Almora Heights (Kane County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Almora Heights ...

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

Thomas Burke Baldwin (Professional football)
- He was born in Evergreen Park (IL) on May 13, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Naperville (IL) on May 2, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Evergreen Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Naperville is located in DuPage County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<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 Almora Heights to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 11, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Downers Grove (IL) on November 13, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Karen Black (Oscar nominated actress, screenwriter, singer, songwriter)
- Born: Karen Blanche Ziegler
- She was born in Park Ridge (IL) on July 1, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on August 8, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Pamela Owen Britton (Actress)
- Born: Armilda Jane Owen
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 19, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Arlington Heights (IL) on June 17, 1974 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Arlington Heights is located in Cook County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- 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 Pamela Owen Britton<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 Almora Heights to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Patricia 'Pat' Brown (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Charlestown (MA) on April 21, 1931 (a Tuesday) and died in Park Ridge (IL) on June 17, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Charlestown is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Winthrop Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia 'Pat' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Winthrop Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Winthrop Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Winthrop Cemetery
Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett (Musician)
- He was born in West Point (MS) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Hines (IL) on January 10, 1976 (a Saturday).
- West Point is located in Clay County, Mississippi.
- Hines is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Almora Heights to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Palatine is located in Cook County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Woodlawn Cemetery
Virginia Lee Corbin (Actress)
- Born: Virginia LaVerne Corbin
- She was born in Prescott (AZ) on December 5, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Winfield (IL) on June 5, 1942 (a Friday).
- Prescott is located in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- Winfield is located in DuPage County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Lee Corbin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Westlawn Cemetery
Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on December 3, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Geneva (IL) on October 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County, New York.
- Geneva is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Almora Heights. Both communities are located in Kane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to River Hills Memorial Park
Jim Dooley (Professional football)
- He was born in Stoutsville (MO) on February 8, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Forest (IL) on January 8, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Stoutsville is located in Monroe County, Missouri.
- Lake Forest is located in Lake County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Dooley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Rosehill Cemetery
Dick Drott (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on July 1, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale Heights (IL) on August 16, 1985 (a Friday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Glendale Heights is located in DuPage County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Drott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Ervin F. Dusak (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 29, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Bloomingdale (IL) on November 6, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bloomingdale is located in DuPage County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ervin F. Dusak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Spring Grove (IL) on September 19, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on October 18, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Spring Grove is located in McHenry County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Etten<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Eddie Gardner (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Plainfield (IL) on April 4, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday).
- Plainfield is located in Will County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Gardner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
Sam Giancana (Crime figure)
- Born: Salvatore Giangana 'Sam' Giancana
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on June 15, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Elmwood Park (IL) on June 19, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Elmwood Park is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Giancana<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Frank Wesley Griffith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday).
- Gilman is located in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- Waterman is located in DeKalb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
Carl Alfred Grubert, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 11, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Des Plaines (IL) on September 26, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Des Plaines is located in Cook County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Alfred Grubert, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Barbara Hale (Actress)
- She was born in De Kalb (IL) on April 18, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 26, 2017 (a Thursday).
- De Kalb is located in DeKalb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- 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 Barbara Hale<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 Almora Heights to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Charles Leo 'Gabby' Hartnett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woonsocket (RI) on December 20, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Park Ridge (IL) on December 20, 1972 (a Wednesday).
- Woonsocket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Leo 'Gabby' Hartnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Etta Hawkins (Actress)
- Born: Henrietta Luna Hawkins
- She was born in Aurora (IL) on July 21, 1865 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 13, 1945 (a Friday).
- Aurora is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Almora Heights. Both communities are located in Kane County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etta Hawkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Roy Knikelbine Henshaw (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 29, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in La Grange (IL) on June 8, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- La Grange is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the southeast of Almora Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Knikelbine Henshaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Almora Heights to Mt. Hope 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.