Mitchell James Petkus, age 74, of Morehead Road, Wallingford, Kentucky, formerly of Daggett and Kinross, Michigan, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009, at his daughter-s residence. Born March 18, 1935, in Cook County, Illinois, he was the son of the late Charles Joseph and Dora Pearl Dale Petkus. Mr. Petkus is survived by two sons, Daniel Petkus of Wallingford, Kentucky, and Mitch Petkus, Jr., of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan; two daughters, Debbie Petkus Perry of Wallingford, Kentucky, and Sharlene Petkus of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan; one brother, David Petkus of Stanton, Michigan; one sister, Pat Montero of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan; two grandchildren, Michelle Monroe and Brianna Perry; and one great grandchild, Kaleb Monroe. Mr. Petkus was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired operating engineer and former employee of Whitehead Sand & Gravel Company in Michigan. He enjoyed traveling and raising cattle and goats. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Kinross Township Cemetery in Kinross, Michigan, with Pastor Mike Webb officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Visitation: o visitation Funeral: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 1 p.m. (Graveside) Interment: Kinross Township Cemetery, Kinross, Michigan