Oconto (Oconto County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Oconto ...

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

Anthony R. 'Tony' Canadeo (Professional football)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 5, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on November 29, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Brown County, Wisconsin).
- Green Bay is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anthony R. 'Tony' Canadeo<1>
Elinor Martineau Coyle (Author, photographer, historian)
- She was born in Marinette (WI) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 21, 1997 (a Thursday) at the age of 88. She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
- Marinette is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elinor Martineau Coyle<1>
Walter L. Ferris (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Green Bay (WI) on April 24, 1883 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 2, 1965 (a Thursday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Green Bay is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter L. Ferris<1>
Fay MacMurray Holderness (Actress)
- She was born in Oconto on April 15, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 13, 1963 (a Monday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fay MacMurray Holderness<1>
Kathleen Kirkham (Actress)
- She was born in Menominee (MI) on April 15, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on November 7, 1961 (a Tueday) at the age of 66. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Menominee is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kathleen Kirkham<1>
Earl 'Curly' Lambeau (Professional football)
- He was born in Green Bay (WI) on April 9, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Sturgeon Bay (WI) on June 1, 1965 (a Tueday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Brown County, Wisconsin).
- Green Bay is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto.
- Sturgeon Bay is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earl 'Curly' Lambeau<1>
Dale Livingston (Professional football)
- He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Brown County, Wisconsin).
- Green Bay is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dale Livingston<1>
John Martinkovic (Professional football)
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on April 4, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Allouez (WI) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Brown County, Wisconsin).
- Allouez is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Martinkovic<1>
Mike Michalske (Professional football)
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 24, 1903 (a Friday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on October 26, 1983 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Brown County, Wisconsin).
- Green Bay is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Michalske<1>
Doris Packer (Actress)
- She was born in Menominee (MI) on May 30, 1904 (a Monday) and died in Glendale (CA) on March 31, 1979 (a Saturday) at the age of 74. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Menominee is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Doris Packer<1>
Bill Rademacher (Professional football)
- He was born in Menominee (MI) on May 13, 1942 (a Wednesday) and died in Marquette (MI) on April 2, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 75.
- Menominee is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bill Rademacher<1>
Charles E. Sample (Professional football)
- He was born in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Neenah (WI) on May 15, 2001 (a Tueday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Outagamie County, Wisconsin).
- Green Bay is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles E. Sample<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.