Buffalo Grove (Lake County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buffalo Grove ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Buffalo Grove. 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 in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove 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 in Cook County, Illinois.
- Naperville is located in DuPage County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southeast of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Viola Barry (Actress)
- Born: Gladys Viola Wilson
- She was born in Evanston (IL) on March 4, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buffalo Grove to Mountain View 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove 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 in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
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 in Cook County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake 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>
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake 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 Buffalo Grove to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Ray Bradbury (Author)
- Full name: Ray Douglas Bradbury
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on August 22, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 5, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Waukegan is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Buffalo Grove. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Bradbury<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buffalo Grove to Westwood 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 nearby and to the south of Buffalo Grove.
- 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 Buffalo Grove 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake 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 Buffalo Grove 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove 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 nearby and to the southwest of Buffalo Grove.
- 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 Buffalo Grove to Woodlawn Cemetery
Patrick Campbell (Actor)
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on July 13, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Covina (CA) on May 30, 2003 (a Friday).
- Waukegan is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Buffalo Grove. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patrick Campbell<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 Buffalo Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 in Cook County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
George Chandler (Actor)
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on June 30, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on June 10, 1985 (a Monday).
- Waukegan is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Buffalo Grove. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- 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 Chandler<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 Buffalo Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Christopher (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Evanston (IL) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 31, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Christopher<1>
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 in Cook County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake 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 Buffalo Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Gary Coleman (Actor)
- Full name: Gary Wayne Coleman
- He was born in Zion (IL) on February 8, 1968 (a Thursday) and died in Provo (UT) on May 28, 2010 (a Friday).
- Zion is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Buffalo Grove. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Provo is located in Utah County, Utah.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Coleman<1>
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove 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 in Kane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove to River Hills Memorial Park
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 in Cook County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Buffalo Grove (which is located in Lake 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove to Forest Home 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.