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.

• Burt Kennedy     (Director, author)
  • Full name: Burton Raphael Kennedy
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burt Kennedy<1>
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on September 3, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on February 15, 2001 (a Thursday).
  • Muskegon is located nearby and to the north of Norton Shores.
  • Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • 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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• Winsor McCay     (Cartoonist, animator)
  • Full name: Zenas Winsor McCay
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winsor McCay<1>
  • He was born in Spring Lake (MI) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 25, 1934 (a Wednesday).
  • Spring Lake is located in Ottawa County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores (which is located in Muskegon County).
  • Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 64.
• Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores (which is located in Muskegon County).
  • Grandville is located in Kent County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores (which is located in Muskegon County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 96.
  • He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
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• Benny McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny McCoy<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores (which is located in Muskegon County).
  • Grandville is located in Kent County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores (which is located in Muskegon County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 96.
  • He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Norton Shores. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
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• John McGowan     (Playwright, screenwriter)
  • Also known as: Jack McGowan
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John McGowan<1>
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on January 2, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 28, 1977 (a Saturday).
  • Muskegon is located nearby and to the north of Norton Shores.
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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• Earl Morrall     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Morrall<1>
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 17, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on April 25, 2014 (a Friday).
  • Muskegon is located nearby and to the north of Norton Shores.
  • Naples is located in Collier County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Frank Rice     (Actor, singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Rice<1>
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 13, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1936 (a Thursday).
  • Muskegon is located nearby and to the north of Norton Shores.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• George Zuverink     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Zuverink<1>
  • He was born in Holland (MI) on August 20, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Tempe (AZ) on August 8, 2014 (a Friday).
  • Holland is located in Ottawa County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Norton Shores (which is located in Muskegon County).
  • Tempe is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
  • At the time of his death, he was 90.
  • He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Acres Memorial Park<1>
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