Clarkston (Oakland County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Clarkston ...

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

Vince Joseph Banonis (Professional football)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vince Joseph Banonis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Brace Bell Beemer (Actor)
- He was born in Mount Carmel (IL) on December 9, 1902 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxford (MI) on March 1, 1965 (a Monday).
- Mount Carmel is located in Wabash County, Illinois.
- Oxford is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brace Bell Beemer<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 Clarkston to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Ed Budde (Professional football)
- Full name: Edward Leon Budde
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on November 2, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 19, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Clarkston (which is located in Oakland County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Budde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
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).
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Clarkston (which is located in Oakland County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Leon Burton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Memorial Park Northwest
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Memorial Park Northwest (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Palm Memorial Park Northwest
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Clarkston (which is located in Oakland County).
- Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<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 Clarkston to Woodlawn Cemetery
Helen Carey (Editor)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Carey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Fayette is located in Delta County, Michigan.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Clarkston (which is located in Oakland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Clarkston (which is located in Oakland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
Gus Cifelli (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 3, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Royal Oak (MI) on March 26, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Royal Oak is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Cifelli<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Highland Cemetery
Rick Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Durham (NC) on October 12, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on July 27, 1995 (a Thursday).
- Durham is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
- Bloomfield Hills is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Ferrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- The Geni entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Eddie Fletcher (Crime figure)
- Born: Edward Samuel Fleishcer
- He was born in Williamsburg (NY) on September 12, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday).
- Williamsburg is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomfield Hills is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Washington Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Washington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Washington Cemetery
Adrienne Frantz (Actress, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Adrienne Danielle Frantz
- She was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on June 7, 1978 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Clemens is located in Macomb County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Clarkston (which is located in Oakland County).
Susie Garrett (Actress)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<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 Clarkston to Woodlawn Cemetery
Christopher George (Actor)
- He was born in Royal Oak (MI) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1983 (a Monday).
- Royal Oak is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher George<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Westwood Memorial Park
Joe Ginsberg (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 11, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield (MI) on November 2, 2012 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomfield is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the northwest of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Montrose Cemetery
Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
- Farmington is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<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 Clarkston to Grand Lawn Cemetery
Steve Gromek (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Stephen Joseph Gromek
- He was born in Hamtramck (MI) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died on March 12, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Hamtramck is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Clarkston (which is located in Oakland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Gromek<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann (Major League Baseball)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarkston to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Mike Henry (Actor, comedian, writer, producer)
- Full name: Michael Robert Henry
- He was born in Pontiac (MI) on November 7, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Pontiac is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning (Professional football)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Clarkston. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning<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 Clarkston to White Chapel Memorial Park 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.