Michelle Gay Lottes

Michelle Gay Lottes, 64, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at McPherson Health And Rehab. Michelle was born in McPherson, Kansas on October 13, 1959, the daughter of Ilene M. (McCulle) and Paul I. Martin, Jr. Michelle attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school, McPherson Middle School and graduated from McPherson High School in 1978. She then attended Sydney's Beautician School, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson. In her early years, Michelle worked at Pizza Hut and 10 plus years at Walmart. She had multiple positions for U.S.D. 418 for several years until she retired in 2021. Michelle enjoyed McPherson Bullpup football and basketball games or any high school activities, traveling, loved the holidays (especially Christmas), cow bells and jewelry. She loved having fun, never met a stranger, loved people and spending time with her friends and family. Michelle Gay Burnette was united in marriage to Craig L. Lottes on April 3, 2008 in McPherson, Kansas. She is survived by her husband; children, Kristine (Jared) Oehlert of Salina, Kansas, Kayli Burnette of Colby, Kansas, Kyle ( Maggie) Burnette of Hutchinson, Kansas, Kasey (Camey) Heim of Colby, Kansas, and Kalin (Jennifer) Heim of McPherson, Kansas; grandchildren, Maycee Wasinger-Burnette, Peyton Burnette, Candice Smith, Kasyn Burnette, Sophia Burnette and Savannah Oehlert; brothers, Merlin "Buck" Martin of McPherson, Kansas, and Myron "Bink" (Colleen) Martin of Inman, Kansas; niece and nephew, Paige (Ryan) Blew of Inman and Sam (Alex) Martin of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents Ilene M. and Paul I. Martin, Jr., along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating. Burial will be held at Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Michelle Lottes Memorial Fund (distribution to organizations Michelle supported) and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Michelle Gay Lottes

October 13, 1959 - November 17, 2023