Dayna Ann Phalen, age 35, of 1423 Stephenson Avenue, Escanaba, MI died Sunday evening July 29, 2007 at home in Escanaba.

Dayna was born August 9, 1971 in Escanaba the daughter of David C. and Cherie M. (Young) Phalen. Dayna was raised in Gladstone and she was a 1990 graduate of the Gladstone High School. Following graduation she continued her education at Bay College where she received her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. She was currently working for Issues and Answers in Escanaba.

Dayna treasured spending time with her family and her hobbies included reading fiction and non-fiction books. She also enjoyed riding Harley Motorcycles and cross- stitching.

In addition to her parents David and Cherie of Gladstone, survivors include:

2 daughters: Cynthia Lee of Escanaba and Cheylenne McCullough of Wilson

1 son: Koy Corwin of Gladstone

2 grandchildren: Ethan VanEnkevort and Dezere’e Medwayosh

Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Special friend: Skip Fryczynski of Gladstone

2 brothers: David A. (Rebecca) Phalen of Gladstone and Robert Phalen of Colorado Springs, CO.

Paternal Grandparents: David and Barb Phalen of Gladstone

Maternal Grandparents: Bob (Betty) Young of Rapid River

Dayna was preceded in death by her grandmother, Elaine Phalen, uncle, Steve Phalen and cousin, Brandon Coates.

Dayna’s family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Dayna Ann Phalen will follow at 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Arnold Grambow of the All Saints Church officiating.