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Notable Births & Deaths for Sumter ...

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

  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Sumter. Both communities are located in McLeod County.
    • Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the east northeast of Sumter. 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 Sumter 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Sumter (which is located in McLeod County).

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.