Springfield (LaPorte County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Springfield ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Springfield. 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) at the age of 87. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
- South Bend is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Louise 'Lou' Arnold<1>
Anne Baxter (Oscar winning actress)
- 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) at the age of 62.
- Michigan City is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anne Baxter<1>
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) at the age of 83. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- South Bend is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Bromfield<1>
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 Tueday) at the age of 94. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery (Saint Joseph County, Indiana).
- South Bend is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski<1>
Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on May 17, 1868 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on December 10, 1920 (a Friday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
- Niles is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr.<1>
John Francis Dodge (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on October 25, 1864 (a Tueday) and died in New York (NY) on January 14, 1920 (a Wednesday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
- Niles is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Francis Dodge<1>
Joseph John Domnanovich (Professional football)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on March 18, 1919 (a Tueday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on January 20, 2009 (a Tueday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery (Jefferson County, Alabama).
- South Bend is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph John Domnanovich<1>
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) at the age of 88.
- South Bend is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dolores Fuller<1>
Samuel 'Lloyd' Haynes (Actor)
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on October 19, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Coronado (CA) on January 1, 1987 (a Thursday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park (San Diego County, California).
- South Bend is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel 'Lloyd' Haynes<1>
Andrew 'Handy Andy' Pafko (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boyceville (WI) on February 25, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Stevensville (MI) on October 8, 2013 (a Tueday) at the age of 92. He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Stevensville is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
Andy 'Handy Andy' Pafko (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boyceville (WI) on February 25, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Stevensville (MI) on October 8, 2013 (a Tueday) at the age of 92. He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Stevensville is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andy 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
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) at the age of 88. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- South Bend is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Prideaux<1>
Nick 'Jumbo' Strincevich (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on March 1, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Valparaiso (IN) on November 11, 2011 (a Friday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Calumet Park Cemetery (Lake County, Indiana).
- Valparaiso is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nick 'Jumbo' Strincevich<1>
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) at the age of 87. He is buried at Fairfield Cemetery (DeKalb County, Indiana).
- Walkerton is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Harold Clayton Urey<1>
Tony 'The Man of Steel' Zale (pa/bryn-mawr-xx-montgomery)
- Born: Anthony Florian Zaleski
- He was born in Gary (IN) on May 29, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Portage (IN) on March 20, 1997 (a Thursday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Porter County, Indiana).
- Portage is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Springfield.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tony 'The Man of Steel' Zale<1>

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.