Kenwood (Sonoma County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kenwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kenwood. 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.

Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in , Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Kenwood. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
Luther A. Burbank (Botanist, horticulturist)
- He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Santa Rosa is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Kenwood. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
Raymond Burr (Actor)
- Full name: Raymond William Stacy Burr
- He was born in New Westminster (BC) on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Healdsburg (CA) on September 12, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Healdsburg is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Kenwood. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Fraser Cemetery, which is located in British Columbia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Burr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fraser Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fraser Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Fraser Cemetery
Mahasti Dadebala (Singer)
- She was born in Tehran (Iran) on November 16, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on June 25, 2007 (a Monday).
- Santa Rosa is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Kenwood. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mahasti Dadebala<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Westwood Memorial Park
August 'Augie' Galan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on December 28, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August 'Augie' Galan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Calistoga is located in Napa County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Helena Public Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Calistoga is located in Napa County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Helena Public Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Charles 'Chick' Hafey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on February 12, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on July 2, 1973 (a Monday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Calistoga is located in Napa County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chick' Hafey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Mary Hay Caldwell Hastings (Actress, dancer)
- She was born in Fort Bliss (TX) on August 22, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Inverness (CA) on June 4, 1957 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Bliss is located in El Paso County, Texas.
- Inverness is located in Marin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hay Caldwell Hastings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Riverside Cemetery
Bud Jamison (Actor)
- Full name: William Edward Jamison
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Inglewood Park Cemetery
William 'Bud' Jamison (Actor)
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bud' Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Darrell Dean Johnson (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Horace (NE) on August 25, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on May 3, 2004 (a Monday).
- Horace is located in Greeley County, Nebraska.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rockville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Rockville Cemetery
Harry Kerr (Songwriter)
- Full name: Harry David Kerr
- He was born in Santa Rosa (CA) on October 8, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1957 (a Monday).
- Santa Rosa is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Kenwood. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Kerr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James Henry 'Jim' Landis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on March 9, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Napa (CA) on October 7, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- Napa is located in Napa County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tulocay Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Tulocay Cemetery
Sacheen Littlefeather (Actress, model, activist)
- Born: Marie Louise Cruz
- She was born in Salinas (CA) on November 14, 1946 (a Thursday) and died in Novato (CA) on October 2, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Salinas is located in Monterey County, California.
- Novato is located in Marin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Otoe - Missouria Cemetery, which is located in Noble County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sacheen Littlefeather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery
Dario Lodigiani (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Napa (CA) on February 10, 2008 (a Sunday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Napa is located in Napa County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dario Lodigiani<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Earsell Mackbee (Professional football)
- He was born in Brookhaven (MS) on January 15, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on November 9, 2009 (a Monday).
- Brookhaven is located in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earsell Mackbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
James D. 'Jim' McElroy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Napa (CA) on November 5, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Needles (CA) on July 24, 1889 (a Wednesday).
- Napa is located in Napa County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Needles is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James D. 'Jim' McElroy<1>
Joseph Carl Oeschger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 24, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Rohnert Park (CA) on July 28, 1986 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Rohnert Park is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Kenwood. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Carl Oeschger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Johnny Otis (Bandleader, songwriter)
- Born: Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on December 18, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 17, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Kenwood (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Otis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kenwood to Mountain View 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.