Merrillville (Lake County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Merrillville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Merrillville. 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)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Merrillville (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Anne Baxter (Oscar winning actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Baxter<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Merrillville (which is located in Lake County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Merrillville. 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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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, Illinois.
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Merrillville (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Merrillville. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Merrillville. 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)
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- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose 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 (IN) on October 31, 2002 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Hammond is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Merrillville (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery<1>
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Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on February 3, 1941 (a Monday).
- Hammond is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake County.
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
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Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on June 30, 1944 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake County.
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 in Cook County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Merrillville (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta (Crime figure)
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- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
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- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Merrillville (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens<1>
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Wilbur Jackson Hatch (Conductor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Jackson Hatch<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Merrillville (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Mercy Cemetery<1>
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J.B. Hutto (Musician)
- Full name: Joseph Benjamin Hutto
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.B. Hutto<1>
- He was born in Blackville (SC) on April 26, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Harvey (IL) on June 12, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Blackville is located in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
- Harvey is located in Cook County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Merrillville (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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Michael Jackson (Entertainer, musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Michael Joseph Jackson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Jackson<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Tito Jackson (Musician)
- Full name: Toriano Adaryll Jackson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tito Jackson<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Merrillville. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Gallup is located in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
Bart Johnson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bart Johnson<1>
- He was born in Torrance (CA) on January 3, 1950 (a Tuesday) and died in Palos Heights (IL) on April 22, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Merrillville (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Merrillville. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre 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.