Kelli Dufty Obituary
Kelli was born August 24, 1972 in Bad Axe and graduated from Caseville High School in 1990. She married Dwayne Dufty on December 5, 1992 at the Caseville United Methodist Church. She worked as an OR Tech at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. She loved boating, time spent at her cabin in the U.P., and being with family and friends.
Kelli is survived by her husband Dwayne; children Nathan (Kennedy Randall) of Caseville and Nicole (Steven Konke) of Caseville; father Michael Kretzschmer of Caseville; mother Phyllis (Earl) Kilbourn of Grand Blanc; sister Heather (Jim Conley) Kretzschmer of Oxford; "adopted son" Michael Kelly. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Danielle and brother Dustin Kilbourn.
Funeral services will be at 7:00pm Friday, December 20th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 to 7pm Friday.
Memorials may be made to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
7356 W Michigan Ave PO Box 47, Pigeon, MI 48755
People and places connected with Kelli
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Kelli Dufty
Make a Donation
in Kelli Dufty's name
How to support Kelli's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Kelli Dufty's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more