Sparland (Marshall County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sparland ...

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

Amy 'Lefty' Applegren (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Peoria (IL) on November 16, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington (IL) on April 3, 2011 (a Sunday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Washington is located in Tazewell County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amy 'Lefty' Applegren<1>
Arthur Burnett Benton (Architect)
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on April 17, 1858 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 18, 1927 (a Sunday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Burnett Benton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Chet Brandenburg (Actor)
- Full name: James Chester Brandenburg
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on October 15, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on July 17, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- 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 Chet Brandenburg<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 Sparland to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Robert Lee 'Bob' Caruthers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Memphis (TN) on January 5, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Peoria (IL) on August 5, 1911 (a Saturday).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lee 'Bob' Caruthers<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 Sparland to Graceland Cemetery
Lee Garmes (Cinematographer)
- Full name: Lee Dewey Garmes
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on May 27, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 31, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Garmes<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Grand View Memorial Park
Jim Jordan (Actor)
- Full name: James Edward Jordan
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on November 16, 1896 (a Monday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on April 1, 1988 (a Friday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Jordan<1>
Marian Jordan (Actress)
- Born: Marian Irene Driscoll
- She was born in Peoria (IL) on April 15, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Encino (CA) on April 7, 1961 (a Friday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Jordan<1>
Theodore A. 'Ted' Kennedy (1885/06/12:1886/09/23)
- He was born in Henry (IL) on February 7, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on October 28, 1907 (a Monday).
- Henry is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Sparland. Both communities are located in Marshall County.
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore A. 'Ted' Kennedy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Calvary Cemetery
Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch (1884/08/05:1884/08/05)
- He was born in Peru (IL) on January 1, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Peru (IL) on May 13, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Peru is located in La Salle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Peru is located in La Salle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas S. 'Jumbo' Lynch<1>
Kathryn McGuire (Actress, dancer)
- She was born in Peoria (IL) on December 6, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathryn McGuire<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Russell Charles Meyer
- He was born in Peru (IL) on October 25, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Oglesby (IL) on November 16, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Peru is located in La Salle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Oglesby is located in La Salle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Peru City Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sparland. The cemetery is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ 'The Mad Monk' Meyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peru City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peru City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Peru City Cemetery
John J. 'Bo' Molenda (Professional football)
- He was born in Oglesby (IL) on February 20, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Banning (CA) on July 20, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Oglesby is located in La Salle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Banning is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. 'Bo' Molenda<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Riverside National Cemetery
George S. Phalen (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on December 2, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Dallas (TX) on April 14, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George S. Phalen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Douglas Spencer (Actor)
- Born: William Henry Mesenko
- He was born in Princeton (IL) on February 10, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 6, 1960 (a Thursday).
- Princeton is located in Bureau County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Sparland. The cemetery is located in Bureau County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Spencer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Oakland Cemetery
David Ogden Stiers (Actor, conductor)
- Full name: David Allen Ogden Stiers
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on October 31, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (OR) on March 3, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Newport is located in Lincoln County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Ogden Stiers<1>
Marshall Thompson (Actor)
- Full name: James Marshall Thompson
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on November 27, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Royal Oak (MI) on May 18, 1992 (a Monday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshall Thompson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparland to Westwood Memorial Park
Virgil W. Vogel (Director, editor)
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on November 29, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on January 1, 1996 (a Monday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- 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 Virgil W. Vogel<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 Sparland to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
William Herbert 'Bert' Woodruff (Actor, screenwriter)
- He was born in Peoria (IL) on April 29, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 14, 1934 (a Thursday).
- Peoria is located in Peoria County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sparland (which is located in Marshall County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Herbert 'Bert' Woodruff<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.