Obituaries
C. Diane Messenger
C. Diane Messenger, 84, of Bellevue died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods.
Diane was born on July 9, 1937, in Battle Creek to Fritz and Atha (Eldred) Gasser. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1955. On December 26, 1956, she married Harold P. Messenger at the Bellevue United Methodist Church.
Diane was a home maker and stayed at home to help her husband on the family farm and raise her children. She is a member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church and The 20th Century Club. Diane was a 4-H Leader in Eaton County for many years. She was an avid seamstress and would enjoy making clothes for her family. Diane was also known for her cooking and would always make sure she had the recipe to share with anyone at the potluck. She loved to do crossword puzzles, jig saw puzzles, and word search. Diane loved being in the car club and enjoyed traveling to Hershey, Pennsylvania for over 30 years and she enjoyed square dancing.
She is survived by her husband Harold; three children Linda (Norman) Franks, David Messenger and Donna (Kim) Smith; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a brother Gary (Nancy) Gasser. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sister Marion Tirrell and Joyce Beiser; and a grandson David Messenger.
A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions are to the Bellevue Good Samaritan, 205 N. Main Street, Bellevue, MI 49021 or to the Bellevue United Methodist Church, 122 W. Capital Ave., Bellevue, MI 49021. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook https://www.kempffuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services 203 N Elizabeth Street Bellevue MI 49021.
Michael P. McKeon
Michael Patrick McKeon age 65 from Bellevue, passed away on November 21, 2021. He worked as a Construction Superintendent Clark Construction. Arrangements are being handled by Pray Funeral Home, Inc.
Layla K. Sands
Layla Kaye Sands age 15, from Bellevue passed away on November 17, 2021. She was a High School student. Arrangements are being handled by Pray Funeral Home, Inc.
Scott R. Nichols
Scott Richard Nichols, 68, from Charlotte, Mich. Passed away on November 18, 2021. He was a tradesman at General Motors. Funeral was held on November 24, 2021 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, Mich.
Marianne L. Brown
Marianne Louise Brown, 50, from Charlotte passed away on November 20, 2021. Marianne was a deli worker at Meijer’s. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home.