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Notable Births & Deaths for Chesterfield ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chesterfield. 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)
  • Chuck Berry     (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
    • Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
    • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on October 18, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Wentzville (MO) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday) at the age of 90.
    • Saint Louis is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Chesterfield.
    • Wentzville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Chuck Berry<1>
  • Buddy Blattner     (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
    • Full name: Robert Garnett Blattner
    • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 8, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Chesterfield on September 4, 2009 (a Friday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Saint Louis County, Missouri).
    • Saint Louis is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Blattner<1>
  • Rand Brooks     (Actor)
  • Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori     (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
    • She was born in Prague (Czech Republic) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday) at the age of 61. She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
    • Glendale is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<1>
  • Miles Davis     (Musician)
    • He was born in Alton (IL) on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
    • Alton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Miles Davis<1>
  • Elizabeth Flournoy     (Actress)
  • James Franciscus     (Actor)
    • Full name: James Grover Franciscus
    • He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday) at the age of 57. The body was cremated.
    • Clayton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Franciscus<1>
  • Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor     (Composer, teacher)
    • She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tueday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday) at the age of 58. She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
    • Saint Louis is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Chesterfield.
    • Webster Groves is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
  • Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
  • Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman     (Major League Baseball)
  • Mary Beth Hughes     (Actress)
    • She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday) at the age of 73. We don't have any burial details.
    • Alton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Beth Hughes<1>
  • Elijah Parish Lovejoy     (Social activist)
    • He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tueday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tueday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Alton Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
    • Alton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
  • Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
  • Marianne Craig Moore     (Poet, author, editor)
  • Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 14, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Chesterfield on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 84. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery (Saint Louis County, Missouri).
    • Saint Louis is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller<1>
  • Cal Neeman     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
    • He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 86.
    • Valmeyer is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Chesterfield.
    • Lake Saint Louis is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cal Neeman<1>
  • Marlin Perkins     (Scientist, TV Host)
    • He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tueday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Park Cemetery (Jasper County, Missouri).
    • Clayton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Chesterfield.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marlin Perkins<1>
  • Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Hugh Sanders     (Actor)

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.