Ann Arbor (Washtenaw County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ann Arbor ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ann Arbor. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose (Actress, model)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
- She was born in Ann Arbor on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Vince Joseph Banonis (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vince Joseph Banonis<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Southfield (MI) on October 23, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
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- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Ypsilanti is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Ann Arbor. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
Helen Carey (Editor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Carey<1>
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 31, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 15, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
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- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Ronnie Duman (Race car driver)
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- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- West Allis is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Born: Anthony Trankina
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- He was born in Ann Arbor on September 18, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on June 30, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Henry Ford (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
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- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Susie Garrett (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<1>
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on December 29, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 24, 2002 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
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- He was born in Ontario on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
- Kitchener is located in Ontario.
- Farmington is located in Oakland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
- He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia.
- Novi is located in Oakland County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann<1>
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on August 3, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Southfield (MI) on July 9, 1951 (a Monday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning (Professional football)
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- He was born in Phoenix (NY) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Beverly Hills (MI) on January 24, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Phoenix is located in Oswego County, New York.
- Beverly Hills is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Uriel Jones (Musician)
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- He was born in Detroit (MI) on June 13, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on March 23, 2009 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
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- He was born in Ann Arbor on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Spring Hill is located in Hernando County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, which is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories<1>
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Dale Livingston (Professional football)
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- He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday).
- Plymouth is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Lewis Albert Martin (Musician)
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- He was born on April 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on August 12, 2005 (a Friday).
- Livonia is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Leonard Cornell 'Lenny' Mayes (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard Cornell 'Lenny' Mayes<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 5, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on November 7, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Elijah McCoy (Inventor)
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- He was born in Ontario on May 2, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Eloise (MI) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Colchester is located in Ontario.
- Eloise is located in Wayne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east northeast of Ann Arbor. The cemetery is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park<1>
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Frank W. McIntyre (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank W. McIntyre<1>
- He was born in Walled Lake (MI) on July 12, 1859 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 8, 1887 (a Friday).
- Walled Lake is located in Oakland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Ann Arbor (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.