Griffith (Lake County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Griffith ...

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

Thomas Burke Baldwin (Professional football)
- He was born in Evergreen Park (IL) on May 13, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Naperville (IL) on May 2, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Evergreen Park is located in Cook County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- Naperville is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west northwest of Griffith. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griffith to Holy Sepulchre Catholic 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 in LaPorte County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Griffith (which is located in Lake 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 nearby and to the northeast of Griffith.
- 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 Griffith to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Griffith. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griffith to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
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 nearby and to the northeast of Griffith.
- 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 nearby and to the northeast of Griffith.
- 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 Griffith 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 nearby and to the northwest of Griffith.
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Griffith. 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 Griffith to Montrose Cemetery
Salvatore Capone (Crime figure)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Cicero (IL) on April 2, 1924 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northwest of Griffith. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvatore Capone<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 Griffith to Mt. Carmel Catholic 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the northwest of Griffith.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Griffith. 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 Griffith to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
George Cisar (Actor)
- He was born in Cicero (IL) on July 28, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 13, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Cisar<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 Griffith to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Griffith. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelsan Ellis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griffith to Cedar Park Cemetery
Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on February 3, 1941 (a Monday).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the northwest of Griffith.
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 nearby and to the northwest of Griffith.
- 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 Griffith to Dreamland Cemetery
Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on June 30, 1944 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the northwest of Griffith.
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northwest of Griffith. The cemetery 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 Griffith 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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- Hammond is located nearby and to the northwest of Griffith.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northwest of Griffith. The cemetery 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 Griffith to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of Griffith. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip 'Phil' Guy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griffith to Homewood Memorial Gardens
Wilbur Jackson Hatch (Conductor)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Griffith (which is located in Lake 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Jackson Hatch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griffith to Mountain View Cemetery
Roy Knikelbine Henshaw (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 29, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in La Grange (IL) on June 8, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- La Grange is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Griffith. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Knikelbine Henshaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griffith to Mt. Hope 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 nearby and to the northwest of Griffith.
- 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 nearby and to the northeast of Griffith.
- 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 Griffith to Mt. Mercy Cemetery
David Huffman (Actor)
- Full name: David Oliver Huffman
- He was born in Berwyn (IL) on May 10, 1945 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Berwyn is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Griffith (which is located in Lake County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Huffman<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Griffith to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.