About Laura Spurr
Lived 1945 – 2010 (aged 64). Laura Spurr was an American nurse.
Laura Spurr (August 10, 1945 – February 19, 2010) was the American chairwoman of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, a federally recognized Potawatomi tribe based in Calhoun County, Michigan, from 2003 until her death in 2010.
Biography Personal life and career Spurr was born Laura Alonzo Wesley in Battle Creek, Michigan, on August 10, 1945, but was raised in Athens, Michigan. She married her husband, Stephen Spurr, on March 13, 1971. they had two sons. Spurr and her husband were residents of Grosse Pointe Park at the time of her death.
Spurr was buried at a family burial plot in East Alstead, New Hampshire, following her funeral, which included a pipe ceremony.
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Who was Laura Spurr?
Native American leader (1945-2010)
When was Laura Spurr born?
Laura Spurr was born on 10 August 1945 in New York City.
When did Laura Spurr die?
Laura Spurr died on 19 February 2010 in Murrieta.
What was Laura Spurr's occupation?
Laura Spurr was a nurse.
What nationality was Laura Spurr?
Laura Spurr was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laura Spurr. https://biography.guide/laura-spurr/
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