Dustin W. "Dusty" Hartzell, 22, died suddenly on Sat, Apr 15, 2006, in Kalkaska as a result of an automobile accident.
Born on May 14, 1983 in Traverse City, he is the son of Steven and Allison (Swikoski) Hartzell.
Dusty graduated from Kalkaska High School in 2001. He was employed at Wayne Wire Airbag Components and attended college at Northwest Michigan College in Traverse. Dusty enjoyed music, literature, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving Dusty are his parents, Steven and Allison; grandparents, Nona (Kevin) Wells and Wayne and Genny Hartzell, all of Kalkaska; great grandmother, Juanita Bard of Gladwin; and sister, Lacee J Hartzell of Kalkaska.
Visitation with Dusty's family was set for Mon, Apr 17 from 5 to 8 pm at the Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska. The funeral service was scheduled for Tue, at 11 am at the funeral home with Pastor Matt Moser officiating. Burial will be at Lodi Cemetery.