Spencerville (DeKalb County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Spencerville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Spencerville. 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 Bowers (Actor)
- Born: John Bowersox
- He was born in Garrett (IN) on December 27, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Malibu (CA) on November 17, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Garrett is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Spencerville. Both communities are located in DeKalb County.
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bowers<1>
Dorothy Yvonne 'Dottie' Wiltse Collins (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Inglewood (CA) on September 23, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on August 12, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Spencerville. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Yvonne 'Dottie' Wiltse Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Greenlawn Memorial Park
Bob Cowan (Professional football)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on January 2, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on January 20, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Spencerville. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Cowan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Lindenwood Cemetery
Richard Cramer (Actor)
- He was born in Bryan (OH) on July 3, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 9, 1960 (a Tuesday).
- Bryan is located in Williams County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Cramer<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Grand View Memorial Park
Red Foley (Musician)
- Born: Clyde Julian Foley
- He was born in Blue Lick (KY) on June 17, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on September 19, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Blue Lick is located in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Foley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Ned Garver (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ney (OH) on December 25, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Bryan (OH) on February 26, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Ney is located in Defiance County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Bryan is located in Williams County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Ney Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Spencerville. The cemetery is located in Defiance County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ned Garver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ney Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ney Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Ney Cemetery
Eugene Franklin 'Bubbles' Hargrave (Professional baseball)
- He was born in New Haven (IN) on July 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on February 23, 1969 (a Sunday).
- New Haven is located in Allen County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Franklin 'Bubbles' Hargrave<1>
Dave Herman (Professional football)
- Full name: David Jon Herman
- He was born in Bryan (OH) on September 3, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Valhalla (NY) on October 19, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Bryan is located in Williams County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Valhalla is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Herman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Kensico Cemetery
Carole Lombard (Actress)
- Born: Jane Alice Peters
- She was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 6, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on January 16, 1942 (a Friday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carole Lombard<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 Spencerville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Salvator 'Sal' Madrid (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in El Paso (TX) on June 9, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on February 24, 1977 (a Thursday).
- El Paso is located in El Paso County, Texas.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Spencerville. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvator 'Sal' Madrid<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Lindenwood Cemetery
Thomas Edward 'Eddie' O'Meara (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on December 12, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on February 16, 1902 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Catholic Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Spencerville. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Edward 'Eddie' O'Meara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Catholic Cemetery
Frederick William Sievers (Sculptor)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 26, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on July 4, 1966 (a Monday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Williamsburg is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick William Sievers<1>
Charles Sylvester 'Chick' Stahl (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Avilla (IN) on January 10, 1873 (a Friday) and died in West Baden Springs (IN) on March 28, 1907 (a Thursday).
- Avilla is located in Noble County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- West Baden Springs is located in Orange County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Spencerville. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sylvester 'Chick' Stahl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Lindenwood Cemetery
Lurene Tuttle (Actress)
- She was born in Pleasant Lake (IN) on August 29, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in Encino (CA) on May 28, 1986 (a Wednesday).
- Pleasant Lake is located in Steuben County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lurene Tuttle<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 Spencerville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Homer Virgil Van Meter (Crime figure)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on December 3, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on August 23, 1934 (a Thursday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Spencerville. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Homer Virgil Van Meter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Lindenwood Cemetery
Dick York (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Allen York
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on September 4, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in East Grand Rapids (MI) on February 20, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Spencerville (which is located in DeKalb County).
- East Grand Rapids is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Plainfield Cemetery, which is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick York<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencerville to Plainfield 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.