Hanover (Rock County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hanover ...

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

Harold Gust Carlson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 17, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 28, 1930 (a Wednesday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Gust Carlson<1>
William 'Bill' Colleran (Producer, director, cinematographer)
- He was born in Edgerton Beach Park (WI) on April 16, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 15, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Edgerton Beach Park is located in Dane County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Colleran<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to All Souls Cemetery
Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on November 27, 1843 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 20, 1916 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Hanover. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius George Fisher, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to Graceland Cemetery
Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on July 7, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand) on December 18, 2000 (a Monday).
- Janesville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Hanover. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Hanover. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to Oak Hill Cemetery
Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beloit (WI) on February 10, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Mobile (AL) on October 30, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Beloit is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Hanover. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
Orville H. Hampton (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on May 21, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1997 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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 Orville H. Hampton<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 Hanover to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Guy Moon (Composer)
- Full name: Guy Vernon Moon
- He was born in Fort Atkinson (WI) on February 7, 1962 (a Wednesday) and died in Wilmington (CA) on January 8, 2026 (a Thursday).
- Fort Atkinson is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- Wilmington is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Wilmington Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Moon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wilmington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wilmington Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to Wilmington Cemetery
John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on December 30, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Janesville (WI) on April 29, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Janesville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Hanover. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Janesville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Hanover. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Hanover. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
George Nichols (Actor, director)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on October 28, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 20, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- 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 Nichols<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 Hanover to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bessie Raiche (Aviation pioneer, dentist, physician)
- Born: Bessica Faith Medlar
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on April 23, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Balboa Island (CA) on April 11, 1932 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Hanover. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Balboa Island is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Raiche<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Jane Sherman (Dancer, author)
- She was born in Beloit (WI) on June 14, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on March 16, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Beloit is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Hanover. Both communities are located in Rock County.
- Englewood is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Sherman<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 Hanover to Kensico Cemetery
Cyrus Edward Swartwood (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on January 12, 1859 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 15, 1924 (a Thursday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cyrus Edward Swartwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Dale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Dale Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to Union Dale Cemetery
Arthur 'Sailor Art' Thomas, Sr. (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Gurdon (AR) on January 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Fitchburg (WI) on March 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Gurdon is located in Clark County, Arkansas.
- Fitchburg is located in Dane County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Hanover. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur 'Sailor Art' Thomas, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hanover to Forest Hill Cemetery
Loyal Underwood (Actor)
- Full name: Loyal Hart Underwood
- He was born in Rockford (IL) on August 6, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 30, 1966 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Hanover (which is located in Rock County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- 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 Loyal Underwood<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 Hanover to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.