Notable Births & Deaths for Sylvan Center ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sylvan Center. 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)
  • She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tueday) at the age of 78. She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
  • Ann Arbor is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
• Mike Batayeh     (Actor, comedian)
  • He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday) at the age of 52. The body was cremated.
  • Ypsilanti is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Batayeh<1>
• John Bray     (Animator)
  • Full name: John Randolph Bray
  • He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tueday) at the age of 99. He is buried at Bray Cemetery (Lincoln County, Missouri).
  • Adrian is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Bray<1>
• Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Born: Anthony Trankina
  • He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on September 18, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on June 30, 1974 (a Sunday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Ann Arbor is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tony Fontane<1>
• William Harry 'Billy' Jones     (Musician, singer)
  • He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tueday) at the age of 45. He is buried at Garden of Memories (Hillsborough County, Florida).
  • Ann Arbor is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Harry 'Billy' Jones<1>
• Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall     (Professional baseball)
  • Full name: Michael Grant Marshall
  • He was born in Adrian (MI) on January 15, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Zephyrhills (FL) on May 31, 2021 (a Monday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Chapel Hill Gardens (Pasco County, Florida).
  • Adrian is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall<1>
• Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Ypsilanti (MI) on December 23, 1879 (a Tueday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on November 24, 1942 (a Tueday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Ypsilanti is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen<1>
• Johnny Paris     (Musician)
  • Born: John M. Pocisk
  • He was born in Walbridge (OH) on August 29, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 1, 2006 (a Monday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Lucas County, Ohio).
  • Ann Arbor is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Paris<1>
• Shirley Verrett     (Opera singer)
  • She was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 31, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 5, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park (Sacramento County, California).
  • Ann Arbor is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Shirley Verrett<1>
• Martha Vickers     (Actress, model)
  • Born: Martha MacVicar
  • She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 28, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 2, 1971 (a Tueday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Ann Arbor is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Martha Vickers<1>
• Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden     (Astronaut)
  • He was born in Jackson (MI) on February 7, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Houston (TX) on March 17, 2020 (a Tueday) at the age of 88. We don't have any burial details.
  • Jackson is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Sylvan Center.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alfred Merrill 'Al' Worden<1>

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The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/