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Acklin, Barbara b. February 28, 1943 d. November 27, 1998
Singer, Songwriter. She had several hit songs during the 1960s and 1970s, including "Love Makes a Woman", "Just Ain't No Love", "Am I the Same Girl", and "I Bake Me a Man". She also co-wrote the 1971 hit single "Have You Seen Her" for the Chi-Lites and "Whispers Gettin' Louder" for singer Jackie Wilson. She died of pneumonia.
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Ali, Noble Drew b. 1886 d. 1929
Religious Leader. The founder of Moorish Science Temple of America, he was born Timothy Drew in North Carolina. Adopted into the Cherokee Tribe, he worked as a circus magician, then traveled to Egypt where he studied under a priest who recognized him as a "prophet." He established his first temple in Newark, New Jersey in 1913. His Chicago temple was called the Moorish Science Temple of America. Ali taught that blacks are Moabites or Moors, for whom the promised land is Morocco. He died after...[Read More] (Bio by: David M. Habben)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Arnold, James Kokomo b. February 15, 1901 d. November 8, 1968
James "Kokomo" Arnold, often described as being one of the greatest bluesmen to come about in the period following the Great Depression, was born in the town of Lovejoy, Georgia. As a young man, he left the south and settled in Buffalo, New York where he began playing local venues. In 1929, Arnold settled in Chicago, Illinois and was soon recording for the Victor Record label and then later for Decca Records. He toured extensively during the 1930's as a blues guitarist, making numerous...[Read More] (Bio by: Adam Maroney)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Baldwin, Thomas B. b. May 13, 1961 d. May 2, 2000
Professional Football Player. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he grew up in Lansing and was drafted by the New York Jets in his senior year at Tulsa University. He played for the Jets from 1984 to 1988 as a defensive lineman. He later retired and joined State Farm Insurance as an agent. (Bio by: DHM)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Beam, Harry Peter b. November 23, 1892 d. December 31, 1967
US Congressman. He was a lawyer at practice in Chicago, when he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve in World War I. After the war, he was a member of the assistant corporation counsel of Chicago from 1923 to 1927. In 1931, he was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-second and to the five succeeding Congresses and served until his resignation in 1942. He was elected as a judge of the municipal court of Chicago in 1942, reelected in 1948, 1954, and 1960 and engaged in legal practice...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Bigham, Lexie b. August 4, 1968 d. December 17, 1995
Actor. Born Lexie Darnell Bigham Jr. in Illinois, he appeared in numerous independent films and television series. He had prominent roles in feature films such as "Boyz in the Hood" (1991), "South Central" (1992), "Airheads" (1994), "Se7en" (1995) and "Up Close & Personal" (1996). His TV credits include "China Beach", "LA Law" and "Saved by the Bell: The New Class". He died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 27. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Car accident
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Lot 171, Grave 1A
Burley, Daniel Gardner b. November 7, 1907 d. October 28, 1962
Journalist, Musician, Activist. The life of Dan Burley touched on a variety of aspects of 20th century America. Born in Kentucky, the son of a preacher. His father died at a young age and Burley's mother moved the family to Chicago in 1915 after remarrying. Burley became a newspaper boy for the Chicago Daily Defender, and learned Boogie Woogie Piano playing while attending Wendell Phillips High School with classmates Lionell Hampton and Louis Jordan. He was also editor of the school newspaper...[Read More] (Bio by: Don M)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Elmgrove, Lot 155, Grave 1
Byrne, Emmet Francis b. December 6, 1896 d. September 25, 1974
US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1919 and commenced the practice of law in Chicago, Illinois. From 1921 to 1923, he was assistant State Attorney of Cook County and was officer for Illinois Commerce Commission in 1947, 1948, 1955 and 1956. In 1957, he was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-fifth Congress serving until 1959. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed legal practice and was appointed to the Chicago Regional Export Expansion Council in 1970, serving until...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Cain, Richard b. 1931 d. December 20, 1973
Organized Crime Figure. Richard Cain was born in Chicago but grew up in Owosso, Michigan. He was made into the Chicago Outfit early in life, despite the fact that his grandfather had been a prominent anti-Mafia activist in The Patch. He joined the Chicago Police Department in the 1950's, functioning as a double agent. Cain was highly intelligent, spoke several languages, and served as a bagman between the police force and the Outfit. He was fired from the CPD in the early 1960's for a series of...[Read More] (Bio by: Dennis Rice)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Charles, Ezzard Mack b. July 7, 1921 d. May 28, 1975
Professional Boxer. Started out undefeated in 42 amateur fights as a welterweight and middleweight. He became a professional shortly after winning the AAU national middleweight title in 1939 and he won 20 consecutive pro fights before losing a 10-round decision to former middleweight champion Ken Overlin on June 9, 1941. He served in the Army during 1944 and 1945 and began fighting as a light heavyweight after World War II. Charles had three victories, one a knockout, over future champion...[Read More] (Bio by: Ggg Ddd)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Clifton, Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' b. October 13, 1926 d. August 31, 1990
Professional Basketball Player. He was born Clifton Nathaniel in Little Rock, Arkansas and later raised in Chicago, Illinois. After serving in the US Army during World War II, he first rose to fame as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters (1947 to 1950). He played at the center and forward positions for eight seasons (1950 to 1958) in the National Basketball Association with the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons. Along with Earl Lloyd and Chuck Cooper, Clifton was one of the first African-...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Restvale Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section A3, Row 12
Collins, Cardiss b. September 24, 1931 d. February 3, 2013
US Congresswoman. A member of the Democratic Party, she served Illinois' 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 until 1997. Born Cardiss Hortense Robertson, she was raised in Detroit and attended Northwestern University. She held such occupations as secretary, accountant and auditor for Illinois' Department of Revenue, prior to launching her political career as a committeewoman in Chicago. Following the death of her husband US Congressman George...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Collins, George Washington b. March 5, 1925 d. December 8, 1972
US Congressman. Elected to represent Illinois's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1970 to his death in 1972. He was killed in a plane crash at the Midway Airport, in Chicago, Illinois, on December 8, 1972. (Bio by: K)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Corr, Frank b. January 12, 1877 d. June 3, 1934
Mayor of Chicago 1933
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Crutchfield, Jimmie 'The Colonel' b. May 15, 1910 d. May 31, 1993
Negro League Baseball player. Began his career with the Birmingham Black Barons in 1930 as an Outfielder. Through his fifteen year career he played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords, Indianapolis ABCs, Newark Eagles, Philadelphia Stars Toledo Crawfords, Chicago American Giants and Cleveland Buckeyes. While with the Pittsburgh Crawfords he earned three trips to the East-West All-Star game. In addition impressive RBI totals he always maintained a respectable batting average near .300 throughout his...[Read More] (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Daley, Eleanor 'Sis' b. March 4, 1907 d. February 16, 2003
American Folk Figure. She was the wife of former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, who she married in 1936, and who had served as Mayor from 1955 until his death in 1976. She was also the mother of Chicago Mayor Richard Michael Daley, who has been in office since 1989. (Bio by: K)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Daley, Richard J. b. May 15, 1902 d. December 20, 1976
Chicago Mayor from 1955 to 1976. He was Chicago's longest-serving Mayor until eclipsed by his son, Richard M. Daley, who left office in 2011 after serving over 22 years.
Cause of death: Heart Attack
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Daly, Lar 'America First' b. 1912 d. 1978
Politician - Ran for everything.
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Dixon, Willie James b. July 1, 1915 d. January 29, 1992
Legendary Blues Musician and Songwriter. Born the seventh of fourteen children, his greatest influence was his mother, who turned everything she said into rhymes and he learned to do the same. At the age of seventeen, he left his hometown for Chicago to become a boxer. One year later he was named the Illinois State Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion. Although he had success as a boxer, because of a money disputes he gave up being a pro boxer. He began his musical career in 1940 with Leonard "...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Hepatitis
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Acacia Lawn, Lot 18, Grave 1, Right by the road. Look for willow trees
Donaldson, John Wesley b. February 20, 1892 d. April 12, 1970
Negro League Baseball Player. One of the top lefthanders in Negro League history, he threw three consecutive no-hitters in 1913. He played for the Tennessee Rats, All Nations, Gilkerson's Union Giants, Chicago Giants, Indianapolis ABCs, Brooklyn Royal Giants, New York Lincoln Giants, Detroit Stars, Kansas City Monarchs, John Donaldson All-Stars, Bertha Fisherman, Lismore Gophers, Melrose Legion All-Stars, Saint Cloud Saints, and Moose Jaw Canada. (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 7, Lot 1, Row 17, Grave 97

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