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Donna Feldpausch Obituary

Donna D. "Dolores" Feldpausch Battle Creek Donna D. "Dolores" Feldpausch, 79, of Battle Creek and formerly of Albion went to be with our Lord on Saturday afternoon, January 1, 2011. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 6, 1931 the daughter of George E. and Maureen VanHouten. Dolores married Tom Feldpausch in Hastings, Michigan on April 24, 1954; he survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Kim (Michael) Brubaker of Battle Creek; her son, Craig Feldpausch of California; her grandchildren, Corey (Sarah) LaGro of Battle Creek and Jaime (Matt) Merlington of Battle Creek; great-grandchildren, Makayla LaGro, Parker LaGro and Peyton Merlington; sister, Linda Hyde of Mason, Michigan; and her sisters-in-laws, Anne Hubert of Hastings and Janet Cavanaugh of Cheboygan, Michigan. Dolores was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and volunteered for many years with Meals-on-Wheels. She enjoyed golfing and playing bridge and played on various golf teams and bridge clubs. She also enjoyed wintering in Florida, but her true passion in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At the request of the family they will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., today at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Charles H. Fischer, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the St. Philip Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Humane Society of South Central Michigan; Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum; Respiratory Care Fund at Battle Creek Health System or the charity of your choice. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 4, 2011.

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January 5, 2011

Kim, Tom and family,

We, here at Charitable Union, are so sorry to hear about Dolores. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

We'll be in touch. Patti Staib

January 5, 2011

Mike & Kim -
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Barlond

Mike & Judy Hurley

January 5, 2011

Tom, so sorry to hear about Dolores. We will be thinking of you and your family today.

Sally Klavinski

January 5, 2011

Dear Kim & Mike, Tom,Corey,and Sarah,
I am so sorry for your loss, I will be thinking of all of you today and praying for Donna.
Take care and God bless
Sally Klavinski

Janet Foreman

January 4, 2011

The class of 1949 is getting together to welcome Dolores in the big classroom. She will be with alot of friends.I am remembering all the good times at Hastings High. And some of our mischief. What fun we had. Rest in piece. Your friend for ever.
Janet Johnson-Foreman(Better known as Goobie)

Julie Hinkle

January 4, 2011

To my Aunt Dolores, you hold a special place in my heart and my families. God Bless You!

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