Glendale (Adams County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Glendale ...

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

Mary Astor (Oscar winning actress)
- Born: Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke
- She was born in Quincy (IL) on May 3, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 25, 1987 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located nearby and to the west of Glendale.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Astor<1>
Jacob Peter 'Jake' Beckley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hannibal (MO) on August 4, 1867 (a Sunday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on June 25, 1918 (a Tuesday).
- Hannibal is located in Marion County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Glendale (which is located in Adams County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Glendale. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Peter 'Jake' Beckley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Riverside Cemetery
Jane Darwell (Actress)
- Born: Patti Woodard
- She was born in Palmyra (MO) on August 13, 1879 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 13, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Palmyra is located in Marion County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Glendale (which is located in Adams County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Darwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Charles Turner Dazey (Author, playwright)
- He was born in Lima (IL) on August 13, 1855 (a Monday) and died in Quincy (IL) on February 9, 1938 (a Wednesday).
- Lima is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Glendale. Both communities are located in Adams County.
- Quincy is located nearby and to the west of Glendale.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of Glendale.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Turner Dazey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Woodland Cemetery
Charles Bruce Edwards (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on July 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on April 25, 1975 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located nearby and to the west of Glendale.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Bruce Edwards<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Cliff 'Ukulele Ike' Edwards (Entertainer)
- He was born in Hannibal (MO) on June 14, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 17, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Hannibal is located in Marion County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Glendale (which is located in Adams County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff 'Ukulele Ike' Edwards<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Valhalla Memorial Park
Vessie Farrell (Actress)
- She was born in Monroe City (MO) on January 19, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 30, 1935 (a Monday).
- Monroe City is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Glendale (which is located in Adams County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vessie Farrell<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 Glendale to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Arthur Henry Fromme (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on September 3, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 24, 1956 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located nearby and to the west of Glendale.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Henry Fromme<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Edgar J. Goodspeed (Author)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on October 23, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 13, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Quincy is located nearby and to the west of Glendale.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar J. Goodspeed<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bill Lear (Aviation pioneer, inventor)
- Full name: William Powell Lear
- He was born in Hannibal (MO) on June 26, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Reno (NV) on May 14, 1978 (a Sunday).
- Hannibal is located in Marion County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Glendale (which is located in Adams County).
- Reno is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Lear<1>
Robert Livingston (Actor)
- Born: Robert Edgar Randall
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on December 9, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on March 7, 1988 (a Monday).
- Quincy is located nearby and to the west of Glendale.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Livingston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ernie Leo Triplett (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Barry (IL) on September 25, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in El Centro (CA) on March 5, 1934 (a Monday).
- Barry is located in Pike County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Glendale (which is located in Adams County).
- El Centro is located in Imperial County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Leo Triplett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendale to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ralph Talmadge 'Judge' Works (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Payson (IL) on March 16, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 8, 1941 (a Friday).
- Payson is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Glendale. Both communities are located in Adams County.
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Talmadge 'Judge' Works<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 Glendale to Mountain View 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.