Riverwood Estates (Dane County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Riverwood Estates ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Riverwood Estates. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sydney Ainsworth<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
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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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- Madison is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Barnabas Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Riverwood Estates. 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)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 19.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Colleran<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Riverwood Estates. 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.
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John Steuart Curry (Painter, muralist)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery<1>
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George Washington Davies (Major League Baseball)
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- 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, Wisconsin.
- Waterloo is located in Jefferson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Riverwood Estates (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
Kenneth Sydney Davis (Author)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley (Comedian, actor)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
Lucius George Fisher, Jr. (Architect)
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- He was born in Beloit (WI) on November 27, 1843 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 20, 1916 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Riverwood Estates (which is located in Dane County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Race car driver)
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- 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 in Rock County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Riverwood Estates (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast of Riverwood Estates. 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)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery<1>
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Bernard William 'Bernie' Graham (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 in Rock County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Riverwood Estates (which is located in Dane 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.
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
Royal Leonard (Aviator, author)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Helene Emma Madison (Olympic Gold Medalist)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park<1>
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John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 in Rock County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Riverwood Estates (which is located in Dane County).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Riverwood Estates (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast of Riverwood Estates. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
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Charles 'Kid' Nichols (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Charles Augustus Nichols
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery<1>
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Bessie Raiche (Pioneer Aviator)
- Born: Bessica Faith Medlar
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- She was born in Beloit (WI) on April 23, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Balboa Island (CA) on April 11, 1932 (a Monday).
- Beloit is located in Rock County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Riverwood Estates (which is located in Dane County).
- Balboa Island is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park<1>
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Vinnie Ream (Sculptor)
- Born: Lavinia Ellen Hoxie
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vinnie Ream<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Otis Redding (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Riverwood Estates. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds<1>
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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.