Ocoya (Livingston County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ocoya ...

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

John William 'Bud' Clancy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Odell (IL) on September 15, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ottumwa (IA) on September 26, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Odell is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Ocoya. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- Ottumwa is located in Wapello County, Iowa.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Ocoya. The cemetery is located in Livingston County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Paul Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Paul Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to St. Paul Cemetery
Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano (Crime figure)
- He was born in Streator (IL) on September 13, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 14, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Streator is located in La Salle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Joe Dowell (Singer)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Frances Louise McDormand (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Cynthia Ann Smith
- She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
Edward H. Griffith (Director)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward H. Griffith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Earl Andrew Hamilton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gibson City (IL) on July 19, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Anaheim (CA) on November 17, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- Anaheim is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Andrew Hamilton<1>
Hazel Keener (Actress)
- Full name: Hazel Ona Keener
- She was born in Fairbury (IL) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Grove (CA) on August 7, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Fairbury is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Ocoya. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- Pacific Grove is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hazel Keener<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Marie Litta (Opera singer)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of her death, she was 27.
- She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Ocoya. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marie Litta<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Frances Mcdormand (Oscar winning actress)
- She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
James Murdock (Actor)
- Born: David Lee Baker
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Murdock<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Westwood Memorial Park
John Joseph 'Jack' Powell (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Ocoya to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Ocoya. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Harold Augustus Sinclair (Author)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Park Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Ocoya. The cemetery is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Augustus Sinclair<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Park Hill Cemetery
McLean Stevenson (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Edgar McLean Stevenson, Jr.
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for McLean Stevenson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Forrest Taylor (Actor)
- Full name: Edwin Forrest Taylor
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Clyde William Tombaugh (Astronomer, discoverer of Pluto)
- He was born in Streator (IL) on February 4, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Las Cruces (NM) on January 17, 1997 (a Friday).
- Streator is located in La Salle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Ocoya (which is located in Livingston County).
- Las Cruces is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde William Tombaugh<1>
Mabel Trunnelle (Actress)
- She was born in Dwight (IL) on November 8, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 20, 1981 (a Monday).
- Dwight is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Ocoya. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mabel Trunnelle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ocoya to Hollywood Forever 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.