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Notable Births & Deaths for Point Idalawn ...

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

  • John Ottis Adams     (Artist)
  • Donald 'Don' Barbour     (Musician)
  • Frederick Burton     (Actor)
  • Hoagy Carmichael     (Musician, songwriter, actor)
    • Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
    • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on November 22, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 27, 1981 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
    • Bloomington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Point Idalawn.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hoagy Carmichael<1>
  • William Merritt Chase     (Artist)
  • Archie Dees     (Professional basketball)
    • Full name: William Archie Dees
    • He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
    • Bloomington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Point Idalawn.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Archie Dees<1>
  • Joe Dowell     (Singer)
  • Blair Armstrong Kiel     (Professional football)
    • He was born in Columbus (IN) on November 29, 1961 (a Wednesday) and died in Columbus (IN) on April 8, 2012 (a Sunday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Riverview Cemetery (Jackson County, Indiana).
    • Columbus is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Point Idalawn.
    • Columbus is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Point Idalawn.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Blair Armstrong Kiel<1>
  • Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.     (Author)
    • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
    • Bloomington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Point Idalawn.
    • Bloomington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Point Idalawn.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
  • Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.     (Author)
    • He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
    • Bloomington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Point Idalawn.
    • Bloomington is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Point Idalawn.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
  • Harvey Phillips     (Musician)
  • Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff     (Actor)
  • William Angel 'Bill' Rariden     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Bedford (IN) on August 28, 1942 (a Friday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery (Lawrence County, Indiana).
    • Bedford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Point Idalawn.
    • Bedford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Point Idalawn.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Angel 'Bill' Rariden<1>
  • Giorgio Tozzi     (Opera singer)
  • Robert Polk 'Fuzzy' Vandivier     (Professional basketball)
    • He was born in Franklin (IN) on December 26, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Franklin (IN) on July 30, 1983 (a Saturday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery (Johnson County, Indiana).
    • Franklin is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Point Idalawn.
    • Franklin is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Point Idalawn.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Polk 'Fuzzy' Vandivier<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.









 

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