Suman (Porter County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Suman ...

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

Anne Baxter (Oscar winning actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Baxter<1>
- 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 in LaPorte County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
- He was born in Gary (IN) on June 27, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on October 20, 2014 (a Monday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
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Frank Borman (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Borman<1>
- He was born in Gary (IN) on March 14, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Billings (MT) on November 7, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Billings is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Birmingham (AL) on November 22, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on September 23, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- She was born in Hammond (IN) on September 5, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 9, 1980 (a Wednesday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northwest of Suman. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery<1>
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Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 17, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Hammond (IN) on October 31, 2002 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the west northwest of Suman. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Dorrance Earnest 'Dory' Funk, Jr. (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on February 3, 1941 (a Monday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on May 4, 1919 (a Sunday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 3, 1973 (a Sunday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
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Terrence 'Terry' Funk (Professional wrestler, actor)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on June 30, 1944 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincenzo 'Jim' Genna<1>
- He was born in Marsala (Sicily) on January 18, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Calumet City (IL) on November 8, 1931 (a Sunday).
- Calumet City is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Hop Toad' Giunta<1>
- He was born in Cicero (IL) on January 16, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Hammond (IN) on May 8, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Bernard 'Wally' Hess<1>
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on October 28, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Crystal Falls (MI) on August 30, 1963 (a Friday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Crystal Falls is located in Iron County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Mt. Mercy Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Suman. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Mercy Cemetery<1>
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Michael Jackson (Entertainer, musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Michael Joseph Jackson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Jackson<1>
- 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).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- West Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Tito Jackson (Musician)
- Full name: Toriano Adaryll Jackson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tito Jackson<1>
- He was born in Gary (IN) on October 15, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in Gallup (NM) on September 15, 2024 (a Sunday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Gallup is located in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
Ted Karras (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Karras<1>
- He was born in Gary (IN) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on January 26, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Suman. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgelawn Cemetery<1>
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Theodore George 'Ted' Karras, Sr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore George 'Ted' Karras, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Gary (IN) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Gary (IN) on January 26, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Suman. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgelawn Cemetery<1>
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Art LaFleur (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art LaFleur<1>
- He was born in Gary (IN) on September 9, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on November 17, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- We don't have any burial details.
Billy Arnold Muffett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Arnold Muffett<1>
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on September 21, 1930 (a Sunday) and died in Monroe (LA) on June 15, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
Frank Reynolds (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Reynolds<1>
- He was born in East Chicago (IN) on November 29, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on July 20, 1983 (a Wednesday).
- East Chicago is located in Lake County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Nick 'Jumbo' Strincevich (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick 'Jumbo' Strincevich<1>
- 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 and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Suman (which is located in Porter County).
- Valparaiso is located nearby and to the southwest of Suman.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Suman. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calumet Park Cemetery<1>
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Dr. Harold Clayton Urey (Scientist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Harold Clayton Urey<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Suman (which is located in Porter 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairfield Cemetery<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.