Notable Births & Deaths for Holmes City ...

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

• Sinclair Lewis     (Author)
  • Full name: Harry Sinclair Lewis
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sinclair Lewis<1>
  • He was born in Sauk Centre (MN) on February 7, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Rome (Italy) on January 10, 1951 (a Wednesday).
  • Sauk Centre is located in Stearns County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Holmes City (which is located in Douglas County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Holmes City. The cemetery is located in Stearns County, Minnesota.
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Holmes City to Greenwood Cemetery
• Franklin Clarence Mars     (Creator of the Milky Way candy bar)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin Clarence Mars<1>
  • He was born in Hancock (MN) on September 24, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 8, 1934 (a Sunday).
  • Hancock is located in Stevens County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Holmes City (which is located in Douglas County).
  • Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
  • At the time of his death, he was 49.
  • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which 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 Holmes City to Lakewood Cemetery