Town-of-Pines (Porter County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Town-of-Pines ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Town-of-Pines. 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 nearby and to the northeast of Town-of-Pines.
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west northwest of Town-of-Pines. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 of Town-of-Pines. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Town-of-Pines. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (which is located in Porter County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Town-of-Pines. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (which is located in Porter County).
- Gary is located in Lake County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (which is located in Porter County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Town-of-Pines. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Town-of-Pines (which is located in Porter County).
- Valparaiso is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Town-of-Pines. Both communities are located in Porter County.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Town-of-Pines. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Town-of-Pines (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.