Myra (Washington County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Myra ...

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

John C. Becher (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on January 15, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 20, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John C. Becher<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frank Behrens (Actor)
- He was born in Sheboygan (WI) on February 15, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on December 15, 1986 (a Monday).
- Sheboygan is located in Sheboygan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Behrens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Myra to Kensico Cemetery
Digby Bell (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on November 8, 1849 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on June 20, 1917 (a Wednesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Digby Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Woodlawn Cemetery
Lamont Bentley (Actor)
- Full name: Artimus Lamont Bentley
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on October 25, 1973 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 18, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- 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 Lamont Bentley<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 Myra to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Monte Blue (Actor)
- Full name: Gerard Montgomery Blue
- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on January 11, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on February 18, 1963 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Monte Blue<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Pamela Owen Britton (Actress)
- Born: Armilda Jane Owen
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 19, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Arlington Heights (IL) on June 17, 1974 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Arlington Heights is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pamela Owen Britton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Myra to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Felice Bryant (Musician, songwriter)
- Born: Matilda Genevieve Scaduto
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 7, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Gatlinburg (TN) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Gatlinburg is located in Sevier County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felice Bryant<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Myra to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Ray 'Crash' Corrigan (Actor)
- Born: Raymond Benard
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 14, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Brookings (OR) on August 10, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Brookings is located in Curry County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray 'Crash' Corrigan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Myra to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Amos Cross (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) in February 1860 and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 16, 1888 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amos Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Myra to Riverside Cemetery
Amos C. Cross (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 8, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 6, 1888 (a Friday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amos C. Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Riverside Cemetery
Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on May 12, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Toledo (OH) on September 6, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Myra to Woodlawn Cemetery
Ashton Dearholt (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 4, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 27, 1942 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ashton Dearholt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ronnie Duman (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- West Allis is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie Duman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Crown Hill Cemetery
Bobby Dunn (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 28, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 24, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Dunn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Joseph Aloysius 'Red' Dunn, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on June 21, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on January 15, 1957 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Myra. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Aloysius 'Red' Dunn, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Holy Cross Cemetery
Edward Gulbeng 'Smokey' Elisian (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on December 9, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on August 30, 1959 (a Sunday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Gulbeng 'Smokey' Elisian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Mountain View Cemetery
Janet Ertel (Singer)
- She was born in Sheboygan (WI) on September 21, 1913 (a Sunday) and died in Sheboygan (WI) on November 22, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Sheboygan is located in Sheboygan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Sheboygan is located in Sheboygan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Myra. The cemetery is located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Janet Ertel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wildwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Wildwood Cemetery
Oscar 'Happy' Felsch (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 22, 1891 (a Saturday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on August 17, 1964 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Wisconsin Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Myra. The cemetery is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar 'Happy' Felsch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wisconsin Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Myra to Wisconsin Memorial Park
Fabian Gaffke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 5, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on February 8, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at St. Adalberts Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of Myra. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fabian Gaffke<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 Myra to St. Adalberts Cemetery
Woody Herman (Musician)
- Born: Woodrow Charles
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on May 16, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 29, 1987 (a Thursday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Woody Herman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Frank B. Jaquet (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 16, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 11, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Myra (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank B. Jaquet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Myra to Hollywood Forever 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.