Oak Grove (Starke County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Oak Grove ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Oak Grove. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke 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 (RI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Swan Point Cemetery
Rudolph Thaddeus Ash, Sr. (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on November 2, 1899 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on February 16, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Oak Grove. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rudolph Thaddeus Ash, Sr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Highland Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Oak Grove. 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 Oak Grove to St. Joseph 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke 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 (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Elmwood Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke 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 in LaPorte County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Oak Grove. 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 Oak Grove to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Lloyd Haynes (Actor)
- Full name: Samuel Lloyd Haynes
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke 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 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Lola Lane (Actress)
- Born: Dorothy Mullican
- She was born in Macy (IN) on May 21, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on June 22, 1981 (a Monday).
- Macy is located in Miami County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lola Lane<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Calvary Cemetery
Elmo Lincoln (Actor)
- Born: Otto Elmo Linkenhelt
- He was born in Rochester (IN) on February 6, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 27, 1952 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Fulton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmo Lincoln<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Billy 'Stix' Nicks (Musician)
- Full name: William Tyrel Nicks
- He was born in Greenwood (MS) on December 8, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in South Bend (IN) on November 15, 2017 (a Wednesday).
- Greenwood is located in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Oak Grove. The cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy 'Stix' Nicks<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Highland 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove to Westwood Memorial Park
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 in Saint Joseph County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Oak Grove (which is located in Starke County).
- 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 (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Grove 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.