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Notable Births & Deaths for Vassar ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Vassar. 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.
- Walter Leon Burton (Professional football)
- Lynn Chandnois (Professional football)
- Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Vassar (which is located in Tuscola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Charles Struckman Coyle (Founder of Folkestone Press)
- William 'Bill' Hewitt (Professional football)
- Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Vassar (which is located in Tuscola 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Vassar. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vassar to Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Madonna (Singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman)
- Born: Madonna Louise Ciccone
- She was born in Bay City (MI) on August 16, 1958 (a Saturday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Vassar (which is located in Tuscola County).
- Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- Wade Mainer (Musician)
- Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- Harry Shannon (Actor)
- Will 'Deacon' Smalley (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: William Darwin Smalley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will 'Deacon' Smalley<1>
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on June 27, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Bay City (MI) on October 11, 1891 (a Sunday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Vassar (which is located in Tuscola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 20.
- Katherine Warren (Actress)
- Born: Katharine C. Warren
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Warren<1>
- She was born in Bay City (MI) on July 12, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 17, 1965 (a Saturday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Vassar (which is located in Tuscola County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
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. |
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