Shawano (Palm Beach County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Shawano ...

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

Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in East Alton (IL) on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 3, 2013 (a Friday).
- East Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Boca Raton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Shawano. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to South Florida National Cemetery
Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole (Jazz singer)
- She was born in Boston (MA) on August 1, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on July 10, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Boca Raton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Lou Creekmur (Professional football)
- He was born in Hopelawn (NJ) on January 22, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Tamarac (FL) on July 5, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Hopelawn is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Tamarac is located in Broward County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Shawano (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Creekmur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to Arlington National Cemetery
Mary Ella Dees (Actress)
- She was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on August 4, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Lake Worth Beach is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Ella Dees<1>
John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in West Palm Beach (FL) on December 11, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 21, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- West Palm Beach is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- Boca Raton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Shawano. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to South Florida National Cemetery
Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Holmes
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on March 29, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on April 14, 2008 (a Monday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Boca Raton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes<1>
Edward Robert 'Eppie' Miller (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on November 26, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on July 31, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Lake Worth Beach is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Robert 'Eppie' Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Dale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Dale Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to Union Dale Cemetery
Cindy Morgan (Actress)
- Born: Cynthia Ann Cichorski
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on September 29, 1954 (a Wednesday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on December 30, 2023 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Lake Worth Beach is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cindy Morgan<1>
Alfred Earle 'Greasy' Neale (Professional football)
- He was born in Parkersburg (WV) on November 5, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on November 2, 1973 (a Friday).
- Parkersburg is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- Lake Worth Beach is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Parkersburg Memorial Gardens, which is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Earle 'Greasy' Neale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkersburg Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkersburg Memorial Gardens (WV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to Parkersburg Memorial Gardens
Daniel Lawrence Nugent (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on August 22, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on October 18, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Mount Clemens is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- Boca Raton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Lawrence Nugent<1>
Freddie Roman (Comedian)
- Born: Fred Kirschenbaum
- He was born in Jamaica (NY) on May 28, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Boynton Beach (FL) on November 26, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Jamaica is located in Queens County, New York.
- Boynton Beach is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Freddie Roman<1>
Hank Rosenstein (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on June 16, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on February 27, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Boca Raton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Shawano. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Rosenstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to South Florida National Cemetery
Herb Shriner (Actor)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on May 29, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Delray Beach (FL) on April 23, 1970 (a Thursday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Delray Beach is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Shawano. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Shawano. The cemetery is located in Broward County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herb Shriner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shawano to Our Lady Queen of Heaven 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.