Hammond (Lake County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hammond ...

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

Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on February 22, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Thomas Burke Baldwin (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Hammond (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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<1>
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Hammond. Both communities are located in Lake 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
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William Bishop (Actor)
- Full name: William Paxton Bishop
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bishop<1>
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on July 16, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Malibu (CA) on October 3, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Frank Borman (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Borman<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Hammond. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Billings is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr.<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Hammond. Both communities are located in Lake 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- She was born in Hammond on September 5, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 9, 1980 (a Wednesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
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Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett<1>
- He was born in West Point (MS) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Hines (IL) on January 10, 1976 (a Saturday).
- West Point is located in Clay County, Mississippi.
- Hines is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery<1>
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Salvatore Capone (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvatore Capone<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 17, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Hammond on October 31, 2002 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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George Cisar (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Cisar<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hammond (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Staats Cotsworth (Actor)
- Full name: Staats Jennings Cotsworth
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Staats Cotsworth<1>
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on February 17, 1908 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on April 9, 1979 (a Monday).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery<1>
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Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelsan Ellis<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Hammond (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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery<1>
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Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Spring Grove (IL) on September 19, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on October 18, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Spring Grove is located in McHenry County, Illinois.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond on February 3, 1941 (a Monday).
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- He was born in Hammond on May 4, 1919 (a Sunday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 3, 1973 (a Sunday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
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Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond on June 30, 1944 (a Friday).
Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna<1>
- 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 nearby and to the northwest of Hammond.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Sam Giancana (Crime figure)
- Born: Salvatore Giangana 'Sam' Giancana
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Giancana<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on June 15, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Elmwood Park (IL) on June 19, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- Elmwood Park is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Hammond (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hammond. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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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.