Notable Births & Deaths for Wind Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wind Point. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Blue<1>
• Ray Bradbury     (Author)
  • Full name: Ray Douglas Bradbury
  • He was born in Waukegan (IL) on August 22, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 5, 2012 (a Tueday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Waukegan is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ray Bradbury<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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Pamela Owen Britton<1>
• Patrick Campbell     (Actor)
  • He was born in Waukegan (IL) on July 13, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Covina (CA) on May 30, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Waukegan is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patrick Campbell<1>
• George Chandler     (Actor)
  • He was born in Waukegan (IL) on June 30, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on June 10, 1985 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Waukegan is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Chandler<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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline<1>
• Gary Coleman     (Actor)
  • Full name: Gary Wayne Coleman
  • He was born in Zion (IL) on February 8, 1968 (a Thursday) and died in Provo (UT) on May 28, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 42. The body was cremated.
  • Zion is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gary Coleman<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 3 miles [4.8 km] to the south of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wind Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Dunn<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Wind Point: www.windpointwi.us/

The official website for Racine County: www.racineco.com/

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