Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Allendale. 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.
Homer Summa (Major League Baseball)
Full name: Homer Wayne Summa
He was born in Gentry (MO) on November 3, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 29, 1966 (a Saturday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Gentry is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Allendale.
Clarence Everett 'Yam' Yaryan (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Knowlton (IA) on November 5, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on November 16, 1964 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery (Jefferson County, Alabama).
Knowlton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Allendale.
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.