Notable Births & Deaths for Union ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Union. 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 Tueday) and died in Washington (IL) on April 3, 2011 (a Sunday) at the age of 84.
  • Peoria is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Union.
  • Washington is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Amy 'Lefty' Applegren<1>
• Norm Cook     (Professional basketball)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 21, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Lincoln (IL) on December 22, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 53. He is buried at New Union Cemetery (Logan County, Illinois).
  • Lincoln is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Norm Cook<1>
• Joe Dowell     (Singer)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
  • Bloomington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Dowell<1>
• Edward H. Griffith     (Director)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IL) on August 23, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in South Laguna (CA) on March 3, 1975 (a Monday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bloomington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward H. Griffith<1>
• George Elmer 'Del' Howard     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Kenney (IL) on December 24, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 24, 1956 (a Monday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
  • Kenney is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Elmer 'Del' Howard<1>
• Marie Litta     (Opera singer)
  • She was born in Bloomington (IL) on June 1, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on July 7, 1883 (a Saturday) at the age of 27. She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Bloomington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marie Litta<1>
• Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion     (Crime figure)
  • He was born in Maroa (IL) on July 8, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Maroa is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Dean 'Dion' O'Banion<1>
• John Joseph 'Jack' Powell     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Bloomington (IL) on July 9, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 17, 1944 (a Tueday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Joseph 'Jack' Powell<1>
• Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 11, 1854 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 5, 1897 (a Friday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Bloomington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Gardner 'Old Hoss' Radbourn<1>
• Harold Augustus Sinclair     (Author)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 8, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Normal (IL) on March 24, 1966 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Park Hill Cemetery (McLean County, Illinois).
  • Normal is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Augustus Sinclair<1>
• Jake Stahl     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Garland Stahl
  • He was born in Elkhart (IL) on April 13, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on September 18, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 43. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Elkhart is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jake Stahl<1>
• McLean Stevenson     (Actor, comedian)
  • Full name: Edgar McLean Stevenson, Jr.
  • He was born in Normal (IL) on November 14, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 15, 1996 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Normal is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: McLean Stevenson<1>
• Forrest Taylor     (Actor)
  • Full name: Edwin Forrest Taylor
  • He was born in Bloomington (IL) on December 29, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on February 19, 1965 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bloomington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Forrest Taylor<1>
• Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Latham (IL) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on August 24, 2006 (a Thursday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park (Maricopa County, Arizona).
  • Latham is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Union.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eugene Earl 'Junior' Thompson<1>

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