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)
Saint Louis is located in and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 89.
He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
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).
Glendale is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of her death, she was 61.
She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
Collinsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
Saint Louis is located in and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of her death, she was 58.
She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles 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.
East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Alton is located in Madison County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 35.
He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
Alton is located in Madison County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 35.
He is buried at Alton Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
Saint Louis is located in and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 84.
He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
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