Union Plains (Shiawassee County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Union Plains ...

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

Willis Bouchey (Actor)
- Full name: Willis Ben Boucney
- He was born in Vernon (MI) on May 24, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 27, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Vernon is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Union Plains. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willis Bouchey<1>
Walter Leon Burton (Professional football)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Leon Burton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Memorial Park Northwest
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Memorial Park Northwest (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Palm Memorial Park Northwest
Lynn Chandnois (Professional football)
- Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
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).
- Owosso is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Union Plains. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- Owosso is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Union Plains. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Union Plains. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Oliver Curwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Oak Hill Cemetery
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Oak Hill Cemetery
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee 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 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east northeast of Union Plains. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Union Plains. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Mae Brown Mainer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Wade Mainer (Musician)
- He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint (MI) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday).
- Weaverville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- Flint is located in Genesee County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Union Plains. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Mainer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Owosso is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Union Plains. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- Harrison is located in Clare County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Union Plains. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brad Van Pelt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Oak Hill Cemetery
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located in Genesee County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Carl Benton Reid (Actor)
- He was born in Lansing (MI) on August 14, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 16, 1973 (a Friday).
- Lansing is located in Ingham County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Benton Reid<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Burt Reynolds (Actor, director, producer)
- Full name: Burton Leon Reynolds, Jr.
- He was born in Lansing (MI) on February 11, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on September 6, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Lansing is located in Ingham County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Union Plains (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burt Reynolds<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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).
- Owosso is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Union Plains. Both communities are located in Shiawassee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Union Plains. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Oscar Schlag<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Plains to Oak Hill 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.