Rolling Hill Estates (Lake County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rolling Hill Estates ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rolling Hill Estates. 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)
- He was born in Evergreen Park (IL) on May 13, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Naperville (IL) on May 2, 2000 (a Tueday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Evergreen Park is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on June 27, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on October 20, 2014 (a Monday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (Tarrant County, Texas).
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 12, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Palos Heights (IL) on May 21, 2012 (a Monday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Chicago is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Palos Heights is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
Frank Borman (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
- He was born in Gary (IN) on March 14, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Billings (MT) on November 7, 2023 (a Tueday) at the age of 95.
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Borman<1>
Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Birmingham (AL) on November 22, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on September 23, 1978 (a Saturday) at the age of 27. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr.<1>
Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- She was born in Hammond (IN) on September 5, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 9, 1980 (a Wednesday) at the age of 66. She is buried at Montrose Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Hammond is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Chicago is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kathleen Burke<1>
Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 17, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Hammond (IN) on October 31, 2002 (a Thursday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Chicago is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Hammond is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
Nelsan Ellis (Actor)
- He was born in Harvey (IL) on November 30, 1977 (a Wednesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on July 8, 2017 (a Saturday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Harvey is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nelsan Ellis<1>
Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on February 3, 1941 (a Monday)
- Hammond is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on May 4, 1919 (a Sunday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 3, 1973 (a Sunday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery (Randall County, Texas).
- Hammond is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on June 30, 1944 (a Friday)
- Hammond is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
- He was born in Marsala (Sicily) on January 18, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Calumet City (IL) on November 8, 1931 (a Sunday) at the age of 43. He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Calumet City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna<1>
Philip 'Phil' Guy (Musician)
- He was born in Lettsworth (LA) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago Heights (IL) on August 20, 2008 (a Wednesday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens (Cook County, Illinois).
- Chicago Heights is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Philip 'Phil' Guy<1>
Wilbur Jackson Hatch (Conductor)
- He was born in Mokena (IL) on May 24, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on December 22, 1969 (a Monday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Mokena is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Wilbur Jackson Hatch<1>
Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess (Professional football)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on October 28, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Crystal Falls (MI) on August 30, 1963 (a Friday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Mt. Mercy Cemetery (Lake County, Indiana).
- Hammond is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess<1>
Michael Jackson (Entertainer, musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Michael Joseph Jackson
- 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) at the age of 50. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael Jackson<1>
Tito Jackson (Musician)
- Full name: Toriano Adaryll Jackson
- He was born in Gary (IN) on October 15, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in Gallup (NM) on September 15, 2024 (a Sunday) at the age of 70.
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tito Jackson<1>
Ted Karras (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on January 26, 2016 (a Tueday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery (Lake County, Indiana).
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ted Karras<1>
Theodore George 'Ted' Karras, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on January 26, 2016 (a Tueday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery (Lake County, Indiana).
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Theodore George 'Ted' Karras, Sr.<1>
Donald M. Kolloway (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Posen (IL) on August 4, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Blue Island (IL) on June 30, 1994 (a Thursday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Posen is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Blue Island is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Donald M. Kolloway<1>
Art LaFleur (Actor)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on September 9, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on November 17, 2021 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. We don't have any burial details.
- Gary is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rolling Hill Estates.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Art LaFleur<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.