Bristol (Kenosha County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bristol ...

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

Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche (Professional football)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 1, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 8, 1988 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Bristol. Both communities are located in Kenosha County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche<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 Bristol to Calvary Cemetery
Don Ameche (Actor)
- Born: Dominic Felix Amici
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on May 31, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on December 6, 1993 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Bristol. Both communities are located in Kenosha County.
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Ameche<1>
Edward Emerson Barnard (Astronomer)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 16, 1857 (a Friday) and died in Williams Bay (WI) on February 6, 1923 (a Tuesday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Williams Bay is located in Walworth County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Emerson Barnard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Bristol. Both communities are located in Kenosha County.
- Oak Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the south of Bristol. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Ray Bradbury (Author)
- Full name: Ray Douglas Bradbury
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on August 22, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 5, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Waukegan is located in Lake County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Bradbury<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Westwood Memorial Park
Patrick Campbell (Actor)
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on July 13, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Covina (CA) on May 30, 2003 (a Friday).
- Waukegan is located in Lake County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patrick Campbell<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George Chandler (Actor)
- He was born in Waukegan (IL) on June 30, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on June 10, 1985 (a Monday).
- Waukegan is located in Lake County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Chandler<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline (Director)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on November 4, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1961 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Bristol. Both communities are located in Kenosha County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline<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 Bristol to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Gary Coleman (Actor)
- Full name: Gary Wayne Coleman
- He was born in Zion (IL) on February 8, 1968 (a Thursday) and died in Provo (UT) on May 28, 2010 (a Friday).
- Zion is located in Lake County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Provo is located in Utah County, Utah.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Coleman<1>
Ellen Corby (Actress)
- Born: Ellen Hansen
- She was born in Racine (WI) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 14, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Racine is located in Racine County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Corby<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Jim Dooley (Professional football)
- He was born in Stoutsville (MO) on February 8, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Forest (IL) on January 8, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Stoutsville is located in Monroe County, Missouri.
- Lake Forest is located in Lake County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south southeast of Bristol. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Dooley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Rosehill Cemetery
Paul Walford 'Lil Abner' Erickson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Zion (IL) on December 14, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Fond du Lac (WI) on April 5, 2002 (a Friday).
- Zion is located in Lake County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Fond du Lac is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Ledgeview Memorial Park, which is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Walford 'Lil Abner' Erickson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ledgeview Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ledgeview Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Ledgeview Memorial Park
Nick Etten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Spring Grove (IL) on September 19, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on October 18, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Spring Grove is located in McHenry County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the south of Bristol. The cemetery is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Etten<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Ken Keltner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on October 31, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in New Berlin (WI) on December 12, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- New Berlin is located in Waukesha County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Wisconsin Memorial Park, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north of Bristol. The cemetery is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Keltner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wisconsin Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wisconsin Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Wisconsin Memorial Park
Edwin Henry 'Twilight Ed' Killian (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Racine (WI) on November 12, 1876 (a Sunday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 18, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Racine is located in Racine County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Henry 'Twilight Ed' Killian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Woodlawn Cemetery
Alan Kulwicki (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Greenfield (WI) on December 14, 1954 (a Tuesday) and died in Blountville (TN) on April 1, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Greenfield is located in Milwaukee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Blountville is located in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Adalberts Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Bristol. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Kulwicki<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Adalberts Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Adalberts Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to St. Adalberts Cemetery
Reggie 'The Crusher' Lisowski (Professional wrestler)
- Full name: Reginald Lisowski
- He was born in South Milwaukee (WI) on July 11, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in South Milwaukee (WI) on October 22, 2005 (a Saturday).
- South Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- South Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Bristol. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reggie 'The Crusher' Lisowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
Fredric March (Oscar winning actor)
- He was born in Racine (WI) on August 31, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 14, 1975 (a Monday).
- Racine is located in Racine County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fredric March<1>
John Daniel Matuszak (Actor, professional football)
- He was born in Oak Creek (WI) on October 25, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Burbank (CA) on June 17, 1989 (a Saturday).
- Oak Creek is located in Milwaukee County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Bristol. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Daniel Matuszak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristol to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
Al Molinaro (Actor)
- Born: Umberto Francesco Molinaro
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 24, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 30, 2015 (a Friday).
- Kenosha is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Bristol. Both communities are located in Kenosha County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Molinaro<1>
Edward J. Peil, Sr. (Actor)
- He was born in Racine (WI) on January 18, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 29, 1958 (a Monday).
- Racine is located in Racine County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Bristol (which is located in Kenosha County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward J. Peil, Sr.<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 Bristol to San Fernando Mission Cemetery

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.