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Notable Births & Deaths for East Newbern ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding East Newbern. 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 H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • Charles Arthur Bassett, II     (Astronaut)
  • Buddy Blattner     (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
    • Full name: Robert Garnett Blattner
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Blattner<1>
    • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 8, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on September 4, 2009 (a Friday).
    • Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 89.
    • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of East Newbern. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From East Newbern to Memorial Park Cemetery
  • Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori     (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
  • Miles Davis     (Musician)
  • Arthur Fletcher     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
    • He was born in Collinsville (IL) on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday).
    • Collinsville is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of East Newbern. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From East Newbern to Glenwood Cemetery
  • Elizabeth Flournoy     (Actress)
  • James Franciscus     (Actor)
    • Full name: James Grover Franciscus
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
    • He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
    • Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 57.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
    • Granite City is located in Madison County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
    • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
    • He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
    • Roxana is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor     (Composer, teacher)
  • Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
  • Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
    • He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
    • East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
  • Mary Beth Hughes     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
    • She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday).
    • Alton is located in Madison County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 73.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Elijah Parish Lovejoy     (Social activist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
    • He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
    • Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
    • Alton is located in Madison County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
    • He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of East Newbern. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From East Newbern to Alton Cemetery
  • Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
  • Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller<1>
    • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 14, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday).
    • Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southwest of East Newbern. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From East Newbern to St. Mary's Cemetery
  • Cal Neeman     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
    • He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Valmeyer is located in Monroe County, Illinois.
    • Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
  • Marlin Perkins     (Scientist, TV Host)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
    • He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
    • Carthage is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
    • Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of East Newbern (which is located in Jersey County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • He is buried at Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From East Newbern to Park Cemetery
  • Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Hugh Sanders     (Actor)

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.