Bernice (Cook County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bernice ...

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

Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa (Crime figure)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on February 22, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Oak Park is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa<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 Bernice to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Naperville is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Bernice. 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 Bernice to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- Oak Park is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<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 Bernice to Queen of Heaven 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Bernice (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Bernice. 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 Bernice to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on June 27, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on October 20, 2014 (a Monday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Bernice (which is located in Cook County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
William Bishop (Actor)
- Full name: William Paxton Bishop
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on July 16, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Malibu (CA) on October 3, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Oak Park is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bishop<1>
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 12, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Palos Heights (IL) on May 21, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Palos Heights is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Frank Borman (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
- He was born in Gary (IN) on March 14, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Billings (MT) on November 7, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Bernice (which is located in Cook County).
- Billings is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Borman<1>
Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Birmingham (AL) on November 22, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on September 23, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Bernice (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr.<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 Bernice to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- She was born in Hammond (IN) on September 5, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 9, 1980 (a Wednesday).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the east of Bernice.
- Chicago is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to Montrose 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook 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 northwest of Bernice. 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:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Salvatore Capone (Crime figure)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Cicero (IL) on April 2, 1924 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cicero is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvatore Capone<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 Bernice to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 17, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Hammond (IN) on October 31, 2002 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Hammond is located nearby and to the east of Bernice.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
George Cisar (Actor)
- He was born in Cicero (IL) on July 28, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 13, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Cisar<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 Bernice to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Staats Cotsworth (Actor)
- Full name: Staats Jennings Cotsworth
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on February 17, 1908 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on April 9, 1979 (a Monday).
- Oak Park is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bernice. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Staats Cotsworth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to Forest Home Cemetery
Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
- He was born in Harvey (IL) on November 30, 1977 (a Wednesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 8, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Harvey is located nearby and to the west of Bernice.
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelsan Ellis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to Cedar Park 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, Illinois.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bernice (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Bernice. 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 Bernice to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on February 3, 1941 (a Monday).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the east of Bernice.
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on May 4, 1919 (a Sunday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 3, 1973 (a Sunday).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the east of Bernice.
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bernice to Dreamland Cemetery
Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on June 30, 1944 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the east of Bernice.
Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
- He was born in Marsala (Sicily) on January 18, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Calumet City (IL) on November 8, 1931 (a Sunday).
- Calumet City is located nearby and to the north of Bernice.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Bernice. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna<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 Bernice to Mt. Carmel Catholic 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.