"to Layla on Facebook. Time had passed and memories had forgotten, I never heard back From her. My heart sunk from a selfish notion of neglect. only to realize, the pure pedal from the twilight rose she grew from, had wilted, and passed from us so suddenly. I only wish I had known sooner. Even as an adult, my love for Layla still grasps a reign on my soul from back to childhood. I only wish I could have been there. from the equally struggling mind of the depressed bliss. Dylan."
In loving memory of
Layla Kate Heckel
October 16, 2011
Layla Kate Heckel, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2011. Layla had a great sense of humor with a spirited wit. She always wanted to help people and she made friends easy. She had a special connection with her friends from the 12 step program who supported her through some hard times. Layla loved animals especially her cats. She loved taking skiing trips with her dad and camping trips with grandma and grandpa Heckel. She loved her family especially her little brother Ian. She was daddy's little girl. She is survived by her mother Cheryl Lynn Heckel, brother Ian, grandparents Pat and Robert Heckel, David Roal, Katy Anderson and step-grandfather Tom Anderson; aunts Natasha (Michael) Wiemiller and Kris (Loren) Lemke; uncles Erik Roal and Steve (Rosa) Heckel; many cousins and step aunts and uncles and many friends. Layla is preceded in death by her father Scott Patrick Heckel. Services will be held Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison. A visitation will be held from12:00 noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.
Tributes
"My deepest condolences. I can't believe it took 5 years for me to become aware of this most horrific happening. I went to school with Layla during our intermediate years at Stoughton. With all honestly, I will lay upon my sympathy to those that cared deeply for this most beautiful human being. After 4-5 years (roughly) of leaving the stoughton school district, I moved back to Wisconsin. My mother had been incarcerated for two months where she befriended dear Layla. They had become friends, my mother explained that Layla had clinged to her while in jail, I assume due to the comfort it may have brought her, especially knowing that she once was close with her son. I am that son. Layla and I had, what you may call, a crush, to put so delicately in the terms of true adolescence. After knowing her time spent with my mother, I sent a message to "
"Layla, I Loved you as one of my own, I will Always Love You as my own! You are so Missed, I hope you have found Peace, Comfort, and Light. I have fond memories of You, of Us! You will Always & Forever be on my Mind and in my Heart!! R.I.P. Babygirl! mary"
"You were my absolute best friend and I don't know what I'm going to do without you. I'll always love you, even up in Heaven. I'll never forget all the times we had."
"Hey Ms. Layla, you are the only other Layla I know (besides my Leighla) Remember the first time we met and you said your name was Layla and I automatically loved you. I will forever think of you when I say "Leighla" Love you, Kimberly & Leighla"
"I didnt know Layla but I felt I did through my son Mike (Trunkhill) as he always had a smile when talking about her. I know she was a good friend to him and was always there for him when he needed a friend.He is a better person for knowing Layla and she will be missed very much."
"I don't know you, but my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. I share everyday what you will be facing as we also lost our daughter. You are in our thoughts. Please take care. Jean and Bob Lee"
"Hello Cheryl and Ian, I remember the first time I met Layla...........she was not sure about coming to my daycare but I soon won her over! She even gave me a hug at the end of each day! What a wonderful big sister she was to Ian........always was there for him if he needed her. I remember her quick smile, her beautiful eyes, her tender heart........You will be in my prayers. Take care of each other. Your friend, Donna Knuteson (White Oaks Family Daycare)"