Rock Grove (Stephenson County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rock Grove ...

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

Jane Addams (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
- She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Cedarville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Rock Grove. Both communities are located in Stephenson County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Rock Grove. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedarville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Cedarville Cemetery
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson 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>
Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on November 27, 1843 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 20, 1916 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius George Fisher, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Graceland Cemetery
Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on July 7, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand) on December 18, 2000 (a Monday).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Rock Grove. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Oak Hill Cemetery
Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on February 10, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Mobile (AL) on October 30, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on December 30, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Janesville (WI) on April 29, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rock Grove. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Mt. Olivet 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 in Ogle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Mount Morris is located in Ogle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rock Grove. 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:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Oakwood Cemetery
Bessie Raiche (Aviation pioneer, dentist, physician)
- Born: Bessica Faith Medlar
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on April 23, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Balboa Island (CA) on April 11, 1932 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Balboa Island is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Raiche<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Jane Sherman (Dancer, author)
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on June 14, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on March 16, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson County).
- Englewood is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Sherman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove to Kensico 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 in Ogle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rock Grove (which is located in Stephenson 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Grove 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.