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Notable Births & Deaths for Winona ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Winona. 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.
- Andy Devine (Actor)
- Full name: Andrew Vabre Devine
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Devine<1>
- He was born in Flagstaff (AZ) on October 7, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Orange (CA) on February 18, 1977 (a Friday).
- Flagstaff is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Winona. Both communities are located in Coconino County.
- Orange is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- The body was cremated.
- Carolyn Shoemaker (Astronomer)
- Born: Carolyn Jean Spellman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carolyn Shoemaker<1>
- She was born in Gallup (NM) on June 24, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Flagstaff (AZ) on August 13, 2021 (a Friday).
- Gallup is located in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- Flagstaff is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Winona. Both communities are located in Coconino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Vesto Melvin Slipher (Astronomer)
- Captain Paul Joseph Weitz (Astronaut - Skylab 1, USN, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Captain Paul Joseph Weitz<1>
- He was born in Erie (PA) on July 25, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Flagstaff (AZ) on October 22, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Erie is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Flagstaff is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Winona. Both communities are located in Coconino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
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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