Dexter (Washtenaw County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Dexter ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dexter. 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 (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Dexter. 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 40 miles [64.4 km] to the east northeast of Dexter. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Dexter. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Born: Anthony Trankina
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Fontane<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Dexter. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills<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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Dexter. 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
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
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- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Dexter. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories<1>
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Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
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- He was born in Tyrone (MI) on February 26, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in Battle Creek (MI).
- Tyrone is located in Livingston County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Dexter (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the east of Dexter. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the east northeast of Dexter. 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)
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- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Ontario in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday).
- Windsor is located in Ontario.
- Wayne is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- We don't have any burial details.
Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Dexter. 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Dexter. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Johnny Paris (Musician)
- Born: John M. Pocisk
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- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Dexter. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southeast of Dexter. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Edward Roy Patten (Singer)
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- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on August 27, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on February 25, 2005 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Livonia is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the east of Dexter. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Shirley Verrett (Opera singer)
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- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Dexter. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Memorial Park<1>
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Martha Vickers (Actress, model)
- Born: Martha MacVicar
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- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Dexter. 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.
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Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden (Astronaut)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Dexter (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Wanda Young (Singer)
- Full name: Wanda LaFaye Young
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wanda Young<1>
- She was born in Inkster (MI) on August 9, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Garden City (MI) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Inkster is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Garden City is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Dexter (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.

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.