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Notable Births & Deaths for Gibraltar ...

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

  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Gibraltar (which is located in Wayne 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Bruno Bitkowski     (Professional football)
  • Ed Budde     (Professional football)
  • Bill 'Soup' Campbell     (Professional baseball)
    • Full name: William Richard Campbell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
    • He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
    • Highland Park is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Westland is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne 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 Amherstburg (ON) on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
    • Amherstburg is located nearby and to the east of Gibraltar.
    • River Rouge is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Dearborn is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Gibraltar (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Christopher George     (Actor)
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
  • Steve Gromek     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Gibraltar (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann     (Major League Baseball)
  • Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning     (Professional football)
  • Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson     (Musician, composer)
    • Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
    • He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 2, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 21, 2025 (a Tuesday).
    • Windsor is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Gibraltar.
    • Woodstock is located in Ulster County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Julanne Johnstone     (Actress, dancer)
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Dearborn is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Gibraltar. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar 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.