Country Meadows (Will County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Country Meadows ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Country Meadows. 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 and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
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Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
- 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 in Cook County, Illinois.
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Frank Borman (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Borman<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- Billings is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr.<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- 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 in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the north of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
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Salvatore Capone (Crime figure)
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- 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 in Cook County, Illinois.
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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George Cisar (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Cisar<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelsan Ellis<1>
- 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 in Cook County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery<1>
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Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Etten<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on February 3, 1941 (a Monday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- 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 in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
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Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on June 30, 1944 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
Eddie Gardner (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Gardner<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Country Meadows. Both communities are located in Will 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 west northwest of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Will County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery<1>
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Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna<1>
- 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 in Cook County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta<1>
- He was born in Cicero (IL) on January 16, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Hammond (IN) on May 8, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Harold Lincoln Gray (Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Lincoln Gray<1>
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on January 20, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Kankakee is located in Kankakee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery<1>
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Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip 'Phil' Guy<1>
- He was born in Lettsworth (LA) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago Heights (IL) on August 20, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Lettsworth is located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
- Chicago Heights is located in Cook County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens<1>
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Wilbur Jackson Hatch (Conductor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Jackson Hatch<1>
- He was born in Mokena (IL) on May 24, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on December 22, 1969 (a Monday).
- Mokena is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Country Meadows. Both communities are located in Will County.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Roy Knikelbine Henshaw (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Knikelbine Henshaw<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 29, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in La Grange (IL) on June 8, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- La Grange is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Country Meadows (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Country Meadows. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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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.