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.
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).
Crestwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 89.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
She was born in Prague (Czechia) 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.
He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Florissant (MO) on March 1, 1990 (a Thursday).
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).
Florissant is located in Saint Louis County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 72.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 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.
He was born in Abruzzo (Italy) on October 4, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on May 7, 1931 (a Thursday).
Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 38.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 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).
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).
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).
Frontenac is located in Saint Louis County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 44.
He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
Lemay is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Portage Des Sioux (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 49.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast of Portage Des Sioux. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
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.
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