Union (McHenry County, IL)

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.

Edward Emerson Barnard (Astronomer)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 16, 1857 (a Friday) and died in Williams Bay (WI) on February 6, 1923 (a Tuesday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Williams Bay is located in Walworth County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Emerson Barnard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Palatine is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Woodlawn Cemetery
Harold Gust Carlson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 17, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 28, 1930 (a Wednesday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Gust Carlson<1>
Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on December 3, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Geneva (IL) on October 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County, New York.
- Geneva is located in Kane County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southeast of Union. The cemetery is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to River Hills Memorial Park
Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Spring Grove (IL) on September 19, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on October 18, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Spring Grove is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Union. Both communities are located in McHenry County.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the southeast of Union. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Etten<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Barbara Hale (Actress)
- She was born in De Kalb (IL) on April 18, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 26, 2017 (a Thursday).
- De Kalb is located in DeKalb County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Hale<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Orville H. Hampton (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1997 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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 Orville H. Hampton<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Johnny Calvin Lippstein (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on October 27, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Elgin (IL) on October 10, 2003 (a Friday).
- Elgin is located in Kane County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Calvin Lippstein<1>
Theodore Lorch (Actor)
- He was born in Elgin (IL) in November 1879 and died in Camarillo (CA) on November 11, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Elgin is located in Kane County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore Lorch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George Nichols (Actor, director)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on October 28, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 20, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Nichols<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Belvidere (IL) on January 13, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Belvidere (IL) on May 20, 1983 (a Friday).
- Belvidere is located in Boone County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Belvidere is located in Boone County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Belvidere Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Union. The cemetery is located in Boone County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred William 'Fritz' Schulte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belvidere Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Belvidere Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Belvidere Cemetery
Cyrus Edward Swartwood (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on January 12, 1859 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 15, 1924 (a Thursday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cyrus Edward Swartwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Dale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Dale Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Union Dale Cemetery
Loyal Underwood (Actor)
- Full name: Loyal Hart Underwood
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on August 6, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 30, 1966 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- 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 Loyal Underwood<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Robert Harold 'Bobby' Walston (Professional football)
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on October 17, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Roselle (IL) on October 7, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Roselle is located in DuPage County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Union (which is located in McHenry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the southeast of Union. The cemetery is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Harold 'Bobby' Walston<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Emblem Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union to Mt. Emblem Cemetery

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.