Perry (Shiawassee County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Perry ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Perry. 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 northeast of Perry. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Perry (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 Perry 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Perry (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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Perry. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- Owosso is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Perry. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Perry. 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 Perry to Oak Hill Cemetery
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
- He was born in Tyrone (MI) on February 26, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in Battle Creek (MI).
- Tyrone is located in Livingston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Perry (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<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 Perry 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Perry (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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east northeast of Perry. 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 Perry 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Perry (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Perry. 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 Perry 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Perry (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Perry. 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 Perry 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Perry. 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Perry. 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 Perry to Oak Hill Cemetery
Carl Benton Reid (Actor)
- He was born in Lansing (MI) on August 14, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 16, 1973 (a Friday).
- Lansing is located in Ingham County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Perry (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Benton Reid<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perry to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Burt Reynolds (Actor, director, producer)
- Full name: Burton Leon Reynolds, Jr.
- He was born in Lansing (MI) on February 11, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on September 6, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Lansing is located in Ingham County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Perry (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burt Reynolds<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 Perry to Hollywood Forever 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Perry. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Perry. 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 Perry to Oak Hill Cemetery
Arzeno Eugene 'Stratosphere Man' Selden (High wire performer)
- He was born in Eagle (MI) on September 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on February 12, 1951 (a Monday).
- Eagle is located in Clinton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Perry (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Fort Myers is located in Lee County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Deepdale Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Perry. The cemetery is located in Eaton County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arzeno Eugene 'Stratosphere Man' Selden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Deepdale Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Deepdale Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perry to Deepdale Memorial Park

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.