East Cooper (Kalamazoo County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for East Cooper ...

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

Cornelius John 'Neil' Berry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Kalamazoo (MI) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on August 24, 2016 (a Wednesday) at the age of 94. He is buried at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South (Kalamazoo County, Michigan).
- Kalamazoo is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest of East Cooper.
- Kalamazoo is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cornelius John 'Neil' Berry<1>
Georgia Cooper (Actress)
- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on July 31, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 3, 1968 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Battle Creek is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Georgia Cooper<1>
Bobby Hatfield (Singer)
- Full name: Robert Lee Hatfield
- He was born in Beaver Dam (WI) on August 10, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on November 5, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park (Orange County, California).
- Kalamazoo is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Hatfield<1>
Betty Hutton (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth June Thornburg
- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on February 26, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on March 12, 2007 (a Monday) at the age of 86. She is buried at Desert Memorial Park (Riverside County, California).
- Battle Creek is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Betty Hutton<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).
- Battle Creek is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
Adele Mara (Actress)
- Born: Adelaida Delgado
- She was born in Highland Park (MI) on April 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on May 7, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Highland Park is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Adele Mara<1>
Dick Martin (Comedian, director)
- Full name: Thomas Richard Martin
- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on January 20, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 24, 2008 (a Saturday) at the age of 86. The body was cremated.
- Battle Creek is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dick Martin<1>
Marc Potvin (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Ottawa (ON) on January 29, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on January 13, 2006 (a Friday) at the age of 39. He is buried at North Canton Cemetery (Stark County, Ohio).
- Kalamazoo is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marc Potvin<1>
Bob Rush (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Robert Ransom
- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 19, 2011 (a Saturday) at the age of 85.
- Battle Creek is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Rush<1>
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) at the age of 74. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Decatur is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Carl Brown Squier<1>
Ralph Story (Television & radio personality)
- Born: Ralph Bernard Snyder
- He was born in Kalamazoo (MI) on August 19, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ynez (CA) on September 26, 2006 (a Tueday) at the age of 86.
- Kalamazoo is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph Story<1>
Sojourner Truth (Abolitionist, activist)
- Born: Isabella Baumfree
- She was born in Rifton (NY) in 1797 and died in Battle Creek (MI) on November 26, 1883 (a Monday). She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Calhoun County, Michigan).
- Battle Creek is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of East Cooper.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sojourner Truth<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.