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).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony R. 'Tony' Canadeo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Tony Canadeo (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Anthony Robert Canadeo
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 5, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on November 29, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Canadeo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
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).
- Marinette is located in Marinette County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elinor Martineau Coyle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Walter L. Ferris (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Green Bay (WI) on April 24, 1883 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 2, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter L. Ferris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- 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 Fay MacMurray Holderness<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 Tuesday).
- Menominee is located in Menominee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Kirkham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Sturgeon Bay is located in Door County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl 'Curly' Lambeau<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
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).
- Plymouth is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Livingston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
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).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County, Ohio.
- Allouez is located in Brown County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Martinkovic<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
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).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Michalske<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 Oconto to Woodlawn Cemetery
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).
- Menominee is located in Menominee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doris Packer<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 Oconto to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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).
- Menominee is located in Menominee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Marquette is located in Marquette County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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 Tuesday).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Neenah is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles E. Sample<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Riverside Cemetery
Mitzi Shore (Entertainer)
- She was born in Green Bay (WI) on July 25, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 11, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mitzi Shore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Tarzan Taylor (Professional football)
- He was born in Superior (WI) on January 10, 1895 (a Thursday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on May 1, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Superior is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
- Green Bay is located in Brown County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Oconto (which is located in Oconto County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Oconto. The cemetery is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tarzan Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oconto to Allouez Catholic 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.