Notable Births & Deaths for Roots ...

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

• Chalmer William 'Bill' Cissell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chalmer William 'Bill' Cissell<1>
  • He was born in Perryville (MO) on January 3, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 15, 1949 (a Tuesday).
  • Perryville is located in Perry County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Roots (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Roots. The cemetery is located in Perry County, Missouri.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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• Warren Louis Hacker     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Louis Hacker<1>
  • He was born in Marissa (IL) on November 21, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Lenzburg (IL) on May 22, 2002 (a Wednesday).
  • Marissa is located in Saint Clair County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Roots (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Lenzburg is located in Saint Clair County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Roots (which is located in Randolph County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Roots. The cemetery is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
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• Nora Lane     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nora Lane<1>
  • She was born in Chester (IL) on September 12, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 16, 1948 (a Saturday).
  • Chester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Roots. Both communities are located in Randolph County.
  • Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 43.
  • She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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• Cal Neeman     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
  • He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
  • Valmeyer is located in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Roots (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County, Missouri.
  • At the time of his death, he was 86.
• Tom Santschi     (Actor, director)
  • Born: Paul William Santschi
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Santschi<1>
  • He was born in Crystal City (MO) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 9, 1931 (a Thursday).
  • Crystal City is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Roots (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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• Elzie Crisler Segar     (Artist, animator)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elzie Crisler Segar<1>
  • He was born in Chester (IL) on December 8, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 13, 1938 (a Thursday).
  • Chester is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Roots. Both communities are located in Randolph County.
  • Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.