Berkeley (Saint Louis County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Berkeley ...

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

Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- He was born in East Alton (IL) on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 3, 2013 (a Friday).
- East Alton is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, which is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery<1>
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Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Chuck Berry (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Berry<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on October 18, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Wentzville (MO) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Wentzville is located in Saint Charles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
Buddy Blattner (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
- Full name: Robert Garnett Blattner
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Blattner<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 8, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on September 4, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Chesterfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Berkeley. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Berkeley.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen K. Burks<1>
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<1>
- She was born in Prague (Czech Republic) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Glendale is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Berkeley. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Berkeley. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Miles Davis (Musician)
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- He was born in Alton (IL) on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Ebsen<1>
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Torrance (CA) on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific Crest Cemetery<1>
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Arthur Fletcher (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
- He was born in Collinsville (IL) on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday).
- Collinsville is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Berkeley. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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Elizabeth Flournoy (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Flournoy<1>
- She was born in Saint Charles (MO) on November 18, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Saint Charles is located in Saint Charles County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
- He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
- Clayton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Berkeley. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located in Madison County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
- He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Roxana is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Webster Groves is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Berkeley. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Berkeley. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 26, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery<1>
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Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
William Holden (Oscar nominated actor)
- Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holden<1>
- He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday).
- O'Fallon is located in Saint Clair County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
Mary Beth Hughes (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
- She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (Social activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
- He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
- Albion is located in Kennebec County, Maine.
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Berkeley. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
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Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<1>
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Berkeley (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Berkeley. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Marianne Craig Moore (Poet, author, editor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marianne Craig Moore<1>
- She was born in Kirkwood (MO) on November 15, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday).
- Kirkwood is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Berkeley. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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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.