Farmers Creek (Lapeer County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Farmers Creek ...

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

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 in Oakland County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Farmers Creek. 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 Farmers Creek to White Chapel Memorial Park 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer 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 Farmers Creek to Palm Memorial Park Northwest
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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
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 in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer 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
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek 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 in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer 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 Farmers Creek to Washington Cemetery
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 in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Farmers Creek. 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 Farmers Creek to Montrose 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 in Oakland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
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).
- Tyrone is located in Livingston County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Oak Hill Cemetery
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Farmers Creek. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
- He was born in Trenton (MI) on May 4, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Troy (MI) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Trenton is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Troy is located in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Richard Lowe<1>
Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- She was born in Mocksville (NC) on March 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Flint (MI) on January 21, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Mocksville is located in Davie County, North Carolina.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Farmers Creek. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Mae Brown Mainer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Wade Mainer (Musician)
- He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint (MI) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday).
- Weaverville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Farmers Creek. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Mainer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Darris Paul McCord (Professional football)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on January 4, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on October 9, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Acacia Park Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south of Farmers Creek. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darris Paul McCord<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Acacia Park Cemetery
Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller (Professional football)
- He was born in Norwalk (CT) on December 11, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Clarkston (MI) on August 7, 2006 (a Monday).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Clarkston is located in Oakland County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located in Genesee County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Kid Rock (Singer, songwriter, producer, activist, actor)
- Born: Robert James Ritchie, Sr.
- He was born in Romeo (MI) on January 17, 1971 (a Sunday).
- Romeo is located in Macomb County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
Helen Alliene Shaw (Writer, actress)
- She was born in Birmingham (MI) on July 25, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 8, 1997 (a Monday).
- Birmingham is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 100.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Alliene Shaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Elaine Stritch (Actress, singer)
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on February 2, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Birmingham (MI) on July 17, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Birmingham is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elaine Stritch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Memorial Park Cemetery
Dr. Siri Sylvia Patricia Von Reis (Botanist, author)
- Also known as: Siri Von Reis Altschul
- She was born in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on February 10, 1931 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on August 3, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Farmers Creek (which is located in Lapeer County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Siri Sylvia Patricia Von Reis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers Creek to Kensico 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.