Michael William Laskey, age 79, of Benton, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born February 19, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael was a retired U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran, an electronic technician, and a lifetime amateur radio ham operator. He was a 4 ^th Degree Knight and of the Catholic faith. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph & Marian Erzig Laskey; son, Edward Laskey; and two brothers, Steven and Christopher Laskey.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Laskey; son, Jeffery Laskey (Linda); daughter, Stephanie Boehm (Kurt); eight grandchildren, Robert Osborne, Anastazya Osborne, Jeffery Laskey Jr., Tracie Pina, Zachary Splichal, Lancelot Boehm, Alexander Boehm, and Mary Boehm; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 24 at Ashby Funeral Home.