Dianna Dye-Defrates

Age 80, of Holt, MI, and former longtime resident of Charlotte, MI, passed away October 1, 2023. She was born May 19, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, MI, to David and Julia Berg.

Dianna graduated from Potterville High School and worked for years as a unit secretary at Ingham Medical. She later worked in the transportation industry.

She attended several Baptist churches over the years. She loved camping and enjoyed traveling with her girls and best friends Carol Fix and Sue McCulloch. She adored her grandkids and spent lots of time with them, especially with Bryant, whom she raised.

Dianna is survived by her 2 daughters, Kamilla (Shaun) Preston and Kimberlee Vessella; 5 grandchildren, Taylor Orweller, Bryant Christiansen, Alex Preston, Mackenzie Preston, and Shelby Preston; 2 great-grandchildren, Breaya and Gracelyn Orweller; 2 brothers, David Berg and Kevin (Melanie) Berg; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Dixie Berg.

The memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Her family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.