Ahern (Kankakee County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ahern ...

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

Fern Andra (Actress, writer, producer, director)
- Born: Vernal Edna Andrews
- She was born in Watseka (IL) on October 24, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Aiken (SC) on February 18, 1974 (a Monday).
- Watseka is located in Iroquois County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Aiken is located in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fern Andra<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson (Author)
- She was born in Rensselaer (IN) on January 7, 1863 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhasset (NY) on November 4, 1942 (a Wednesday).
- Rensselaer is located in Jasper County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Manhasset is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Weston Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Ahern. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Weston Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Weston Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Weston Cemetery
Willie Lee 'Galloping Gal' Galimore (Professional football)
- He was born in Saint Augustine (FL) on March 30, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Rensselaer (IN) on July 27, 1964 (a Monday).
- Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- Rensselaer is located in Jasper County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Leon County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Lee 'Galloping Gal' Galimore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Greenwood Cemetery
Harold Lincoln Gray (Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie)
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on January 20, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Kankakee is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Ahern. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Lincoln Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
- He was born in Lettsworth (LA) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago Heights (IL) on August 20, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Lettsworth is located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
- Chicago Heights is located in Cook County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ahern. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip 'Phil' Guy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Homewood Memorial Gardens
Wilbur Jackson Hatch (Conductor)
- He was born in Mokena (IL) on May 24, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on December 22, 1969 (a Monday).
- Mokena is located in Will County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Jackson Hatch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Mountain View Cemetery
Emmett Gerald Keefe (Professional football)
- He was born in Raub (IN) on April 28, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on September 11, 1965 (a Saturday).
- Raub is located in Benton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northwest of Ahern. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emmett Gerald Keefe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Merna Kennedy (Actress)
- Born: Maude Kahler
- She was born in Kankakee (IL) on September 7, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 20, 1944 (a Wednesday).
- Kankakee is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Ahern. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 36.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merna Kennedy<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 Ahern to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Fred MacMurray (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Martin MacMurray
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on August 30, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 5, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Kankakee is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Ahern. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred MacMurray<1>
John Joseph Mescall, Sr. (Cinematographer, director)
- He was born in Litchfield (IL) on January 10, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Litchfield is located nearby and to the northeast of Ahern.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph Mescall, Sr.<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 Ahern to Inglewood Park Cemetery
John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on April 25, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Kenner (LA) on December 31, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Kankakee is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Ahern. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bevins Moisant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Valhalla Memorial Park
Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Champaign (IL) on March 31, 1882 (a Friday) and died in Kankakee (IL) on December 19, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County, Illinois.
- Kankakee is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Ahern. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer<1>
Frank 'Son' Seals (Musician)
- He was born in Osceola (AR) on August 14, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Richton Park (IL) on December 20, 2004 (a Monday).
- Osceola is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- Richton Park is located in Cook County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ahern. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Son' Seals<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Homewood Memorial Gardens
William 'Jermaine' Stewart (Musician)
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on September 7, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Homewood (IL) on March 17, 1997 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Homewood is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ahern. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Jermaine' Stewart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Homewood Memorial Gardens
John Paul Sullivan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on November 2, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Homewood (IL) on September 20, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Homewood is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ahern. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Paul Sullivan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ahern to Homewood Memorial Gardens
Abby Walker (Actress, model)
- Born: Abby Pivaronas
- She was born in Frankfort (IL) on April 8, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Frankfort is located in Will County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Ahern (which is located in Kankakee County).

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.