Darby Kathleen DeGrand, age 86, of Bark River passed away at the Emmons Adult Foster Care Home in Bark River on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Darby was born September 18, 1936 in Wyandotte, Michigan, the daughter of Merrill and Mildred (Wall) Mitchell. She was a teacher at Bay de Noc Community College for many years and a member of the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish in Escanaba.
Darby is survived by her children, Glen Morel (Dudley) Renner-Beck of Bluff, UT and Christopher (Margaret) Renner of Escanaba and grandchildren, Spencer and Eli Beck and Anna, Daphne, George and Marcus Renner.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Renner and Clarence DeGrand, her daughter, Jennifer Renner, her parents, and her brothers, Jackie and Garfield Mitchell.
Memorial services for Darby will be announced at a later date.
The Renner family is being assisted by the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.
Allyson Doneau - Rock, Mi
Loved Darby such a sweet lady prayers to the family
Janine Adams - Gladstone, MI
I met Darby in 2004, heard her speak at our UU Fellowship, worked with her at Bay College. I learned so much from her. I still remember a number of her “pearls of wisdom.” Haven’t see Darby in a while, but I’ll always fondly remember how she helped my family by serving as Communion Sponsor for my daughter. Rest in peace Darby! Sympathies to her family.
Brenda Wicke - Rapid River, MI
Darby was such a sweet lady So kind hearted. Many prayers to the family.