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).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Swan Point Cemetery
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).
- Michigan City is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Springfield. Both communities are located in LaPorte County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Springfield. 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 Springfield to St. Joseph Cemetery
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).
- Niles is located in Berrien County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Woodlawn Cemetery
John Francis Dodge (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Niles (MI) on October 25, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 14, 1920 (a Wednesday).
- Niles is located in Berrien County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis Dodge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Woodlawn 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Springfield. Both communities are located in LaPorte 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield. 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 Springfield to Cedar Grove Cemetery
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).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte 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 Samuel '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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
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 Tuesday).
- Boyceville is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- Stevensville is located in Berrien County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Luke Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Luke Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to St. Luke Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Boyceville is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- Stevensville is located in Berrien County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Luke Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy 'Handy Andy' Pafko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Luke Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Luke Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to St. Luke 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Westwood Memorial Park
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).
- Gary is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Valparaiso is located in Porter County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick 'Jumbo' Strincevich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calumet Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calumet Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Calumet Park Cemetery
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Fairfield Cemetery
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).
- Gary is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Portage is located in Porter County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in LaPorte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Porter County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony 'The Man of Steel' Zale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Calvary 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.