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Notable Births & Deaths for Randolph ...

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

  • Chalmer William 'Bill' Cissell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Joseph Laverne Grace     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Laverne Grace<1>
    • He was born in Gorham (IL) on January 5, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Murphysboro (IL) on September 18, 1969 (a Thursday).
    • Gorham is located in Jackson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Randolph (which is located in Randolph County).
    • Murphysboro is located in Jackson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Randolph (which is located in Randolph County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • He is buried at Tower Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Randolph. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Tower Grove Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Tower Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Randolph to Tower Grove Cemetery
  • Warren Louis Hacker     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Louis Hacker<1>
    • He was born in Marissa (IL) on November 21, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Lenzburg (IL) on May 22, 2002 (a Wednesday).
    • Marissa is located in Saint Clair County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Randolph (which is located in Randolph County).
    • Lenzburg is located in Saint Clair County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Randolph (which is located in Randolph County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northwest of Randolph. The cemetery is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Randolph to Oak Ridge Cemetery
  • Billie Hayes     (Actress)
    • She was born in Du Quoin (IL) on August 5, 1932 (a Friday).
    • Du Quoin is located in Perry County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Randolph (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Nora Lane     (Actress)
  • Elzie Crisler Segar     (Artist, animator)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elzie Crisler Segar<1>
    • He was born in Chester (IL) on December 8, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 13, 1938 (a Thursday).
    • Chester is located nearby and to the southwest of Randolph.
    • Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.

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.