Algona (Kossuth County, IA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Algona ...

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

Frank Gotch (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Humboldt (IA) on April 27, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Humboldt (IA) on December 16, 1917 (a Sunday).
- Humboldt is located in Humboldt County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Algona (which is located in Kossuth County).
- Humboldt is located in Humboldt County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Algona (which is located in Kossuth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Gotch<1>
Joseph Hilarian 'Joe' Hatten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bancroft (IA) on November 7, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Redding (CA) on December 16, 1988 (a Friday).
- Bancroft is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Algona. Both communities are located in Kossuth County.
- Redding is located in Shasta County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Ogburn Inwood Cemetery, which is located in Shasta County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Hilarian 'Joe' Hatten<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ogburn Inwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ogburn Inwood Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Algona to Ogburn Inwood Cemetery
Denis John Menke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bancroft (IA) on July 21, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on December 1, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Bancroft is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Algona. Both communities are located in Kossuth County.
- Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Denis John Menke<1>
Harry Reasoner (Journalist)
- He was born in Dakota City (IA) on April 17, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on August 6, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Dakota City is located in Humboldt County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Algona (which is located in Kossuth County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Reasoner<1>
Archie J. Stout (Cinematographer)
- Full name: Archibald Job Stout
- He was born in Renwick (IA) on March 30, 1886 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Renwick is located in Humboldt County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Algona (which is located in Kossuth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Archie J. Stout<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 Algona to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Hank Worden (Actor)
- Born: Norton Earl
- He was born in Rolfe (IA) on July 23, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 6, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Rolfe is located in Pocahontas County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Algona (which is located in Kossuth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Worden<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 Algona to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.