Hooper (Allegan County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hooper ...

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

Cornelius John 'Neil' Berry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Kalamazoo (MI) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on August 24, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Hooper. The cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelius John 'Neil' Berry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hooper to Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South
Georgia Cooper (Actress)
- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on July 31, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 3, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Georgia Cooper<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 Hooper to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bobby Hatfield (Singer)
- Full name: Robert Lee Hatfield
- He was born in Beaver Dam (WI) on August 10, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on November 5, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Beaver Dam is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
- Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Hatfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hooper to Pacific View Memorial Park
Betty Hutton (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth June Thornburg
- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on February 26, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on March 12, 2007 (a Monday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Hutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hooper to Desert Memorial Park
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, Michigan.
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Hooper. The cemetery 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 Hooper to Oak Hill Cemetery
Adele Mara (Actress)
- Born: Adelaida Delgado
- She was born in Highland Park (MI) on April 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on May 7, 2010 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Kalamazoo County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adele Mara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hooper to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Dick Martin (Comedian, director)
- Full name: Thomas Richard Martin
- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on January 20, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 24, 2008 (a Saturday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Martin<1>
Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Jenison is located in Ottawa County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Grandville is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest of Hooper. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hooper to Grandville Cemetery
Benny McCoy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Jenison is located in Ottawa County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Grandville is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest of Hooper. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hooper to Grandville Cemetery
Marc Potvin (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Ottawa (ON) on January 29, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on January 13, 2006 (a Friday).
- Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at North Canton Cemetery, which is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marc Potvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Canton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Canton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hooper to North Canton Cemetery
Bob Rush (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Robert Ransom
- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 19, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Rush<1>
Ralph Story (TV & radio personality)
- Born: Ralph Bernard Snyder
- He was born in Kalamazoo (MI) on August 19, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ynez (CA) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- Santa Ynez is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Story<1>
Sojourner Truth (Abolitionist, activist)
- Born: Isabella Baumfree
- She was born in Rifton (NY) in 1797 and died in Battle Creek (MI) on November 26, 1883 (a Monday).
- Rifton is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Hooper (which is located in Allegan County).
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Hooper. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sojourner Truth<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 Hooper to Oak Hill 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.