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Notable Births & Deaths for Magnolia ...

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

  • Jane Addams     (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
    • She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tuesday).
    • Cedarville is located in Stephenson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Magnolia (which is located in Rock County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of her death, she was 74.
    • She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Magnolia. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Magnolia (which is located in Rock County).
    • Madison is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Magnolia (which is located in Rock County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • He is buried at St. Barnabas Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northwest of Magnolia. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Barnabas Cemetery<1>
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  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Magnolia (which is located in Rock 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)
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Magnolia (which is located in Rock 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Magnolia (which is located in Rock County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 33.
  • Lucius George Fisher, Jr.     (Architect)
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Magnolia. Both communities are located in Rock County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 48.
    • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Magnolia. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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  • Gale Herbert Gillingham     (Professional football)
  • Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Magnolia. Both communities are located in Rock County.
    • Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
    • At the time of his death, he was 23.
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Magnolia (which is located in Rock County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Royal Leonard     (Aviator, author)
  • Helene Emma Madison     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Magnolia. Both communities are located in Rock County.
    • Janesville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Magnolia. Both communities are located in Rock County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 27.
    • He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Magnolia. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Charles 'Kid' Nichols     (Major League Baseball)
  • Bessie Raiche     (Pioneer Aviator)
  • 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.