Springfield (Oakland County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Springfield ...

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

Vince Joseph Banonis (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vince Joseph Banonis<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Southfield (MI) on October 23, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Brace Bell Beemer (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brace Bell Beemer<1>
- He was born in Mount Carmel (IL) on December 9, 1902 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxford (MI) on March 1, 1965 (a Monday).
- Mount Carmel is located in Wabash County, Illinois.
- Oxford is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Walter Leon Burton (Professional football)
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- He was born in Flint (MI) on March 13, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on October 7, 2022 (a Friday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Springfield (which is located in Oakland County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Memorial Park Northwest<1>
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Helen Carey (Editor)
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- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 31, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 15, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Lynn Chandnois (Professional football)
- Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
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- He was born in Fayette (MI) on February 24, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Flint (MI) on April 19, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Fayette is located in Delta County, Michigan.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Springfield (which is located in Oakland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Springfield (which is located in Oakland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Rick Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Durham (NC) on October 12, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on July 27, 1995 (a Thursday).
- Durham is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
- Bloomfield Hills is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery<1>
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Eddie Fletcher (Crime figure)
- Born: Edward Samuel Fleishcer
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- He was born on September 12, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday).
- Bloomfield Hills is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Washington Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Cemetery<1>
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Susie Garrett (Actress)
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- 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, Michigan.
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Christopher George (Actor)
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- He was born in Royal Oak (MI) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1983 (a Monday).
- Royal Oak is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Joe Ginsberg (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
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Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
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- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
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- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann<1>
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on August 3, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Southfield (MI) on July 9, 1951 (a Monday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Mike Henry (Actor, comedian, writer, producer)
- Full name: Michael Robert Henry
- He was born in Pontiac (MI) on November 7, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Pontiac is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning<1>
- He was born in Phoenix (NY) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Beverly Hills (MI) on January 24, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Phoenix is located in Oswego County, New York.
- Beverly Hills is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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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 and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Springfield (which is located in Oakland County).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
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- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Springfield (which is located in Oakland County).
- Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Dale Livingston (Professional football)
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Springfield (which is located in Oakland 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
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- He was born in Trenton (MI) on May 4, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Troy (MI) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Trenton is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Troy is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Springfield. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Mae Brown Mainer<1>
- She was born in Mocksville (NC) on March 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Flint (MI) on January 21, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Mocksville is located in Davie County, North Carolina.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Springfield (which is located in Oakland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial 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.