My condolences to her family. I've thought of her often over the years & she will be missed. We've been friends since we were kids in the neighborhood. Michele could always make you laugh. I will always keep her in my thoughts & continue to pray for her & her family as they move on through this difficult time. May God bless each & everyone of you.

You were my best friend and maid of honor in Vegas. I"ll always remember you and love you.

You always smiled said hello to me all the years I spent out at the Cape. Thank You for that.

To the best H. R. person I ever had the opportunity to work with. You cared for us in Propellants like we were your family. Your smile and personality will be missed. My condolences to your Husband and Children

Michele...I will miss our monthly Friday night sleepovers..am sad we didn't get to do the gate river run for my 60th...loved  our girls key west trip.... I seriously believe the necklace you gave me.... Girlfriends are sisters you choose.... Sister, I will miss you every day!....love you

Michele, I miss you dearly, but I will cherish all the great memories. You were an amazing friend with such a huge heart. I feel honored and blessed to have had you in my life. I just wish we had more time to spend together. We had so many plans and common interests. There is certainly a huge void in my heart. I'll think of you every time I'm on the paddleboard.

Michele, I am at a loss for words. I met you at KSC and you took me under your wings  and mentored me in the shuttle world. You made me feel welcomed and valued. You are greatly missed, but I know you're in the Lords arms. Rest well my friend.

Michele we will so miss your smile and your heart of gold! Rest in peace our friend.

Michele, you were one of the first people I met when I started working at KSC less than a year ago. You made me feel welcome and always remembered to check up on me to see how I was doing. I knew I could count on you if I ever needed help. While I can only imagine the impact you had on people's lives outside of work, I do know you will be greatly missed.

Thanks for always finding a way to brighten my day. May you rest in peace.

I have no idea where to start.You were the light in any room,you were an honest and true friend. The many years that I was blessed to be your friend, are years that I never will forget.I love you girl, and I hope that you are now in peace, and hugging your Mom. I will miss you forever.

Michele will be remembered as a fun loving cousin..!

I worked with Michele at KSC.  She was always happy, friendly and helpful.  Always with a smile.  She will be missed.

I met Michele at KSC and had the pleasure of working with her for several years.  She was always a joy to work with and offered sincere friendship to everyone she knew.  

May the love of God surround you during this time of sadness and loss.  You're in our thoughts and prayers.

With Sympathy,

Marsha & Bob Straughan

I knew you as a little girl, watch you and my sister grow up into a wonderful women. I am so sorry you are gone to soon. I will be praying for your family. You were a great friend, wife,mother, and grandmother. I am happy you are not in pain any longer, sad for those who lost you.

Our family will never forget what a ray of sunshine Michele cast when she was in the same room as you. Her spirit is what others should strive for when dealing with the highs and lows of life. Whether she was jogging, paddle boarding, biking or the other thousands of things she enjoyed about life, she ALWAYS had a smile that made you smile. And she cherished her grandchildren, children, husband, family and friends more than anything else. She also turned my wife Debbie and I onto fried pickles, so we'll have some this weekend and laugh about all the great times we had with her. You'll never be forgotten, Michele!!

I had the pleasure of working with Michele over the past three years. Michele was always upbeat, helpful, kind and considerate. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

I only recently met Dave yet wish to exrpress my sorrow and offer my condolences at the news of the passing of Michele. May God's peace surround and comfort you all.

Michele, You'll always be missed!  Your smile made us all feel better.  May you rest in peace, pain free now.  We will try and keep Dave busy, but always take time to remember you!  Jim & Sara

Dear Michelle, I have known you my whole life and had the pleasure of watching the special bond between you and my mother. You two taught me what real friendship meant. I will always remember how you lit up any room you were in. I will cherish the last time I spent with you on our road trip to see mom in Gainesville. We had fun talking the whole way and of course getting lost! That is also when you gave Tyler is “soft blanky”, that he cherishes to this day. I love you lots and may you RIP and be in no more pain. Mom will take care of Dave and your family for you. Please know that. Love you and will think of you often. –  LaVonna Wiley (and Daryl & Tyler Kachik)

My beautiful Shelly.  You have always been the best friend anyone could hope for.  How will I ever learn to live without you in life.  I will love you and think of you always.  Love, Kim

There are certain people who touch your life in a way that stays with you always.  Michele was one of those people.  She always had a smile and a ready laugh.  I loved her stories and all her craft projects.  She will always be an inspiration to me.  My condolences to Dave and family

I will remember you forever, my friend. We had many, many great times together. I will always remember your laugh and that great smile. My condolences to Dave, Pat and the rest of the family. Love, Cindy

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for you and your family. Certain people touch our lives, and Michele was certainly one of them for me. I worked with Michele for several years and I will always remember her smile and cheerful personality. My sincere condolences.

I didn't know Michele personally but I do remember seeing her around KSC always with a radiant smile! And from all the condolences and comments I have read, what a mark she left here on earth and impression she left on so many lives!  My condolences to Dave and her family! May you find comfort in knowing how full her life was, how much she loved and was loved! God Bless!

I have worked with and known Michelle for the last 13 years.  She was an amazing person.  She had a heart of gold.  I sat in the office next to hers and will always remember her giggle.  I could not help but laugh along with her giggle even though I was not in on the conversation.  I miss her so much already.  Just knowing her has made my life better. My prayers go out to her family.  I wish I could make the hurt go away.  I will see you again Michelle in Heaven.  Till then...

My condolence to the Chodkowski Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
-Catherine

I had to interface with Michele through our work at KSC.  Pleasant, always helpful, always a smile, eager to do her best work - always. . .  I pray for God's peace to comfort all of Michele's loved ones - whether family or friends.

Michele & I became acquainted when our daughters, Tiffany& Sarah became best friends in the fifth grade at Audubon Elementary.  Michele and I spent many hot summer days cheering & watching our daughters play softball and during the softball season in high school.  I was lucky to have had the pleasure of calling Michele my friend.  I will miss you.

Denise Lester

I am overwhelmed by the loss of my oldest and dearest friend.  Michele and I have been friends since we were four years old (from the neighborhood). Although we have both gone on to live our separate lives, whenever we would talk to one another we would just pick up from where we had last left off.  It is really hard for me to believe that her work on this earth is already done however; I do know that Michele lived her life for her children and family; with that she obviously did well.
  
If there is one thing that I can share with her family from the many years that I knew her, it is that she was truly one of the most sincere, caring, and kind people that I have ever met or known in my lifetime.  This is not just cliche...it is the truth about Michele, and everyone knew this about her.
                                   
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to her husband, children, and grandchildren but; I would especially wish peace for Pat because I am sure she is feeling very lonely in having lost the last of her immediate family.

God bless you Michele...I am really missing you my friend.  I never drempt that this day would ever come; especially so soon.  I will cherish all of our memories together, until I see you again.  Go in peace.

Michele and I have been friends since elementary school. We grew up in the same Neighborhood.She had the most infectious smile and laugh.She loved life. She was also an amazing Mother to her three children,and Grandmother to her six grandchildren.
          Michele I miss you.

Michele was a very dear friend of mine ever since grade school, she was always a great friend, wife, mother and grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and when someone would meet her for the first time they would always become friends for ever. Michele and I had a lot of fun and laughs in our days. Michele you are going to be missed and will miss seeing that smile.Rest in Peace my dear friend for ever. Love you and I will see your smiling face in the morning. xoxoxo forever

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Michele Ann Chodkowski

June 14, 1961 – March 21, 2014

Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home

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