Joy (Mercer County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Joy ...

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

Eddie Albert (Actor, singer, activist)
- Born: Edward Albert Heimberger
- He was born in Rock Island (IL) on April 22, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on May 26, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Albert<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Westwood Memorial Park
Gene Baker (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Eugene Walter Baker
- He was born in Davenport (IA) on June 15, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Davenport (IA) on December 1, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Davenport is located in Scott County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Davenport is located in Scott County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rock Island National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy. The cemetery is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Baker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rock Island National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Rock Island National Cemetery
Vernon G. 'Tony' Baker (Professional football)
- He was born in Burlington (IA) on February 16, 1945 (a Friday) and died in Mediapolis (IA) on August 9, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Burlington is located in Des Moines County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Mediapolis is located in Des Moines County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Joy. The cemetery is located in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vernon G. 'Tony' Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Aspen Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Aspen Grove Cemetery
Patricia Barry (Actress)
- Born: Patricia Allen White
- She was born in Davenport (IA) on November 16, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 11, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Davenport is located in Scott County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia Barry<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Westwood Memorial Park
Bix Beiderbecke (Musician)
- Born: Leon Bismark Beiderbecke
- He was born in Davenport (IA) on March 10, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Sunnyside (NY) on August 6, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Davenport is located in Scott County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Sunnyside is located in Queens County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Joy. The cemetery is located in Scott County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bix Beiderbecke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakdale Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakdale Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Oakdale Memorial Gardens
Vincent Hugo Bendix (Inventor, industrialist)
- He was born in Moline (IL) on August 12, 1881 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on March 27, 1945 (a Tuesday).
- Moline is located in Rock Island County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincent Hugo Bendix<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Graceland Cemetery
Ken Berry (Actor, dancer, singer)
- Full name: Kenneth Ronald Berry
- He was born in Moline (IL) on November 3, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on December 1, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Moline is located in Rock Island County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
Eddy Chandler (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Chandler
- He was born in Wilton (IA) on March 12, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 23, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Wilton is located in Muscatine County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Chandler<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Valhalla Memorial Park
Lawrence 'Larry' Conley (Musician)
- He was born in Keithsburg (IL) on November 29, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Copiague (NY) on February 29, 1960 (a Monday) (which is Leap Day).
- Keithsburg is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Joy. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Copiague is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence 'Larry' Conley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Long Island National Cemetery
John Deere (Inventor, industrialist)
- He was born in Rutland (VT) on February 7, 1804 (a Tuesday) and died in Moline (IL) on May 17, 1886 (a Monday).
- Rutland is located in Rutland County, Vermont.
- Moline is located in Rock Island County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Joy. The cemetery is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Deere<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Riverside Cemetery
William Frawley (Actor)
- Full name: William Clement Frawley
- He was born in Burlington (IA) on February 26, 1887 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 3, 1966 (a Thursday).
- Burlington is located in Des Moines County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Frawley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Joe Frisco (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Louis Wilson Joseph
- He was born in Milan (IL) on November 4, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 12, 1958 (a Wednesday).
- Milan is located in Rock Island County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Frisco<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 Joy to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Cary Grant (Actor)
- Born: Archibald Alexander Alec Leach
- He was born in Horfield (England) on January 18, 1904 (a Monday) and died in Davenport (IA) on November 29, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Davenport is located in Scott County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cary Grant<1>
June Haver (Actress)
- Born: June Stovenour
- She was born in Rock Island (IL) on June 10, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on July 4, 2005 (a Monday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for June Haver<1>
Roger Imhof (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Roger Imhof
- He was born in Rock Island (IL) on August 15, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 15, 1958 (a Tuesday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Imhof<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Valhalla Memorial Park
Louis Charles 'Lou' Kolls (Professional football, baseball)
- He was born in Rock Island (IL) on December 15, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Hooppole (IL) on February 23, 1941 (a Sunday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Hooppole is located in Henry County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Rock Island National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy. The cemetery is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Charles 'Lou' Kolls<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rock Island National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Rock Island National Cemetery
Nolan Leary (Actor, playwright)
- Full name: George Nolan Leary
- He was born in Rock Island (IL) on April 26, 1889 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 12, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nolan Leary<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 Joy to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Tim 'Kingfish' Moore (Actor)
- Born: Harry Roscoe Moore
- He was born in Rock Island (IL) on December 9, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 13, 1958 (a Saturday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim 'Kingfish' Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Eugene George 'Gene' Oliver (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Moline (IL) on March 22, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Rock Island (IL) on March 3, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Moline is located in Rock Island County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Joy. The cemetery is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene George 'Gene' Oliver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Calvary Cemetery
Nathaniel Greene 'Nat' Pendleton (Actor, Olympic Silver Medalist in Wrestling)
- He was born in Davenport (IA) on August 9, 1895 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on October 12, 1967 (a Thursday).
- Davenport is located in Scott County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nathaniel Greene 'Nat' Pendleton<1>
George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Leeds (MO) on November 23, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Burlington (IA) on November 5, 1951 (a Monday).
- Leeds is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Burlington is located in Des Moines County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Joy (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Joy. The cemetery is located in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Aspen Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Joy to Aspen Grove 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.