Illiana Heights (Kankakee County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Illiana Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Illiana Heights. 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
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fern Andra<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Illiana Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Illiana Heights (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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Illiana Heights. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Weston Cemetery<1>
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Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- 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 Illiana Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
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Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- 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 Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the north northwest of Illiana Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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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 Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- 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 Illiana Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
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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 Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
Willie Lee 'Galloping Gal' Galimore (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Lee 'Galloping Gal' Galimore<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Illiana Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta<1>
- 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 Illiana Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Harold Lincoln Gray (Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Lincoln Gray<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Illiana Heights. 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, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery<1>
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Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip 'Phil' Guy<1>
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Illiana Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens<1>
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Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess<1>
- 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 Illiana Heights (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 Illiana Heights. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Mercy Cemetery<1>
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Merna Kennedy (Actress)
- Born: Maude Kahler
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merna Kennedy<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Illiana Heights. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Fred MacMurray (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Martin MacMurray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred MacMurray<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Illiana Heights. 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.
John Joseph Mescall, Sr. (Cinematographer, director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph Mescall, Sr.<1>
- 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 west of Illiana Heights.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bevins Moisant<1>
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on April 25, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Kenner (LA) on December 31, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Kankakee is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Illiana Heights. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Billy Arnold Muffett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Arnold Muffett<1>
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on September 21, 1930 (a Sunday) and died in Monroe (LA) on June 15, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer<1>
- He was born in Champaign (IL) on March 31, 1882 (a Friday) and died in Kankakee (IL) on December 19, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Champaign is located in Champaign County, Illinois.
- Kankakee is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Illiana Heights. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
Frank 'Son' Seals (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Son' Seals<1>
- He was born in Osceola (AR) on August 14, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Richton Park (IL) on December 20, 2004 (a Monday).
- Osceola is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- Richton Park is located in Cook County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Illiana Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens<1>
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William 'Jermaine' Stewart (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Jermaine' Stewart<1>
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on September 7, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Homewood (IL) on March 17, 1997 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Homewood is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Illiana Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens<1>
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John Paul Sullivan (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Paul Sullivan<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on November 2, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Homewood (IL) on September 20, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Homewood is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Illiana Heights (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Illiana Heights. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens<1>
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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.