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).
  • Odell is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Strawn. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
  • Ottumwa is located in Wapello County, Iowa.
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • He is buried at St. Paul Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Strawn. The cemetery is located in Livingston County, Illinois.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William 'Bud' Clancy<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Paul Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to St. Paul Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Strawn to St. Paul Cemetery
• 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 in Ford County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Strawn (which is located in Livingston County).
• 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).
  • Gilman is located in Iroquois County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Strawn (which is located in Livingston County).
  • Waterman is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
• Earl Andrew Hamilton     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Gibson City (IL) on July 19, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Anaheim (CA) on November 17, 1968 (a Sunday).
  • Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Strawn (which is located in Livingston County).
  • Anaheim is located in Orange County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Andrew Hamilton<1>
• Hazel Keener     (Actress)
  • Full name: Hazel Ona Keener
  • She was born in Fairbury (IL) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Grove (CA) on August 7, 1979 (a Tuesday).
  • Fairbury is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Strawn. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
  • Pacific Grove is located in Monterey 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 Hazel Keener<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 Strawn to Inglewood Park Cemetery
• Frances Mcdormand     (Oscar winning actress)
  • She was born in Gibson City (IL) on June 23, 1957 (a Sunday).
  • Gibson City is located in Ford County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Strawn (which is located in Livingston County).
• 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).
  • Le Roy is located in McLean County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Strawn (which is located in Livingston County).
  • Pompano Beach is located in Broward County, Florida.
  • At the time of her death, she was 94.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Jane Watson<1>