Edgewater (Porter County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Edgewater ...

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

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 in LaPorte County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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 Edgewater 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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 Edgewater to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the northwest of Edgewater. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewater to Montrose Cemetery
Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the west northwest of Edgewater. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewater to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewater to Dreamland Cemetery
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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewater to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta (Crime figure)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewater to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
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 in LaPorte County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the west northwest of Edgewater. The cemetery 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 Edgewater to Forest Home Cemetery
Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess (Professional football)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Edgewater. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Mercy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Mercy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewater to Mt. Mercy Cemetery
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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 Edgewater 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Edgewater. 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 Edgewater 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Edgewater. 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 Edgewater 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter 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>
Billy Arnold Muffett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on September 21, 1930 (a Sunday) and died in Monroe (LA) on June 15, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Arnold Muffett<1>
Frank Reynolds (Journalist)
- He was born in East Chicago (IN) on November 29, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on July 20, 1983 (a Wednesday).
- East Chicago is located in Lake County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Reynolds<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewater to Arlington National Cemetery
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater (which is located in Porter County).
- Valparaiso is located nearby and to the south of Edgewater.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Edgewater. 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 Edgewater 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.