Notable Births & Deaths for Littleville ...

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

• 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) at the age of 53. He is buried at New Union Cemetery (Logan County, Illinois).
  • Lincoln is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Norm Cook<1>
• Joe Dowell     (Singer)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Dowell<1>
• 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) at the age of 86. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bloomington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward H. Griffith<1>
• 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) at the age of 79. He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
  • Kenney is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Elmer 'Del' Howard<1>
• 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) at the age of 27. She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Bloomington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marie Litta<1>
• 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) at the age of 32. He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Maroa is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Joseph 'Jack' Powell<1>
• 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) at the age of 42. He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn<1>
• 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) at the age of 58. He is buried at Park Hill Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Normal is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Augustus Sinclair<1>
• 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) at the age of 68. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Normal is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: McLean Stevenson<1>
• 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) at the age of 81. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bloomington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Forrest Taylor<1>
• 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) at the age of 89. He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park (Maricopa County, Arizona).
  • Latham is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson<1>
• 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) at the age of 94.
  • Le Roy is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Littleville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Betty Jane Watson<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for McLean County: www.mclean.gov/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov