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Brunson, Milton R. b. June 28, 1929 d. April 1, 1997
Gospel Singer. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he was the founder of the gospel singing ensemble, The Thompson Community Singers. In 1948, Brunson formed the choir while still attending the McKinley High School on the West Side of Chicago. In 1964, he was ordained a minister, and eventually founded his own church as well. As pastor of the Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, he founded and led the Thompson Community Singers (affectionately known as "the Tommies"), from their...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 1, Lot 127, Grave 5
Burnett, Chester 'Howlin Wolf' b. June 10, 1910 d. January 10, 1976
Blues Musician. He was schooled in Mississippi by Delta blues great, Charlie Patton and by 1949 fronted his own band which started performing on KWEM in West Memphis, Arkansas alternating between musical performances and pitching farm equipment. At this time he was recorded by Sam Phillips for Sun Records then moved to Chess in 1951. A prominent harmonica player, proficient guitarist and master showman, Wolf penned such blues classics as Sitting On Top Of The World Smokestack Lighting, Tell Me...[Read More]
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 18, right by the road
GPS coordinates: 41.8572617, -87.8904114 (hddd.dddd)
Carter, James b. 1926 d. November 26, 2003
Singer. In 1959, James Carter was serving time on a prison chain gang at the State Penitentiary in Mississippi. Folk music historian Alan Lomax came to the prison where he recorded the old traditional song "Po Lazarus" sung by convicts as they chopped wood. Lomax called the group James Carter and the Prisoners. Over forty years later, the original recording of "Po Lazarus" began the soundtrack and movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou." By then, Carter had moved to Chicago and settled into a quiet...[Read More] (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Davis, Tyrone b. May 4, 1938 d. February 9, 2005
Rhythm and Blues Singer. He is best remembered for the soul classics "Can I Change My Mind" and "Turn Back the Hands of Time" which marked his name for introducing orchestrated hits that emphasized a new, smoother style, that helped point the way for Chicago soul into a new decade. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, he spent most of his formative years in Saginaw, Michigan, and moved to Chicago in 1959, where he eventually found a job as a valet and chauffeur for bluesman Freddie King. After...[Read More] (Bio by: Noni)
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 21-B along the back row
Gray, Harold Lincoln b. January 20, 1894 d. May 9, 1968
Cartoonist. Created the cartoon comic strip, "Little Orphan Annie" on August 24, 1924. The story was about a 12 year old red-headed orphan and her pals, including millionaire, Daddy Warbucks. The comic strip ran in over 400 newspapers and would later be the subject of films, stage plays, books and music. The Broadway version of the comic strip mnade its debut in 1977 in New York City.
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Reynolds, Bob b. January 22, 1939 d. October 10, 1996
Professional Football Player. After appearing in the College All-Star game, Reynolds was a second round NFL draft pick in 1963 out of Bowling Green State University in Kentucky. He played offensive tackle for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1963 to 1971 and in 1973. He played for the New England Patriots in 1972. Reynolds was selected to the Pro Bowl three times, in 1967, 1969 and 1970. After his sports career he worked for Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis for 20 years. (Bio by: Mel Bashore)
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Stingley, Darryl b. September 18, 1951 d. April 5, 2007
Professional Football Player. He was a wide receiver for five seasons (1973 to 1977) in the National Football League with the New England Patriots. He was named to the All-NFL Rookie Team, in 1973. His best year was in 1976 when he had 39 receptions for 657 yards with 5 touchdowns. Stingley's career came to a sudden and tragic end when he was paralyzed during a preseason game in 1978. In 60 career games, he had 110 receptions for 1,883 yards and 14 touchdowns. (Bio by: C.S.)
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section oaks lot 408 grave 2
Unknown Victim of John Gacy d. June 12, 1981
Murder victim of John Gacy.
Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA

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