Notable Births & Deaths for Westervelt ...

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

• William H. Clothier     (Cinematographer)
  • He was born in Decatur (IL) on February 21, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 7, 1996 (a Sunday) at the age of 92. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Decatur is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William H. Clothier<1>
• Chuck Dressen     (Major League Baseball, manager)
  • Full name: Charles Walter Dressen
  • He was born in Decatur (IL) on September 20, 1898 (a Tueday) and died in Detroit (MI) on August 10, 1966 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Decatur is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Chuck Dressen<1>
• Helen Ferguson     (Actress)
  • She was born in Decatur (IL) on July 23, 1901 (a Tueday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on March 14, 1977 (a Monday) at the age of 75. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Decatur is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Ferguson<1>
• Richard Peck     (Author)
  • He was born in Decatur (IL) on April 5, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on May 23, 2018 (a Wednesday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Macon County, Illinois).
  • Decatur is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Peck<1>
• Dwain Clifford 'Lefty' Sloat     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Nokomis (IL) on December 1, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on April 18, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 84.
  • Nokomis is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dwain Clifford 'Lefty' Sloat<1>
• Charles Edward Taylor     (Aviation pioneer)
  • He was born in Cerro Gordo (IL) on May 24, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in San Fernando (CA) on January 30, 1956 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Cerro Gordo is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Edward Taylor<1>
• Tex Williams     (Actor, singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Sollie Paul Williams
  • He was born in Ramsey (IL) on August 23, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Newhall (CA) on October 11, 1985 (a Friday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Ramsey is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tex Williams<1>
• Arthur Earl 'Dutch' Wilson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Macon (IL) on December 11, 1885 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 12, 1960 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Macon County, Illinois).
  • Macon is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Westervelt.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Earl 'Dutch' Wilson<1>

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