Redmon (Edgar County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Redmon ...

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

Scatman Crothers (Actor, singer, musician)
- Born: Benjamin Sherman Crothers
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scatman Crothers<1>
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on May 23, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on November 22, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Edward Dorn (Poet)
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- He was born in Villa Grove (IL) on April 2, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Denver (CO) on December 10, 1999 (a Friday).
- Villa Grove is located in Douglas County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Green Mtn. Cemetery, which is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
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Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser (Author)
- Born: Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 27, 1871 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 28, 1945 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Max Ehrmann (Author)
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on September 26, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on September 9, 1945 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Redmon. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
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James Gammon (Actor)
- Full name: James Richard Gammon
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- He was born in Newman (IL) on April 20, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Costa Mesa (CA) on July 16, 2010 (a Friday).
- Newman is located in Douglas County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Costa Mesa is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
Elmer George (Race car driver)
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- He was born in Hockerville (OK) on July 15, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on May 31, 1976 (a Monday).
- Hockerville is located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Redmon. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
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Johnny Barton Gruelle (Author)
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- He was born in Arcola (IL) on December 24, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Miami (FL) on January 9, 1938 (a Sunday).
- Arcola is located in Douglas County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Silvermine Cemetery, which is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
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Chubby Johnson (Actor)
- Born: Charles Rutledge Johnson
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 13, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 31, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
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Joseph Keaton (Entertainer, actor, comedian)
- Full name: Joseph Hallie Keaton
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 6, 1867 (a Saturday) and died in Camarillo (CA) on January 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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James Albert 'Cod' Myers (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Danville (IL) on October 22, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Marshall (IL) on December 24, 1927 (a Saturday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Marshall is located in Clark County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Redmon. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
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Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 31, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on December 18, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Jean Paige (Actress)
- Born: Lucille O'Hair
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- She was born in Paris (IL) on July 3, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 15, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Paris is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Redmon. Both communities are located in Edgar County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Ernie Pyle (Journalist)
- Full name: Ernest Taylor Pyle
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- He was born in Dana (IN) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Okinawa (Japan) on April 18, 1945 (a Wednesday).
- Dana is located in Vermillion County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
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Bert R. Shepard (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Bert Robert Shepard
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- He was born in Dana (IN) on June 28, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Highland (CA) on June 16, 2008 (a Monday).
- Dana is located in Vermillion County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Highland is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
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Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Clinton (IN) on August 6, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in San Dimas (CA) on March 10, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located in Vermillion County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- San Dimas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
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Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Carl Dean Switzer
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- He was born in Paris (IL) on August 7, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Mission Hills (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Paris is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Redmon. Both communities are located in Edgar County.
- Mission Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
Harold 'Slim' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Harold Frederick Switzer
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- He was born in Paris (IL) on January 16, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 14, 1967 (a Friday).
- Paris is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Redmon. Both communities are located in Edgar County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Charles Taylor (Professional boxer)
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 22, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on March 9, 1962 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Redmon. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
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Gregg Toland (Cinematographer)
- Full name: Gregg Wesley Toland
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- He was born in Charleston (IL) on May 29, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 28, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Charleston is located in Coles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Sandcut (IN) on June 29, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Harvey (IL) on February 28, 1972 (a Monday).
- Sandcut is located in Vigo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- Harvey is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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Dr. Frank Wiedemann (Medical pioneer)
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- He was born in Harrisburg (IL) on June 29, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on December 24, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Saline County, Illinois.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Redmon (which is located in Edgar County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Redmon. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery<1>
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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.