Michelle R. (Lay) Towne
Towne, Michelle R. (Lay), 38, died Sunday, September 11, 2005. She was an employee of KU Medical Center-Wichita as a MPA Research Assistant. Visitation with the family, 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Tuesday; funeral service, 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, both at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Graveside inurnment service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 16, 2005, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS. Michelle was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post #3115 Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as Chaplain, Junior Girls Unit Chairman, and Conductress for the 5th District. With her love of learning, she was continuing her education. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Pete Mary Torres of Hutchinson. She was the beloved mother of sons, Michael Starrett, age 10, Matthew Towne, age 6, Christian Towne, age 1, Alex Starrett, age two weeks, step-daughter, Beth Towne, age 15, and step-son, Brent Towne, age 13, all of Wichita. Other survivors include father step-mother, Glenn Lay Debbie Ash, of Hutchinson; mother step-father, Sally David Balderson, of Wichita; sister, Tiffany Chavez, of Wichita; step-sisters, Lynnie Krehbiel, of Plevna, KS, Nicole McCoy, of Wichita; step-brother, Brian Balderson, of Wichita; Grandparents, Vern Dorothy Lay, of Hutchinson; friends, Scott Starrett Robert Towne, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Memorial: Michelles Fantastic 4 Fund, c/o Emprise Bank, P.O. Box 2970, Wichita, KS 67201-2970.
Visitation with family, 6-8 P.M., Tuesday, September 13, Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
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Sally – I will always remember all the times Michelle has called here just to talk to us and all the good times we had in Wichita when Gayla and I went to visit Michelle, Robert and the grandkids. Even though are paths changed early in her life neither one of us ever quit caring or loving each other. I will always love and miss my daughter Michelle.
To all of the family of Michelle, Bill and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember Michelle’s sweet smile when she was a child. Even though our families grew and our priorities changed, we will always treasure the great memories of times we spent together. Our daughter, Tanya, works at Via Christi St. Joe in Neonatal intensive care and is careing for Michelle’s baby. May God truly be with you during your time of grief and comfort you. It is through your faith in Him that you will be able to cope. Love always, Bill and Margie
Glenn, Debbie and Tiffany, So many years have passed and I am so sorry when I heard about your loss. Glenn I know how much these two ‘Little’ girls meant to you and my special thoughts are with you. She left a beautiful family and know that ‘Grandpa’ will always be there for them. God Bless Vickie Poe and family
In be-half of the LAVFW 7521 Tribune Jr. Girl unit, we extend our deepest sympathy to Beth and all family members. We truely enjoyed having met and shared Michelle bubbley personality, at the Ks. Dept Jr. girl round-up held in Dodge City. Her dedication to our veterans and involvement with the Jr. Girl Unit will be deeply missed!!! May God Bless you! Loyally yours Carolyn Beardsley, Jr. Girl chairman
Sally, Tiffany and families, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one, Michelle. We loved her too and we will miss her charming smile and hugs when we would meet.
To Glen and family, This is a very sad day. The world lost a good friend, mother, sister, daughter etc… I can remember the many sleep overs at Glens home watching Saturday Night Live, staying up all night and swimming at Rice Pool. I lost contact with Michelle when we were in High School, but I always remembered her. Michelle, Gale and myself were inseperable. We will remember you and your family always. Vicki Hauschild, Karen Hauschild, Tim Hauschild
To Family: I am a childhood friend of Michelle, I have fond memories of her, such a special person. I remember the sleepovers on 17th street, when Tiffany was a baby. And when they moved to their new house, the basement sleepover parties, the bean bag, Clown Town, and playing and swimming at Rice Park. We went to the fair together, I have a vivid memory of her dancing to ‘Upside down’ by Donna Summer at the fair. Then life happened, took us in different directions. I would see her here and there, say hey, hows it goin. The last time I saw her was at the Hutch Mall, and we did small talk and promised to get together soon to catch up. It never happened, she sent me a xmas card with a picture of her family, and I thought I should give her a call, but I didn’t. I took for granted her always being there for me to get ahold of to catch up. I called another childhood friend today to catch up, I will give her double hugs. Love and will miss you Michelle. Gale Jenks
Dear Sally and family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your daughter, Michelle. Although I only knew her as a young girl in Larned, I sensed she was a special person as was her mother. May time give you peace. Love, Bob Beer Telluride, CO
Glenn; Michelle was a little girl when we were carloading at Cessna Fluid Power. Your eyes would sparkle when talk would turn to your daughters. I was shocked and saddened to learn of Michelle’s passing. May the good Lord comfort you and give you strength during this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Kenny Woodard Wichita, Ks.
Dear Glenn and Family, So sad to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you, let me know what i can do to help. Sincerely, Walt and Karen King
Michelle – I love you so much. I will miss having our talks on the phone and over the internet. You are so loved. I will always think of you and miss you. Your Dad will always love you and miss you always also. We will remember you always.
Sally, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
I am so sorry for your loss Scottie. Just remeber, she left you a very special gift.