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Notable Births & Deaths for Meppen ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Meppen. 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)
- Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- Chuck Berry (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Berry<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on October 18, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Wentzville (MO) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Wentzville is located in Saint Charles County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Buddy Blattner (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
- Rand Brooks (Actor)
- Miles Davis (Musician)
- Elizabeth Flournoy (Actress)
- James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun 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.
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to Alton Cemetery
- Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller (Major League Baseball)
- Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
- 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 in Monroe County, Illinois.
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV Host)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to Park Cemetery
- Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett (Major League Baseball)
- Elliot McKay See, Jr. (Astronaut)
- Clint Walker (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Walker<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Grass Valley is located in Nevada County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Minor Watson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to Alton Cemetery
- Beals C. Wright (Professional tennis)
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. |
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