Jenkins (De Witt County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Jenkins ...

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

Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on March 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on February 4, 1957 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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William H. Clothier (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Decatur (IL) on February 21, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 7, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- 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 William H. Clothier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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Norm Cook (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 21, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Lincoln (IL) on December 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Lincoln is located in Logan County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at New Union Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Jenkins. The cemetery is located in Logan County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norm Cook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Joe Dowell (Singer)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Chuck Dressen (Major League Baseball, manager)
- Full name: Charles Walter Dressen
- He was born in Decatur (IL) on September 20, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on August 10, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Dressen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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Helen Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on July 23, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on March 14, 1977 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Ferguson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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Edward H. Griffith (Director)
- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on August 23, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in South Laguna (CA) on March 3, 1975 (a Monday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- South Laguna is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward H. Griffith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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George Elmer 'Del' Howard (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Kenney (IL) on December 24, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 24, 1956 (a Monday).
- Kenney is located nearby and to the southwest of Jenkins.
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Elmer 'Del' Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
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Marie Litta (Opera singer)
- She was born in Bloomington (IL) on June 1, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on July 7, 1883 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- At the time of her death, she was 27.
- She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Jenkins. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marie Litta<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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James Murdock (Actor)
- Born: David Lee Baker
- He was born in Normal (IL) on June 22, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Calabasas (CA) on December 24, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Normal is located in McLean County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Calabasas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Murdock<1>
- Google driving directions:
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Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion (Crime figure)
- He was born in Maroa (IL) on July 8, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday).
- Maroa is located in Macon County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Richard Peck (Author)
- He was born in Decatur (IL) on April 5, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on May 23, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Jenkins. The cemetery is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Peck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
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John Joseph 'Jack' Powell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on July 9, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 17, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 11, 1854 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 5, 1897 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Jenkins. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Harold Augustus Sinclair (Author)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 8, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Normal (IL) on March 24, 1966 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Normal is located in McLean County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Park Hill Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Jenkins. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Augustus Sinclair<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Jake Stahl (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Garland Stahl
- He was born in Elkhart (IL) on April 13, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on September 18, 1922 (a Monday).
- Elkhart is located in Logan County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jake Stahl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
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McLean Stevenson (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Edgar McLean Stevenson, Jr.
- He was born in Normal (IL) on November 14, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 15, 1996 (a Thursday).
- Normal is located in McLean County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- 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 McLean Stevenson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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Charles Edward Taylor (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Cerro Gordo (IL) on May 24, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in San Fernando (CA) on January 30, 1956 (a Monday).
- Cerro Gordo is located in Piatt County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- San Fernando is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Edward Taylor<1>
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Forrest Taylor (Actor)
- Full name: Edwin Forrest Taylor
- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on December 29, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on February 19, 1965 (a Friday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Garden Grove is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- 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 Forrest Taylor<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).
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Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Latham (IL) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on August 24, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Latham is located in Logan County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Acres Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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Betty Jane Watson (Entertainer)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Watson
- She was born in Le Roy (IL) on December 28, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on February 21, 2016 (a Sunday).
- Le Roy is located in McLean County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Jenkins (which is located in De Witt County).
- Pompano Beach is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Jane Watson<1>

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.