Wheatland Highlands (Will County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wheatland Highlands ...

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

Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on February 22, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Thomas Burke Baldwin (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
- He was born in Evergreen Park (IL) on May 13, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Naperville (IL) on May 2, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Evergreen Park is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- Naperville is located in DuPage County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<1>
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 11, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Downers Grove (IL) on November 13, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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William Bishop (Actor)
- Full name: William Paxton Bishop
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bishop<1>
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on July 16, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Malibu (CA) on October 3, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 12, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Palos Heights (IL) on May 21, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett<1>
- He was born in West Point (MS) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Hines (IL) on January 10, 1976 (a Saturday).
- West Point is located in Clay County, Mississippi.
- Hines is located in Cook County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery<1>
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Salvatore Capone (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvatore Capone<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Cicero (IL) on April 2, 1924 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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George Cisar (Actor)
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- He was born in Cicero (IL) on July 28, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 13, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Virginia Lee Corbin (Actress)
- Born: Virginia LaVerne Corbin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Lee Corbin<1>
- She was born in Prescott (AZ) on December 5, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Winfield (IL) on June 5, 1942 (a Friday).
- Prescott is located in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- Winfield is located in DuPage County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery<1>
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Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Staats Cotsworth (Actor)
- Full name: Staats Jennings Cotsworth
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Staats Cotsworth<1>
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on February 17, 1908 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on April 9, 1979 (a Monday).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery<1>
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Jessie Davis (Opera Singer)
- Full name: Jessie Bartlett Davis
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Davis<1>
- She was born in Morris (IL) in September 1859 and died in Chicago (IL) on May 14, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Morris is located in Grundy County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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Dick Drott (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on July 1, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale Heights (IL) on August 16, 1985 (a Friday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Glendale Heights is located in DuPage County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Ervin F. Dusak (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ervin F. Dusak<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 29, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Bloomingdale (IL) on November 6, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bloomingdale is located in DuPage County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 in McHenry County, Illinois.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Eddie Gardner (Aviation pioneer)
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- He was born in Plainfield (IL) on April 4, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday).
- Plainfield is located nearby and to the south of Wheatland Highlands.
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Wheatland Highlands.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery<1>
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Sam Giancana (Crime figure)
- Born: Salvatore Giangana 'Sam' Giancana
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Giancana<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on June 15, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Elmwood Park (IL) on June 19, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Elmwood Park is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta<1>
- He was born in Cicero (IL) on January 16, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Hammond (IN) on May 8, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- Hammond is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wheatland Highlands. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Frank Wesley Griffith (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wesley Griffith<1>
- 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, Illinois.
- Waterman is located in DeKalb County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Wheatland Highlands (which is located in Will County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.

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.