Notable Births & Deaths for Highland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Highland. 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
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Andrews<1>
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Highland (which is located in Wright 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.
  • Google driving directions:
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• Jimmy 'Jumpin Jimmy' Earle Brown     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy 'Jumpin Jimmy' Earle Brown<1>
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Highland (which is located in Wright County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the east southeast of Highland. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Snelling National Cemetery<1>
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• Joseph Warren Hutton     (Professional basketball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Warren Hutton<1>
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Highland (which is located in Wright County).
  • Bloomington is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east southeast of Highland. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
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• Les Kouba     (Artist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Kouba<1>
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Highland (which is located in Wright County).
  • Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east southeast of Highland. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland to Lakewood Cemetery
• Marion Ross     (Actress)
  • Born: Marian Ellen Ross
  • She was born in Watertown (MN) on October 25, 1928 (a Thursday).
  • Watertown is located in Carver County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Highland (which is located in Wright County).