Maeystown (Monroe County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Maeystown ...

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

Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen K. Burks<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mickey Carroll (Actor)
- Born: Michael Finocchiaro
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on July 8, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Crestwood (MO) on May 7, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Crestwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mickey Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Calvary Cemetery
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- She was born in Prague (Czechia) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Glendale is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Torrance (CA) on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Ebsen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific Crest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific Crest Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Pacific Crest Cemetery
James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Warren Louis Hacker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Marissa (IL) on November 21, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Lenzburg (IL) on May 22, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Marissa is located in Saint Clair County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Lenzburg is located in Saint Clair County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east northeast of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Louis Hacker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Oak Ridge Cemetery
Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 26, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
Charles Jacob Hollocher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 11, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Frontenac (MO) on July 14, 1940 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Frontenac is located in Saint Louis County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northwest of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Jacob Hollocher<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Oak Hill Cemetery
Ferlin Husky (Musician, actor)
- Full name: Ferlin Eugene Husky
- He was born in Cantwell (MO) on December 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Westmoreland (TN) on March 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Cantwell is located in Saint Francois County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Westmoreland is located in Sumner County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferlin Husky<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Ernest Koob (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Keeler (MI) on September 11, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Lemay (MO) on November 12, 1941 (a Wednesday).
- Keeler is located in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- Lemay is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Koob<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Calvary Cemetery
Leora Middleton (Actress)
- Born: Leora Theresa Spellmeyer
- She was born in Bonne Terre (MO) on July 13, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 4, 1945 (a Tuesday).
- Bonne Terre is located in Saint Francois County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leora Middleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Marianne Craig Moore (Poet, author, editor)
- She was born in Kirkwood (MO) on November 15, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday).
- Kirkwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marianne Craig Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Evergreen Cemetery
Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Valmeyer is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Maeystown. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV host)
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Park Cemetery
Thomas George Poholsky (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on August 26, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Kirkwood (MO) on January 6, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Kirkwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northwest of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas George Poholsky<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Oak Hill Cemetery
Hugh Sanders (Actor)
- Born: Howard William Sanders
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on March 13, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1966 (a Sunday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Sanders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Mountain View Cemetery
Tom Santschi (Actor, director)
- Born: Paul William Santschi
- He was born in Crystal City (MO) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 9, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Crystal City is located in Jefferson County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Santschi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Raymond Henry Schmandt (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on January 25, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond Heights (MO) on February 1, 1969 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- Richmond Heights is located in Saint Louis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maeystown (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of Maeystown. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Henry Schmandt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maeystown to Calvary 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.