Shirley Jean Malinowski, 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Battle Creek Manor. She was born on February 18, 1930, the daughter of Henry James Driscoll and Ellen "Nellie" Cecilia (Mullen) Driscoll.
She received her high school diploma from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community College. She was a home health aid worker and drove school bus for Marshall Schools.
Shirley is survived by her Sons: Joseph William (Cathy) Malinowski Jr. of Eaton Rapids, MI and Donald Lewis (Helen Mary) Malinowski of MD; Daughters: Judith May (Diane Burke) Luna of Battle Creek, MI and Patricia Ann (Gary) Moline of Battle Creek, MI; Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; Sister: Marion Kaczmarek of CO. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband: Joseph William Malinowski, Sr.; 1 Brother and 4 Sisters.
Shirley enjoyed farming, gardening, music, her booth at the Raymond Road Flea Market and loved her cats & dogs. She was a member First Baptist Church of Bellevue, former member of the American Legion and the Marshall Moose Lodge.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to: The Battle Creek Manor Patient Activities Fund.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com

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