Beechwood (Cass County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Beechwood ...

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

Louise 'Lou' Arnold (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on May 11, 1923 (a Friday) and died in South Bend (IN) on May 27, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, which is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise 'Lou' Arnold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Swan Point Cemetery
John Bromfield (Actor)
- Born: Farron Bromfield
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on June 11, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on September 18, 2005 (a Sunday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bromfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Pete Candoli (Musician)
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on June 28, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Studio City (CA) on January 11, 2008 (a Friday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Candoli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Eddie Carpenter (Professional Hockey)
- Born: Everard Lorne Carpenter
- He was born in Hartford (MI) on July 15, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Winnipeg (MB) on April 30, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Van Buren County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, which is located in Manitoba.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Carpenter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Stanislaus Kowalewski
- He was born in Shamokin (PA) on July 13, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in South Bend (IN) on March 20, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Shamokin is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Beechwood. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to St. Joseph Cemetery
Louis 'Lou' Criger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Elkhart (IN) on February 3, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Tucson (AZ) on May 14, 1934 (a Monday).
- Elkhart is located in Elkhart County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Tucson is located in Pima County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, which is located in Pima County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis 'Lou' Criger<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Evergreen Memorial Park
Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on May 17, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on December 10, 1920 (a Friday).
- Niles is located in Berrien County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Woodlawn Cemetery
John Francis Dodge (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on October 25, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 14, 1920 (a Wednesday).
- Niles is located in Berrien County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis Dodge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Woodlawn Cemetery
Joseph John Domnanovich (Professional football)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on March 18, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on January 20, 2009 (a Tuesday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph John Domnanovich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Elmwood Cemetery
Frederick Landis 'Freddie' Fitzsimmons (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on July 28, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Yucca Valley (CA) on November 18, 1979 (a Sunday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Yucca Valley is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Montecito Memorial Park, which is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Landis 'Freddie' Fitzsimmons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montecito Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montecito Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Montecito Memorial Park
Dolores Fuller (Actress, songwriter)
- Full name: Dolores Agnes Fuller
- She was born in South Bend (IN) on March 10, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on May 9, 2011 (a Monday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Fuller<1>
Leon Hart (Professional football)
- He was born in Turtle Creek (PA) on November 21, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in South Bend (IN) on September 24, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Turtle Creek is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Beechwood. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Hart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Samuel 'Lloyd' Haynes (Actor)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on October 19, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Coronado (CA) on January 1, 1987 (a Thursday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Coronado is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'Lloyd' Haynes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Allan 'Rocky' Lane (Actor)
- Born: Harold Leonard Albershart
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on September 22, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 27, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allan 'Rocky' Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Dr. Ralph McInerny (Author)
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on February 24, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Mishawaka (IN) on January 29, 2010 (a Friday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Beechwood. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ralph McInerny<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Andrew 'Handy Andy' Pafko (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boyceville (WI) on February 25, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Stevensville (MI) on October 8, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Boyceville is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- Stevensville is located in Berrien County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Luke Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Luke Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to St. Luke Cemetery
Andy 'Handy Andy' Pafko (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boyceville (WI) on February 25, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Stevensville (MI) on October 8, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Boyceville is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- Stevensville is located in Berrien County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Luke Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Luke Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to St. Luke Cemetery
Jack Perrin (Actor)
- He was born in Three Rivers (MI) on July 25, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 17, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Three Rivers is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Perrin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
James Prideaux (Playwright, screenwriter, author)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on August 29, 1927 (a Monday) and died in West Hills (CA) on November 18, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Prideaux<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Westwood Memorial Park
Carl Brown Squier (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Decatur (MI) on April 17, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Decatur is located in Van Buren County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Brown Squier<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Beechwood to Valhalla Memorial Park
Ruth Terry (Actress)
- Born: Ruth Me McMahon
- She was born in Benton Harbor (MI) on October 21, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on March 11, 2016 (a Friday).
- Benton Harbor is located in Berrien County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Beechwood (which is located in Cass County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Terry<1>

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.