Lawton (Woodbury County, IA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lawton ...

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

David Edgar 'King' Bernard (Professional football)
- He was born in Jefferson (SD) on September 26, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on July 17, 1973 (a Tuesday).
- Jefferson is located in Union County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Lawton (which is located in Woodbury County).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Edgar 'King' Bernard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Greenwood Cemetery
Charles Edward 'Buster' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boone (IA) on August 31, 1881 (a Wednesday) and died in Sioux City (IA) on February 9, 1914 (a Monday).
- Boone is located in Boone County, Iowa.
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Onawa Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south of Lawton. The cemetery is located in Monona County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Edward 'Buster' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Onawa Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Onawa Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Onawa Cemetery
MacDonald Carey (Actor)
- Full name: Edward MacDonald Carey
- He was born in Sioux City (IA) on March 15, 1913 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on March 21, 1994 (a Monday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for MacDonald Carey<1>
Peggy Gilbert (Musician)
- She was born in Sioux City (IA) on January 17, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Burbank (CA) on February 12, 2007 (a Monday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 102.
- 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 Peggy Gilbert<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Curtis A. Harnack (Author)
- He was born in Le Mars (IA) on June 27, 1927 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 5, 2013 (a Friday).
- Le Mars is located in Plymouth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Lawton (which is located in Woodbury County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Remsen Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Lawton. The cemetery is located in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curtis A. Harnack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Remsen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Remsen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Remsen Cemetery
Raymond Edward 'Ray' Lemek (Professional football)
- He was born in Sioux City (IA) on June 28, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Readfield (ME) on September 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Readfield is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Edward 'Ray' Lemek<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Jerry Mathers (Actor, singer)
- Born: Gerald Patrick Mathers
- He was born in Sioux City (IA) on June 2, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
Iris Meredith (Actress)
- Born: Marie Shunn
- She was born in Sioux City (IA) on June 3, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 22, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iris Meredith<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 Lawton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Constance Moore (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Constance Moore
- She was born in Sioux City (IA) on January 18, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 16, 2005 (a Friday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Constance Moore<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Westwood Memorial Park
Ann Morrison (Actress)
- She was born in Sioux City (IA) on April 9, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 18, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Morrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Thomas William 'Tom' Murray (Actor)
- He was born in Sloan (IA) on June 22, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 20, 1961 (a Monday).
- Sloan is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas William 'Tom' Murray<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 Lawton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Johnny Niggeling (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Remsen (IA) on July 10, 1903 (a Friday) and died in Le Mars (IA) on September 16, 1963 (a Monday).
- Remsen is located in Plymouth County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Lawton (which is located in Woodbury County).
- Le Mars is located in Plymouth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Lawton (which is located in Woodbury County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at St. Marys Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Lawton. The cemetery is located in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Niggeling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Marys Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Marys Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to St. Marys Cemetery
John Arthur Spenkelink (Crime figure)
- He was born in Le Mars (IA) on March 29, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died in Raiford (FL) on May 25, 1979 (a Friday).
- Le Mars is located in Plymouth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Lawton (which is located in Woodbury County).
- Raiford is located in Union County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Arthur Spenkelink<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Abigail Van Buren (Advise columnist, radio show host)
- Born: Pauline Esther Phillips
- She was born in Sioux City (IA) on July 4, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Minneapolis (MN) on January 16, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Sioux City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Lawton. Both communities are located in Woodbury County.
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail Van Buren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery (MN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawton to Minneapolis Jewish 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.