Five Lakes (Lapeer County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Five Lakes ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Five Lakes. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Five Lakes (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 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south of Five Lakes. 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 Five Lakes 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Five Lakes (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 Five Lakes 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Five Lakes (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>
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Five Lakes (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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Five Lakes. 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 Five Lakes to Mt. Hope Cemetery
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Five Lakes (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Five Lakes. 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 Five Lakes 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Five Lakes (which is located in Lapeer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Five Lakes. 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 Five Lakes to Crestwood Memorial 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Five Lakes (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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Five Lakes (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 Five Lakes 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Five Lakes (which is located in Lapeer County).

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.