Meppen (Calhoun County, IL)

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)
- He was born in East Alton (IL) on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 3, 2013 (a Friday).
- East Alton is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, which is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to South Florida National Cemetery
Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to Arlington National Cemetery
Chuck Berry (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
- 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 , 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Berry<1>
Buddy Blattner (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
- Full name: Robert Garnett Blattner
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 8, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on September 4, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Blattner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to Memorial Park Cemetery
Rand Brooks (Actor)
- Full name: Arlington Rand Brooks, Jr.
- He was born in Wright City (MO) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Ynez (CA) on September 1, 2003 (a Monday).
- Wright City is located in Warren County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Santa Ynez is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rand Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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- From Meppen to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frank Crespi (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Florissant (MO) on March 1, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Florissant is located in Saint Louis County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Crespi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Meppen to Calvary Cemetery
Miles Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Alton (IL) on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miles Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Meppen to Woodlawn Cemetery
Elizabeth Flournoy (Actress)
- She was born in Saint Charles (MO) on November 18, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Saint Charles is located in Saint Charles County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south 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 90.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Flournoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Meppen to Rose Hills Memorial Park
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 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<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 , Missouri.
- Frontenac is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Jacob Hollocher<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Meppen to Oak Hill Cemetery
Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Meppen to Alton Cemetery
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social reformer)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- 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)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 14, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to St. Mary's 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 Meppen to Park Cemetery
Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Malden (MO) on September 1, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ladue (MO) on January 28, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Malden is located in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- Ladue is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 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 Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Meppen to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Robert Boden Scheffing
- He was born in Overland (MO) on August 11, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on October 26, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Overland is located in Saint Louis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing<1>
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 , Missouri.
- Richmond Heights is located in Saint Louis County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Meppen. 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 Meppen to Calvary Cemetery
Elliot McKay See, Jr. (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on July 23, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elliot McKay See, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meppen to Arlington National Cemetery
James Patrick 'Pat' Seerey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wilburton (OK) on March 17, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Jennings (MO) on April 28, 1986 (a Monday).
- Wilburton is located in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
- Jennings is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Meppen (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Meppen. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Patrick 'Pat' Seerey<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 Meppen 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.