Notable Births & Deaths for Langham ...

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

• Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum     (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
  • He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday) at the age of 77. The body was cremated.
  • Sandwich is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
• John William 'Bud' Clancy     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Odell (IL) on September 15, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ottumwa (IA) on September 26, 1968 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery (Livingston County, Illinois).
  • Odell is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
• Jessie Davis     (Opera Singer)
  • Full name: Jessie Bartlett Davis
  • She was born in Morris (IL) in September 1859 and died in Chicago (IL) on May 14, 1905 (a Sunday). She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Morris is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jessie Davis<1>
• Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano     (Crime figure)
  • He was born in Streator (IL) on September 13, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 14, 1973 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Streator is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano<1>
• Eddie Gardner     (Aviation pioneer)
  • He was born in Plainfield (IL) on April 4, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Will County, Illinois).
  • Plainfield is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eddie Gardner<1>
• Paul Harvey     (Actor)
  • Full name: Roy Paul Harvey
  • He was born in Sandwich (IL) on September 10, 1882 (a Sunday) and died somewhere in Los Angeles County on December 15, 1955 (a Thursday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Sandwich is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul Harvey<1>
• Edward Patrick 'Slip' Madigan     (Professional football, coach)
  • He was born in Ottawa (IL) on November 18, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Oakland (CA) on October 10, 1966 (a Monday) at the age of 69. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery (Alameda County, California).
  • Ottawa is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Patrick 'Slip' Madigan<1>
• Johnston McCulley     (Author)
  • Full name: John William Johnston McCulley
  • He was born in Ottawa (IL) on February 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 23, 1958 (a Sunday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Ottawa is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnston McCulley<1>
• Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Russell Charles Meyer
  • He was born in Peru (IL) on October 25, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Oglesby (IL) on November 16, 1997 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Peru City Cemetery (La Salle County, Illinois).
  • Peru is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Langham.
  • Oglesby is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer<1>
• George Lawrence Mikan, Jr.     (Professional basketball)
  • He was born in Joliet (IL) on June 18, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 1, 2005 (a Wednesday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery (Hennepin County, Minnesota).
  • Joliet is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Lawrence Mikan, Jr.<1>
• John J. Molenda     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Oglesby (IL) on February 20, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Banning (CA) on July 20, 1986 (a Sunday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
  • Oglesby is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John J. Molenda<1>
• George 'Lefty' Pierce     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Shabbona Grove (IL) on February 10, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Joliet (IL) on October 11, 1935 (a Friday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Will County, Illinois).
  • Joliet is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George 'Lefty' Pierce<1>
• Polly Platt     (Producer, screenwriter)
  • She was born in Sheridan (IL) on January 29, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 27, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Sheridan is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Polly Platt<1>
• Lynne Thigpen     (Actress)
  • She was born in Joliet (IL) on December 22, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 12, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54. She is buried at Elmhurst Cemetery (Will County, Illinois).
  • Joliet is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynne Thigpen<1>
• Clyde William Tombaugh     (Astronomer, discoverer of Pluto)
  • He was born in Streator (IL) on February 4, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Las Cruces (NM) on January 17, 1997 (a Friday) at the age of 90. The body was cremated.
  • Streator is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clyde William Tombaugh<1>
• Mabel Trunnelle     (Actress)
  • She was born in Dwight (IL) on November 8, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 20, 1981 (a Monday) at the age of 101. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Dwight is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mabel Trunnelle<1>
• Vail Myrtle     (Actress)
  • Born: Myrtle Damerel
  • She was born in Joliet (IL) on January 7, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on September 18, 1978 (a Monday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Joliet is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Langham.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vail Myrtle<1>

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