Ridge Farm (Vermilion County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ridge Farm ...

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

Ronnie 'Fast Eddie' Allen (Professional billiards)
- Full name: Ronald Monroe Allen
- He was born in Danville (IL) on July 12, 1938 (a Tueday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on February 7, 2013 (a Thursday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Danville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ronnie 'Fast Eddie' Allen<1>
Morris Ankrum (Actor)
- Born: Stephen Morris Nussbaum
- He was born in Danville (IL) on August 27, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on September 2, 1964 (a Wednesday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery (Vermilion County, Illinois).
- Danville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Morris Ankrum<1>
Edward Dorn (Poet)
- He was born in Villa Grove (IL) on April 2, 1929 (a Tueday) and died in Denver (CO) on December 10, 1999 (a Friday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Green Mtn. Cemetery (Boulder County, Colorado).
- Villa Grove is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Dorn<1>
James Gammon (Actor)
- Full name: James Richard Gammon
- He was born in Newman (IL) on April 20, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Costa Mesa (CA) on July 16, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 70. We don't have any burial details.
- Newman is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Gammon<1>
Helen Morgan (Entertainer)
- Born: Helen Riggins
- She was born in Danville (IL) on August 2, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 8, 1941 (a Wednesday) at the age of 41. She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Danville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Morgan<1>
James Albert 'Cod' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Danville (IL) on October 22, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Marshall (IL) on December 24, 1927 (a Saturday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
- Danville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Albert 'Cod' Myers<1>
Jean Paige (Actress)
- Born: Lucille O'Hair
- She was born in Paris (IL) on July 3, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 15, 1990 (a Saturday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Paris is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jean Paige<1>
Ernie Pyle (Journalist)
- Full name: Ernest Taylor Pyle
- He was born in Dana (IN) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Okinawa (Japan) on April 18, 1945 (a Wednesday) at the age of 44. He is buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Honolulu County, Hawaii).
- Dana is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie Pyle<1>
Bert R. Shepard (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Bert Robert Shepard
- He was born in Dana (IN) on June 28, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Highland (CA) on June 16, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
- Dana is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bert R. Shepard<1>
Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Clinton (IN) on August 6, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in San Dimas (CA) on March 10, 2007 (a Saturday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park (Orange County, California).
- Clinton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon<1>
Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Carl Dean Switzer
- He was born in Paris (IL) on August 7, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Mission Hills (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 31.
- Paris is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer<1>
Harold 'Slim' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Harold Frederick Switzer
- He was born in Paris (IL) on January 16, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 14, 1967 (a Friday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Paris is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold 'Slim' Switzer<1>
Dan Terry (Musician)
- Born: Daniel Kostraba
- He was born in Kingston (PA) on December 22, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Danville (IL) on December 27, 2011 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery (Somerset County, New Jersey).
- Danville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dan Terry<1>
Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandcut (IN) on June 29, 1915 (a Tueday) and died in Harvey (IL) on February 28, 1972 (a Monday) at the age of 56. He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens (Cook County, Illinois).
- Sandcut is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul Howard 'Dizzy' Trout<1>
James Wainwright (Actor)
- Full name: James Lee Wainwright
- He was born in Danville (IL) on March 5, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 20, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Danville is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Wainwright<1>
Leota Hullinger Yule (Actress)
- She was born in Harrison (IN) on July 9, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 20, 1964 (a Friday) at the age of 66. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Harrison is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ridge Farm.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leota Hullinger Yule<1>

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The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

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.