Ski Hill (McHenry County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ski Hill ...

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

Thomas Burke Baldwin (Professional football)
- He was born in Evergreen Park (IL) on May 13, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Naperville (IL) on May 2, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Evergreen Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Naperville is located in DuPage County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south southeast of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ski Hill to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Viola Barry (Actress)
- Born: Gladys Viola Wilson
- She was born in Evanston (IL) on March 4, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ski Hill to Mountain View Cemetery
George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 11, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Downers Grove (IL) on November 13, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr.<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 Ski Hill to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Karen Black (Oscar nominated actress, screenwriter, singer, songwriter)
- Born: Karen Blanche Ziegler
- She was born in Park Ridge (IL) on July 1, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on August 8, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ski Hill to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Ski Hill (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 Ski Hill to Westwood Memorial Park
Pamela Owen Britton (Actress)
- Born: Armilda Jane Owen
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 19, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Arlington Heights (IL) on June 17, 1974 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Arlington Heights is located in Cook County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- 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 Pamela Owen Britton<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 Ski Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Patricia 'Pat' Brown (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Charlestown (MA) on April 21, 1931 (a Tuesday) and died in Park Ridge (IL) on June 17, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Charlestown is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Winthrop Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia 'Pat' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Winthrop Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Winthrop Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ski Hill to Winthrop Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Ski Hill (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 Ski Hill 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Ski Hill (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 Ski Hill 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Ski Hill (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 Ski Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Christopher (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Evanston (IL) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 31, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Christopher<1>
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Ski Hill (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>
Virginia Lee Corbin (Actress)
- Born: Virginia LaVerne Corbin
- She was born in Prescott (AZ) on December 5, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Winfield (IL) on June 5, 1942 (a Friday).
- Prescott is located in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- Winfield is located in DuPage County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Lee Corbin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ski Hill to Westlawn Cemetery
Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on December 3, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Geneva (IL) on October 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County, New York.
- Geneva is located in Kane County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southwest of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ski Hill to River Hills Memorial Park
Dick Cusack (Actor, screenwriter, filmmaker)
- Full name: Richard John Cusack
- He was born in Manhattan (NY) on August 29, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Evanston (IL) on June 2, 2003 (a Monday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Cusack<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 Ski Hill to Graceland Cemetery
Brenda 'Mardi' Denaut (Actress)
- Born: Mardinigsih Olivia Nowak
- She was born in Evanston (IL) on August 21, 1939 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 6, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brenda 'Mardi' Denaut<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ski Hill to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Ski Hill. 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 Ski Hill to Rosehill Cemetery
John Leo 'Paddy' Driscoll (Professional football)
- He was born in Evanston (IL) on January 11, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 29, 1968 (a Saturday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leo 'Paddy' Driscoll<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 Ski Hill to All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Dick Drott (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on July 1, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale Heights (IL) on August 16, 1985 (a Friday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Glendale Heights is located in DuPage County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Drott<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 Ski Hill to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Ervin F. Dusak (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 29, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Bloomingdale (IL) on November 6, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bloomingdale is located in DuPage County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Ski Hill (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southeast of Ski Hill. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ervin F. Dusak<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 Ski Hill to Woodlawn 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Ski Hill (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 Ski Hill to Ledgeview Memorial Park

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.