Rochelle (Ogle County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rochelle ...

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

Joan Allen (Oscar nominated actress)
- She was born in Rochelle on August 20, 1956 (a Monday).
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
Harold Gust Carlson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 17, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 28, 1930 (a Wednesday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Gust Carlson<1>
Frank Wesley Griffith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday).
- Gilman is located in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- Waterman is located in DeKalb County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
Barbara Hale (Actress)
- She was born in De Kalb (IL) on April 18, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 26, 2017 (a Thursday).
- De Kalb is located in DeKalb County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Hale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Orville H. Hampton (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1997 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orville H. Hampton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Paul Harvey (Actor)
- Full name: Roy Paul Harvey
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on September 10, 1882 (a Sunday) and died somewhere in Los Angeles County (IL) on December 15, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Harvey<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mount Carroll (IL) on July 5, 1884 (a Saturday) and died in Dixon (IL) on September 4, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Mount Carroll is located in Carroll County, Illinois.
- Dixon is located in Lee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Rochelle. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rochelle to Oakwood Cemetery
George Nichols (Actor, director)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on October 28, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 20, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- 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 Nichols<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George 'Lefty' Pierce (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shabbona Grove (IL) on February 10, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Joliet (IL) on October 11, 1935 (a Friday).
- Shabbona Grove is located in DeKalb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Joliet is located in Will County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery, which is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Lefty' Pierce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
Nelson T. Potter (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mount Morris (IL) on August 23, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Morris (IL) on September 30, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Rochelle. Both communities are located in Ogle County.
- Mount Morris is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Rochelle. Both communities are located in Ogle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Rochelle. The cemetery is located in Ogle County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson T. Potter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rochelle to Oakwood Cemetery
Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Belvidere (IL) on January 13, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Belvidere (IL) on May 20, 1983 (a Friday).
- Belvidere is located in Boone County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Belvidere is located in Boone County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Belvidere Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Rochelle. The cemetery is located in Boone County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belvidere Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Belvidere Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Belvidere Cemetery
Albert Goodwill Spalding (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Byron (IL) on September 2, 1850 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 9, 1915 (a Thursday).
- Byron is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Rochelle. Both communities are located in Ogle County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Goodwill Spalding<1>
Cyrus Edward Swartwood (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on January 12, 1859 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 15, 1924 (a Thursday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cyrus Edward Swartwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Dale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Dale Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Union Dale Cemetery
Loyal Underwood (Actor)
- Full name: Loyal Hart Underwood
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on August 6, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 30, 1966 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Rochelle (which is located in Ogle County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyal Underwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochelle to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.