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Notable Births & Deaths for Ypsilanti ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ypsilanti. 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)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
- Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
- Ed Budde (Professional football)
- Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Helen Carey (Editor)
- 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).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
- Gus Cifelli (Professional football)
- Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Amherstburg (ON) on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke<1>
- Ronnie Duman (Professional auto racing)
- Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Henry Ford (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Ypsilanti. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Ford<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ypsilanti to Ford Cemetery
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Ypsilanti. 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 Ypsilanti to Woodlawn Cemetery
- Christopher George (Actor)
- Joe Ginsberg (Major League Baseball)
- Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- 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 Tuesday).
- Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia.
- Novi is located in Oakland County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
- Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann (Major League Baseball)
- Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning (Professional football)
- Uriel Jones (Musician)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on June 13, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on March 23, 2009 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Ypsilanti (which is located in Washtenaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Ypsilanti. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Uriel Jones<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 Ypsilanti to Woodlawn 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. |
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