Bruce O. Laakman

Bruce O. Laakman, 57, of rural Lawrenceville, IL passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 in Evansville, IN.He was born February 1, 1951 in Vincennes, IN  the son of Farris and Mary Lou (Hauhe) Laakman.Bruce was a farmer and a carpenter.Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou of Vincennes, IN; a son Scott Laakman of Lawrenceville; companion Mary Ellen Thrall of rural Lawrenceville; one brother David Laakman of Santa Barbara, CA;  as well as two sisters Beth Laakman of Chenoa, IL and Amy Laakman of French Lick, IN.He was preceded in death by his father and one grandson.Friends may call for a time of gathering on Monday  from 4:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, IL.  There will be no burial.  The body is being cremated.