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Notable Births & Deaths for Rathbone ...

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

  • 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) at the age of 49. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
    • Owosso is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Rathbone.
    • Owosso is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Rathbone.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Oliver Curwood<1>
  • 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 Tueday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
    • Owosso is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Rathbone.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brad Van Pelt<1>
  • 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) at the age of 82. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Shiawassee County, Michigan).
    • Owosso is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Rathbone.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Felix Oscar Schlag<1>
  • Harry Shannon     (Actor)

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.