Pomeroy (Kalamazoo County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pomeroy ...

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

Cornelius John 'Neil' Berry (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Kalamazoo (MI) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on August 24, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Kalamazoo is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Pomeroy. Both communities are located in Kalamazoo County.
- Kalamazoo is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Pomeroy. Both communities are located in Kalamazoo County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Pomeroy. The cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South<1>
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Georgia Cooper (Actress)
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- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on July 31, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 3, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale<1>
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Bobby Hatfield (Singer)
- Full name: Robert Lee Hatfield
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- He was born in Beaver Dam (WI) on August 10, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on November 5, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Beaver Dam is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
- Kalamazoo is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Pomeroy. Both communities are located in Kalamazoo County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
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Betty Hutton (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth June Thornburg
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- She was born in Battle Creek (MI) on February 26, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on March 12, 2007 (a Monday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
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Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
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- He was born in Tyrone (MI) on February 26, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in Battle Creek (MI).
- Tyrone is located in Livingston County, Michigan.
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Pomeroy. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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Adele Mara (Actress)
- Born: Adelaida Delgado
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- She was born in Highland Park (MI) on April 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on May 7, 2010 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Pomeroy. Both communities are located in Kalamazoo County.
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Dick Martin (Comedian, director)
- Full name: Thomas Richard Martin
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- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on January 20, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 24, 2008 (a Saturday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
Jack Perrin (Actor)
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- He was born in Three Rivers (MI) on July 25, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 17, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Three Rivers is located in Saint Joseph County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Marc Potvin (Professional hockey)
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- He was born in Ontario on January 29, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in Kalamazoo (MI) on January 13, 2006 (a Friday).
- Ottawa is located in Ontario.
- Kalamazoo is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Pomeroy. Both communities are located in Kalamazoo County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at North Canton Cemetery, which is located in Stark County, Ohio.
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Bob Rush (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Robert Ransom
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- He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 19, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
Carl Brown Squier (Aviation pioneer)
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- He was born in Decatur (MI) on April 17, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Decatur is located in Van Buren County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Ralph Story (Television & radio personality)
- Born: Ralph Bernard Snyder
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- He was born in Kalamazoo (MI) on August 19, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ynez (CA) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Kalamazoo is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Pomeroy. Both communities are located in Kalamazoo County.
- Santa Ynez is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
Verne Troyer (Actor)
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- He was born in Sturgis (MI) on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 21, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Sturgis is located in Saint Joseph County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
Sojourner Truth (Abolitionist, activist)
- Born: Isabella Baumfree
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- She was born in Rifton (NY) in 1797 and died in Battle Creek (MI) on November 26, 1883 (a Monday).
- Rifton is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Pomeroy (which is located in Kalamazoo County).
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Pomeroy. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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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.