White Lake (Oakland County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for White Lake ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding White 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)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
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) at the age of 89. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vince Joseph Banonis<1>
Brace Bell Beemer (Actor)
- He was born in Mount Carmel (IL) on December 9, 1902 (a Tueday) and died in Oxford (MI) on March 1, 1965 (a Monday) at the age of 62. He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
- Oxford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brace Bell Beemer<1>
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 Tueday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
- Vernon is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 87. He is buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest (Clark County, Nevada).
- Flint is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Leon Burton<1>
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) at the age of 86. She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Carey<1>
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 Tueday) at the age of 88.
- Flint is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Chandnois<1>
Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday) at the age of 52.
- Westland is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
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) at the age of 89. He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery (Guilford County, North Carolina).
- Bloomfield Hills is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rick Ferrell<1>
Eddie Fletcher (Crime figure)
- Born: Edward Samuel Fleishcer
- He was born on September 12, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Washington Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
- Bloomfield Hills is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eddie Fletcher<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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tony Fontane<1>
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) at the age of 72. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Susie Garrett<1>
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) at the age of 52. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Royal Oak is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Christopher George<1>
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) at the age of 86. He is buried at Montrose Cemetery (Genesee County, Michigan).
- Bloomfield is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Ginsberg<1>
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 Tueday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
- Farmington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earle W. Graser<1>
Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
- He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tueday) at the age of 92.
- Novi is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie Harwell<1>
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) at the age of 56. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
- Southfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann<1>
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of White Lake.
Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning (Professional football)
- He was born in Phoenix (NY) on November 15, 1892 (a Tueday) and died in Beverly Hills (MI) on January 24, 1982 (a Sunday) at the age of 89. He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
- Beverly Hills is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning<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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Harry 'Billy' Jones<1>
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). He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Calhoun County, Michigan).
- Tyrone is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of White Lake.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>

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.