Notable Births & Deaths for South Milwaukee ...

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

• Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 1, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 8, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
  • Kenosha is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche<1>
• Don Ameche     (Actor)
  • Born: Dominic Felix Amici
  • He was born in Kenosha (WI) on May 31, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on December 6, 1993 (a Monday) at the age of 85.
  • Kenosha is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Don Ameche<1>
• Sam Battaglia     (Crime figure)
  • He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tueday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Kenosha is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam Battaglia<1>
• 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) at the age of 71. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John C. Becher<1>
• 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) at the age of 67. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Digby Bell<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 31. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lamont Bentley<1>
• Monte Blue     (Actor)
  • Full name: Gerard Montgomery Blue
  • He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on January 11, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on February 18, 1963 (a Monday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Blue<1>
• 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) at the age of 51. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Pamela Owen Britton<1>
• Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline     (Director)
  • He was born in Kenosha (WI) on November 4, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1961 (a Monday) at the age of 69. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Kenosha is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline<1>
• Ellen Corby     (Actress)
  • Born: Ellen Hansen
  • She was born in Racine (WI) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 14, 1999 (a Wednesday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Racine is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ellen Corby<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ray 'Crash' Corrigan<1>
• 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). He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Amos Cross<1>
• 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) at the age of 28. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Amos C. Cross<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Lucas County, Ohio).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross<1>
• 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) at the age of 48. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ashton Dearholt<1>
• Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Marion County, Indiana).
  • West Allis is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ronnie Duman<1>
• 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) at the age of 46. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Dunn<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Milwaukee County, Wisconsin).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Aloysius 'Red' Dunn, Sr.<1>
• Edward Gulbeng 'Smokey' Elisian     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Oakland (CA) on December 9, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on August 30, 1959 (a Sunday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Alameda County, California).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Gulbeng 'Smokey' Elisian<1>
• 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) at the age of 73. He is buried at Wisconsin Memorial Park (Waukesha County, Wisconsin).
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Milwaukee is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Oscar 'Happy' Felsch<1>
• Lynn Fontanne     (Actress)
  • Born: Lillie Louise Fontanne
  • She was born in Woodford (England) on December 6, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in Genesee Depot (WI) on July 10, 1983 (a Sunday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery (Milwaukee County, Wisconsin).
  • Genesee Depot is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of South Milwaukee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Fontanne<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for South Milwaukee: www.ci.south-milwaukee.wi.us/

The official website for Milwaukee County: www.co.milwaukee.wi.us/

The official website for State of Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.gov/