Brooks, Herb b. August 5, 1937 d. August 11, 2003 Hockey Coach and Pioneer: Born in St. Paul, Brooks played hockey at the University of Minnesota, where he later coached from 1972-79, winning three national titles and left with a 167-99-18 to lead the national team. As coach of the 1980 Olympic team hockey, he led them to the "Miracle On Ice Gold Medal Victory" with a win over the highly rated Soviet Union. The gold medal, which was won in Lake Placid, New York, was maybe the most famous moment in Olympic history. He returned to lead the 2002...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Cause of death: Car accident Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA Plot: Section: 6A x 141 7 GPS coordinates: 44.9971390, -93.1361923 (hddd.dddd)
Fawcett, William b. September 8, 1894 d. January 25, 1974 Actor. After obtaining a Ph.D. he became a Professor of Theatre Arts at Michigan State University. Among his film credits were: "Stars Over Texas" as Judge Smith, "Green Dolphin Street" as Nat; and "The Sea Hound" as Andre the beachcomber. He also guest starred on numerous TV series including: "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin"; "Perry Mason" and "The Wild, Wild West." (Bio by: MC) Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA Plot: Section 9 X 84E1/2 5 GPS coordinates: 44.9960213, -93.1358795 (hddd.dddd)
Haynes, Frank Jay 'F. Jay Haynes' b. October 28, 1853 d. March 10, 1921 Photojournalist. A pioneering photographer of the American West, he became involved with photography about 1874 and learned the art of studio portraits and commercial pictures, including stereoscope cards. Moving to Moorhead, Dakota Territory, he had the fortune to meet H.A. Towne of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Working on a commission, Haynes took stereoviews of the Northern Pacific Railroad from Brainerd, MN to Bismarck, Dakota Territory, the beginning of a relationship with the Northern...[Read More] (Bio by: Itisjustjwb) Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA Plot: sectioin 7, Block X, Lot 51 GPS coordinates: 44.9972000, -93.1381683 (hddd.dddd)
Hedberg, Mitch b. February 24, 1968 d. March 30, 2005 Comedian, Actor. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, he began his career as a comedian in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and then in Florida, before moving to Seattle, Washington, where he began to tour. Not soon afterwards he began to make appearances in films, and television, including MTV's "Comikaze" in 1996, "The Late Show With David Letterman" in 1999, "That 70's Show" in 1998, "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" in 1999, "Ed" in 2001, "Late Friday" in 2001, and the 2000 film, "Almost Famous." In...[Read More] Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA Plot: 12-X-478-2
Rocco, Mickey b. March 2, 1916 d. June 1, 1997 Major League Baseball Player. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was a first baseman making his debut for the for the Cleveland Indians on June 5, 1943. For four seasons, he played for the Cleveland Indians (1943-46) and was noted for his lifetime high fielding percentage with a .994 average. He finished his career with a record of 444 hits, 219 runs scored, 30 homeruns, 186 runs batted in and a .258 batting average. He died at age 81 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA Plot: Division 3E
b. August 5, 1937 d. August 11, 2003