Peters (Saint Clair County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Peters ...

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

Jane Connelly (Actress)
- Born: Ida Dora Belle Tenney
- She was born in Port Huron (MI) on May 2, 1883 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 25, 1925 (a Sunday).
- Port Huron is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Peters. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Connelly<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 Peters to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Leonard Joseph 'Len' Fontaine (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Quebec City (QC) on February 25, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Brigden (ON) on March 25, 2019 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Peters.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard Joseph 'Len' Fontaine<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakeview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Lakeview Cemetery
Adrienne Frantz (Actress, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Adrienne Danielle Frantz
- She was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on June 7, 1978 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Clemens is located in Macomb County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
William Johnston 'Buffalo Bill' Hogg (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Port Huron (MI) on September 11, 1881 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 8, 1909 (a Wednesday).
- Port Huron is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Peters. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Johnston 'Buffalo Bill' Hogg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery
Julanne Johnstone (Actress, dancer)
- She was born in Indianapolis (IN) on May 1, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on December 26, 1988 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Peters. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julanne Johnstone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Woodlawn Cemetery
Bertrand Leslie 'Bert' Lindsay (Professional hockey)
- He was born in West Garafraxa Township (Ontario) on July 23, 1881 (a Saturday) and died in Sarnia (ON) on November 11, 1960 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Peters.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bertrand Leslie 'Bert' Lindsay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery
Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Richard Lowe<1>
Cass Michaels (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Casimir Eugene Kwietniewski
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on March 4, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on November 12, 1982 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Peters. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cass Michaels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Dean Miller (Actor)
- Born: Dean Charles Stuhlmueller
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on January 13, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County, Ohio.
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Graceland Cemetery
Colleen Moore (Actress)
- Born: Kathleen Morrison
- She was born in Port Huron (MI) on August 19, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Paso Robles (CA) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Port Huron is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Peters. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Paso Robles is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Colleen Moore<1>
Daniel Lawrence Nugent (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on August 22, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on October 18, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Mount Clemens is located in Macomb County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Lawrence Nugent<1>
Eric Robinson 'Cowboy' Pettinger (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Brierley (England) on December 14, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Wallaceburg (ON) on December 24, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Peters.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Robinson 'Cowboy' Pettinger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Riverview Cemetery
Kid Rock (Singer, songwriter, producer, activist, actor)
- Born: Robert James Ritchie, Sr.
- He was born in Romeo (MI) on January 17, 1971 (a Sunday).
- Romeo is located in Macomb County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
William G. 'Billy' Rogell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Springfield (IL) on November 24, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Sterling Heights (MI) on August 9, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Sterling Heights is located in Macomb County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest of Peters. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William G. 'Billy' Rogell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
R. Murray Schafer (Composer)
- Full name: Raymond Murray Schaefer
- He was born in Sarnia (ON) on July 18, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died on August 4, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
Edward Ellsworth 'Ed' Springer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Oil Springs (ON) in 1867 and died in Minneapolis (MN) on December 17, 1891 (a Thursday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Ellsworth 'Ed' Springer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Lakewood Cemetery
Kay Sutton (Actress)
- Full name: Katherine Warburton Sutton
- She was born in Irvington (NJ) on June 14, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on March 1, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Irvington is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the southwest of Peters. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Sutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Elmwood Cemetery
Jack Tocco (Crime figure)
- Born: Giacomo William
- He was born in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on October 29, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on July 14, 2014 (a Monday).
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest of Peters. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Tocco<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
George Washington Trendle (Producer)
- He was born in Norwalk (OH) on July 4, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on May 9, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Norwalk is located in Huron County, Ohio.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Peters. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Trendle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Woodlawn Cemetery
Meg White (Musician, singer)
- Full name: Megan Martha White
- She was born in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on December 10, 1974 (a Tuesday).
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
Joe Zerilli (Crime figure)
- Born: Giuseppe Zerilli
- He was born in Terrasini Favarotta (Sicily) on December 10, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Grosse Pointe (MI) on October 30, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Grosse Pointe is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Peters (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Peters. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Zerilli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peters to Mt. Olivet 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.