Notable Births & Deaths for Strawn ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Strawn. 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Strawn.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
• Frances Louise McDormand     (Oscar nominated actress)
  • Born: Cynthia Ann Smith
  • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday)
  • Gibson City is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Strawn.
• Frank Wesley Griffith     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Gilman (IL) on November 18, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Waterman (IL) on December 13, 1908 (a Sunday) at the age of 36.
  • Gilman is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Strawn.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
• Frances Mcdormand     (Oscar winning actress)
  • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday)
  • Gibson City is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Strawn.
• Betty Jane Watson     (Entertainer)
  • Born: Elizabeth Jane Watson
  • She was born in Le Roy (IL) on December 28, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on February 21, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 94.
  • Le Roy is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Strawn.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Betty Jane Watson<1>

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The official website for Livingston County: www.livingstoncounty-il.org/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov