Kankakee (LaPorte County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kankakee ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kankakee. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (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 Kankakee 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Kankakee. Both communities are located in LaPorte 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>
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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (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 Kankakee to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Pete Candoli (Musician)
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on June 28, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Studio City (CA) on January 11, 2008 (a Friday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- 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 Pete Candoli<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 Kankakee to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Kankakee. 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 Kankakee to St. Joseph Cemetery
Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on May 17, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on December 10, 1920 (a Friday).
- Niles is located in Berrien County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kankakee to Woodlawn Cemetery
John Francis Dodge (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on October 25, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 14, 1920 (a Wednesday).
- Niles is located in Berrien County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis Dodge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kankakee to Woodlawn 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (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 Kankakee to Elmwood Cemetery
Frederick Landis 'Freddie' Fitzsimmons (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on July 28, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Yucca Valley (CA) on November 18, 1979 (a Sunday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Yucca Valley is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Montecito Memorial Park, which is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Landis 'Freddie' Fitzsimmons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montecito Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montecito Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kankakee to Montecito Memorial Park
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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Kankakee. 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 Kankakee 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Kankakee. 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 Kankakee 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (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 Kankakee to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Allan 'Rocky' Lane (Actor)
- Born: Harold Leonard Albershart
- He was born in Mishawaka (IN) on September 22, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 27, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allan 'Rocky' Lane<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 Kankakee to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Dr. Ralph McInerny (Author)
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on February 24, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Mishawaka (IN) on January 29, 2010 (a Friday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Kankakee. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ralph McInerny<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kankakee to Cedar Grove 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (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 Kankakee 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, Indiana.
- Valparaiso is located in Porter County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west of Kankakee. 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 Kankakee to Calumet Park Cemetery
Rose Hartwick Thorpe (Poet)
- She was born in Mishawaka (IN) on July 18, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on July 19, 1939 (a Wednesday).
- Mishawaka is located in Saint Joseph County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Kankakee (which is located in LaPorte County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rose Hartwick Thorpe<1>
Dr. Harold Clayton Urey (Scientist)
- He was born in Walkerton (IN) on April 29, 1893 (a Saturday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on January 5, 1981 (a Monday).
- Walkerton is located nearby and to the southeast of Kankakee.
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Fairfield Cemetery, which is located in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Harold Clayton Urey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairfield Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kankakee to Fairfield 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.