Notable Births & Deaths for Howell ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Howell. 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)
  • She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tueday) at the age of 78. She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
  • Ann Arbor is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
• 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.
  • Ypsilanti is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Batayeh<1>
• Willis Bouchey     (Actor)
  • Full name: Willis Ben Boucney
  • He was born in Vernon (MI) on May 24, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 27, 1977 (a Tueday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
  • Vernon is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willis Bouchey<1>
• James Oliver Curwood     (Author)
  • He was born in Owosso (MI) on June 12, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Owosso (MI) on August 13, 1927 (a Saturday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
  • Owosso is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Howell.
  • Owosso is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Oliver Curwood<1>
• Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Born: Anthony Trankina
  • He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on September 18, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on June 30, 1974 (a Sunday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Ann Arbor is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tony Fontane<1>
• Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
  • He was born in Kitchener (ON) on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tueday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Farmington is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earle W. Graser<1>
• Ernie Harwell     (Sportscaster)
  • Full name: William Earnest Harwell
  • He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tueday) at the age of 92.
  • Novi is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie Harwell<1>
• William Harry 'Billy' Jones     (Musician, singer)
  • He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tueday) at the age of 45. He is buried at Garden of Memories (Hillsborough County, Florida).
  • Ann Arbor is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Harry 'Billy' Jones<1>
• 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). He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Calhoun County, Michigan).
  • Tyrone is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
• Dale Livingston     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Brown County, Wisconsin).
  • Plymouth is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dale Livingston<1>
• Frank W. McIntyre     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Walled Lake (MI) on July 12, 1859 (a Tueday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 8, 1887 (a Friday) at the age of 28.
  • Walled Lake is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank W. McIntyre<1>
• 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) at the age of 76.
  • Clarkston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
• Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Ypsilanti (MI) on December 23, 1879 (a Tueday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on November 24, 1942 (a Tueday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Ypsilanti is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen<1>
• Johnny Paris     (Musician)
  • Born: John M. Pocisk
  • He was born in Walbridge (OH) on August 29, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 1, 2006 (a Monday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Lucas County, Ohio).
  • Ann Arbor is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Paris<1>
• Brad Van Pelt     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Owosso (MI) on April 5, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Harrison (MI) on February 17, 2009 (a Tueday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
  • Owosso is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brad Van Pelt<1>
• Felix Oscar Schlag     (Sculptor)
  • He was born in Frankfurt (Germany) on December 4, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Owosso (MI) on March 9, 1974 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
  • Owosso is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Felix Oscar Schlag<1>
• Shirley Verrett     (Opera singer)
  • She was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 31, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 5, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park (Sacramento County, California).
  • Ann Arbor is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Shirley Verrett<1>
• Martha Vickers     (Actress, model)
  • Born: Martha MacVicar
  • She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 28, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 2, 1971 (a Tueday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Ann Arbor is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Howell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Martha Vickers<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Howell: www.cityofhowell.org/

The official website for Livingston County: www.co.livingston.mi.us/

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