Crete (Saline County, NE)

Notable Births & Deaths for Crete ...

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

Philip Abbott (Actor)
- Born: Philip Abbott Alexander
- He was born in Lincoln (NE) on March 20, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 23, 1998 (a Monday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Abbott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Audrey Betz (Actress)
- Born: Mae Hitchcock
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on June 1, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Glendale (CA) on May 21, 1974 (a Tuesday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Audrey Betz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Joe Blahak (Professional football)
- He was born in Columbus (NE) on August 29, 1950 (a Tuesday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on April 25, 2016 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Platte County, Nebraska.
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Crete. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Blahak<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 Crete to Calvary Cemetery
Leslie Brooks (Actress)
- Born: Virginia Leslie Gettman
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on July 13, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on July 1, 2011 (a Friday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Brooks<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Andra Franklin (National Football League (NFL))
- He was born in Anniston (AL) on August 27, 1959 (a Thursday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on December 6, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Anniston is located in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andra Franklin<1>
Eddie Gardner (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Plainfield (IL) on April 4, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday).
- Plainfield is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Plainfield Twp. Cemetery, which is located in Will County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Gardner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
Coleen Gray (Actress)
- Born: Doris Bernice Jensen
- She was born in Staplehurst (NE) on October 23, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 3, 2015 (a Monday).
- Staplehurst is located in Seward County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coleen Gray<1>
Rick Kane (Professional football)
- He was born in Lincoln (NE) on November 12, 1954 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on December 25, 2009 (a Friday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Reno is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Kane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Mountain View Cemetery
Gordon MacRae (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Albert Gordon MacRae
- He was born in East Orange (NJ) on March 12, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on January 24, 1986 (a Friday).
- East Orange is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Wyuka Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Crete. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon MacRae<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wyuka Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wyuka Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Wyuka Cemetery
Leslie Grant 'Les' Nunamaker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Malcolm (NE) on January 25, 1889 (a Friday) and died in Hastings (NE) on November 14, 1938 (a Monday).
- Malcolm is located in Lancaster County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Hastings is located in Adams County, Nebraska.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Aurora Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Grant 'Les' Nunamaker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Aurora Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aurora Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Aurora Cemetery
Larry Shepard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lakewood (OH) on April 3, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on April 5, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Crete. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Shepard<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 Crete to Calvary Cemetery
Hilary Swank (Oscar winning actress, producer)
- Full name: Hilary Ann Swank
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on January 30, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
Thelma White (Actress)
- Born: Thelma Wolpa
- She was born in Lincoln (NE) on October 4, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Crete (which is located in Saline County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thelma White<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Crete to Valhalla Memorial Park

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.