Kemper (Jersey County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kemper ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kemper. 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).
- East Alton is located in Madison County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, which is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kemper to South Florida National Cemetery
Carl Jerome Barber (Professional golf)
- He was born in Woodson (IL) on April 25, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 23, 1994 (a Friday).
- Woodson is located in Morgan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Jerome Barber<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 Kemper to Rose Hills Memorial Park
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).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miles Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kemper to Woodlawn Cemetery
Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Roxana is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<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).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kemper to Alton Cemetery
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social reformer)
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kemper to Alton Cemetery
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).
- Litchfield is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Wesley Stratton<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 Kemper to Mountain View Cemetery
Louis Unser (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Alton (IL) on March 16, 1896 (a Monday) and died in Colorado Springs (CO) on October 18, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Unser<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kemper to Fairview Cemetery
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).
- Hartford is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- Grass Valley is located in Nevada County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Marianna is located in Lee County, Arkansas.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kemper to Alton Cemetery
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).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kemper (which is located in Jersey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beals C. Wright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kemper to Holyhood 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.