Cordova (Marion County, IA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cordova ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cordova. 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 Mills Andrews (Architect)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on January 28, 1867 (a Monday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on September 3, 1948 (a Friday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Mills Andrews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Kensico Cemetery
Bill Daily (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: William Edward Daily, Jr.
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on August 30, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Fe (NM) on September 4, 2018 (a Tuesday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Daily<1>
Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson (Singer)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on June 11, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Capitol Heights (MD) on January 16, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Capitol Heights is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Resurrection Cemetery
Robert Dow 'Bobby' Jellison (Actor)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on August 21, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 21, 1980 (a Monday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Dow 'Bobby' Jellison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Westwood Memorial Park
Frank Jenks (Actor, musician)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on November 4, 1902 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 13, 1962 (a Sunday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Jenks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Joey Jordison (Musician)
- Born: Nathan Jonas Jordison
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on April 26, 1975 (a Saturday) and died on July 26, 2021 (a Monday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
Ruth Kobart (Actress)
- She was born in Des Moines (IA) on April 24, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on December 14, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Temple Israel Memorial Park, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Kobart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Temple Israel Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Temple Israel Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Temple Israel Memorial Park
Priscilla Lane (Actress, singer)
- Born: Priscilla Mullican
- She was born in Indianola (IA) on June 12, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Andover (MA) on April 4, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Indianola is located in Warren County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Andover is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Priscilla Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Arlington National Cemetery
Rosemary Lane (Actress)
- Born: Rosemary Lane Mullican
- She was born in Indianola (IA) on April 4, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on November 25, 1974 (a Monday).
- Indianola is located in Warren County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosemary Lane<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 Cordova to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Cloris Leachman (Actress, comedian)
- She was born in Des Moines (IA) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Encinitas (CA) on January 26, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Encinitas is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cloris Leachman<1>
Hermas Walter 'Herm' McFarland (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on March 11, 1870 (a Friday) and died in Richmond (VA) on September 21, 1935 (a Saturday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Richmond is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hermas Walter 'Herm' McFarland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Riverview Cemetery
Lillian Miles (Actress)
- She was born in Oskaloosa (IA) on August 1, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in Yucca Valley (CA) on February 27, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Yucca Valley is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Montecito Memorial Park, which is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Miles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montecito Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montecito Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Montecito Memorial Park
Harriet Nelson (Actress, singer)
- Born: Peggy Louise Snyder
- She was born in Des Moines (IA) on July 18, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on October 2, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Laguna Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harriet Nelson<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 Cordova to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Vivienne Osborne (Actress)
- Born: Vera Vivienne Spragg
- She was born in Des Moines (IA) on December 10, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Malibu (CA) on June 10, 1961 (a Saturday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vivienne Osborne<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Valhalla Memorial Park
Harry T. Robinson (Actor)
- Full name: Harry Thomas Robinson
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on June 1, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 8, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry T. Robinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Tyler Sash (Professional football)
- He was born in Oskaloosa (IA) on March 27, 1988 (a Sunday) and died in Oskaloosa (IA) on September 8, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Forest Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Cordova. The cemetery is located in Mahaska County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tyler Sash<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Forest Cemetery
Lester Rollo Stoefen (Professional tennis)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on March 30, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on February 8, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lester Rollo Stoefen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to El Camino Memorial Park
Cecil W. Stoughton (Photographer)
- He was born in Oskaloosa (IA) on January 18, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Merritt Island (FL) on November 3, 2008 (a Monday).
- Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Merritt Island is located in Brevard County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil W. Stoughton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Arlington National Cemetery
Sash Tyler (Professional football)
- He was born in Oskaloosa (IA) on March 27, 1988 (a Sunday) and died in Oskaloosa (IA) on September 8, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cordova (which is located in Marion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Forest Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Cordova. The cemetery is located in Mahaska County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sash Tyler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cordova to Forest 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.