Notable Births & Deaths for Cushing ...

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

• Edith Abbott     (Social activist, educator, author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Abbott<1>
  • She was born in Grand Island (NE) on September 26, 1876 (a Tuesday) and died in Grand Island (NE) on July 29, 1957 (a Monday).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cushing (which is located in Howard County).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cushing (which is located in Howard County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 80.
  • She is buried at Grand Island Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Cushing. The cemetery is located in Hall County, Nebraska.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Island Cemetery<1>
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• Grace Abbott     (Social activist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace Abbott<1>
  • She was born in Grand Island (NE) on November 17, 1878 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 19, 1939 (a Monday).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cushing (which is located in Howard County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 60.
  • She is buried at Grand Island Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Cushing. The cemetery is located in Hall County, Nebraska.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Island Cemetery<1>
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• Grover Cleveland 'Pete' Alexander     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover Cleveland 'Pete' Alexander<1>
  • He was born in Elba (NE) on February 26, 1887 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Paul (NE) on November 4, 1950 (a Saturday).
  • Elba is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Cushing. Both communities are located in Howard County.
  • Saint Paul is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Cushing. Both communities are located in Howard County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Cushing. The cemetery is located in Howard County, Nebraska.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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• Henry Fonda     (Oscar winning actor)
  • Full name: Henry Jaynes Fonda
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fonda<1>
  • He was born in Grand Island (NE) on May 16, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 12, 1982 (a Thursday).
  • Grand Island is located in Hall County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cushing (which is located in Howard County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • The body was cremated.
• Darrell Dean Johnson     (Professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
  • He was born in Horace (NE) on August 25, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on May 3, 2004 (a Monday).
  • Horace is located in Greeley County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Cushing (which is located in Howard County).
  • Fairfield is located in Solano County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Solano County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rockville Cemetery<1>
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• Dick Wagner     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Wagner<1>
  • He was born in Central City (NE) on October 19, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on October 5, 2006 (a Thursday).
  • Central City is located in Merrick County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Cushing (which is located in Howard County).
  • Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.