Notable Births & Deaths for Norton Shores ...

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

• Winsor McCay     (Cartoonist, animator)
  • Full name: Zenas Winsor McCay
  • He was born in Spring Lake (MI) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 25, 1934 (a Wednesday) at the age of 64.
  • Spring Lake is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Winsor McCay<1>
• Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Grandville Cemetery (Kent County, Michigan).
  • Jenison is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores.
  • Grandville is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy<1>
• Benny McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Grandville Cemetery (Kent County, Michigan).
  • Jenison is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores.
  • Grandville is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Benny McCoy<1>
• John McGowan     (Playwright, screenwriter)
  • Also known as: Jack McGowan
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on January 2, 1894 (a Tueday) and died in New York (NY) on May 28, 1977 (a Saturday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Muskegon is located 5 miles [8 km] to the north of Norton Shores.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John McGowan<1>
• Earl Morrall     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 17, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on April 25, 2014 (a Friday) at the age of 79. We don't have any burial details.
  • Muskegon is located 5 miles [8 km] to the north of Norton Shores.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earl Morrall<1>
• Frank Rice     (Actor, singer)
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 13, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1936 (a Thursday) at the age of 43. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Muskegon is located 5 miles [8 km] to the north of Norton Shores.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Rice<1>
• George Zuverink     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Holland (MI) on August 20, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Tempe (AZ) on August 8, 2014 (a Friday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park (Maricopa County, Arizona).
  • Holland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Norton Shores.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Zuverink<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Norton Shores: www.nortonshores.org/

The official website for Muskegon County: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/

The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/