Notable Births & Deaths for Joliet ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Joliet. 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.

• James O. Anderson, Jr.     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O. Anderson, Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Wetumpka (AL) on July 13, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Billings (MT) on September 14, 1969 (a Sunday).
  • Wetumpka is located in Elmore County, Alabama.
  • Billings is located in Yellowstone County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Joliet (which is located in Carbon County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 48.
  • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Frank Borman     (Astronaut, USAF, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
  • Full name: Frank Frederick Borman, II
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Borman<1>
  • He was born in Gary (IN) on March 14, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Billings (MT) on November 7, 2023 (a Tuesday).
  • Gary is located in Lake County, Indiana.
  • Billings is located in Yellowstone County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Joliet (which is located in Carbon County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 95.
• Myron Stanford 'Stan' Lynde     (Cartoonist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myron Stanford 'Stan' Lynde<1>
  • He was born in Billings (MT) on September 23, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Helena (MT) on August 6, 2013 (a Tuesday).
  • Billings is located in Yellowstone County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Joliet (which is located in Carbon County).
  • Helena is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • He is buried at Mountview Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Joliet. The cemetery is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountview Cemetery<1>
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• Maris Wrixon     (Actress)
  • Born: Mary Alice Wrixon
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maris Wrixon<1>
  • She was born in Billings (MT) on December 28, 1916 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 6, 1999 (a Wednesday).
  • Billings is located in Yellowstone County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Joliet (which is located in Carbon County).
  • Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 82.
  • She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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