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Notable Births & Deaths for Kroghville ...

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

  • Charles Sydney Ainsworth     (Actor)
  • Eugene Matthew Brabender     (Professional baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Matthew Brabender<1>
    • He was born in Madison (WI) on August 16, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 27, 1996 (a Friday).
    • Madison is located in Dane County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Madison is located in Dane County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • He is buried at St. Barnabas Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the west of Kroghville. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Barnabas Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Barnabas Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kroghville to St. Barnabas Cemetery
  • Ronnie Caldwell     (Musician)
  • Michael Cole     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Cole<1>
    • He was born in Madison (WI) on July 3, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on December 10, 2024 (a Tuesday).
    • Madison is located in Dane County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • William 'Bill' Colleran     (Producer, director, cinematographer)
  • John Steuart Curry     (Painter, muralist)
  • George Washington Davies     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Davies<1>
    • He was born in Portage (WI) on February 22, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Waterloo (WI) on September 22, 1906 (a Saturday).
    • Portage is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
    • Waterloo is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Kroghville. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
  • Kenneth Sydney Davis     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Sydney Davis<1>
    • He was born in Salina (KS) on September 29, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on June 10, 1999 (a Thursday).
    • Salina is located in Saline County, Kansas.
    • Madison is located in Dane County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley     (Comedian, actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley<1>
    • He was born in Madison (WI) on February 15, 1964 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 18, 1997 (a Thursday).
    • Madison is located in Dane County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 33.
  • Stan 'Foxy' Fox     (Race car driver)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
    • 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 in Rock County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 48.
    • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Kroghville. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kroghville to Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Gale Herbert Gillingham     (Professional football)
  • Bobby Hatfield     (Singer)
  • Frank Herbert     (Author)
    • Full name: Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Herbert<1>
    • He was born in Tacoma (WA) on October 8, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Madison (WI) on February 11, 1986 (a Tuesday).
    • Tacoma is located in Pierce County, Washington.
    • Madison is located in Dane County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Royal Leonard     (Aviator, author)
  • Helene Emma Madison     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle     (Major League Baseball)
  • Peter R. Morris     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter R. Morris<1>
    • He was born in Rhuddlan (Wales) on January 1, 1854 (a Sunday) and died in Columbus (WI) on December 9, 1884 (a Tuesday).
    • Columbus is located in Columbia County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 30.
  • John J. Morrissey     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
    • 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 in Rock County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Janesville is located in Rock County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Kroghville (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 27.
    • He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Kroghville. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kroghville to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
  • Charles 'Kid' Nichols     (Major League Baseball)
  • Vinnie Ream     (Sculptor)
  • Otis Redding     (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)

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.