Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Irena. 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.
Lynne Overman (Actor, singer)
He was born in Maryville (MO) on September 19, 1887 (a Monday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on February 19, 1943 (a Friday) at the age of 55.
Maryville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Irena.
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Irena.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Irena.
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.