Pettysville (Livingston County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pettysville ...

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

Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose (Actress, model)
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east northeast of Pettysville. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Born: Anthony Trankina
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on September 18, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on June 30, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- 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 Tony Fontane<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
- Farmington is located in Oakland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Pettysville. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Grand Lawn Cemetery
Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
- 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 in Oakland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- Spring Hill is located in Hernando County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, which is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harry 'Billy' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Garden of Memories (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Garden of Memories
Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 4, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 14, 2008 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at New Montefiore Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Montefiore Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Montefiore Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to New Montefiore 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Pettysville. Both communities are located in Livingston 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 (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Oak Hill Cemetery
Dale Livingston (Professional football)
- He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday).
- Plymouth is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Livingston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Lewis Albert Martin (Musician)
- He was born somewhere in Laurens County (WI) on April 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on August 12, 2005 (a Friday).
- Livonia is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of Pettysville. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Albert Martin<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 Pettysville to Woodlawn Cemetery
Frank W. McIntyre (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank W. McIntyre<1>
Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller (Professional football)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday).
- Wayne is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore<1>
Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ypsilanti (MI) on December 23, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on November 24, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Pettysville. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Grand Lawn Cemetery
Johnny Paris (Musician)
- Born: John M. Pocisk
- He was born in Walbridge (OH) on August 29, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 1, 2006 (a Monday).
- Walbridge is located in Wood County, Ohio.
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Paris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Calvary Cemetery
Edward Roy Patten (Singer)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on August 27, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on February 25, 2005 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Livonia is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of Pettysville. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Roy Patten<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 Pettysville to Woodlawn Cemetery
Shirley Verrett (Opera singer)
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 31, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 5, 2010 (a Friday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Verrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Vernon Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Mt. Vernon Memorial Park
Martha Vickers (Actress, model)
- Born: Martha MacVicar
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 28, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 2, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Vickers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pettysville to Valhalla Memorial Park
Wanda Young (Singer)
- Full name: Wanda LaFaye Young
- She was born in Inkster (MI) on August 9, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Garden City (MI) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Inkster is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Garden City is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pettysville (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wanda Young<1>

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.