Rock Springs (Missouri)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rock Springs ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rock Springs. 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).
- East Alton is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, which is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Florida National Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to South Florida National Cemetery
Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Arlington National Cemetery
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).
- Saint Louis is located nearby and to the east of Rock Springs.
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the north of Rock Springs.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Blattner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Memorial Park Cemetery
Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen K. Burks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mickey Carroll (Actor)
- Born: Michael Finocchiaro
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on July 8, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Crestwood (MO) on May 7, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located nearby and to the east of Rock Springs.
- Crestwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Rock Springs.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mickey Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Calvary Cemetery
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 nearby and to the southwest of Rock Springs.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Rock Springs.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Frank Crespi (Major League Baseball)
- 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 nearby and to the east of Rock Springs.
- Florissant is located in Saint Louis County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Rock Springs.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Crespi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Calvary Cemetery
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).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miles Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Woodlawn Cemetery
Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Torrance (CA) on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Ebsen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific Crest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific Crest Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Pacific Crest Cemetery
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).
- Collinsville is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Glenwood Cemetery
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).
- Saint Charles is located in Saint Charles County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Flournoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Rose Hills Memorial Park
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).
- Clayton is located nearby and to the west of Rock Springs.
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Granite City is located in Madison County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
Carmelo Frisina (Crime figure)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Rock Springs.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmelo Frisina<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Calvary Cemetery
Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- He was born in Roxana (IL) on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Roxana is located in Madison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located nearby and to the east of Rock Springs.
- Webster Groves is located nearby and to the southwest of Rock Springs.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Rock Springs.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Bellefontaine Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Greenlawn Cemetery
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).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
William Holden (Oscar nominated actor)
- Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
- He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday).
- O'Fallon is located in Saint Clair County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holden<1>
Charles Jacob Hollocher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 11, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Frontenac (MO) on July 14, 1940 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located nearby and to the east of Rock Springs.
- Frontenac is located in Saint Louis County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Jacob Hollocher<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Springs to Oak Hill Cemetery
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).
- Alton is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rock Springs (which is located in ).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	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.