Frankenmuth (Saginaw County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Frankenmuth ...

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

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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw 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 Frankenmuth 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
Charles Struckman Coyle (Founder of Folkestone Press)
- He was born in Bay City (MI) on October 20, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on October 26, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Struckman Coyle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Frankenmuth to Bellefontaine Cemetery
William 'Bill' Hewitt (Professional football)
- He was born in Bay City (MI) on October 8, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Sellersville (PA) on January 14, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
- Sellersville is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Hewitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Frankenmuth to Holy Sepulchre 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Frankenmuth. 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 Frankenmuth to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Madonna (Singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman)
- Born: Madonna Louise Ciccone
- She was born in Bay City (MI) on August 16, 1958 (a Saturday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Frankenmuth. 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 Frankenmuth 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Frankenmuth. 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 Frankenmuth to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw 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 Frankenmuth to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Harry Shannon (Actor)
- He was born in Saginaw (MI) on June 13, 1890 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 27, 1964 (a Monday).
- Saginaw is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Frankenmuth. Both communities are located in Saginaw County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Shannon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Frankenmuth to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Will 'Deacon' Smalley (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: William Darwin Smalley
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on June 27, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Bay City (MI) on October 11, 1891 (a Sunday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 20.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will 'Deacon' Smalley<1>
Katherine Warren (Actress)
- Born: Katharine C. Warren
- She was born in Bay City (MI) on July 12, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 17, 1965 (a Saturday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Frankenmuth (which is located in Saginaw County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Warren<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.