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Ivan Grosskurth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Battle Creek, Michigan on Jan 7, 2021

Victim Details

Created

Dec 6, 2021

Case Added

Jan 20, 2022

First Name

Ivan

Last Name

Grosskurth

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 7, 2021

City

Battle Creek

State

Michigan

County

Calhoun County

Zip Code

49014

Tribal Land

Agency ID

110344

Agency Name

Battle Creek Police Department

Agency City

Battle Creek

Agency State

Michigan

Agency County

Calhoun County

Agency Zip Code

49014

Agency Contact

Brandin Huggett

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

20 N. Division St., Michigan

Agency Phone

2697810911

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

21001258

Agency Report Date

Feb 19, 2021

Primary Agency

Battle Creek Police Department

Case Contributors

6125

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 7, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86945) and 3 other sources

In the winter of 2021, a 45-year-old man named Ivan Peter-James Grosskurth vanished from Battle Creek, Michigan. He was last seen on January 7, 2021, leaving the home of a family member. Described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds, he had blond or strawberry blond hair, blue eyes, and typically wore a full beard. At the time he went missing, what he was wearing and whether he had any personal belongings with him remains unclear. The circumstances surrounding his departure did not immediately raise alarm, but as days turned into weeks without contact, concern for his welfare grew among his family.

The Battle Creek Police Department was notified of Ivan's disappearance, and an official report was filed in February 2021. Investigators began looking into his last known movements and reaching out to friends and family for any information that might shed light on his whereabouts. Despite their efforts, information was scarce. Authorities indicated that they believed Ivan may have disappeared voluntarily, but they still wished to make contact with him to confirm his safety. His family worked with law enforcement in the hopes of finding him, but their attempts to locate him proved unsuccessful.

As time has passed, Ivan Grosskurth's case has remained open. The lack of any significant leads has left his family with unanswered questions and a painful void. Information about his disappearance has been shared publicly with the hope that someone might come forward with a crucial piece of information. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving loved ones to navigate a world of uncertainty and hope for a resolution. The investigation into what happened to Ivan continues, a quiet and persistent effort to bring him home.
Last Seen: Jan 7, 2021

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Battle Creek Police Searching for Man Last Seen in February - WBCK

Registered sex offenders in Battle Creek, Michigan - City-Data.com

Ivan Grosskurth - Laravel

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate

John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan

UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45

Race 100%White

Location 75%99 mi away, same state

TimingFound 8 months after last seen

Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

76%Possible

John Doe — Illinois

UP79964 • Found Mar 12, 2021

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45

Race 100%White

Location 67%140 mi away

TimingFound 2 months after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'9"

Weight 66%103 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Blond

76%Possible

John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois

UP163526 • Found Apr 8, 2026

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 45 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 67%141 mi away

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%151 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Blond

Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Ivan Grosskurth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Battle Creek, Michigan on Jan 7, 2021

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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