Martin (Allegan County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Martin ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Martin. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelius John 'Neil' Berry<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Martin (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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Martin. The cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South<1>
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Roger Bruce Chaffee (Astronaut)
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- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 27, 1967 (a Friday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Cape Canaveral is located in Brevard County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Georgia Cooper (Actress)
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin (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.
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Bobby Hatfield (Singer)
- Full name: Robert Lee Hatfield
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- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Martin (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.
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Betty Hutton (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth June Thornburg
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin (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.
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Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
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John Leonard Lavan (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on October 28, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on May 29, 1952 (a Thursday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
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Colonel Jack Robert Lousma (Astronaut - Skylab 2, USMC, aeronautical engineer)
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on February 29, 1936 (a Saturday) (which is Leap Day).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
Adele Mara (Actress)
- Born: Adelaida Delgado
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- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Martin (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.
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Dick Martin (Comedian, director)
- Full name: Thomas Richard Martin
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin (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.
Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Grandville is located in Kent County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northwest of Martin. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
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Benny McCoy (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Grandville is located in Kent County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northwest of Martin. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
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Walter Clement 'Wally' Pipp (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Chicago (IL) on February 17, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Grand Rapids (MI) on January 11, 1965 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Martin. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
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Marc Potvin (Professional hockey)
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- He was born in Ontario on January 29, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on January 13, 2006 (a Friday).
- Ottawa is located in Ontario.
- Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Martin (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.
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Don Quinn (Author)
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- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on November 18, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 30, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Jack Rice (Actor)
- Born: Earl Clifford Rice
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- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on May 14, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 14, 1968 (a Saturday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Bob Rush (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Robert Ransom
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
Ralph Story (Television & radio personality)
- Born: Ralph Bernard Snyder
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- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- Santa Ynez is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
Sojourner Truth (Abolitionist, activist)
- Born: Isabella Baumfree
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Martin. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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Elizabeth Wilson (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Elizabeth Wilson
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- She was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on April 4, 1921 (a Monday) and died in New Haven (CT) on May 9, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Oakhill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Martin. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakhill Cemetery<1>
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Dick York (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Allen York
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- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on September 4, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in East Grand Rapids (MI) on February 20, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- East Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Martin (which is located in Allegan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Plainfield Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north of Martin. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
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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.