Notable Births & Deaths for Lakeland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lakeland. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Batayeh<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.
  • Westland is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tony Fontane<1>
• 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Ginsberg<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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie Harwell<1>
• Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Phoenix (NY) on November 15, 1892 (a Tueday) and died in Beverly Hills (MI) on January 24, 1982 (a Sunday) at the age of 89. He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
  • Beverly Hills is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning<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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Lakeland.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dale Livingston<1>
• Lewis Albert Martin     (Musician)
  • He was born on April 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on August 12, 2005 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Livonia is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lewis Albert Martin<1>
• Elijah McCoy     (Inventor)
  • He was born in Colchester (ON) on May 2, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Eloise (MI) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park (Macomb County, Michigan).
  • Eloise is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elijah McCoy<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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
• Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Windsor (ON) in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday). We don't have any burial details.
  • Wayne is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore<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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Paris<1>
• Edward Roy Patten     (Singer)
  • He was born in Atlanta (GA) on August 27, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on February 25, 2005 (a Friday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Livonia is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Roy Patten<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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Lakeland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Martha Vickers<1>

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