Davis (LaPorte County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Davis ...

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

Louise 'Lou' Arnold (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on May 11, 1923 (a Friday) and died in South Bend (IN) on May 27, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, which is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise 'Lou' Arnold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Swan Point Cemetery
Anne Baxter (Oscar winning actress)
- She was born in Michigan City (IN) on May 7, 1923 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Michigan City is located nearby and to the west of Davis.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Baxter<1>
Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on June 27, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on October 20, 2014 (a Monday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
Frank Borman (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
- He was born in Gary (IN) on March 14, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Billings (MT) on November 7, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Billings is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Borman<1>
Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Birmingham (AL) on November 22, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on September 23, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Inglewood Park Cemetery
John Bromfield (Actor)
- Born: Farron Bromfield
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on June 11, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on September 18, 2005 (a Sunday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bromfield<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Stanislaus Kowalewski
- He was born in Shamokin (PA) on July 13, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in South Bend (IN) on March 20, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Shamokin is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Davis. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to St. Joseph Cemetery
Joseph John Domnanovich (Professional football)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on March 18, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on January 20, 2009 (a Tuesday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph John Domnanovich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Elmwood Cemetery
Dolores Fuller (Actress, songwriter)
- Full name: Dolores Agnes Fuller
- She was born in South Bend (IN) on March 10, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on May 9, 2011 (a Monday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Fuller<1>
Belle Gunness (Crime figure)
- Born: Brynhild Paulsdatter
- She was born in Mebonden (Norway) on November 11, 1859 (a Friday) and died in La Porte (IN) on April 28, 1908 (a Tuesday).
- La Porte is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Davis. Both communities are located in LaPorte County.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Gunness<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Forest Home Cemetery
Leon Hart (Professional football)
- He was born in Turtle Creek (PA) on November 21, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in South Bend (IN) on September 24, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Turtle Creek is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Davis. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Hart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Samuel 'Lloyd' Haynes (Actor)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on October 19, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Coronado (CA) on January 1, 1987 (a Thursday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Coronado is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'Lloyd' Haynes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Michael Jackson (Entertainer, musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Michael Joseph Jackson
- He was born in Gary (IN) on August 29, 1958 (a Friday) and died in West Los Angeles (CA) on June 25, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- West Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Jackson<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Tito Jackson (Musician)
- Full name: Toriano Adaryll Jackson
- He was born in Gary (IN) on October 15, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in Gallup (NM) on September 15, 2024 (a Sunday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Gallup is located in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tito Jackson<1>
Ted Karras (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on January 26, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Davis. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Karras<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgelawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgelawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Ridgelawn Cemetery
Theodore George 'Ted' Karras, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on January 26, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Davis. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore George 'Ted' Karras, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgelawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgelawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Ridgelawn Cemetery
Art LaFleur (Actor)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on September 9, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on November 17, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art LaFleur<1>
Andrew 'Handy Andy' Pafko (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boyceville (WI) on February 25, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Stevensville (MI) on October 8, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Boyceville is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- Stevensville is located in Berrien County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the west northwest of Davis. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Luke Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Luke Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to St. Luke Cemetery
Andy 'Handy Andy' Pafko (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boyceville (WI) on February 25, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Stevensville (MI) on October 8, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Boyceville is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- Stevensville is located in Berrien County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the west northwest of Davis. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Luke Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Luke Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to St. Luke Cemetery
James Prideaux (Playwright, screenwriter, author)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on August 29, 1927 (a Monday) and died in West Hills (CA) on November 18, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Prideaux<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Westwood Memorial Park
Nick 'Jumbo' Strincevich (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on March 1, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Valparaiso (IN) on November 11, 2011 (a Friday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Valparaiso is located in Porter County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Davis (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Davis. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick 'Jumbo' Strincevich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calumet Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calumet Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Davis to Calumet Park 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.