Notable Births & Deaths for Union ...

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

• Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer     (Professional boxer)
  • He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Sacramento County, California).
  • Martinez is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
• Dave Brubeck     (Composer, pianist)
  • He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday) at the age of 92.
  • Concord is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave Brubeck<1>
• 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) at the age of 77.
  • Santa Rosa is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Luther A. Burbank<1>
• 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) at the age of 40. The body was cremated.
  • San Rafael is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 60. She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Santa Rosa is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mahasti Dadebala<1>
• Joe DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
  • Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
  • He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (San Mateo County, California).
  • Martinez is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe DiMaggio<1>
• Vincent Paul DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Martinez (CA) on September 6, 1912 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on October 3, 1986 (a Friday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery (Mendocino County, California).
  • Martinez is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vincent Paul DiMaggio<1>
• 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) at the age of 67. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • San Rafael is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Duke<1>
• Sonya Eddy     (Actress)
  • She was born in Concord (CA) on June 17, 1967 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 19, 2022 (a Monday) at the age of 55. We don't have any burial details.
  • Concord is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sonya Eddy<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 81. He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Contra Costa County, California).
  • Fairfield is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: August 'Augie' Galan<1>
• 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) at the age of 82. He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Calistoga is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
• 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) at the age of 82. He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Calistoga is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
• 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) at the age of 70. He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Calistoga is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles 'Chick' Hafey<1>
• Tom Hanks     (Oscar winning actor, filmmaker)
  • Full name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
  • He was born in Concord (CA) on July 9, 1956 (a Monday)
  • Concord is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Union.
• 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) at the age of 78. We don't have any burial details.
  • San Rafael is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Hunter<1>
• 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) at the age of 49. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Vallejo is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bud Jamison<1>
• 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) at the age of 49. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Vallejo is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William 'Bud' Jamison<1>
• 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) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rockville Cemetery (Solano County, California).
  • Fairfield is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
• Jessie Brown Kalmar     (Dancer, entertainer)
  • She was born in Martinez (CA) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 14, 1985 (a Monday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Martinez is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jessie Brown Kalmar<1>
• 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) at the age of 76. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Santa Rosa is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Kerr<1>
• 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) at the age of 83. He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Napa is located Less than 2 miles to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>

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