Notable Births & Deaths for Hamel ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hamel. 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)
  • He was born in East Alton (IL) on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 3, 2013 (a Friday) at the age of 90. He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery (Palm Beach County, Florida).
  • East Alton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
• 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) at the age of 36. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Belleville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stephen K. Burks<1>
• Miles Davis     (Musician)
  • He was born in Alton (IL) on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
  • Alton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Miles Davis<1>
• 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) at the age of 95. He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Belleville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Ebsen<1>
• 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) at the age of 65. He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
  • Collinsville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Fletcher<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) at the age of 80.
  • Granite City is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
• Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
  • He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tueday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88.
  • Roxana is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Edwardsville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery (Kern County, California).
  • East Saint Louis is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
• 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) at the age of 35.
  • East Saint Louis is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • East Saint Louis is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 63. The body was cremated.
  • O'Fallon is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Holden<1>
• Mary Beth Hughes     (Actress)
  • She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday) at the age of 73. We don't have any burial details.
  • Alton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Beth Hughes<1>
• Elijah Parish Lovejoy     (Social activist)
  • He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tueday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tueday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Alton Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
  • Alton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
• Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tueday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday) at the age of 27. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
  • East Saint Louis is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank E. Millard<1>
• Hugh Sanders     (Actor)
  • Born: Howard William Sanders
  • He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on March 13, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1966 (a Sunday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • East Saint Louis is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Sanders<1>
• James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 10, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Cahokia (IL) on June 29, 1939 (a Thursday) at the age of 30. He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Cahokia is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder<1>
• Samuel Wesley Stratton     (Physicist, first Director of the Federal Bureau of Standards)
  • He was born in Litchfield (IL) on July 18, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 18, 1931 (a Sunday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Litchfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel Wesley Stratton<1>
• Clint Walker     (Actor, singer)
  • Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
  • He was born in Hartford (IL) on May 30, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Grass Valley (CA) on May 21, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 91. The body was cremated.
  • Hartford is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clint Walker<1>
• Minor Watson     (Actor)
  • He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Alton Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
  • Alton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Minor Watson<1>
• Beals C. Wright     (Professional tennis)
  • He was born in Boston (MA) on December 19, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Alton (IL) on August 23, 1961 (a Wednesday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery (Norfolk County, Massachusetts).
  • Alton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Beals C. Wright<1>
• Edward 'Pep' Young     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on June 13, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 3, 1967 (a Thursday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • East Saint Louis is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Hamel.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward 'Pep' Young<1>

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