Peru (La Salle County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Peru ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Peru. 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 Leroy 'Sunny Jim' Bottomley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Oglesby (IL) on April 23, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on December 11, 1959 (a Friday).
- Oglesby is located nearby and to the southeast of Peru.
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sullivan IOOF Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Leroy 'Sunny Jim' Bottomley<1>
Scotty Bowers (Author)
- Born: George Albert Bowers
- He was born in Ottawa (IL) on July 1, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 13, 2019 (a Sunday).
- Ottawa is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Peru. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scotty Bowers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Los Angeles National 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Peru. Both communities are located in La Salle 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Theodore A. 'Ted' Kennedy (1885/06/12:1886/09/23)
- He was born in Henry (IL) on February 7, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on October 28, 1907 (a Monday).
- Henry is located in Marshall County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Peru (which is located in La Salle County).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore A. 'Ted' Kennedy<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 Peru to Calvary Cemetery
Harry Lachman (Director)
- He was born in La Salle (IL) on June 29, 1886 (a Tuesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on March 19, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- La Salle is located nearby and to the northeast of Peru.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Lachman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch (1884/08/05:1884/08/05)
- He was born in Peru on January 1, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Peru on May 13, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch<1>
Edward Patrick 'Slip' Madigan (Professional football, coach)
- He was born in Ottawa (IL) on November 18, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Oakland (CA) on October 10, 1966 (a Monday).
- Ottawa is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Peru. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Patrick 'Slip' Madigan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to St. Mary's Cemetery
Johnston McCulley (Author)
- Full name: John William Johnston McCulley
- He was born in Ottawa (IL) on February 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 23, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Ottawa is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Peru. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnston McCulley<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Russell Charles Meyer
- He was born in Peru on October 25, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Oglesby (IL) on November 16, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Oglesby is located nearby and to the southeast of Peru.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Peru City Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Peru.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peru City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peru City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Peru City Cemetery
John J. 'Bo' Molenda (Professional football)
- He was born in Oglesby (IL) on February 20, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Banning (CA) on July 20, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Oglesby is located nearby and to the southeast of Peru.
- Banning is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. 'Bo' Molenda<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Riverside National Cemetery
Polly Platt (Producer, screenwriter)
- She was born in Sheridan (IL) on January 29, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 27, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Sheridan is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Peru. Both communities are located in La Salle County.
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Polly Platt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Green - Wood Cemetery
Douglas Spencer (Actor)
- Born: William Henry Mesenko
- 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 in Bureau County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Peru (which is located in La Salle 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Peru. The cemetery is located in Bureau County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Spencer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peru to Oakland Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Peru. Both communities are located in La Salle 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>

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.