Obituaries
Mary Lou Schneckenberger (Terwilliger)
Mary Lou Schneckenberger, the perfect mother and grandmother, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 1, 2018 surrounded by family. Mary Lou, 87, of Charlotte, was born November 6, 1930 in Charlotte, the daughter of Ivan and Doris (Veeder) Terwilliger. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1948, where she was a proud majorette. She continued her baton twirling at Western Michigan University before marrying her life-long love, Richard Schneckenberger on July 31, 1949. Mary Lou remained a lifelong sports fan, supporting her brother, Wayne “Twig” Terwilliger throughout his long baseball career, even on the field during the Minnesota Twins World Series victories. She was a fierce Tiger Baseball fan, never missing a game, and enjoyed cheering on the MSU Spartans.
Mary Lou enjoyed time spent showing quarter horses with her daughter and granddaughter, and served as secretary for the Michigan Quarter Horse Association (MQHA). She was also MQHA member of the year and a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. Throughout her life, she played bridge with a very tight group of longtime friends. Above all, Mary Lou treasured time spent with her family.
Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard L. Schneckenberger; children, Patti Wright, Mike (Carol) Schneckenberger and Nancy (Kevin) Fullerton; grandchildren, Summer (Vinni) Ingalls, Kalyn Schneckenberger, Sonny (Jeff) Grendel, Ryan Schneckenberger, and Tyger Fullerton; great-grandchildren, Katie Spotts (Hunter Siefert), Shelby Ingalls, Wyatt Ingalls, Brogan Lynn Fullerton and Charley Kay Grendel; great great-grandchildren, Raven and Hazel Siefert; brother, Wayne (Lin) Terwilliger; and niece and nephew, Marcie and Steve Terwilliger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Richard Michael Schneckenberger; and grandson, Nicholas Michael Spotts.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Phil Hobson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Humane Society.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Mary Lou on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
Edward E. Bentley
Edward E. Bentley, 83, of Charlotte, went home to be with his Lord on February 6, 2018. He was born January 8, 1935 in Fenton, Mich., a son of William and Florence (Blumberg) Bentley. He served with the Air Force and retired from General Motors.
Edward was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda, and an infant daughter, Amanda.
Surviving are his wife, Doris; children, Edward (Rhonda) Bentley, Tim (Tammy) Bentley, Judy (Robert) Gilpin, Jan Kollins and Gary Bentley; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Marilyn) Bentley; sister, Marian (Wes) Henney; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Oneida Gospel Church, with Pastor Larry Schrauger officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge.
Arrangements were entrusted to Barker-Leik Funeral Home in Mulliken.
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.