Notable Births & Deaths for Portage Des Sioux ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Portage Des Sioux. 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)
  • 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) at the age of 90. He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery (Palm Beach County, Florida).
  • East Alton is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
• 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Wentzville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Portage Des Sioux.
  • 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 (MO) 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Chesterfield is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Blattner<1>
• 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Miles Davis<1>
• Arthur Fletcher     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Collinsville (IL) on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
  • Collinsville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Fletcher<1>
• Elizabeth Flournoy     (Actress)
  • 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) at the age of 90. She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Saint Charles is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Flournoy<1>
• 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Franciscus<1>
• Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday) at the age of 80.
  • Granite City is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
• Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
  • He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tueday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88.
  • Roxana is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Edwardsville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
• 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Webster Groves is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
• Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
  • He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 26, 1963 (a Tueday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery (Kern County, California).
  • East Saint Louis is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
• Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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) at the age of 35.
  • East Saint Louis is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux.
  • East Saint Louis is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
• 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux.
  • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
• Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tueday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday) at the age of 27. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
  • East Saint Louis is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank E. Millard<1>
• Marianne Craig Moore     (Poet, author, editor)
  • She was born in Kirkwood (MO) on November 15, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in New York (NY) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Adams County, Pennsylvania).
  • Kirkwood is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marianne Craig Moore<1>
• Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 14, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Chesterfield is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Portage Des Sioux.
  • 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.
  • Lake Saint Louis is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Portage Des Sioux.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marlin Perkins<1>
• Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Malden (MO) on September 1, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ladue (MO) on January 28, 1982 (a Thursday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
  • Ladue is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett<1>

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