Bender (Johnson County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bender ...

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

Abe Atkins (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Tamms (IL) on November 20, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Akron (OH) on October 17, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Tamms is located in Alexander County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glendale Cemetery, which is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Atkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glendale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glendale Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Glendale Cemetery
Agnes Ayres (Actress)
- Born: Agnes Hendel
- She was born in Carbondale (IL) on April 4, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 25, 1940 (a Wednesday).
- Carbondale is located in Jackson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Agnes Ayres<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 Bender to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Bobby Burnett (Professional football)
- He was born in Clinton (AR) on January 4, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Marion (IL) on October 1, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located in Van Buren County, Arkansas.
- Marion is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Douglas County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Burnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Jean Byron (Actress)
- Born: Imogene Audette Burkhart
- She was born in Paducah (KY) on December 10, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Mobile (AL) on February 3, 2006 (a Friday).
- Paducah is located in McCracken County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens, which is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Byron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mobile Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mobile Memorial Gardens (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Mobile Memorial Gardens
Sara Campbell (Poet, author, flag designer)
- She was born in Dover (TN) on April 24, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Paducah (KY) on November 18, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Dover is located in Stewart County, Tennessee.
- Paducah is located in McCracken County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender. The cemetery is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sara Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Oak Grove Cemetery
Burr Caruth (Actor)
- Full name: Samuel Burr Caruth
- He was born in Carbondale (IL) on June 15, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1953 (a Tuesday).
- Carbondale is located in Jackson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burr Caruth<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 Bender to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (Author, humorist, columnist, editor)
- He was born in Paducah (KY) on June 23, 1876 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on March 10, 1944 (a Friday).
- Paducah is located in McCracken County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender. The cemetery is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Oak Grove Cemetery
Jacob Calvin 'J.C.' Hoffner (Art director)
- He was born in Anna (IL) on June 21, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday).
- Anna is located in Union County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Calvin 'J.C.' Hoffner<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 Bender to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Charles E. 'Charlie' Hoover (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mound City (IL) on September 21, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on February 27, 1905 (a Monday).
- Mound City is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (LA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Greenwood Cemetery
Laurie Metcalf (Actress)
- Full name: Laura Elizabeth Metcalf
- She was born in Carbondale (IL) on June 16, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Carbondale is located in Jackson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
Oscar Micheaux (Director, writer, producer)
- He was born in Metropolis (IL) on January 2, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 25, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Metropolis is located in Massac County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Great Bend Cemetery, which is located in Barton County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Micheaux<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Great Bend Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Great Bend Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Great Bend Cemetery
John Thomas Scopes, Sr. (Substitute schoolteacher, defendant at the 'Monkey Trial' of 1925)
- He was born in Paducah (KY) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 21, 1970 (a Wednesday).
- Paducah is located in McCracken County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender. The cemetery is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Thomas Scopes, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bender to Oak Grove Cemetery
Victor Sutherland (Actor)
- He was born in Paducah (KY) on February 28, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 29, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Paducah is located in McCracken County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bender (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Sutherland<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 Bender to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.