Notable Births & Deaths for Beecher ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Beecher. 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.

• Brace Bell Beemer     (Actor)
  • He was born in Mount Carmel (IL) on December 9, 1902 (a Tueday) and died in Oxford (MI) on March 1, 1965 (a Monday) at the age of 62. He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
  • Oxford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brace Bell Beemer<1>
• Willis Bouchey     (Actor)
  • Full name: Willis Ben Boucney
  • He was born in Vernon (MI) on May 24, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 27, 1977 (a Tueday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
  • Vernon is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willis Bouchey<1>
• Walter Leon Burton     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Flint (MI) on March 13, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on October 7, 2022 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest (Clark County, Nevada).
  • Flint is located 5 miles [8 km] to the south of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Leon Burton<1>
• Lynn Chandnois     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
  • He was born in Fayette (MI) on February 24, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Flint (MI) on April 19, 2011 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Flint is located 5 miles [8 km] to the south of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Chandnois<1>
• James Oliver Curwood     (Author)
  • He was born in Owosso (MI) on June 12, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Owosso (MI) on August 13, 1927 (a Saturday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
  • Owosso is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Beecher.
  • Owosso is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Oliver Curwood<1>
• Dr. John Harvey Kellogg     (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
  • He was born in Tyrone (MI) on February 26, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in Battle Creek (MI). He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Calhoun County, Michigan).
  • Tyrone is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
• Terry Knight     (Musician)
  • Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
  • He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Lapeer County, Michigan).
  • Flint is located 5 miles [8 km] to the south of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Terry Knight<1>
• Julia Mae Brown Mainer     (Musician)
  • She was born in Mocksville (NC) on March 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Flint (MI) on January 21, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Genesee County, Michigan).
  • Flint is located 5 miles [8 km] to the south of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Mae Brown Mainer<1>
• Wade Mainer     (Musician)
  • He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint (MI) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday) at the age of 104. He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Genesee County, Michigan).
  • Flint is located 5 miles [8 km] to the south of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Wade Mainer<1>
• Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Norwalk (CT) on December 11, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Clarkston (MI) on August 7, 2006 (a Monday) at the age of 76.
  • Clarkston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
• Brad Van Pelt     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Owosso (MI) on April 5, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Harrison (MI) on February 17, 2009 (a Tueday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
  • Owosso is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brad Van Pelt<1>
• Jim 'Poodles' Podoley     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Prince George's County, Maryland).
  • Mount Morris is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the north of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
• Felix Oscar Schlag     (Sculptor)
  • He was born in Frankfurt (Germany) on December 4, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Owosso (MI) on March 9, 1974 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
  • Owosso is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Felix Oscar Schlag<1>
• Harry Shannon     (Actor)
  • He was born in Saginaw (MI) on June 13, 1890 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 27, 1964 (a Monday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Saginaw is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Beecher.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Shannon<1>