Maple Bluff (Dane County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Maple Bluff ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Maple Bluff. 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)
- He was born in Manchester (England) on December 21, 1873 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on May 21, 1922 (a Sunday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sydney Ainsworth<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 Maple Bluff to Forest Hill Cemetery
Eugene Matthew Brabender (Professional baseball)
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Barnabas Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Maple Bluff. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Matthew Brabender<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Barnabas Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Barnabas Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to St. Barnabas Cemetery
Ronnie Caldwell (Musician)
- He was born in Memphis (TN) on December 27, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 10, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 19.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Memorial Park Cemetery
Michael Cole (Actor)
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Cole<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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Maple Bluff. Both communities are located in Dane 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to All Souls Cemetery
John Steuart Curry (Painter, muralist)
- He was born in Dunavant (KS) on November 14, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on August 29, 1946 (a Thursday).
- Dunavant is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Steuart Curry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George Washington Davies (Major League Baseball)
- 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Maple Bluff (which is located in Dane County).
- Waterloo is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Maple Bluff (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Davies<1>
Kenneth Sydney Davis (Author)
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Sydney Davis<1>
Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley (Comedian, actor)
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley<1>
Gale Herbert Gillingham (Professional football)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on February 3, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in Little Falls (MN) on October 20, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Little Falls is located in Morrison County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, which is located in Morrison County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gale Herbert Gillingham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Oakland Cemetery
Frank Herbert (Author)
- Full name: Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr.
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Herbert<1>
Royal Leonard (Aviator, author)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on April 3, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 21, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- 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 Royal Leonard<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Helene Emma Madison (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born in Madison (WI) on June 19, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Seattle (WA) on November 27, 1970 (a Friday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helene Emma Madison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Acacia Memorial Park
Peter R. Morris (Major League Baseball)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Maple Bluff (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter R. Morris<1>
Charles 'Kid' Nichols (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Charles Augustus Nichols
- He was born in Madison (WI) on September 14, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on April 11, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Kid' Nichols<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Vinnie Ream (Sculptor)
- Born: Lavinia Ellen Hoxie
- She was born in Madison (WI) on September 25, 1847 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on November 20, 1914 (a Friday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vinnie Ream<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Arlington National Cemetery
Otis Redding (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- He was born in Dawson (GA) on September 9, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 10, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Dawson is located in Terrell County, Georgia.
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds, which is located in Jones County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Redding<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds
William Conrad Styles Severson (Sculptor)
- He was born in Madison (WI) on November 22, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on January 6, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Conrad Styles Severson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maple Bluff to Bellefontaine 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Maple Bluff. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- 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 Maple Bluff to Forest Hill Cemetery
Robert James 'Red' Wilson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 7, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Madison (WI) on August 8, 2014 (a Friday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Maple Bluff.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert James 'Red' Wilson<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 Maple Bluff to Forest Hill Cemetery

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.