Lyons (Walworth County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lyons ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lyons. 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 in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons 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 in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Lyons. Both communities are located in Walworth 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:
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- From Lyons 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 in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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.
- 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
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 in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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, which 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
Lynn Fontanne (Actress)
- Born: Lillie Louise Fontanne
- She was born in Woodford (England) on December 6, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Genesee Depot (WI) on July 10, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Genesee Depot is located in Waukesha County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Lyons (which is located in Walworth County).
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Lyons. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Fontanne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Forest Home 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Lyons (which is located in Walworth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Wisconsin Memorial Park, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northeast of Lyons. 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:
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- From Lyons 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons 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 northeast of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Lyons. 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 Lyons to St. Adalberts 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Lyons. 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 Lyons 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 in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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>
Les Paul (Musician)
- Born: Lester William Polsfuss
- He was born in Waukesha (WI) on June 9, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in White Plains (NY) on August 12, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Waukesha is located in Waukesha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Lyons (which is located in Walworth County).
- White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Prairie Home Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Lyons. The cemetery is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Paul<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prairie Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Prairie Home Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Tony Russel (Actor)
- Born: Antonio Pietro Russo
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on November 23, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Russel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Paul F. Russo (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on April 10, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on February 13, 1976 (a Friday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth County).
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul F. Russo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Crown Hill Cemetery
Richard Warren Sears (Co-founder of Sears and Roebuck Company)
- He was born in Stewartville (MN) on December 7, 1863 (a Monday) and died in Waukesha (WI) on September 28, 1914 (a Monday).
- Stewartville is located in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- Waukesha is located in Waukesha County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Lyons (which is located in Walworth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Warren Sears<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Rosehill Cemetery
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).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- East Troy is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Lyons. Both communities are located in Walworth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stevie Ray Vaughan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lyons to Laurel Land Memorial Park
Orson Welles (Actor, director, writer, producer)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on May 6, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 10, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Lyons (which is located in Walworth County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orson Welles<1>

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.