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Notable Births & Deaths for Newark ...

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

  • Brace Bell Beemer     (Actor)
  • Willis Bouchey     (Actor)
    • Full name: Willis Ben Boucney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willis Bouchey<1>
    • 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 in Shiawassee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Newark (which is located in Oakland County).
    • Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Walter Leon Burton     (Professional football)
  • Lynn Chandnois     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Newark (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • James Oliver Curwood     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Oliver Curwood<1>
    • 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 in Shiawassee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Newark (which is located in Oakland County).
    • Owosso is located in Shiawassee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Newark (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 49.
    • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Newark. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Newark to Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Rick Ferrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Eddie Fletcher     (Crime figure)
  • Joe Ginsberg     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
    • He was born in New York (NY) on October 11, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield (MI) on November 2, 2012 (a Friday).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Bloomfield is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Newark. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
    • He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northwest of Newark. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Newark to Montrose Cemetery
  • Ernie Harwell     (Sportscaster)
    • Full name: William Earnest Harwell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Newark. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • Mike Henry     (Actor, comedian, writer, producer)
    • Full name: Michael Robert Henry
    • He was born in Pontiac (MI) on November 7, 1965 (a Sunday).
    • Pontiac is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Newark. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
  • Dr. John Harvey Kellogg     (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
  • Terry Knight     (Musician)
    • Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Newark (which is located in Oakland 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Newark. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Newark to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Gary Richard Lowe     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Richard Lowe<1>
    • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Newark. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Julia Mae Brown Mainer     (Musician)
  • Wade Mainer     (Musician)
  • Frank W. McIntyre     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank W. McIntyre<1>
    • He was born in Walled Lake (MI) on July 12, 1859 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 8, 1887 (a Friday).
    • Walled Lake is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Newark. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 28.
  • Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
    • He was born in Norwalk (CT) on December 11, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Clarkston (MI) on August 7, 2006 (a Monday).
    • Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
    • Clarkston is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Newark. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • Brad Van Pelt     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brad Van Pelt<1>
    • 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 in Shiawassee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Newark (which is located in Oakland 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Newark. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Newark to Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Jim 'Poodles' Podoley     (Professional football)
  • Felix Oscar Schlag     (Sculptor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Oscar Schlag<1>
    • 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 in Shiawassee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Newark (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 82.
    • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Newark. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Newark to Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Dr. Siri Sylvia Patricia Von Reis     (Botanist, author)

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.