Deselm (Kankakee County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Deselm ...

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

Jessie Davis (Opera Singer)
- Full name: Jessie Bartlett Davis
- She was born in Morris (IL) in September 1859 and died in Chicago (IL) on May 14, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Morris is located in Grundy County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northeast of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Oak Woods Cemetery
Eddie Gardner (Aviation pioneer)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Gardner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
Harold Lincoln Gray (Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Deselm. Both communities are located in Kankakee 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 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Lincoln Gray<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 Deselm to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip 'Phil' Guy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Homewood Memorial Gardens
Wilbur Jackson Hatch (Conductor)
- 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 in Will County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Jackson Hatch<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 Deselm to Mountain View Cemetery
Merna Kennedy (Actress)
- Born: Maude Kahler
- She was born in Kankakee (IL) on September 7, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 20, 1944 (a Wednesday).
- Kankakee is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Deselm. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 36.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merna Kennedy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Gary Loizzo (Musician)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on August 16, 1945 (a Thursday) and died in Orland Park (IL) on January 16, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Orland Park is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Loizzo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery
Fred MacMurray (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Martin MacMurray
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on August 30, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 5, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Kankakee is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Deselm. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred MacMurray<1>
John Joseph Mescall, Sr. (Cinematographer, director)
- He was born in Litchfield (IL) on January 10, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Litchfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Deselm. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph Mescall, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Inglewood Park Cemetery
George Lawrence Mikan, Jr. (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Joliet (IL) on June 18, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 1, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Joliet is located in Will County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Lawrence Mikan, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Lakewood Cemetery
John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on April 25, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Kenner (LA) on December 31, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Kankakee is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Deselm. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bevins Moisant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Valhalla Memorial Park
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, Illinois.
- Kankakee is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Deselm. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer<1>
George 'Lefty' Pierce (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shabbona Grove (IL) on February 10, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Joliet (IL) on October 11, 1935 (a Friday).
- Shabbona Grove is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- Joliet is located in Will County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Lefty' Pierce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
Frank 'Son' Seals (Musician)
- He was born in Osceola (AR) on August 14, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Richton Park (IL) on December 20, 2004 (a Monday).
- Osceola is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- Richton Park is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Son' Seals<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Homewood Memorial Gardens
William 'Jermaine' Stewart (Musician)
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on September 7, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Homewood (IL) on March 17, 1997 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Homewood is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Jermaine' Stewart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Homewood Memorial Gardens
John Paul Sullivan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on November 2, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Homewood (IL) on September 20, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Homewood is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Paul Sullivan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Homewood Memorial Gardens
Lynne Thigpen (Actress)
- She was born in Joliet (IL) on December 22, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 12, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Joliet is located in Will County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 54.
- She is buried at Elmhurst Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Deselm. The cemetery is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynne Thigpen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Elmhurst Cemetery
Mabel Trunnelle (Actress)
- She was born in Dwight (IL) on November 8, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 20, 1981 (a Monday).
- Dwight is located in Livingston County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mabel Trunnelle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Vail Myrtle (Actress)
- Born: Myrtle Damerel
- She was born in Joliet (IL) on January 7, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on September 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Joliet is located in Will County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vail Myrtle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Deselm to Ferncliff Cemetery
Abby Walker (Actress, model)
- Born: Abby Pivaronas
- She was born in Frankfort (IL) on April 8, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Frankfort is located in Will County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Deselm (which is located in Kankakee County).

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.