New Haven (Shiawassee County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Haven ...

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

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 Tuesday).
- Vernon is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of New Haven. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willis Bouchey<1>
Walter Leon Burton (Professional football)
- He was born in Flint (MI) on March 13, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on October 7, 2022 (a Friday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of New Haven (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Leon Burton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Memorial Park Northwest
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Memorial Park Northwest (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Palm Memorial Park Northwest
Lynn Chandnois (Professional football)
- Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
- He was born in Fayette (MI) on February 24, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Flint (MI) on April 19, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Fayette is located in Delta County, Michigan.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of New Haven (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<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).
- Owosso is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of New Haven. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- Owosso is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of New Haven. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of New Haven. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Oliver Curwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Oak Hill Cemetery
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of New Haven (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the east of New Haven. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- She was born in Mocksville (NC) on March 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Flint (MI) on January 21, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Mocksville is located in Davie County, North Carolina.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of New Haven (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of New Haven. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Mae Brown Mainer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Wade Mainer (Musician)
- He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint (MI) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday).
- Weaverville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of New Haven (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of New Haven. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Mainer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Owosso is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of New Haven. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- Harrison is located in Clare County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of New Haven. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brad Van Pelt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Oak Hill Cemetery
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located in Genesee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of New Haven (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
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).
- Owosso is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of New Haven. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of New Haven. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Oscar Schlag<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Oak Hill Cemetery
Harry Shannon (Actor)
- He was born in Saginaw (MI) on June 13, 1890 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 27, 1964 (a Monday).
- Saginaw is located in Saginaw County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Haven (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Shannon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Haven to Hollywood Forever 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.