Briar Gate (Kane County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Briar Gate ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Briar Gate. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Briar Gate (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 east southeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr.<1>
- 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 Briar Gate (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Karen Black (Oscar nominated actress, screenwriter, singer, songwriter)
- Born: Karen Blanche Ziegler
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Black<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Briar Gate (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park<1>
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
Pamela Owen Britton (Actress)
- Born: Armilda Jane Owen
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- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Briar Gate (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Patricia 'Pat' Brown (Professional baseball)
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Briar Gate (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Winthrop Cemetery<1>
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Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Briar Gate (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Virginia Lee Corbin (Actress)
- Born: Virginia LaVerne Corbin
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- 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 Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery<1>
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Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Briar Gate. 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south southeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Dick Drott (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Briar Gate (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Ervin F. Dusak (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ervin F. Dusak<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Briar Gate (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Eddie Gardner (Aviation pioneer)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Briar Gate (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Will County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery<1>
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Frank Wesley Griffith (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
Carl Alfred Grubert, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Alfred Grubert, Jr.<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Barbara Hale (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Hale<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Briar Gate (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Charles Leo 'Gabby' Hartnett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Leo 'Gabby' Hartnett<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Briar Gate. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Paul Harvey (Actor)
- Full name: Roy Paul Harvey
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Harvey<1>
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on September 10, 1882 (a Sunday) and died somewhere in Los Angeles County (IL) on December 15, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Etta Hawkins (Actress)
- Born: Henrietta Luna Hawkins
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etta Hawkins<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Briar Gate. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Bobby 'The Golden Jet' Hull (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Robert Marvin Hull
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby 'The Golden Jet' Hull<1>
- He was born in Ontario on January 3, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Wheaton (IL) on January 30, 2023 (a Monday).
- Point Anne is located in Ontario.
- Wheaton is located in DuPage County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Briar Gate (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
Johnny Calvin Lippstein (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Calvin Lippstein<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on October 27, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Elgin (IL) on October 10, 2003 (a Friday).
- Elgin is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Briar Gate. Both communities are located in Kane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.

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.