George Albert Laszar, 93, of Paxton passed away at 5:45 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 407 W. Pells St, Paxton with Father Nestor Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

Visitation will be 9:30-11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells St, Paxton.

George was born February 20, 1932 in Pellston, Michigan the son of Joseph and Maria Kasnik Laszar. He married Beverly Tibby January 29, 1955 in Paxton. She survives.

Along with his wife, Beverly, he is survived by his children, Kathy (Morris) Snitowsky of Mokena, John (Marion) Laszar of Savoy, Cindy (Charles) Durdan of Grand Ridge; five grandchildren, Greg (Cassie) Snitowsky, Jamie (Anthony) Bukta, Casey Durdan, Matt Durdan, Phil Durdan, three great grandchildren, Breckin Bukta, Heidi Durdan, Elsie Durdan; and a sister, Verna Keyes of Portage, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by parents and seven brothers and sisters.

George served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a jet engine instructor at Chanute Air Force Base. George was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Paxton and the Knights of Columbus Assembly 3197.

George worked at IDOT in Champaign County for many years however his true passion was always for farming. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and traveling. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Memorials may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Samaritan's Purse.
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