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Notable Births & Deaths for Emery ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Emery. 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)
  • Vince Joseph Banonis     (Professional football)
  • Mike Batayeh     (Actor, comedian)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
    • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Emery. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
    • Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Helen Carey     (Editor)
  • 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • Westland is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke<1>
    • He was born in Ontario on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
    • Amherstburg is located in Ontario.
    • River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • Rick Ferrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Eddie Fletcher     (Crime figure)
  • Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Henry Ford     (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Ford<1>
    • He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Emery. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Emery to Ford Cemetery
  • Susie Garrett     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<1>
    • 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 in Oakland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Emery. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Emery to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Christopher George     (Actor)
  • Joe Ginsberg     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
    • 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 in Oakland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
    • He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, which is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Emery to Montrose Cemetery
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
    • Full name: Earle Walter Graser
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
    • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 32.
    • He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Emery. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Emery to Grand Lawn Cemetery
  • Ernie Harwell     (Sportscaster)
    • Full name: William Earnest Harwell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
    • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning     (Professional football)
  • Uriel Jones     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Uriel Jones<1>
    • He was born in Detroit (MI) on June 13, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on March 23, 2009 (a Monday).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Emery (which is located in Washtenaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Emery. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Emery to Woodlawn 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.