the loss of your Mom! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Nancy Hammer I thought you might like to read the following poems. If I could give you diamonds for each tear you cried for me. If I could find you sapphires for each truth youâ??ve helped me see. If I could give you rubies for the heartache youâ??ve known. If I could give you pearls for the wisdom youâ??ve shown. Then youâ??ll have a treasure, mother, that would mount up to the skies. That would almost match the sparkle in your kind and loving eyes. But I have no pearls, no diamonds, As Iâ??m sure youâ??re well aware So Iâ??ll give you gifts more precious My devotion, love and care. I DID NOT DIE Do not stand at my grave and weep: I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints in the snow. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush; I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birdâ??s circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry: I am not there. I did not die. "

Pojo wrote on Aug 1, 2007:

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Teresa Stedman wrote on Aug 1, 2007:

"Evelyn will be so missed. Never forgotten. Such a fun, caring , sunny person & great caregiver. love always to you all. Tracy S.&family"

Heidi Aarre wrote on Aug 1, 2007:

"My dearest Johnny babe and Christi, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never let go the wonderful memories that we have shared. I will never for get her and her memory will always be with me! Johnny, please don't give up on life, I know what Evelyn meant to you, but Kristi and Colton need you more. I love you Heidi"

Doris Ehlenfeldt (Johnson) wrote on Jul 31, 2007:

"Dear John & Kristie, I am a voice from the past - it has been 20+ years since I last saw Ev. My memories are precious treasures. Ev stood by me through some of the darkest times in my life. We also shared much laughter. She was a blessing in my life, that I'm sorry I let go of. It's good to know she knew the love of her daughter and grandchild. May you know God's comfort. The Lord bless and keep you, Doris Ehlenfeldt (Johnson) New Bern,NC "