Eleanore L. Rothchild

Eleanore L. Rothchild Battle Creek Eleanore L. Rothchild, 91, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Laurels of Bedford. She was born August 21, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Henry and Alicia (Wilkey) Jens. Eleanore was a sales clerk at L. W. Robinson for 15 years, but mainly was a homemaker. Eleanore L. Jens was united in marriage to Sol Rothchild on January 16, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois; he preceded her in death on June 8, 1998. She is survived by her son, Durl S. (Tammie) Rothchild of Battle Creek, nine grandchildren, 6.5 great-grandchildren and a nephew. Eleanore was a member of the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She loved playing bingo and taking care of her grandbabies. At the request of the family, friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2009 at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary L. Siefert, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Laurels of Bedford-Patient Activities Fund. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com