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Notable Births & Deaths for Blakes ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Blakes. 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.
- Scotty Bowers (Author)
- Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Blakes (which is located in La Salle County).
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Jessie Davis (Opera Singer)
- Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano (Crime figure)
- Frank Wesley Griffith (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Blakes (which is located in La Salle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Paul Harvey (Actor)
- Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch (1884/08/05:1884/08/05)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch<1>
- He was born in Peru (IL) on January 1, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Peru (IL) on May 13, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Peru is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Blakes. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- Peru is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Blakes. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Edward Patrick 'Slip' Madigan (Professional football, coach)
- Johnston McCulley (Author)
- Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Russell Charles Meyer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer<1>
- He was born in Peru (IL) on October 25, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Oglesby (IL) on November 16, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Peru is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Blakes. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- Oglesby is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Blakes. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Peru City Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Blakes. The cemetery is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peru City Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peru City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blakes to Peru City Cemetery
- John J. 'Bo' Molenda (Professional football)
- George 'Lefty' Pierce (Major League Baseball)
- Polly Platt (Producer, screenwriter)
- Clyde William Tombaugh (Astronomer, discoverer of Pluto)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde William Tombaugh<1>
- He was born in Streator (IL) on February 4, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Las Cruces (NM) on January 17, 1997 (a Friday).
- Streator is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Blakes. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- Las Cruces is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- The body was cremated.
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. |
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