Notable Births & Deaths for Lincoln ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lincoln. 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)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
  • She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
  • Ann Arbor is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Lincoln. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
  • Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
  • At the time of her death, she was 78.
  • She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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• Vince Joseph Banonis     (Professional football)
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  • He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Southfield (MI) on October 23, 2010 (a Saturday).
  • Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 89.
  • He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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• Mike Batayeh     (Actor, comedian)
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  • 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 in Wayne County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Ypsilanti is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Lincoln. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • The body was cremated.
• Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
  • Born: Julius Margitza
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  • 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 in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
• John Bray     (Animator)
  • Full name: John Randolph Bray
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  • He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
  • Adrian is located in Lenawee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • At the time of his death, he was 99.
  • He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
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• Helen Carey     (Editor)
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  • She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 31, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 15, 2004 (a Saturday).
  • Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 86.
  • She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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• Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
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  • 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 in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Westland is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw 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 in and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lincoln.
  • River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
• Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
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  • He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday).
  • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • West Allis is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
  • At the time of his death, he was 38.
  • He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
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• Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Born: Anthony Trankina
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  • 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).
  • Ann Arbor is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Lincoln. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
  • Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 48.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Henry Ford     (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
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  • 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 in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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• Susie Garrett     (Actress)
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  • 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 in Wayne County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 72.
  • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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• Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
  • Full name: Earle Walter Graser
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  • He was born in Ontario on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
  • Kitchener is located in Ontario.
  • Farmington is located in Oakland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 32.
  • He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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• Ernie Harwell     (Sportscaster)
  • Full name: William Earnest Harwell
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  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 92.
• Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann<1>
  • He was born in San Francisco (CA) on August 3, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Southfield (MI) on July 9, 1951 (a Monday).
  • San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
  • Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 56.
  • He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
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• Uriel Jones     (Musician)
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  • 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 in Wayne County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Lincoln. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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• William Harry 'Billy' Jones     (Musician, singer)
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  • He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tuesday).
  • Ann Arbor is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Lincoln. Both communities are located in Washtenaw County.
  • Spring Hill is located in Hernando County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • He is buried at Garden of Memories, which is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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• Eugene Hamlet Krapp     (Major League Baseball)
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  • He was born in Rochester (NY) on May 12, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on April 13, 1923 (a Friday).
  • Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
  • River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 35.
• Dale Livingston     (Professional football)
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  • He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday).
  • Plymouth is located in Wayne County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Green Bay is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
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• Gary Richard Lowe     (Professional football)
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  • He was born in Trenton (MI) on May 4, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Troy (MI) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
  • Trenton is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).
  • Troy is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Lee Majors     (Actor)
  • Born: Harvey Lee Yeary
  • He was born in Wyandotte (MI) on April 23, 1939 (a Sunday).
  • Wyandotte is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Lincoln (which is located in Washtenaw County).