Mountjoy (Logan County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mountjoy ...

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

Amy 'Lefty' Applegren (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amy 'Lefty' Applegren<1>
- She was born in Peoria (IL) on November 16, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington (IL) on April 3, 2011 (a Sunday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County, Illinois.
- Washington is located in Tazewell County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
Norm Cook (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norm Cook<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 21, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Lincoln (IL) on December 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Lincoln is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Mountjoy. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at New Union Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south southwest of Mountjoy. The cemetery is located in Logan County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Union Cemetery<1>
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Joe Dowell (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Edward H. Griffith (Director)
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- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on August 23, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in South Laguna (CA) on March 3, 1975 (a Monday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- South Laguna is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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George Elmer 'Del' Howard (Professional baseball)
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- He was born in Kenney (IL) on December 24, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 24, 1956 (a Monday).
- Kenney is located in De Witt County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park<1>
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Marie Litta (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marie Litta<1>
- She was born in Bloomington (IL) on June 1, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on July 7, 1883 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 27.
- She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery<1>
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James Murdock (Actor)
- Born: David Lee Baker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Murdock<1>
- He was born in Normal (IL) on June 22, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Calabasas (CA) on December 24, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Normal is located in McLean County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Calabasas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion (Crime figure)
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- He was born in Maroa (IL) on July 8, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday).
- Maroa is located in Macon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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John Joseph 'Jack' Powell (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on July 9, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 17, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn<1>
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 11, 1854 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 5, 1897 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Harold Augustus Sinclair (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Augustus Sinclair<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 8, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Normal (IL) on March 24, 1966 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Normal is located in McLean County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Park Hill Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Hill Cemetery<1>
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Jake Stahl (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Garland Stahl
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- He was born in Elkhart (IL) on April 13, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on September 18, 1922 (a Monday).
- Elkhart is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Mountjoy. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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McLean Stevenson (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Edgar McLean Stevenson, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for McLean Stevenson<1>
- He was born in Normal (IL) on November 14, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 15, 1996 (a Thursday).
- Normal is located in McLean County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Forrest Taylor (Actor)
- Full name: Edwin Forrest Taylor
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Taylor<1>
- He was born in Bloomington (IL) on December 29, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on February 19, 1965 (a Friday).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Garden Grove is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson<1>
- He was born in Latham (IL) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on August 24, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Latham is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Mountjoy. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Acres Memorial Park<1>
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Betty Jane Watson (Entertainer)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Watson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Jane Watson<1>
- 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).
- Le Roy is located in McLean County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Mountjoy (which is located in Logan County).
- Pompano Beach is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.

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.