Vilas (Owen County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Vilas ...

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

Frederick Burton (Actor)
- He was born in Gosport (IN) on October 20, 1871 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 23, 1957 (a Wednesday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Gosport is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frederick Burton<1>
Hoagy Carmichael (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on November 22, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 27, 1981 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hoagy Carmichael<1>
Archie Dees (Professional basketball)
- Full name: William Archie Dees
- He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Archie Dees<1>
Joe Dowell (Singer)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Dowell<1>
Jimmy Hoffa (Labor union leader - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: James Riddle Hoffa
- He was born in Brazil (IN) on February 14, 1913 (a Friday)
- Brazil is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmy Hoffa<1>
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harvey Phillips<1>
Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff (Actor)
- He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 8, 1870 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1952 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Bedford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff<1>
William Angel 'Bill' Rariden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Bedford (IN) on August 28, 1942 (a Friday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery (Lawrence County, Indiana).
- Bedford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Vilas.
- Bedford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Angel 'Bill' Rariden<1>
Giorgio Tozzi (Opera singer)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on May 30, 2011 (a Monday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Vilas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Giorgio Tozzi<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.