Edgetown (Kankakee County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Edgetown ...

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

Fern Andra (Actress, writer, producer, director)
- Born: Vernal Edna Andrews
- She was born in Watseka (IL) on October 24, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Aiken (SC) on February 18, 1974 (a Monday).
- Watseka is located in Iroquois County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Aiken is located in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fern Andra<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson (Author)
- She was born in Rensselaer (IN) on January 7, 1863 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhasset (NY) on November 4, 1942 (a Wednesday).
- Rensselaer is located in Jasper County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Manhasset is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Weston Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Edgetown. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Weston Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Weston Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Weston Cemetery
Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Montrose Cemetery
Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the north of Edgetown. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee 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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Edgetown. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelsan Ellis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Cedar Park Cemetery
Andrew 'Rube' Foster (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Calvert (TX) on September 17, 1879 (a Wednesday) and died in Kankakee (IL) on December 9, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Calvert is located in Robertson County, Texas.
- Kankakee is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Edgetown. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north of Edgetown. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew 'Rube' Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Lincoln Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Dreamland Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
Willie Lee 'Galloping Gal' Galimore (Professional football)
- He was born in Saint Augustine (FL) on March 30, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Rensselaer (IN) on July 27, 1964 (a Monday).
- Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- Rensselaer is located in Jasper County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Leon County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Lee 'Galloping Gal' Galimore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Greenwood Cemetery
Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna<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 Edgetown to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta (Crime figure)
- 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, Illinois.
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta<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 Edgetown to Mt. Carmel Catholic 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Edgetown. 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 49 miles [78.9 km] to the north northwest of Edgetown. 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Edgetown. 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 Edgetown 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Edgetown (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Mountain View Cemetery
Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess (Professional football)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on October 28, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Crystal Falls (MI) on August 30, 1963 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Crystal Falls is located in Iron County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Mt. Mercy Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Edgetown. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Mercy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Mercy Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Mt. Mercy Cemetery
J.B. Hutto (Musician)
- Full name: Joseph Benjamin Hutto
- He was born in Blackville (SC) on April 26, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Harvey (IL) on June 12, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Blackville is located in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
- Harvey is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Edgetown. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.B. Hutto<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Restvale 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Edgetown. 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Tony Lema (Professional golf)
- Full name: Anthony David Lema
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on February 25, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Lansing (IL) on July 24, 1966 (a Sunday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Lansing is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Edgetown (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lema<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Holy Sepulchre 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Edgetown. 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 nearby and to the southwest of Edgetown.
- 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgetown to Inglewood Park 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.