Notable Births & Deaths for Lake Geneva ...

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

• 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 Tueday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
  • Williams Bay is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Lake Geneva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Emerson Barnard<1>
• 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) at the age of 77. He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Spring Grove is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Lake Geneva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nick Etten<1>
• Lynn Fontanne     (Actress)
  • Born: Lillie Louise Fontanne
  • She was born in Woodford (England) on December 6, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in Genesee Depot (WI) on July 10, 1983 (a Sunday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery (Milwaukee County, Wisconsin).
  • Genesee Depot is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Lake Geneva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Fontanne<1>
• Stevie Ray Vaughan     (Musician)
  • He was born in Dallas (TX) on October 3, 1954 (a Sunday) and died in East Troy (WI) on August 27, 1990 (a Monday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park (Dallas County, Texas).
  • East Troy is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Lake Geneva.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stevie Ray Vaughan<1>