Doremus, Frank Ellsworth b. August 31, 1865 d. September 4, 1947 US Congressman, Detroit Mayor. Elected to represent Michigan's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1911 to 1921. Also served as a Member of the Michigan State House of Representatives from 1891 to 1892, Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Michigan in 1916, and 1920, and Mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 1923 to 1924. (Bio by: K) Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Jones, David Jefferson 'Davy' b. June 30, 1880 d. March 30, 1972 Major League Baseball Player. He played most of his career (1901 to 1915) as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers, alongside Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford. He first broke in with the Chicago Cubs and later played in the Federal League. After his baseball career was over, he became a pharmacist. (Bio by: RagtimeBaseballFan) Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Oakman, Charles Gibb b. September 4, 1903 d. October 28, 1973 US Congressman. Elected to represent Michigan's 17th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1953 to 1955. He was defeated as Republican in 1954. (Bio by: K) Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Tyner, Rob b. November 12, 1944 d. September 18, 1991 Musician. Born Robert Derminer, he adopted his surname in tribute to the jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. In 1977, Tyner collaborated with a group called "Eddie and the Hot Rods" in a UK tour to promote pop rock group "MC5" record vinyl reissues. Returning to the United States, he auditioned as the bass player for "MC5", but the band felt his talents would be best used as a lead vocalist. He later operated as the Rob Tyner Band which became "Rob Tyner & the National Rock Group". This group performed...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
b. August 31, 1865 d. September 4, 1947