Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Pleasant Grove. 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.
Bobby Burnett (Professional football)
He was born in Clinton (AR) on January 4, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Marion (IL) on October 1, 2016 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Douglas County, Colorado).
Marion is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Pleasant Grove.
He was born in Gorham (IL) on January 5, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Murphysboro (IL) on September 18, 1969 (a Thursday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Tower Grove Cemetery (Jackson County, Illinois).
Murphysboro is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove.
Charles E. 'Charlie' Hoover (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Mound City (IL) on September 21, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on February 27, 1905 (a Monday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Caddo Parish, Louisiana).
Mound City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Pleasant Grove.
Rush Limbaugh (Conservative commentator, radio host, author)
She was born in Carbondale (IL) on June 16, 1955 (a Thursday)
Carbondale is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove.
Oscar Micheaux (Director, writer, producer)
He was born in Metropolis (IL) on January 2, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 25, 1951 (a Sunday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Great Bend Cemetery (Barton County, Kansas).
Metropolis is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Pleasant Grove.
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.