Turner (Sonoma County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Turner ...

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

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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Turner. 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 Turner 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Turner. 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Turner. 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 Turner to Fraser Cemetery
Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Turner (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll<1>
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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Turner. 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 Turner to Westwood Memorial Park
George Duke (Musician)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Turner (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Duke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turner to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Turner (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 east northeast of Turner. 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:
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- From Turner 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Turner (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 east northeast of Turner. 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 Turner 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Turner (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 east northeast of Turner. 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 Turner 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Turner (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:
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- From Turner to Riverside Cemetery
Robert Hunter (Lyricist, singer, songwriter, poet)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Turner (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Hunter<1>
Claude Jarman, Jr. (Actor)
- Full name: Claude Miller Jarman, Jr.
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on September 27, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Kentfield (CA) on January 12, 2025 (a Sunday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Kentfield is located in Marin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Turner (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Jarman, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Turner to Woodlawn Memorial Park
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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Turner. 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 Turner 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Turner (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Turner. 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 Turner 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Turner (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 Turner 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Turner (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southeast of Turner. The cemetery 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 Turner to Holy Cross Catholic 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Turner (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 nearby and to the east of Turner.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southeast of Turner. The cemetery 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 Turner to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Bob St. Clair (Professional football)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on February 21, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Santa Rosa is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Turner. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Turner. The cemetery is located in Sonoma County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob St. Clair<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turner to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Marin Sais (Actress)
- Born: Mae Smith
- She was born in San Rafael (CA) on August 2, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 31, 1971 (a Friday).
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Turner (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marin Sais<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 Turner to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Charles Schulz (Cartoonist)
- Full name: Charles Monroe Schulz
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on November 26, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on February 12, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Santa Rosa is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Turner. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Schulz<1>

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.