Bennington (Douglas County, NE)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bennington ...

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

Barbara Acklin (Singer, songwriter)
- She was born in Oakland (CA) on February 28, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Omaha (NE) on November 27, 1998 (a Friday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Acklin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Burr Oak Cemetery
Fred Astaire (Actor, entertainer)
- Born: Frederick Austerlitz
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on May 10, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 22, 1987 (a Monday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Astaire<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Oakwood Memorial Park
Art Babbitt (Animator)
- Born: Arthur Harold Babitsky
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on October 8, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 4, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- 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 Art Babbitt<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 Bennington to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Max Adelbert Baer, Sr. (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on February 11, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 21, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Adelbert Baer, Sr.<1>
Rex Barney (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Rex Edward Barney
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on December 19, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 12, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rex Barney<1>
Harry 'Pick' Bauchman (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 6, 1890 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 20, 1931 (a Saturday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'Pick' Bauchman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Lincoln Cemetery
Lee Beggs (Actor)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on December 3, 1870 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 18, 1943 (a Thursday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Beggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Kensico Cemetery
Bob Boozer (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Robert Louis Boozer
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on April 26, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Omaha (NE) on May 19, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Bennington. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Boozer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Marlon Brando (Oscar winning actor, director, activist)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on April 3, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Westwood (CA) on July 1, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlon Brando<1>
Marlin Oliver 'The Magician' Briscoe (Professional football)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on September 10, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on June 27, 2022 (a Monday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Oliver 'The Magician' Briscoe<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 Bennington to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Charles D. Brown (Actor)
- He was born in Council Bluffs (IA) on July 1, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 25, 1948 (a Thursday).
- Council Bluffs is located in Pottawattamie County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Bennington (which is located in Douglas County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles D. Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Valhalla Memorial Park
Edward H. 'Eddy' Bruneteau (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Saint Boniface (MB) on August 1, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Omaha (NE) on July 30, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward H. 'Eddy' Bruneteau<1>
Don Chandler (Professional football)
- He was born in Council Bluffs (IA) on September 5, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Tulsa (OK) on August 11, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Council Bluffs is located in Pottawattamie County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Bennington (which is located in Douglas County).
- Tulsa is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Chandler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Memorial Park Cemetery
Montgomery Clift (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Montgomery Clift
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on October 17, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on July 23, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Montgomery Clift<1>
Samuel Earl 'Wahoo Sam' Crawford (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wahoo (NE) on April 18, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 15, 1968 (a Saturday).
- Wahoo is located in Saunders County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Bennington (which is located in Douglas County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Earl 'Wahoo Sam' Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Adele Astaire Douglass (Entertainer)
- Born: Adele Marie Austerlitz
- She was born in Omaha (NE) on September 10, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on January 25, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adele Astaire Douglass<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Oakwood Memorial Park
Margarita Fischer (Actress)
- She was born in Missouri Valley (IA) on February 12, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Encinitas (CA) on March 11, 1975 (a Tuesday).
- Missouri Valley is located in Harrison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Bennington (which is located in Douglas County).
- Encinitas is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margarita Fischer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Gerald Ford (38th President of the US (1974 - 1977))
- Full name: Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.
- Born: Leslie Lynch King
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on July 14, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Ford<1>
Bob Gibson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Pack Robert Gibson, Jr.
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on November 9, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Bellevue (NE) on October 2, 2020 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Bellevue is located in Sarpy County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Bennington (which is located in Douglas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Gibson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery
Hoot Gibson (Actor, rodeo champion)
- Born: Edmund Richard Gibson
- He was born in Tekamah (NE) on August 6, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 23, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Tekamah is located in Burt County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Bennington (which is located in Douglas County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hoot Gibson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Frances Howard Goldwyn (Actress)
- Born: Frances Howard McLaughlin
- She was born in Omaha (NE) on June 4, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on July 2, 1976 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Bennington. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Howard Goldwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bennington to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.