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Notable Births & Deaths for Sunburg ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sunburg. 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 northeast of Sunburg (which is located in Kandiyohi County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Sunburg. 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 Sunburg to Greenwood Cemetery
  • Franklin Clarence Mars     (Creator of the Milky Way candy bar)

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.