Benton (Washtenaw County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Benton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Benton. 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)
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- 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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bray Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Bray Cemetery
Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- 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, Michigan.
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Born: Anthony Trankina
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on September 18, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on June 30, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Ann Arbor is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Fontane<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 Benton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harry 'Billy' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Garden of Memories (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Garden of Memories
Dale Livingston (Professional football)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Benton (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Livingston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael Grant Marshall
- He was born in Adrian (MI) on January 15, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Zephyrhills (FL) on May 31, 2021 (a Monday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Zephyrhills is located in Pasco County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Chapel Hill Gardens, which is located in Pasco County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chapel Hill Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Chapel Hill Gardens
Elijah McCoy (Inventor)
- He was born in Colchester (ON) on May 2, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Eloise (MI) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Eloise is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Detroit Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Detroit Memorial Park
Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday).
- Wayne is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore<1>
Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ypsilanti (MI) on December 23, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on November 24, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Ypsilanti is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Grand Lawn Cemetery
Johnny Paris (Musician)
- Born: John M. Pocisk
- He was born in Walbridge (OH) on August 29, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 1, 2006 (a Monday).
- Walbridge is located in Wood County, Ohio.
- Ann Arbor is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Paris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Calvary Cemetery
Danny Thomas (Actor, singer, producer)
- Born: Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz
- He was born in Deerfield (MI) on January 6, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1991 (a Wednesday).
- Deerfield is located in Lenawee County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Danny Thomas<1>
Shirley Verrett (Opera singer)
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 31, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 5, 2010 (a Friday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Ann Arbor is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Verrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Vernon Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Mt. Vernon Memorial Park
Martha Vickers (Actress, model)
- Born: Martha MacVicar
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 28, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 2, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Vickers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Valhalla Memorial Park
Afton Williamson (Actress)
- She was born in Sylvania (OH) on September 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- Sylvania is located in Lucas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden (Astronaut)
- He was born in Jackson (MI) on February 7, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Sugar Land (TX) on March 17, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Jackson is located in Jackson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Benton (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Sugar Land is located in Fort Bend County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Arlington National Cemetery

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.