Whitaker (Kankakee County, IL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Whitaker ...

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

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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- She was born in Hammond (IN) on September 5, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 9, 1980 (a Wednesday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
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Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 17, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Hammond (IN) on October 31, 2002 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelsan Ellis<1>
- He was born in Harvey (IL) on November 30, 1977 (a Wednesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 8, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Harvey is located in Cook County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery<1>
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Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on February 3, 1941 (a Monday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
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- He was born in Hammond (IN) on May 4, 1919 (a Sunday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 3, 1973 (a Sunday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
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Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on June 30, 1944 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
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- He was born in Marsala (Sicily) on January 18, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Calumet City (IL) on November 8, 1931 (a Sunday).
- Calumet City is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Whitaker. 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)
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- 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, Illinois.
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Harold Lincoln Gray (Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie)
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- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on January 20, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Kankakee is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Whitaker. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery<1>
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Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
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- He was born in Lettsworth (LA) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago Heights (IL) on August 20, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Lettsworth is located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
- Chicago Heights is located in Cook County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens<1>
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Wilbur Jackson Hatch (Conductor)
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- He was born in Mokena (IL) on May 24, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on December 22, 1969 (a Monday).
- Mokena is located in Will County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess (Professional football)
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- He was born in Hammond (IN) on October 28, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Crystal Falls (MI) on August 30, 1963 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Crystal Falls is located in Iron County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Mt. Mercy Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Mercy Cemetery<1>
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J.B. Hutto (Musician)
- Full name: Joseph Benjamin Hutto
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- He was born in Blackville (SC) on April 26, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Harvey (IL) on June 12, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Blackville is located in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
- Harvey is located in Cook County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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Bart Johnson (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Torrance (CA) on January 3, 1950 (a Tuesday) and died in Palos Heights (IL) on April 22, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Merna Kennedy (Actress)
- Born: Maude Kahler
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merna Kennedy<1>
- She was born in Kankakee (IL) on September 7, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 20, 1944 (a Wednesday).
- Kankakee is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Whitaker. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 36.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Donald M. Kolloway (Professional baseball)
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- He was born in Posen (IL) on August 4, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Blue Island (IL) on June 30, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Posen is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Blue Island is located in Cook County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery<1>
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Gary Loizzo (Musician)
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- He was born in Chicago (IL) on August 16, 1945 (a Thursday) and died in Orland Park (IL) on January 16, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Orland Park is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Whitaker. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Fred MacMurray (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Martin MacMurray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred MacMurray<1>
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on August 30, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 5, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Kankakee is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Whitaker. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
John Joseph Mescall, Sr. (Cinematographer, director)
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- He was born in Litchfield (IL) on January 10, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Litchfield is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Whitaker. Both communities are located in Kankakee County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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George Lawrence Mikan, Jr. (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Lawrence Mikan, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Joliet (IL) on June 18, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 1, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Joliet is located in Will County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Whitaker (which is located in Kankakee County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
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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.