Monticello (Wright County, MN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Monticello ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Monticello. 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Monticello (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.
- 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 Monticello 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, Minnesota.
- Robbinsdale is located in Hennepin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the southeast of Monticello. 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 Monticello to Ft. Snelling National 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the southeast of Monticello. 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 Monticello to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Horace Bernard Carpenter (Actor)
- He was born in Sauk Rapids (MN) on January 31, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 21, 1945 (a Monday).
- Sauk Rapids is located in Benton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Bernard Carpenter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to Hollywood Forever 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 and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- Eden Prairie is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the southeast of Monticello. 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 Monticello to Lakewood Cemetery
Leroy Glazier (Musician)
- He was born in Bathurst (NB) on April 14, 1942 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint Cloud (MN) on July 24, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Saint Cloud is located in Stearns County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Monticello. The cemetery is located in Benton County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leroy Glazier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to Sacred Heart 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Monticello (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 34 miles [54.7 km] to the southeast of Monticello. 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 Monticello to Lakewood Cemetery
Scott 'The Fighting Frenchman' LeDoux (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Crosby (MN) on January 7, 1949 (a Friday) and died in Coon Rapids (MN) on August 11, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Crosby is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
- Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the southeast of Monticello. The cemetery is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott 'The Fighting Frenchman' LeDoux<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to Hillside Cemetery
June Marlowe (Actress)
- Born: Gisela Valeria Goetten
- She was born in Saint Cloud (MN) on November 6, 1903 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on March 10, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Saint Cloud is located in Stearns County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for June Marlowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Hugh Posser (Actor)
- He was born in Sauk Rapids (MN) on March 2, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Gallup (NM) on November 9, 1952 (a Sunday).
- Sauk Rapids is located in Benton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- Gallup is located in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Posser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Hugh Prosser (Actor)
- He was born in Sauk Rapids (MN) on March 2, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Gallup (NM) on November 9, 1952 (a Sunday).
- Sauk Rapids is located in Benton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- Gallup is located in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Prosser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to Rose Hills Memorial Park
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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
William Robert 'Bill' Tuttle (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Elmwood (IL) on July 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Anoka (MN) on July 27, 1998 (a Monday).
- Elmwood is located in Peoria County, Illinois.
- Anoka is located in Anoka County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Big Lake Cemetery, located nearby and to the northeast of Monticello.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Robert 'Bill' Tuttle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Big Lake Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Big Lake Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to Big Lake Cemetery
Gig Young (Actor)
- Born: Byron Elsworth Barr
- He was born in Saint Cloud (MN) on November 4, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on October 19, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Saint Cloud is located in Stearns County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Monticello (which is located in Wright County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery, which is located in Haywood County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gig Young<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hill Cemetery (NC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monticello to Green Hill 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.