Notable Births & Deaths for South Wilmington ...

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

• John William 'Bud' Clancy
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Odell (IL) on September 15, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ottumwa (IA) on September 26, 1968 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery (Livingston County, Illinois).
  • Odell is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
• Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano
  • Crime figure. He was born in Streator (IL) on September 13, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 14, 1973 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Streator is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam 'Mad Sam' DeStefano<1>
• Harold Lincoln Gray
  • Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie. He was born in Kankakee (IL) on January 20, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Kankakee is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Lincoln Gray<1>
• Merna Kennedy
  • Born: Maude Kahler
  • Actress. She was born in Kankakee (IL) on September 7, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 20, 1944 (a Wednesday) at the age of 36. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Kankakee is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Merna Kennedy<1>
• Fred MacMurray
  • Full name: Frederick Martin MacMurray
  • Actor. He was born in Kankakee (IL) on August 30, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 5, 1991 (a Tueday) at the age of 83.
  • Kankakee is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fred MacMurray<1>
• George Lawrence Mikan, Jr.
  • Professional basketball. He was born in Joliet (IL) on June 18, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 1, 2005 (a Wednesday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery (Hennepin County, Minnesota).
  • Joliet is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Lawrence Mikan, Jr.<1>
• Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Champaign (IL) on March 31, 1882 (a Friday) and died in Kankakee (IL) on December 19, 1954 (a Sunday) at the age of 72.
  • Kankakee is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Francis Xavier 'Big Jeff' Pfeffer<1>
• 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) at the age of 47. He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Will County, Illinois).
  • Joliet is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George 'Lefty' Pierce<1>
• Lynne Thigpen
  • Actress. She was born in Joliet (IL) on December 22, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 12, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54. She is buried at Elmhurst Cemetery (Will County, Illinois).
  • Joliet is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynne Thigpen<1>
• Clyde William Tombaugh
  • Astronomer, discoverer of Pluto. He was born in Streator (IL) on February 4, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Las Cruces (NM) on January 17, 1997 (a Friday) at the age of 90. The body was cremated.
  • Streator is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clyde William Tombaugh<1>
• Vail Myrtle
  • Born: Myrtle Damerel
  • Actress. She was born in Joliet (IL) on January 7, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on September 18, 1978 (a Monday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Joliet is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of South Wilmington.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vail Myrtle<1>

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