Benton (Carver County, MN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Benton ...

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

Patty Andrews (Singer)
- Full name: Patricia Marie Andrews
- She was born in Mound (MN) on February 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Northridge (CA) on January 30, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Mound is located in Hennepin County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Andrews<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Westwood Memorial Park
John 'Johnny' Edwin Blanchard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on February 26, 1933 (a Sunday) and died in Robbinsdale (MN) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- Robbinsdale is located in Hennepin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Johnny' Edwin Blanchard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Ossie Bluege (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on October 24, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Edina (MN) on October 14, 1985 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Edina is located in Hennepin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossie Bluege<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Lakewood Cemetery
Jimmy 'Jumpin Jimmy' Earle Brown (Musician)
- He was born in Great Bend (KS) on August 8, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Maple Grove (MN) on December 18, 2006 (a Monday).
- Great Bend is located in Barton County, Kansas.
- Maple Grove is located in Hennepin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy 'Jumpin Jimmy' Earle Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Keith Fahnhorst (Professional football)
- He was born in Saint Cloud (MN) on February 6, 1952 (a Wednesday) and died in Eden Prairie (MN) on June 12, 2018 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Cloud is located in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- Eden Prairie is located in Hennepin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keith Fahnhorst<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Lakewood Cemetery
Joe Haynes (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lincolnton (GA) on September 21, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Hopkins (MN) on January 6, 1967 (a Friday).
- Lincolnton is located in Lincoln County, Georgia.
- Hopkins is located in Hennepin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Haynes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Joseph Warren Hutton (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Excelsior (MN) on October 6, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (MN) on October 20, 2009 (a Tuesday).
- Excelsior is located in Hennepin County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- Bloomington is located in Hennepin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Warren Hutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Lakewood Cemetery
Paul 'Paulie' Johnson (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on May 18, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Hopkins (MN) on July 19, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Hopkins is located in Hennepin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Acacia Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Dakota County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Paulie' Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Acacia Park Cemetery
Les Kouba (Artist)
- He was born in Hutchinson (MN) on February 3, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Minneapolis (MN) on September 13, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Hutchinson is located in McLeod County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Kouba<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Lakewood Cemetery
Edwyn Robert Owen (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Saint Louis Park (MN) on June 8, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Topeka (KS) on October 5, 2007 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis Park is located in Hennepin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwyn Robert Owen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Prince (Singer, songwriter, musician, producer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Prince Rogers Nelson
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on June 7, 1958 (a Saturday) and died in Chanhassen (MN) on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- Chanhassen is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Benton. Both communities are located in Carver County.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prince<1>
Marion Ross (Actress)
- Born: Marian Ellen Ross
- She was born in Watertown (MN) on October 25, 1928 (a Thursday).
- Watertown is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Benton. Both communities are located in Carver County.
Howie 'Stretch' Schultz (Major League Baseball, professional basketball)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on July 3, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Chaska (MN) on October 30, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Chaska is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Benton. Both communities are located in Carver County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east northeast of Benton. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie 'Stretch' Schultz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
Malik Sealy (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Bronx (NY) on February 1, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Louis Park (MN) on May 20, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Saint Louis Park is located in Hennepin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Benton (which is located in Carver County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Malik Sealy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benton to Ferncliff 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.