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Notable Births & Deaths for South Rockwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Rockwood. 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 in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe 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 in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe 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 in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of South Rockwood. 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 South Rockwood 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 in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Westland is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of South Rockwood.
    • River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • 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 in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of South Rockwood. 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 South Rockwood 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 in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of South Rockwood. 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 South Rockwood to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
  • Steve Gromek     (Major League Baseball)
  • Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann     (Major League Baseball)
  • Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson     (Musician, composer)
    • Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
    • He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 2, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 21, 2025 (a Tuesday).
    • Windsor is located in and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of South Rockwood.
    • Woodstock is located in Ulster County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Uriel Jones     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Uriel Jones<1>
    • He was born in Detroit (MI) on June 13, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on March 23, 2009 (a Monday).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of South Rockwood. 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 South Rockwood to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • William Harry 'Billy' Jones     (Musician, singer)
  • Eugene Hamlet Krapp     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hamlet Krapp<1>
    • He was born in Rochester (NY) on May 12, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on April 13, 1923 (a Friday).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of South Rockwood (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.

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.