Notable Births & Deaths for Thorington ...

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

Abe Axler (Crime figure)
- He was born in Williamsburg (NY) on October 19, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday).
- Williamsburg is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Beth David Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Axler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beth David Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beth David Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Beth David Cemetery
Vince Joseph Banonis (Professional football)
- 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vince Joseph Banonis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Brace Bell Beemer (Actor)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brace Bell Beemer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Ed Budde (Professional football)
- Full name: Edward Leon Budde
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on November 2, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 19, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Budde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Woodlawn Cemetery
Helen Carey (Editor)
- 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Carey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Gus Cifelli (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 3, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Royal Oak (MI) on March 26, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Cifelli<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Highland Cemetery
Rick Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Ferrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- The Geni entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (NC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Eddie Fletcher (Crime figure)
- Born: Edward Samuel Fleishcer
- He was born in Williamsburg (NY) on September 12, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday).
- Williamsburg is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Washington Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Washington Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Washington Cemetery
Carolyn Franklin (Musician)
- She was born in Memphis (TN) on May 13, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomfield (MI) on April 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Bloomfield is located in Oakland County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carolyn Franklin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Woodlawn Cemetery
Adrienne Frantz (Actress, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Adrienne Danielle Frantz
- She was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on June 7, 1978 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Clemens is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Thorington. Both communities are located in Macomb County.
Susie Garrett (Actress)
- 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Woodlawn Cemetery
Christopher George (Actor)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher George<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Westwood Memorial Park
Joe Ginsberg (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
- 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 in Oakland County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the northwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Montrose Cemetery
Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
- Farmington is located in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Grand Lawn Cemetery
Steve Gromek (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Stephen Joseph Gromek
- He was born in Hamtramck (MI) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died on March 12, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Hamtramck is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Gromek<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
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 in Oakland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning (Professional football)
- 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 in Oakland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Julanne Johnstone (Actress, dancer)
- She was born in Indianapolis (IN) on May 1, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on December 26, 1988 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julanne Johnstone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to Woodlawn Cemetery
Clem Koshorek (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Royal Oak (MI) on June 20, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Royal Oak (MI) on September 8, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Thorington (which is located in Macomb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Thorington. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clem Koshorek<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thorington to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery

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.