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Notable Births & Deaths for Four Towns ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Four Towns. 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)
    • He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday) at the age of 52. The body was cremated.
    • Detroit is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Ypsilanti is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Batayeh<1>
  • Brace Bell Beemer     (Actor)
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tueday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tueday) at the age of 79.
    • Dearborn is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ziggy Bella<1>
  • Ed Budde     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Edward Leon Budde
    • He was born in Highland Park (MI) on November 2, 1940 (a Saturday) and died on December 19, 2023 (a Tueday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Jackson County, Missouri).
    • Highland Park is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ed Budde<1>
  • Bill 'Soup' Campbell     (Professional baseball)
    • Full name: William Richard Campbell
    • He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
    • Highland Park is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
  • Helen Carey     (Editor)
    • She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 31, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 15, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 86. She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
    • Detroit is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Southfield is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Carey<1>
  • Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
    • He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday) at the age of 52.
    • Melvindale is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Westland is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
  • Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke     (Major League Baseball)
  • Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • Rick Ferrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Eddie Fletcher     (Crime figure)
    • Born: Edward Samuel Fleishcer
    • He was born on September 12, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Washington Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
    • Bloomfield Hills is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eddie Fletcher<1>
  • Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Henry Ford     (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
    • He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Ford Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
    • Dearborn is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Dearborn is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Henry Ford<1>
  • Adrienne Frantz     (Actress, singer, songwriter)
    • Full name: Adrienne Danielle Frantz
    • She was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on June 7, 1978 (a Wednesday)
    • Mount Clemens is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Four Towns.
  • Susie Garrett     (Actress)
    • She was born in Detroit (MI) on December 29, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 24, 2002 (a Friday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
    • Detroit is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Southfield is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Susie Garrett<1>
  • Christopher George     (Actor)
  • 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) at the age of 86. He is buried at Montrose Cemetery (Genesee County, Michigan).
    • Bloomfield is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Ginsberg<1>
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
  • Steve Gromek     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Stephen Joseph Gromek
    • He was born in Hamtramck (MI) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died on March 12, 2002 (a Tueday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
    • Hamtramck is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Four Towns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Steve Gromek<1>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Four Towns. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Oakland County: www.co.oakland.mi.us/

The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/

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.









 

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