Maple Leaf (Saint Clair County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Maple Leaf ...

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

Bruno Bitkowski (Professional football)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on November 29, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Bridgetown (Barbados) on February 10, 1966 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruno Bitkowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Notre Dame Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Notre Dame Cemetery
Ed Budde (Professional football)
- Full name: Edward Leon Budde
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on November 2, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 19, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Budde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- 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 in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Maple Leaf. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Woodlawn Cemetery
Gus Cifelli (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 3, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Royal Oak (MI) on March 26, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Cifelli<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Highland Cemetery
Jane Connelly (Actress)
- Born: Ida Dora Belle Tenney
- She was born in Port Huron (MI) on May 2, 1883 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 25, 1925 (a Sunday).
- Port Huron is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maple Leaf. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Connelly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Kenne Duncan (Actor)
- Born: Kenneth Duncan MacLachlan
- He was born in Chatham (ON) on February 17, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenne Duncan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Grand View Memorial Park
Leonard 'Len' Fontaine (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Leonard Joseph Fontaine
- He was born in Quebec City (QC) on February 25, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Brigden (ON) on March 25, 2019 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Maple Leaf.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard 'Len' Fontaine<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakeview Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Lakeview Cemetery
Adrienne Frantz (Actress, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Adrienne Danielle Frantz
- She was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on June 7, 1978 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Clemens is located in Macomb County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
Christopher George (Actor)
- He was born in Royal Oak (MI) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1983 (a Monday).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher George<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Westwood Memorial Park
Steve Gromek (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Stephen Joseph Gromek
- He was born in Hamtramck (MI) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died on March 12, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Hamtramck is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the west of Maple Leaf. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Gromek<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
William Johnston 'Buffalo Bill' Hogg (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Port Huron (MI) on September 11, 1881 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 8, 1909 (a Wednesday).
- Port Huron is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maple Leaf. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Johnston 'Buffalo Bill' Hogg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery
Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 2, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 21, 2025 (a Tuesday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
Julanne Johnstone (Actress, dancer)
- She was born in Indianapolis (IN) on May 1, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on December 26, 1988 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Maple Leaf. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julanne Johnstone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Woodlawn Cemetery
Clem Koshorek (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Royal Oak (MI) on June 20, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Royal Oak (MI) on September 8, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Maple Leaf. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clem Koshorek<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Alfred Laing (Actor)
- Full name: Alfred Benson Laing
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on January 6, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 27, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Laing<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Bertrand Leslie 'Bert' Lindsay (Professional hockey)
- He was born in West Garafraxa Township (Ontario) on July 23, 1881 (a Saturday) and died in Sarnia (ON) on November 11, 1960 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Maple Leaf.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bertrand Leslie 'Bert' Lindsay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery
Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
- 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, Michigan.
- Troy is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Richard Lowe<1>
Angus MacInnes (Actor)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on October 27, 1947 (a Monday) and died on December 23, 2024 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angus MacInnes<1>
Paul Martin (26th Prime Minister of Canada (December 2003 - February 2006))
- Full name: Paul Edgar Philippe Martin
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 28, 1938 (a Sunday).
Cass Michaels (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Casimir Eugene Kwietniewski
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on March 4, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on November 12, 1982 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Maple Leaf. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cass Michaels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Dean Miller (Actor)
- Born: Dean Charles Stuhlmueller
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on January 13, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County, Ohio.
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Maple Leaf (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Leaf to Graceland 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.