De Witt (De Witt County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for De Witt ...

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

Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on March 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on February 4, 1957 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Arlington National Cemetery
Raymond A. Brown (Actor)
- He was born in Champaign (IL) on August 16, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 29, 1939 (a Saturday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond A. Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ethel Clayton (Actress)
- She was born in Champaign (IL) on November 8, 1882 (a Wednesday) and died in Oxnard (CA) on June 11, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Oxnard is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Ventura County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ethel Clayton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Lawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Ivy Lawn Memorial Park
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).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. Clothier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Lulu Jean Espey Crampton (Actress)
- She was born in Champaign (IL) on September 28, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 6, 1941 (a Sunday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lulu Jean Espey Crampton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Witt to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Joe Dowell (Singer)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Chuck Dressen (Major League Baseball, manager)
- Full name: Charles Walter Dressen
- He was born in Decatur (IL) on September 20, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on August 10, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Dressen<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Witt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Helen Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on July 23, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on March 14, 1977 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Ferguson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frances Louise McDormand (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Cynthia Ann Smith
- She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
Edward H. Griffith (Director)
- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on August 23, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in South Laguna (CA) on March 3, 1975 (a Monday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- South Laguna is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward H. Griffith<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Witt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Earl Andrew Hamilton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gibson City (IL) on July 19, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Anaheim (CA) on November 17, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Anaheim is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Andrew Hamilton<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).
- Kenney is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of De Witt. Both communities are located in De Witt County.
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Elmer 'Del' Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Jess Kirkpatrick (Actor)
- Full name: Jess Betram Kirkpatrick
- He was born in Champaign (IL) on October 2, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on August 9, 1976 (a Monday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jess Kirkpatrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to El Camino Memorial Park
Marie Litta (Opera singer)
- She was born in Bloomington (IL) on June 1, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on July 7, 1883 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- At the time of her death, she was 27.
- She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of De Witt. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marie Litta<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Frances Louise McDormand (Oscar winning actress)
- Born: Cynthia Ann Smith
- She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
James Murdock (Actor)
- Born: David Lee Baker
- He was born in Normal (IL) on June 22, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Calabasas (CA) on December 24, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Normal is located in McLean County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Calabasas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Murdock<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Westwood Memorial Park
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).
- Maroa is located in Macon County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Witt to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
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).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of De Witt. The cemetery is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Peck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From De Witt to Graceland Cemetery
Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Champaign (IL) on March 31, 1882 (a Friday) and died in Kankakee (IL) on December 19, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Kankakee is located in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer<1>
Jeff Pfeffer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Seymour (IL) on March 4, 1888 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 15, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Seymour is located in Champaign County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Rock Island National Cemetery, which is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeff Pfeffer<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rock Island National Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Witt to Rock Island National Cemetery
John Joseph 'Jack' Powell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on July 9, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 17, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of De Witt (which is located in De Witt County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Witt to Mt. Carmel Catholic 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.