St. Charles, IL — The community of St. Charles is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Jordan Thomas Laskowski, the 16-year-old son of Scott and Margo Laskowski, who died in a tragic car accident on April 5, 2025.
Jordan was the kind of young man who made an impression wherever he went — funny, kind, full of life, and always looking out for others. He had a natural warmth about him, the kind of spirit that brought people together. Friends knew him as someone you could count on, a good-hearted kid who made you feel seen and valued.
He was especially looking forward to this year’s high school football season — a sport that meant the world to him and to his dad. Jordan and his father shared a powerful bond, strengthened by their love of the game. “He was my best friend and everyone knew that,” Scott shared in a message filled with grief. “I never got to say goodbye. I wish I could trade places with him.”
Jordan’s life was filled with promise. Whether he was training for football, making his friends laugh, or simply spending time with his family, he brought so much joy to those around him. Losing him so suddenly has left a void that words can’t fill.
His mother, Margo, described him as her heart and soul. The pain of this loss is immeasurable — a life full of potential taken far too soon.
In the wake of this tragedy, the outpouring of love from the community has been overwhelming. Friends, teammates, classmates, and neighbors are rallying around the Laskowski family, offering comfort and sharing memories of the young man who left such a lasting mark.
Details for Jordan’s funeral and memorial service will be shared soon. In the meantime, the family asks for privacy as they try to navigate the unimaginable.
Jordan’s memory will live on — in the hearts of his loved ones, on the football field he never got to play on this year, and in the community that will never forget the light he brought into the world.
