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Notable Births & Deaths for Walled Lake ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Walled Lake. 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)
  • Vince Joseph Banonis     (Professional football)
  • Mike Batayeh     (Actor, comedian)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
    • He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Brace Bell Beemer     (Actor)
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
    • Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Bruno Bitkowski     (Professional football)
  • Ed Budde     (Professional football)
  • Bill 'Soup' Campbell     (Professional baseball)
    • Full name: William Richard Campbell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Walled Lake. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Walled Lake to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Helen Carey     (Editor)
  • Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
    • 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 and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • Westland is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke<1>
    • He was born in Ontario on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
    • Amherstburg is located in Ontario.
    • River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • Rick Ferrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Eddie Fletcher     (Crime figure)
  • Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Henry Ford     (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Ford<1>
    • He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Walled Lake to Ford Cemetery
  • Susie Garrett     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Walled Lake (which is located in Oakland County).
    • Southfield is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Walled Lake. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Walled Lake. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Walled Lake to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Christopher George     (Actor)
  • Joe Ginsberg     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
    • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Walled Lake. Both communities are located in Oakland County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
    • He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northwest of Walled Lake. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Walled Lake to Montrose Cemetery
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
  • Steve Gromek     (Major League Baseball)

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.