Notable Births & Deaths for Willow ...

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

• Jane Addams     (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
  • She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tuesday).
  • Cedarville is located in Stephenson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Willow (which is located in Jo Daviess County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 74.
  • She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Willow. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Cedarville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Willow to Cedarville Cemetery
• Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ward Taylor 'Grump' Miller<1>
  • He was born in Mount Carroll (IL) on July 5, 1884 (a Saturday) and died in Dixon (IL) on September 4, 1958 (a Thursday).
  • Mount Carroll is located in Carroll County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Willow (which is located in Jo Daviess County).
  • Dixon is located in Lee County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the southeast of Willow. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Willow to Oakwood Cemetery