Franksville (Racine County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Franksville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Franksville. 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)
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- 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 in Kenosha County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine 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.
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Don Ameche (Actor)
- Born: Dominic Felix Amici
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- 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 in Kenosha County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
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- 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 in Kenosha County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine 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, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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John C. Becher (Actor)
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on January 15, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 20, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Digby Bell (Actor)
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on November 8, 1849 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on June 20, 1917 (a Wednesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
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Lamont Bentley (Actor)
- Full name: Artimus Lamont Bentley
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on October 25, 1973 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 18, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Monte Blue (Actor)
- Full name: Gerard Montgomery Blue
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- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on January 11, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on February 18, 1963 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Ray Bradbury (Author)
- Full name: Ray Douglas Bradbury
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine 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.
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Pamela Owen Britton (Actress)
- Born: Armilda Jane Owen
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- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 19, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Arlington Heights (IL) on June 17, 1974 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Arlington Heights is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Patrick Campbell (Actor)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine 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.
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George Chandler (Actor)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine 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.
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Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline (Director)
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- 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 in Kenosha County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine 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.
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Gary Coleman (Actor)
- Full name: Gary Wayne Coleman
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Provo is located in Utah County, Utah.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- The body was cremated.
Ellen Corby (Actress)
- Born: Ellen Hansen
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- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Franksville. Both communities are located in Racine 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.
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Ray 'Crash' Corrigan (Actor)
- Born: Raymond Benard
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 14, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Brookings (OR) on August 10, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Brookings is located in Curry County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Amos Cross (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) in February 1860 and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 16, 1888 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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Amos C. Cross (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 8, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 6, 1888 (a Friday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on May 12, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Toledo (OH) on September 6, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
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Ashton Dearholt (Actor)
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 4, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 27, 1942 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Ronnie Duman (Race car driver)
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- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- West Allis is located in Milwaukee County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
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Bobby Dunn (Actor)
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- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 28, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 24, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Franksville (which is located in Racine County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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.