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Lakeside cemetery Map.
Although not to scale, this map corresponds with the numbers below to give an approximate location of the respective gravesite. You can pick up a map at Abbotts Magic Shop should you decide to visit this famous cemetery.
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1. Alan, Don (McWethy) (1926-1999) and Lois Jean (Proffer) (1932-1989).
Don was a Magician and Entertainer. Named one of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th century by Magic Magazine. Lois was a professional ice skater.
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2. Babbs, Arthur G (1921-1987) and Patricia (1934-).
Arthurs stage name was "Arturo". He had a shop in Ohio where he designed tricks and received patents on many. In later years he worked at Abbotts Magic, building and designing tricks.
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3. Baird, Bill (1914-1978).
His stage name was "The Magnificent Fraud". Known for multiplying balls dexterity.
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4. Blackstone, Harry Jr (1934-1997).
Harry followed in his father's footsteps in becoming a magician of considerable renown.
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4a. Also buried here is Harry Blackstone III. For Harry Blackstone Sr. see Bouton, Harry.
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5. Booth, John Nicholls (1912-) and Edith Kriger (1907-1982).
John is a Minister, Author, Magician, Lecturer, and Cinematographer. His wife passed in 82
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6. Bordner, Recil (1910-1981) and Donna (1912-1974).
Owned and managed Abbott Magic Company. Originally teamed with Percy Abbott.
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7. Bouton, Peter (1887-1968) and Mildred (1902-1979).
Peter was the look-alike brother of Harry (very useful in magic).
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8. Bouton, Harry (1885-1965).
Who changed his name to Harry Blackstone. He became a well-known magician and brought Magic to Colon in 1926. For a time he was teamed up with Percy Abbott in the manufacturing and selling of magic tricks.
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9. Conklin, Jerry (1928-) and Shirley (1934-1987).
They were the "Amazing Conklins" of magic.
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10. Coppin, Ted (1886-1942) and Della (1909-1977).
Their stage names were "Ted and Sally Banks". Ted, Stan Laurel & Charlie Chaplin had a vaudeville act together. Ted was later the stage manager for Harry Blackstone Sr. Della was also part of the show.
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11. Dunn, Ricki (1929-1999).
Was a comedian and thief as "America's Greatest Pickpocket".
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12. Fabek, Vince (1947-1991).
Was involved with magic, balloons and puppets. His stage name was "Holiday".
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13. Fox, Karrell (1928-1998).
His epitaph reads "It Was Fun". Was an integral part of the Magic Get-Together of Abbott's Magic.
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14. Gwynne, Jack (1895-1969) and Anne (1896-1979).
"The Royal Family of Magic". Jack invented the "Temple of Benares". He was famous for the appearing stack of bowls!
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15. Jones, "Little Johnny" (1899-1997) and Catherine (1899-1997).
Married 75 years, he was the "Conjuring Humorist". His epitah read: "Now I have to go and fool St. Peter." He worked with the USO in WW2 and was a WWI Veteran.
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16. Kitchen, Inez Blackstone (1889-1983).
She, with Harry Blackstone Sr. brought magic to the village of Colon.
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17. Lamore, Skippy (1893-1942) and Jean (1888-1962).
He worked with vaudeville tent shows. More Info
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18. Lund, Robert (1925-1995) and Elaine (1926-2006).
He and his wife owned/operated the American Museum of Magic in Marshall Michigan.
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19. Merrill, Fred R (1888-1976) and Caroline E. (1900-1991).
He was a juggler and magician.
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20. Rench, Jack (1924-2002).
Magician, Musician, and Circus Drummer.
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21. Stern, Duke (1913-1973).
He was famous for comedy magic. He worked for many years with Karrell Fox on the Magic Get-Together in Colon. Originally was married to Barbara Maurer, A Colon girl.
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22. Straw, Marx Edward (1935-2005).
Sleight of hand expert. Marx was a prodigy of Percy Abbott of Abbott Magic.
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23. Thornton, Jesse (1901-1943), Velma Wagner (1917-1987).
A magician and inventor of some of today's magic classics. He was employed at Abbott's for many years.
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24. Watson, Donald (Monk) (1894-1981) and Mary.
Humorist, magician and band-leader who once was teamed with a man named Benjamin Kubelsky (later called himself Jack Benny) in Vaudeville. Monk was very active with the USO in WW2 and was a WWI veteran.
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