Notable Births & Deaths for Chestnut ...

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

• William H. Clothier     (Cinematographer)
  • He was born in Decatur (IL) on February 21, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 7, 1996 (a Sunday) at the age of 92. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Decatur is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William H. Clothier<1>
• Norm Cook     (Professional basketball)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 21, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Lincoln (IL) on December 22, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 53. He is buried at New Union Cemetery (Logan County, Illinois).
  • Lincoln is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Norm Cook<1>
• Chuck Dressen     (Major League Baseball, manager)
  • Full name: Charles Walter Dressen
  • He was born in Decatur (IL) on September 20, 1898 (a Tueday) and died in Detroit (MI) on August 10, 1966 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Decatur is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Chuck Dressen<1>
• Helen Ferguson     (Actress)
  • She was born in Decatur (IL) on July 23, 1901 (a Tueday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on March 14, 1977 (a Monday) at the age of 75. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Decatur is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Ferguson<1>
• George Elmer 'Del' Howard     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Kenney (IL) on December 24, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 24, 1956 (a Monday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
  • Kenney is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Elmer 'Del' Howard<1>
• Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion     (Crime figure)
  • He was born in Maroa (IL) on July 8, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Maroa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion<1>
• Richard Peck     (Author)
  • He was born in Decatur (IL) on April 5, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on May 23, 2018 (a Wednesday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Macon County, Illinois).
  • Decatur is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Peck<1>
• Jake Stahl     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Garland Stahl
  • He was born in Elkhart (IL) on April 13, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on September 18, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 43. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Elkhart is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jake Stahl<1>
• Charles Edward Taylor     (Aviation pioneer)
  • He was born in Cerro Gordo (IL) on May 24, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in San Fernando (CA) on January 30, 1956 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Cerro Gordo is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Edward Taylor<1>
• Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Latham (IL) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on August 24, 2006 (a Thursday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park (Maricopa County, Arizona).
  • Latham is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson<1>
• Betty Jane Watson     (Entertainer)
  • Born: Elizabeth Jane Watson
  • She was born in Le Roy (IL) on December 28, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on February 21, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 94.
  • Le Roy is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Betty Jane Watson<1>
• Arthur Earl 'Dutch' Wilson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Macon (IL) on December 11, 1885 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 12, 1960 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Macon County, Illinois).
  • Macon is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Chestnut.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Earl 'Dutch' Wilson<1>

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