Whiting (Lake County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Whiting ...

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

Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa (Crime figure)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on February 22, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Doves' Aiuppa<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Lee Artoe (Professional football)
- Full name: Lee Robert Reno Artoe
- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on March 2, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Wilmette (IL) on April 1, 2005 (a Friday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County, Washington.
- Wilmette is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Artoe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Memorial Park Cemetery
Thomas Burke Baldwin (Professional football)
- He was born in Evergreen Park (IL) on May 13, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Naperville (IL) on May 2, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Evergreen Park is located in Cook County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Naperville is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Burke Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Viola Barry (Actress)
- Born: Gladys Viola Wilson
- She was born in Evanston (IL) on March 4, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Mountain View Cemetery
Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 11, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Downers Grove (IL) on November 13, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Downers Grove is located in DuPage County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Bingo' Binks, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Whiting. Both communities are located in Lake 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
William Bishop (Actor)
- Full name: William Paxton Bishop
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on July 16, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Malibu (CA) on October 3, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bishop<1>
Karen Black (Oscar nominated actress, screenwriter, singer, songwriter)
- Born: Karen Blanche Ziegler
- She was born in Park Ridge (IL) on July 1, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on August 8, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 12, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Palos Heights (IL) on May 21, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Palos Heights is located in Cook County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Frank Borman (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Whiting. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Billings is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Borman<1>
Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Whiting. Both communities are located in Lake 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyman Wesley Bostock, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Patricia 'Pat' Brown (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Charlestown (MA) on April 21, 1931 (a Tuesday) and died in Park Ridge (IL) on June 17, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Charlestown is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Park Ridge is located in Cook County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Winthrop Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia 'Pat' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Winthrop Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Winthrop Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Winthrop Cemetery
Kathleen Burke (Actress)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Whiting. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Burke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Montrose Cemetery
Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett (Musician)
- He was born in West Point (MS) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Hines (IL) on January 10, 1976 (a Saturday).
- West Point is located in Clay County, Mississippi.
- Hines is located in Cook County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester 'Howlin Wolf' Burnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Melinda Byron (Actress)
- Born: Charline Newman
- She was born in Evanston (IL) on October 20, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on May 30, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Melinda Byron<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Salvatore Capone (Crime figure)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Cicero (IL) on April 2, 1924 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvatore Capone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak (Professional wrestler)
- 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 and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Hammond is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Whiting. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward S. 'Moose' Cholak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
William Christopher (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Evanston (IL) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 31, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Christopher<1>
George Cisar (Actor)
- He was born in Cicero (IL) on July 28, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 13, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Cicero is located in Cook County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Cisar<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Staats Cotsworth (Actor)
- Full name: Staats Jennings Cotsworth
- He was born in Oak Park (IL) on February 17, 1908 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on April 9, 1979 (a Monday).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Whiting (which is located in Lake County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Whiting. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Staats Cotsworth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Whiting to Forest Home 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.