Richmond (McHenry County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Richmond ...

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

Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche (Professional football)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 1, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 8, 1988 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Calvary Cemetery
Don Ameche (Actor)
- Born: Dominic Felix Amici
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on May 31, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on December 6, 1993 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Ameche<1>
Edward Emerson Barnard (Astronomer)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 16, 1857 (a Friday) and died in Williams Bay (WI) on February 6, 1923 (a Tuesday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Williams Bay is located in Walworth County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Emerson Barnard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the south southeast of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Ray Bradbury (Author)
- Full name: Ray Douglas Bradbury
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on August 22, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 5, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Waukegan is located in Lake County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Bradbury<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Westwood Memorial Park
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Palatine is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Woodlawn Cemetery
Patrick Campbell (Actor)
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on July 13, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Covina (CA) on May 30, 2003 (a Friday).
- Waukegan is located in Lake County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patrick Campbell<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George Chandler (Actor)
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on June 30, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on June 10, 1985 (a Monday).
- Waukegan is located in Lake County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Chandler<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline (Director)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on November 4, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1961 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Gary Coleman (Actor)
- Full name: Gary Wayne Coleman
- He was born in Zion (IL) on February 8, 1968 (a Thursday) and died in Provo (UT) on May 28, 2010 (a Friday).
- Zion is located in Lake County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Provo is located in Utah County, Utah.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Coleman<1>
Jim Dooley (Professional football)
- He was born in Stoutsville (MO) on February 8, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Forest (IL) on January 8, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Stoutsville is located in Monroe County, Missouri.
- Lake Forest is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the southeast of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Dooley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Rosehill Cemetery
Paul Walford 'Lil Abner' Erickson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Zion (IL) on December 14, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Fond du Lac (WI) on April 5, 2002 (a Friday).
- Zion is located in Lake County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Fond du Lac is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Ledgeview Memorial Park, which is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Walford 'Lil Abner' Erickson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ledgeview Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ledgeview Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Ledgeview Memorial Park
Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Spring Grove (IL) on September 19, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on October 18, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Spring Grove is located nearby and to the southeast of Richmond.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the south southeast of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Etten<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Al Molinaro (Actor)
- Born: Umberto Francesco Molinaro
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 24, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 30, 2015 (a Friday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Molinaro<1>
Tony Russel (Actor)
- Born: Antonio Pietro Russo
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on November 23, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Russel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Paul F. Russo (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on April 10, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on February 13, 1976 (a Friday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul F. Russo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Crown Hill Cemetery
Stevie Ray Vaughan (Musician)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on October 3, 1954 (a Sunday) and died in East Troy (WI) on August 27, 1990 (a Monday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- East Troy is located in Walworth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stevie Ray Vaughan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Laurel Land Memorial Park
Orson Welles (Actor, director, writer, producer)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on May 6, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 10, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orson Welles<1>
James Woolley (Musician)
- Full name: James Joseph Woolley
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 26, 1966 (a Monday) and died in Lake Bluff (IL) on August 14, 2016 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Lake Bluff is located in Lake County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Woolley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to All Saints Catholic Cemetery

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.