Steven J. Lasater

Steven "Steve" J. Lasater, passed away Friday at his home with his parents by his side, where he was most comfortable, at the age of 37. 

He was the son of Charles and Judy Lasater of Mason. Steve was born on March 23, 1970 in Niles, Michigan. 

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Judy Lasater; precious daughter, Miranda "Randi"; sister, Carla Lasater Gunid; Zachary (Amanda) Wooledge, Muhammed, Muti, Farouq, Yusuf, Mujahid, Adam, Abdo; and a niece Zeinab; a sister-in-law, Cathy of Portage, Wisconsin; Jenny, mother of his daughter; and a very special friend, Michelle Simmions, in Florida. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles W. Lasater, Jr.; his infant son, Steven James Lasater; grandparents; and many other family members. 

Steve will be missed by many. Steve will always be loved and never be forgotten. He was very special in all whose lives he touched, not only in person, but through his very special internet friends. He bravely fought a long battle, and endured a lot of pain to live a life for his pride and joy, his daughter, Randi. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 10:00 a.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason. Steve's family will greet friends Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

He will be transported to Elizabethtown, Illinois for final services and burial at the Lasater Mott Mountain Family Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, a savings account will be set up as an educational fund for his daughter, Randi, at the Case Credit Union.

Source: Lansing State Journal (MI) - December 24, 2007