Notable Births & Deaths for Dwight ...

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

• Del Close     (Actor, writer, teacher)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Del Close<1>
  • He was born in Manhattan (KS) on March 9, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 4, 1999 (a Thursday).
  • Manhattan is located in Riley County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Dwight (which is located in Morris County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • The body was cremated.
• Ross Grimsley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Grimsley<1>
  • He was born in Americus (KS) on June 4, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Memphis (TN) on February 6, 1994 (a Sunday).
  • Americus is located in Lyon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Dwight (which is located in Morris County).
  • Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.