Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fortuna. 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.
Lucille Drew (Screenwriter, actress)
She was born in Sedalia (MO) on April 18, 1890 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 3, 1925 (a Tueday) at the age of 35. She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Pettis County, Missouri).
Sedalia is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Fortuna.
He was born in Boonville (MO) on July 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 17, 2020 (a Friday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
Boonville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fortuna.
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.