Notable Births & Deaths for Normandy ...

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

• James Floyd Smith     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Floyd Smith<1>
  • He was born in Geneseo (IL) on October 17, 1884 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 18, 1956 (a Wednesday).
  • Geneseo is located in Henry County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Normandy (which is located in Bureau County).
  • San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Lafayette S. McKee     (Actor, rodeo performer, stuntman)
  • Full name: Lafayette Stocking McKee
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lafayette S. McKee<1>
  • He was born in Morrison (IL) on January 23, 1872 (a Tuesday) and died in Temple City (CA) on August 10, 1959 (a Monday).
  • Morrison is located in Whiteside County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Normandy (which is located in Bureau County).
  • Temple City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller<1>
  • He was born in Mount Carroll (IL) on July 5, 1884 (a Saturday) and died in Dixon (IL) on September 4, 1958 (a Thursday).
  • Mount Carroll is located in Carroll County, Illinois.
  • Dixon is located in Lee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Normandy (which is located in Bureau County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Normandy. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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• Ronald Reagan     (40th President of the US (1981 - 1989))
  • Full name: Ronald Wilson Reagan
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronald Reagan<1>
  • He was born in Tampico (IL) on February 6, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on June 5, 2004 (a Saturday).
  • Tampico is located in Whiteside County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Normandy (which is located in Bureau County).
  • Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 93.
• Douglas Spencer     (Actor)
  • Born: William Henry Mesenko
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Spencer<1>
  • He was born in Princeton (IL) on February 10, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 6, 1960 (a Thursday).
  • Princeton is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Normandy. Both communities are located in Bureau County.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast of Normandy. The cemetery is located in Bureau County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery<1>
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