Crane (Martin County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Crane ...

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

Montgomery Barrett (Cartoonist, author)
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on June 19, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on October 8, 1949 (a Saturday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at San Jose Burial Park, which is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Montgomery Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jose Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jose Burial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to San Jose Burial Park
Hoagy Carmichael (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on November 22, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 27, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Crane. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hoagy Carmichael<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Rose Hill Cemetery
Archie Dees (Professional basketball)
- Full name: William Archie Dees
- He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday).
- Ethel is located in Attala County, Mississippi.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Crane. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Archie Dees<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Clear Creek Cemetery
Joe Dowell (Singer)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the north northwest of Crane. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Gus Grissom (Astronaut)
- Born: Virgil Ivan Grissom
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on April 3, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 27, 1967 (a Friday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Cape Canaveral is located in Brevard County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Grissom<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Arlington National Cemetery
Phil Harris (Bandleader, vocalist, actor)
- Born: Wonga Philip Harris
- He was born in Linton (IN) on June 24, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on August 11, 1995 (a Friday).
- Linton is located in Greene County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Harris<1>
Martha Lipton (Opera singer)
- She was born in New York (NY) on April 6, 1913 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on November 28, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memory Gardens, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Crane. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Lipton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Valhalla Memory Gardens
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Crane. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Rose Hill Cemetery
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Crane. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Rose Hill Cemetery
Jack Mercer (Voice actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Winfield Bennett Mercer
- He was born in Worthington (IN) on January 31, 1910 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- Worthington is located in Greene County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Mercer<1>
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Crane. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Clear Creek Cemetery
Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff (Actor)
- He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 8, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1952 (a Friday).
- Bedford is located in Lawrence County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff<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 Crane to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Angel 'Bill' Rariden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Bedford (IN) on August 28, 1942 (a Friday).
- Bedford is located in Lawrence County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Bedford is located in Lawrence County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Crane. The cemetery is located in Lawrence County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Angel 'Bill' Rariden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Green Hill Cemetery
Gale Robbins (Actress)
- She was born in Mitchell (IN) on May 7, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 12, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- 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 Gale Robbins<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 Crane to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Chick Stahl (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Charles Sylvester Stahl
- He was born in Avilla (IN) on January 10, 1873 (a Friday) and died in West Baden Springs (IN) on March 28, 1907 (a Thursday).
- Avilla is located in Noble County, Indiana.
- West Baden Springs is located in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, which is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chick Stahl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Lindenwood Cemetery
Giorgio Tozzi (Opera singer)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on May 30, 2011 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Crane. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Giorgio Tozzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Clear Creek Cemetery
Dick West (Musician)
- Born: Richard Arthur Tincher
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Sullivan (IN) on October 22, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- Sullivan is located in Sullivan County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Crane (which is located in Martin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Center Ridge Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Crane. The cemetery is located in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick West<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Center Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Center Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crane to Center Ridge 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.