Freeburg (Saint Clair County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Freeburg ...

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

Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Belleville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- 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 Stephen K. Burks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mickey Carroll (Actor)
- Born: Michael Finocchiaro
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on July 8, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Crestwood (MO) on May 7, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Crestwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mickey Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Calvary Cemetery
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- She was born in Prague (Czechia) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Glendale is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Torrance (CA) on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Belleville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Ebsen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific Crest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific Crest Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Pacific Crest Cemetery
Arthur Fletcher (Major League Baseball)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Glenwood Cemetery
James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
Carmelo Frisina (Crime figure)
- He was born in Abruzzo (Italy) on October 4, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on May 7, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmelo Frisina<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Calvary Cemetery
Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Warren Louis Hacker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Marissa (IL) on November 21, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Lenzburg (IL) on May 22, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Marissa is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Lenzburg is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south southeast of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Louis Hacker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Oak Ridge Cemetery
Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 26, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- East Saint Louis is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- East Saint Louis is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
William Holden (Oscar nominated actor)
- Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
- He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday).
- O'Fallon is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holden<1>
Ernest Koob (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Keeler (MI) on September 11, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Lemay (MO) on November 12, 1941 (a Wednesday).
- Keeler is located in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- Lemay is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Koob<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Calvary Cemetery
Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday).
- East Saint Louis is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Marianne Craig Moore (Poet, author, editor)
- She was born in Kirkwood (MO) on November 15, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday).
- Kirkwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marianne Craig Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Evergreen Cemetery
Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- 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 and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV host)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Park Cemetery
Thomas George Poholsky (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on August 26, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Kirkwood (MO) on January 6, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Kirkwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Freeburg (which is located in Saint Clair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Freeburg. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas George Poholsky<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Oak Hill Cemetery
Walter Phillip 'Wally' Rehg (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Summerfield (IL) on August 31, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on April 5, 1946 (a Friday).
- Summerfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Freeburg. Both communities are located in Saint Clair County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Phillip 'Wally' Rehg<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeburg to Grand View Memorial Park

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.