Notable Births & Deaths for Pontiac ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Pontiac. 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)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
  • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Pontiac. 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Pontiac. The cemetery is located in Livingston County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Paul Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to St. Paul Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Pontiac to St. Paul Cemetery
• Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano     (Crime figure)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano<1>
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Pontiac (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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Pontiac to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
• Hazel Keener     (Actress)
  • Full name: Hazel Ona Keener
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hazel Keener<1>
  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Pontiac. 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Pontiac to Inglewood Park Cemetery
• Clyde William Tombaugh     (Astronomer, discoverer of Pluto)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde William Tombaugh<1>
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Pontiac (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.
• Mabel Trunnelle     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mabel Trunnelle<1>
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Pontiac. 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Pontiac to Hollywood Forever Cemetery