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Notable Births & Deaths for Millstadt Junction ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Millstadt Junction. 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)
  • 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) at the age of 89. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Saint Louis County, Missouri).
    • Saint Louis is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Millstadt Junction.
    • Chesterfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Blattner<1>
  • Stephen K. Burks     (Actor)
  • Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori     (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
    • She was born in Prague (Czech Republic) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday) at the age of 61. She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
    • Glendale is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<1>
  • 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) at the age of 95. He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Belleville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Ebsen<1>
  • Arthur Fletcher     (Major League Baseball)
  • Elizabeth Flournoy     (Actress)
  • 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) at the age of 57. The body was cremated.
    • Clayton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Franciscus<1>
  • Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
    • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
    • He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tueday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88.
    • Roxana is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Millstadt Junction.
    • Edwardsville is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
  • Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor     (Composer, teacher)
    • She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tueday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday) at the age of 58. She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
    • Saint Louis is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Millstadt Junction.
    • Webster Groves is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
  • 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) at the age of 77. He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery (Saint Clair County, Illinois).
    • Marissa is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Millstadt Junction.
    • Lenzburg is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Warren Louis Hacker<1>
  • Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
  • 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) at the age of 35.
    • East Saint Louis is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Millstadt Junction.
    • East Saint Louis is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
  • William Holden     (Oscar nominated actor)
    • Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
    • He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 63. The body was cremated.
    • O'Fallon is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Holden<1>
  • Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
  • Marianne Craig Moore     (Poet, author, editor)
  • 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) at the age of 84. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery (Saint Louis County, Missouri).
    • Saint Louis is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Millstadt Junction.
    • Chesterfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller<1>
  • 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) at the age of 86.
    • Valmeyer is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cal Neeman<1>
  • Marlin Perkins     (Scientist, TV Host)
    • He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tueday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Park Cemetery (Jasper County, Missouri).
    • Clayton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Millstadt Junction.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marlin Perkins<1>
  • Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett     (Major League Baseball)

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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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