Notable Births & Deaths for Forrest ...

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

• John William 'Bud' Clancy     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
  • He was born in Odell (IL) on September 15, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ottumwa (IA) on September 26, 1968 (a Thursday).
  • Odell is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Forrest. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
  • Ottumwa is located in Wapello County, Iowa.
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Forrest. The cemetery is located in Livingston County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Paul Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Forrest (which is located in Livingston County).
• Frank Wesley Griffith     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
  • He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday).
  • Gilman is located in Iroquois County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Forrest (which is located in Livingston County).
  • Waterman is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 36.
• Earl Andrew Hamilton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Andrew Hamilton<1>
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Forrest (which is located in Livingston County).
  • Anaheim is located in Orange County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
• Hazel Keener     (Actress)
  • Full name: Hazel Ona Keener
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hazel Keener<1>
  • She was born in Fairbury (IL) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Grove (CA) on August 7, 1979 (a Tuesday).
  • Fairbury is located nearby and to the west of Forrest.
  • Pacific Grove is located in Monterey County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 74.
  • She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Frances Mcdormand     (Oscar winning actress)
  • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
  • Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Forrest (which is located in Livingston County).
• Mabel Trunnelle     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mabel Trunnelle<1>
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Forrest. Both communities are located in Livingston 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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  • From Forrest to Hollywood Forever Cemetery