Sleepy Hollow (Kane County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sleepy Hollow ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sleepy Hollow. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow. 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 Sleepy Hollow to Holy Sepulchre Catholic 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow. 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 Sleepy Hollow 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane 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 Sleepy Hollow to Eternal Hills 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane 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 Sleepy Hollow 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane 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 Sleepy Hollow to Winthrop Cemetery
Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett (Musician)
- He was born in West Point (MS) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Hines (IL) on January 10, 1976 (a Saturday).
- West Point is located in Clay County, Mississippi.
- Hines is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sleepy Hollow to Oakridge - Glen Oak 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane 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 Sleepy Hollow to Woodlawn Cemetery
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Sleepy Hollow. 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 Sleepy Hollow 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Sleepy Hollow. Both communities are located in Kane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Sleepy Hollow. 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 Sleepy Hollow to River Hills Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east southeast of Sleepy Hollow. 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 Sleepy Hollow to Rosehill 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow. 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 Sleepy Hollow 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Sleepy Hollow. 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 Sleepy Hollow to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Spring Grove (IL) on September 19, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on October 18, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Spring Grove is located in McHenry County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Etten<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 Sleepy Hollow to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Arnold Friberg (Painter)
- He was born in Winnetka (IL) on December 21, 1913 (a Sunday) and died in Salt Lake City (UT) on July 1, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Winnetka is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery, which is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Friberg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Salt Lake City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Salt Lake City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sleepy Hollow to Salt Lake City Cemetery
Sam Giancana (Crime figure)
- Born: Salvatore Giangana 'Sam' Giancana
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on June 15, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Elmwood Park (IL) on June 19, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Elmwood Park is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Giancana<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sleepy Hollow to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Carl Alfred Grubert, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 11, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Des Plaines (IL) on September 26, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Des Plaines is located in Cook County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Alfred Grubert, Jr.<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 Sleepy Hollow to All Saints Catholic Cemetery
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sleepy Hollow to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Charles Leo 'Gabby' Hartnett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woonsocket (RI) on December 20, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Park Ridge (IL) on December 20, 1972 (a Wednesday).
- Woonsocket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Leo 'Gabby' Hartnett<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 Sleepy Hollow to All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Etta Hawkins (Actress)
- Born: Henrietta Luna Hawkins
- She was born in Aurora (IL) on July 21, 1865 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 13, 1945 (a Friday).
- Aurora is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Sleepy Hollow. Both communities are located in Kane County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etta Hawkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sleepy Hollow to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Rock Hudson (Actor)
- Born: Roy Harold Scherer, Jr.
- He was born in Winnetka (IL) on November 17, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on October 2, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Winnetka is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rock Hudson<1>
Bobby 'The Golden Jet' Hull (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Robert Marvin Hull
- He was born in Point Anne (ON) on January 3, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Wheaton (IL) on January 30, 2023 (a Monday).
- Wheaton is located in DuPage County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Sleepy Hollow (which is located in Kane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby 'The Golden Jet' Hull<1>

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.