Notable Births & Deaths for Stearns ...

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

• Jane Addams     (Social activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Addams<1>
  • She was born in Cedarville (IL) on September 6, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 21, 1935 (a Tuesday).
  • Cedarville is located in Stephenson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Stearns (which is located in Green County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 74.
  • She is buried at Cedarville Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Stearns. The cemetery is located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarville Cemetery<1>
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• Stan 'Foxy' Fox     (Race car driver)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Stearns (which is located in Green County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 48.
  • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Stearns. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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• John J. Morrissey     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Stearns (which is located in Green County).
  • Janesville is located in Rock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Stearns (which is located in Green County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 27.
  • He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Stearns. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
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• Arthur 'Sailor Art' Thomas, Sr.     (Professional wrestler)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur 'Sailor Art' Thomas, Sr.<1>
  • He was born in Gurdon (AR) on January 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Fitchburg (WI) on March 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
  • Gurdon is located in Clark County, Arkansas.
  • Fitchburg is located in Dane County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Stearns (which is located in Green County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Stearns. The cemetery is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
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