La Grange (Cook County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for La Grange ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding La Grange. 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 'Doves' Aiuppa (Crime figure)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on February 22, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Oak Park is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of La Grange.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Thomas Burke Baldwin (Professional football)
- He was born in Evergreen Park (IL) on May 13, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Naperville (IL) on May 2, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Evergreen Park is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Naperville is located in DuPage County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of La Grange (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southeast of La Grange. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Viola Barry (Actress)
- Born: Gladys Viola Wilson
- She was born in Evanston (IL) on March 4, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Evanston is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Barry<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 La Grange to Mountain View Cemetery
Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- Oak Park is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of La Grange.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 11, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Downers Grove (IL) on November 13, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of La Grange (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of La Grange.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
William Bishop (Actor)
- Full name: William Paxton Bishop
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on July 16, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Malibu (CA) on October 3, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Oak Park is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bishop<1>
Karen Black (Oscar nominated actress, screenwriter, singer, songwriter)
- Born: Karen Blanche Ziegler
- She was born in Park Ridge (IL) on July 1, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on August 8, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Park Ridge is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 12, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Palos Heights (IL) on May 21, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Palos Heights is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of La Grange.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Pamela Owen Britton (Actress)
- Born: Armilda Jane Owen
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 19, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Arlington Heights (IL) on June 17, 1974 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Arlington Heights is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pamela Owen Britton<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Patricia 'Pat' Brown (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Charlestown (MA) on April 21, 1931 (a Tuesday) and died in Park Ridge (IL) on June 17, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Charlestown is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Park Ridge is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Winthrop Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia 'Pat' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Winthrop Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Winthrop Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Winthrop Cemetery
Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of La Grange (which is located in Cook County).
- Chicago is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of La Grange. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Montrose Cemetery
Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett (Musician)
- He was born in West Point (MS) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Hines (IL) on January 10, 1976 (a Saturday).
- West Point is located in Clay County, Mississippi.
- Hines is located nearby and to the north of La Grange.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of La Grange.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Palatine is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<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 La Grange to Woodlawn Cemetery
Salvatore Capone (Crime figure)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Cicero (IL) on April 2, 1924 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cicero is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of La Grange.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvatore Capone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of La Grange (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of La Grange. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
William Christopher (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Evanston (IL) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 31, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Evanston is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Christopher<1>
George Cisar (Actor)
- He was born in Cicero (IL) on July 28, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 13, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Cisar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Virginia Lee Corbin (Actress)
- Born: Virginia LaVerne Corbin
- She was born in Prescott (AZ) on December 5, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Winfield (IL) on June 5, 1942 (a Friday).
- Prescott is located in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- Winfield is located in DuPage County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of La Grange (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of La Grange. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Lee Corbin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Westlawn Cemetery
Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on December 3, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Geneva (IL) on October 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County, New York.
- Geneva is located in Kane County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of La Grange (which is located in Cook County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of La Grange. The cemetery is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to River Hills Memorial Park
Staats Cotsworth (Actor)
- Full name: Staats Jennings Cotsworth
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on February 17, 1908 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on April 9, 1979 (a Monday).
- Oak Park is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of La Grange.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Staats Cotsworth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Grange to Forest Home Cemetery
Dick Cusack (Actor, screenwriter, filmmaker)
- Full name: Richard John Cusack
- He was born in Manhattan (NY) on August 29, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Evanston (IL) on June 2, 2003 (a Monday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Evanston is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of La Grange. Both communities are located in Cook County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of La Grange. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Cusack<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 La Grange to Graceland 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.