Obituaries
Joan M. Feldpausch (Hanes)
Joan Marie Feldpausch, a vibrant and loving mother and friend, died peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018, in Lansing. Joan, 83, of Charlotte, was born March 12, 1934 in Lansing, the daughter of Raymond Clifford and Bertha Loretta (White) Hanes. As a 3-year-old, Joan sang with Lou Dougherty’s Dance Band throughout the Lansing area, performing into her teen years. She found love at first sight when she met Theodore Donald Feldpausch at a shuffleboard. He asked if she would teach him the jitterbug, which led to a dancing date and, eventually, marriage. The two remained happily married until his death in 2013. Joan was skilled with numbers, managing the family finances and working as an accountant with Danielson-Schultz for more than 10 years. She also devoted much of her time to volunteering for her community, serving as Secretary on the West Windsor School Board, donating to countless charities, and serving in many capacities as a member of the Auxiliary of Charlotte Eagles Aerie #3552. Above all, Joan was a devoted friend, wife, and mother.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Denise (Robert) Senko; step-grandchildren, Randy (Chasity) Senko, Trevor Senko and Mindy Senko; and step-great-grandchildren, Lucas, Ashley and Bryce.
She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore Donald Feldpausch.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Pray Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday, February 9, 2018. Interment will take place in Deepdale Memorial Gardens in Lansing.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County Humane Society.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Joan on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
Barbra J. Quillan (Brzycki)
Barbra J. Quillan, 69, of Morris Township, N.J. passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Barbra was born on February 1, 1948 in Charlotte. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (née Rich) Brzycki. She attended the Ells School, and was a 1966 graduate of Charlotte High School, where she particularly enjoyed being on the debate team.
In 1969, Barbra was hired by The Prudential Insurance Company in Newark, N.J. During her long career there, she worked in many different departments, including human resources, comptroller’s, group insurance, and Prudential retirement. Barbra retired from Prudential in 1999 as a Vice President.
Barbra enjoyed cooking and entertaining. She and her husband, George also loved traveling all around the world. Barbra was especially proud of the trip to China she was able to take a few months after her kidney transplant.
Barbra is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, George S. Quillan. She is also survived by her siblings, James Brzycki (Sandra), Jane Cobb (Jay), Elaine Cook (LeRoy) and Rosie Conroy; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Wendell, Joanne Foster (Charles) and Dorothy Williams (Ray).
She was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn L. Baum, and her brother-in-law, John Conroy.
Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed in Barbra’s name to either the Joslin Diabetes Center, joslin.org, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF.org.
For further information, or to send the family a note of condolence, please visit bradleyfuneralhomes.com.
Diane Elizabeth Eggleston
Diane Elizabeth Eggleston, 85, of East Lansing, formerly of Charlotte, died Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Lansing. Diane was born April 30, 1932 in Niles, the daughter of Daniel Marinus Zwigtman and Ione Ina (Guyberson) van Noppen. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1950 before working as a waitress at several Charlotte area restaurants, including Dicks, Clock Restaurant and the Coffee Cup. She and her husband, Bob, enjoyed travelling in their RV, spending summers at Tri-Lakes Trails Campgrounds in Marshall, and winters in Texas.
She is survived and will be missed by her children, John Eggleston (Claire), Karrie McCullough, and Daniel Eggleston (Ginny); grandchildren, Careena Eggleston, Joshua Aubrey, L’lainah Smith (Chris), Christopher Eggleston (Emilie), Amanda Green, Mike McCullough, Mark McCullough; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Emery Eggleston; brothers, Dan van Noppen and Vern van Noppen; sister, Sandy Sebastian; and grandchildren Jacob Crebessa and Jeremiah Crebessa.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Pray Funeral Home, with Pastor Chuck Snyder officiating. Private interment took place in Kalamo Hillside Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to any charity of choice.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Diane on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
Margaret Armstrong (Gaffney)
Margaret Armstrong, 91, passed away August 28, 2017 at the home of her son in Tucson, Ariz. Margaret was born October 8, 1925 to William J. and Norma (Pritchard) Gaffney in White Cloud, Mich. Margaret married the love of her life, Sterling Armstrong on June 14, 1946. They moved to Charlotte in 1950, where they raised their family. Margaret worked at Hayes Green Beach Hospital as a nurse’s aid from 1953 until they moved to Tucson in 1977.
Margaret is survived by her children, Patricia Barnes of Midland, James (Pam) Armstrong of Tucson, Charlene (Bruce) Wakeman of Bellevue, Linda (Mike) Milner of Tucson, Marilyn (Glen) Parker of Stillman Valley, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including beloved nephew, Loren Goll; and sister-in-law, Delores Kettinger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling in 2013; beloved brother, Harold Williams; beloved sister, Bertha Goll, and son-in-law, Kenneth Barnes.
There will be a memorial in Tucson on October 9, 2017. Interment for Sterling and Margaret will be in Jackson, Mich. at a later date.
Margaret will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Lester William Kennicott
Lester William Kennicott of Eaton Rapids passed away August 31, 2017 at the age of 99. Lester was born in Gunplains Township in Allegan County on September 2, 1917, the son of Guy and Margaret (Shook) Kennicott. He was very passionate about riding his Harley motorcycle and his quad, was a member of the North American Hunt Club, St. Peter Catholic Church and a life member of the NRA. He farmed his whole life, enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, fish fries and had a great love for his dogs.
He is survived by his daughters, Judy (Larry) Keefer of Mulliken, Jane (Patrick) Dotson of Charlotte, Patricia (Robert) Fuller of Marshall; sons, James Kennicott of Eaton Rapids, William (Marcella) Kennicott of Westland, Mich., Bruce (Lola) Kennicott of Burlington, Mich.; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert (Fran) Kennicott of Plainwell.
Lester was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine, and sister, Betty Grindol of Plainwell.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Eaton Rapids, with Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating. Interment took place in Rosehill Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Great Lakes Hospice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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