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Michelle Young Obituary

Michelle Kathleen Young Michelle Kathleen Young was presented to the world on May 30, 1976 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Terry Haskins and Kathy Young and entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 7, 2009. Michelle achieved many things in her short time with us but her greatest achievement is her daughter Isabella, the center of her world. Michelle is survived by her daughter, Isabella Young, her parents, sister, Amanda Young; half brother, Travis Haskins, maternal grandparents, Robert and Patricia Young, and two nieces all of Battle Creek. Michelle was deeply loved and will be missed, but never forgotten. She is at peace with the Lord. The family thanks everyone for their prayers and wishes her arrangements be private for family and close friends only. Memorial service and burial were held at Farley Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home with the Pastor Dale Boyer officiating. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 12, 2009.

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Janie your best friend forever and infinity

May 14, 2024

I think of you often and visit your resting place often and have long conversations with you I know you hear me and I know you're happy and resting peacefully you will forever be in my heart my best friend till we meet again

Janie your friend forever

May 14, 2024

Thinking of you today And always I love you so much and miss you so bad my lovely forever and infinity R.I.P till we meet again

Kevin Jeramie Young

June 1, 2022

I love you and I miss you greatly, I'm sorry we didn't get much time to hang out.

Your Cousin Kevin

Robert Young

May 30, 2022

Michelle Happy Birthday. You are missed greatly. My love for you is forever.

Bella Young

January 16, 2011

Michelle I wish you were here. I miss playing with you and eating popcorn. I miss you and your dog. I love you. From Isabella

Jazmin Young

January 16, 2011

Dear Michelle, I miss you alot hopes and dreams and hugs and kisses. Love Jasper

January 15, 2011

MICHELLE, MY SWEETHEART, SOMETIMES I FEEL SO EMPTY WITHOUT YOU, ILOVE YOU ALWAYS, REMEMBER WHEN YOU & I WATCHED PETES DRAGON AND YOU SAID (WILL YOU ALWAYS BE MY CANDLE ON THE WATER?) I STILL AM JUST THAT. WHEN THE CANDLE NO LONGER SHINES, I WILL BE WITH YOU FOREVER. YOU ARE SO LOVED AND MISSED BY SO MANY. WHAT A HOLE HAS BEEN LEFT IN SO MANY LIVES, BUT YOU ARE REALLY SO HAPPY NOW-NO PAIN OR WORRY OH I KNOW YOU ARE WITH JESUS,HE TOOK YOU WHEN YOU TRULY NEEDED HIM TO.(ILOVE YOU A BUSHEL AND A PECK AND A HUG AROUND THE NECK) FOEVER YOUR GRAMMY.

Robert Young

January 15, 2011

Shell, there is such an immencely and unending yearning in our hearts to, only if just for a fleeting moment, we could see you come busting through our door with that gorgeous big captivating smile, bright shinning eyes and infectious laughter.just to hear those words once again, "Hi Gram and Papa". We miss you so much, but our comfort through God's grace is the knowledge that you are now in Jesus' arms. That you are now happy beyond that which we are able to comprehend, a new body even more beautiful then before and void of blemish or pain. That's the comforting strength that we cling to. These walls in our home are imbedded
with your prsence as our hearts. ALTHOUGH JUST IN MEMORIES, they shall remain forever. God loaned us your beauty to love and cherish for a season. Why that season was so short we can't question. However, God never takes away without replacing. God has through you given us Bella to love and cherish. She is beautiful as was her mommy. God has made each of us unique and obviously, no one can ever replace your place in our heart. However, Bella has already taken her own place in our hearts and will continue to grow there. Like a flower that blooms with it's magical beauty to adore for a season. Although gone but, leaving behind a seed for a new flower to bloom in it's magical beauty. You may rest in peace Shell with the knowledge that you mommy is doing a wonderful job in nuturing, loving and raising your baby. We love and miss you so very much Michelle.

Gram and Papa

Isabella Young

January 15, 2011

Michelle I wish you were here. To be with me and my new mom. I feel so sad that you aren't here with me. If you were here we could have so much fun together. I miss you and your cute dog. Goodbye Michelle love Bella

KATHY YOUNG

January 14, 2011

This is the last entry in your book. I am missing you so much and don't know if I will ever get over losing you. Your life was short and so full of pain. I wish I could have helped you Michelle. I know you are with God and that gives me great comfort. You are so missed by many people. You touched so many lives and were loved by many. Your sweet giggle and your crazy sense of humor gave so many happy fufilled memories. You had your pet names for each and every person you loved. Your greatest gift was your daughter she is beautiful Michelle and she has such a loving heart. I will always keep your memory for her a respectable one. She loved you and has shared her sorrow in losing her mother. I know you would have been a wonderful mom, you just needed time to get better. I will never understand why you were taken before that could happen. I promise to love and guide her and teach her all the things she will need to be a respectable young lady. I love you Michelle and will always be in our special place if you want to say hello. Sing with the angels your voice was always angelic. Mommy will be there soon and hold you once again. I have appointed you me and Bella's guardian angel. Rest in peace and I release all pain in my heart and replace with love and joy. I love you forever. Mommy and Bella

December 9, 2010

Michelle, i just saw your Guest Book on Facebook. I wrote in it, right after your passing, but feel the need to write again. Just wanted to tell you that you have no idea what i would give to see your beautiful face just one more time. Looking at your picture makes me want to cry. I miss you very much, as does so many other people that were in your life. Especially your Mother, i know her heart aches daily, you took a piece of her when you left. But we will all see you on the other side, as this is only temporary. Love you, miss you, mean it....Becky Knapp. xoxoxo.

KATHY YOUNG

December 9, 2010

My sweet Shelbie, It's been a year since your passing, and it feels like yesterday. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I hurt so bad in my heart, I never thought a pain could be so intense. I play over and over in my head that phone call saying you had left this earth. Your poor little body alone without your mommy is so hard. I miss you so much I want to pick up the phone and hear Hi Mommy. The only comfort I get is when I hold that precious little girl you left behind. Isabella was a gift from God and I will take very good care of her. I know you watch over her every day. I love you Michelle and anticipate our the day we are joined again. Until then I will be content listening to Dolphin's Lullaby in our special place. Mommy

November 29, 2010

Hey Queenie
As the year draws near I realize its getting close to the year of your passing. I know we all have a wonderful guardian angel looking over us. Knowing you are in a better place is comfort for me. Though I do feel guilty because I was not a better friend to you as well as keeping in touch though the years. You have to know you were always thought of and I have so many good memories with you.The day I got the call that you had passed away was like time was frozen. I could not believe it. You will never be forgotten.

Love Squeaky

Paul Rose

October 22, 2010

Kathy: I just now heard of this tragedy. I am truely sorry for such a loss. Though its been quite some time since Michelle and I have been close friends,the memories will live forever. i know that her spirit will always be with everybody that ever truely knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

kathy young

August 10, 2010

I miss you so much I see your face everywhere. I hear your little giggle. I would give anything to hold you close and kiss your face. I am having a hard time believing your gone. Mommy misses you love you always. Mommy

Debi Peck

August 2, 2010

Michelle, You have been on my mind so much lately. It seems like every time I turn around something is placing you in my thoughts. I miss you dearly, although it is said your in a better place and at peace now the selfish side of me wonders why that place couldn't be here with us. Don't get me wrong no matter where you had to be to be at peace and safe is what i'd want for you, I just miss my little hot rod something aweful lately. forever in my heart my sweet CHEEKS!!!

Kathy Young

April 20, 2010

love Mommy and Bella

Kathy Young

April 20, 2010

Oh Michelle where do I begin I miss you so much. I feel like someone reached in and ripped my heart out. I wish you wouldn't have been so lost and would have realized how truly you were loved and now missed by so many.Your death has been so hard on me a mother should never lose her child.You had such a tragic life and never should have left this earth the way you did. I will miss your HI MOMMY'S forever. You are and always will be my Shelby. Goodbye my baby. Love Mommy.

Christine Newburn

April 18, 2010

My Belbs... I am really missing you today. The weather is so nice out and when I think of these beautiful days, I think of you. I found a great pic of you dancing in Steve's basement and I put it up in my room. There isn't a day that goes by that I dont think of you my Michelle! I know that you are serving a great purpose now and for that I am so glad. I know that you are right here with me in everything that is going on in my life. I know that you would be so proud of me and how far I've come. So I guess I just wanted you to know these few things babygirl. Heres to beautiful days, your beautiful smile and our beautiful frienship! By the way... "Have you seen my bone?" LOL! I love you!
~ Forever your Corndog!~

Hilary Tallent

April 16, 2010

I'll remember laughing and joking with you in our choir classes and making up our crazy dances. Rest in Peace and you will be missed and remembered.

Becky Corum-Knapp

April 16, 2010

Michelle, I don't really know where to begin, I guess the memories of when you were about 3 years old and you would ride with your mom and I in my Camaro. You would stand up in the back seat and when the music was playing, you absolutly loved it! Such a happy little girl! Blonde curls and beautiful blue eyes! At even such a young age, you had personality girl, thats for sure. Then up to just months before your passing, when you'd come in to have me do your hair, you would ALWAYS give me the biggest hug before you left! No matter where I would run into you, I ALWAYS got a huge heartfelt hug from you. I feel so sad to know that I will never see you again in this lifetime, but I will definitly see you again on the other side, and I will give YOU that great big hug back! I can't wait for that feeling, your hugs were so precious.... you had something that I just can't put into words, but I don't have to. Anybody that knew you, knows exactly what i'm talking about. I Luv U Michelle!!!

Amanda Young

March 12, 2010

Michelle, you have reminded me what the value of 30 seconds really is. How I would love just that small amount of time to hug you one last time. 30 seconds to thank you for the good times. 30 seconds to tell you how much I love you. 30 seconds to tell you “good bye”. I know that you are in a better place, and, for that, I am so grateful. I know that your mind is finally at peace and your pain has been healed by the hands God. You left behind the greatest blessing, your beautiful daughter, Isabella. Although you are no longer here in person, I know that you are in spirit; looking over her and enjoying the happiness that she brings to life every day. Love always and forever, Mandi.

Kathy Young

February 10, 2010

My beautiful daughter, how heavy the pain in my heart is. I never thought I could hurt so much. I want you back so bad I think of all the absolutely wonderful times we had together. The stupid funnies between us. The times I will cherish forever but to hold you and kiss your face would be only a dream now. How I wish you would have trusted my love for you. Be at peace my angel mommy WILL be with you someday again. I will hold on to that. I love you Mommy

February 10, 2010

Michelle, you know how much love I had for you.You will always remain in the depth of my heart & soul until it is my time to also go. Thank you for all the memories you left with Sarah and me.My only wish for you now is that you are at peace, and I truely believe you are finally. If you ever feel anything brush against your cheek, know that it is me thinking about you. I will love and miss you forever as will Sarah. Goodbye my sweet niece.

Sharon Caroffino

January 25, 2010

Kathy,
I am so sorry for your pain. I wish there was some way I could take it for you. Michelle was a beautiful child and grew into a lovely young woman. I remember her best as a little girl with blonde curls who was so full of fun and laughter. I can remember having her visit us at our farm and she helped me bake sugar cookies. I think we had more flour on us than in the cookies, but she laughed and we had such fun that day.
Kathy, hold your memories close and draw strength from them. I pray that the Lord will ease your pain and hold you close and give you strength and comfort.
I love you and wish you well,
Aunt Sharon (Caroffino)

Pati Pogue

January 15, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jazmin Young

January 14, 2010

Michelle, I love you I am so sad that you are gone. You are the best Aunt in the whole wide world. Love Jasper

Deztiny Young

January 14, 2010

Michelle I love you and I'm sad. Love Deztiny your Pixie

Isabella Young

January 14, 2010

dear mom I miss you I wish you could come to my birthdays. It would be fun if you were here to live with us. because you were my mom. love Isabella

KATHY YOUNG

January 14, 2010

Shelby, I'm missing you and wishing I could hear your voice. Maybe you could come to me in a dream. Love you Mommy

Amy Dawes

January 8, 2010

I love you
Amy Dawes

Amy Dawson

January 6, 2010

Good Bye, I love you
Amy Dawson

January 6, 2010

Belbs~
Givin a few weeks to let this all settle has not yet made it any easier. Although, I've gotten back in touch with your mom and I have seen pics of Bella. She is so beautiful! I think of you everyday and I know that once in a while you are never far from me. I try to reflect on the good times, there certainly were enough of those, to keep my mind off the hard times. I just know that wherever you are is beautiful, serene and peaceful. I love you my friend, then, now and forever. XOXOXOXOXO
~ Your Corndog!

January 5, 2010

Pat I am so sorry for your loss, she looked like a beautiful young women. My prayers are with you and your family. Sheri Brown

ROBERT YOUNG

January 4, 2010

Michelle, My sweet little Bambi. No words can be spoken here or, in my head of the void i now feel.Shel you were not only my niece, you were like my lil sister.But most important you were my friend! Shelbell we got to share so many great times together, Jeff and I will always remember when you found Waldo!! And me teaching you how to drive Deweys MR2,And your Bambi laugh was so crazy, I ADORED IT. God I love you! Michelle say hello once in awhile maybe sometime you will sit next to me in my silence and give me a bambi laugh.I was so blessed to have been in your life and i will see you soon.Thank you for your gift to me shel:"Unconditionally" loving me.123 Uncle Bobby.P.S Jeff says he will miss you and loves you always love Belky.

Bernard Jay

December 28, 2009

Good Bye, I love you
Bernard Jay

jazmin young

December 27, 2009

I love my aunt, I miss her. Love Jazmin

Amanda Young

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas Shell! I hope that bell I rang helped you get your wings. Love always, Mandi.

Carrie Katz

December 25, 2009

Michelle,
Your passing has been very difficult for me. So much has happened since I seen you last. I wish you could have met my three children. Watching them grow up reminds me of when we were kids. I wish I could share these new special moments with you. I will always remember our childhood and all of the special moments we shared. Your daughter is so beautiful, just like you. My Mom thinks my brother John will be looking for you when you get to heaven. She said he will probably follow you around everywhere, like when we were kids. I hope you look out for each other. Rest in peace girl.

KATHY YOUNG

December 24, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY ANGEL I WISH YOU WERE HERE BUT I KNOW YOU ARE WITH THE LORD AND NO LONGER SUFFERING. THAT GIVES ME GREAT PEACE. BELLA NEEDED YOU BUT NOW YOU CAN BE HER GUARDIAN ANGEL. I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER MOMMY

Brinda Bennett

December 17, 2009

To Kathy, Amanda, and Isabella. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Always remember the good times you had with her. Remember her laugh, her smile, and her talent. We love you.

Michelle, with her cousin, Kevin.

Roxanne Jones (Young)

December 16, 2009

I thought the world of you. You were the most beautiful little girl I'd ever seen. The blond hair, the blue eyes, so petite and such a sweet little voice. It wasn't just outside beauty, you were beautiful inside, too. You were so smart... beyond your years. You bubbled with personality and you were so extremely talented. You were always three steps ahead of everyone! As you grew, you excelled at everything you did. You lit up the room when you walked in, it's something everyone could feel. I'm sure you touched the lives of many, in ways they will never be able to forget. You will live inside our hearts for ever.

Sabrina Stevens

December 15, 2009

My Dearest Michelle, You were my first true love and always will be! You touched my heart in so many places and for that I am greatful. I hate the thought of you being gone but you will always live in my heart. I miss you so much and wish I was there for you more but it was too painful for me and for that I am so sorry. I hope to see you when my time comes. i will cherish all the great times we had together....For I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I LOVE YOU MICHELLE LOVE ALWAYS, Sabrina

Denise Mouliskey

December 14, 2009

Thank you for the fun that we had back in the day. I wish I would have kept in contact with you and Kathy but things change as we get older. Although we found each other again in the last 6 months, I did miss you over the years. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers and forever in my memories. We will always have Cheek to Cheek!

Christopher Young

December 14, 2009

Hey Michelle, it's kissyfur. I remember being very close to you growing up. Those memories will never be errassed. I cherrish the times we had and will always miss the times we wont have together. One of these days I'll see your beautiful face again. I love you Michelle.

John Akers

December 13, 2009

Thank you for being a friend, I wish we could have kept better in touch with each other, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family> Rest in Peace Michelle. Always John Akers

KATHY YOUNG

December 13, 2009

My beautiful Shelby,how I adored you Mommy wishes I could have helped you.I know you are in a better place with no more pain.Thank-you for all of the beautiful memories.You will live on in my heart and through your beautiful daughter.I promise to take good care of her.GO TO OUR SPECIAL PLACE AND MOMMY WILL BE THERE. WITH LOVE ALWAYS DOLPHIN'S LULLABY. GOODBYE MY ANGEL

Cynthia Haskins

December 12, 2009

Michelle was my only niece, and since the first day I met her, she has been a part of my heart. I love her with all my heart and soul. I know she is in a better place but I will miss the times we will never have together.

Cheistine Newburn

December 12, 2009

Michelle~
Well, I dont even know what to say. I am devastated that you, my Belbs are gone. I am thankful that you will no longer have to suffer and fight. You had one of the most beautiful souls and you, my friend are going to make one hell of an angel. I know that we lost touch, I'm sorry for that. I never stopped thinking and praying for you. I knew you always needed that. Theres so much I want to say but somethin tells me, you've been hearing every thought Ive had this last week. From the day I met you in 7th. grade, we had a great frienship. Man, we had some times. I love you with all of my heart and heres to celebrating the great person you were! I'll see you on the flip side, baby! ~ Your Corndog!

Katie Keithley

December 12, 2009

Michelle you meant so much to me and I will never forget you. Go with the Lord and be in peace now.

December 12, 2009

I have known Michelle and her family for a long time but had lost touch with Michelle. I seen her a few years ago at the place where we met. She recognized me right away by my laugh and it was so wonderful to see her again. That was the last time I saw her. I fell so sad because I just found out that she had passed away. She was a great friend and we had some wonderful times together that I will never forget. I only wish that we had stayed in touch more through the years.I will always remember her as queeny as Michelle had nick named me sqeaky. my heart goes out to her family. I just can't believed that she is gone. I will never forget you Michelle.

Melisa Van Daff-Allred

Mary Correll

December 12, 2009

Kathy
I am sorry for your loss. No Parent should out live their child. You will be in my prayors.

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