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Notable Births & Deaths for Plymouth ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Plymouth. 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)
  • Vince Joseph Banonis     (Professional football)
  • Mike Batayeh     (Actor, comedian)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Plymouth (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
    • Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • Dearborn is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Bruno Bitkowski     (Professional football)
  • Ed Budde     (Professional football)
  • Bill 'Soup' Campbell     (Professional baseball)
    • Full name: William Richard Campbell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
    • He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
    • Highland Park is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Plymouth. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Plymouth to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Helen Carey     (Editor)
  • Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
    • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Westland is located nearby and to the southeast of Plymouth.
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke<1>
    • He was born in Amherstburg (ON) on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
    • Amherstburg is located in and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Plymouth.
    • River Rouge is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • Rick Ferrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Eddie Fletcher     (Crime figure)
  • Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Henry Ford     (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Ford<1>
    • He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
    • Dearborn is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Dearborn is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Plymouth. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Plymouth to Ford Cemetery
  • Susie Garrett     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<1>
    • She was born in Detroit (MI) on December 29, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 24, 2002 (a Friday).
    • Detroit is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Plymouth. Both communities are located in Wayne County.
    • Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Plymouth (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Plymouth. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Plymouth to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Christopher George     (Actor)
  • Joe Ginsberg     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
    • He was born in New York (NY) on October 11, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield (MI) on November 2, 2012 (a Friday).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Bloomfield is located in Oakland County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Plymouth (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
    • He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, which is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Plymouth to Montrose Cemetery
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
    • Full name: Earle Walter Graser
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
    • He was born in Ontario on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
    • Kitchener is located in Ontario.
    • Farmington is located in Oakland County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Plymouth (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 32.
    • He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east northeast of Plymouth. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Plymouth to Grand Lawn Cemetery
  • Steve Gromek     (Major League Baseball)
  • Ernie Harwell     (Sportscaster)
    • Full name: William Earnest Harwell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
    • 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Plymouth (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 92.

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.