Petaluma (Sonoma County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Petaluma ...

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

Eve Arden (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Eunice Mary Quedens
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eve Arden<1>
- She was born in Mill Valley (CA) on April 30, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 12, 1990 (a Monday).
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- 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 Honolulu County, Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Petaluma. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery<1>
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Luther A. Burbank (Botanist, horticulturist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Petaluma. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
Raymond Burr (Actor)
- Full name: Raymond William Stacy Burr
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Burr<1>
- He was born in British Columbia on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Healdsburg (CA) on September 12, 1993 (a Sunday).
- New Westminster is located in British Columbia.
- Healdsburg is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Petaluma. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Fraser Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fraser Cemetery<1>
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Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll<1>
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on July 2, 1864 (a Saturday) and died in San Rafael (CA) on November 7, 1904 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- The body was cremated.
Mahasti Dadebala (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mahasti Dadebala<1>
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Petaluma. 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.
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George Duke (Musician)
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- He was born in San Rafael (CA) on January 12, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 5, 2013 (a Monday).
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northeast of Petaluma. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery<1>
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Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northeast of Petaluma. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery<1>
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Eleanor A. Garatti (Olympic Gold Medalist of the United States Olympic Swimming Team of 1928 & 1932)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor A. Garatti<1>
- She was born in Belvedere (CA) on July 12, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Walnut Creek (CA) on September 9, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Belvedere is located in Marin County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
Charles 'Chick' Hafey (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chick' Hafey<1>
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northeast of Petaluma. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Mary Hay Caldwell Hastings (Actress, dancer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hay Caldwell Hastings<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Petaluma (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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Robert Hunter (Lyricist, singer, songwriter, poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Hunter<1>
- He was born in Arroyo Grande (CA) on June 23, 1941 (a Monday) and died in San Rafael (CA) on September 23, 2019 (a Monday).
- Arroyo Grande is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
Bud Jamison (Actor)
- Full name: William Edward Jamison
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Petaluma (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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William 'Bud' Jamison (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bud' Jamison<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Petaluma (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Harry Kerr (Songwriter)
- Full name: Harry David Kerr
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Kerr<1>
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Petaluma. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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James Henry 'Jim' Landis (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east northeast of Petaluma. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery<1>
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Sacheen Littlefeather (Actress, model, activist)
- Born: Marie Louise Cruz
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- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Petaluma (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.
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Dario Lodigiani (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dario Lodigiani<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the south southeast of Petaluma. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Earsell Mackbee (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earsell Mackbee<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the east northeast of Petaluma. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery<1>
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John Walter 'Duster' Mails (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Walter 'Duster' Mails<1>
- He was born in San Quentin (CA) on October 1, 1894 (a Monday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on July 5, 1974 (a Friday).
- San Quentin is located in Marin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Petaluma (which is located in Sonoma County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Petaluma. The cemetery is located in Marin County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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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.