Allen, Sandy (Sandra) Elaine b. June 18, 1955 d. August 13, 2008 Guinness World Book title holder as the tallest woman on record since 1976. Sandy measured at 7 feet 7.25 inches. A pituitary tumor was the source of her body releasing excessive amounts of growth hormone. At birth the 6.5 pound normal baby began to grow quickly and by age ten she measured at 6 feet 3 inches. By age 16 she had reached 7 feet 1 inch. In 1974 she wrote to Guinness World Records looking to meet others her size. From there her fame began as the world's tallest woman. Her new...[Read More] (Bio by: Azarias) Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA
Pierce, James Hubert b. August 8, 1900 d. November 12, 1983 James Pierce was a former All-American football player at Indiana University and he was working as a coach at Glendale High School in 1926,when he was noticed by Edgar Rice Burroughs at a celebration for the author's daughter being given at his home.In May,1927 he was cast as the first Tarzan in 'Tarzan and the Golden Lion".Even more ironic is the fact that Thun, the Prince of the Lion Men (Flash Gordon Serials 1934),is the only role for which Pierce ended up being remembered.James Pierce...[Read More] (Bio by: Moses Lestz) Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA Plot: Family Plot
Wood, Marvin C. b. January 12, 1928 d. October 14, 1999 Basketball Coach. Member, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Best known for coaching tiny Milan (IN) High School to the 1954 State Championship. This story inspired the movie "Hoosiers." He also coached at New Castle (IN) High School, Indianapolis North Central High School, and Mishawaka (IN) High School, as well as Bethel and St. Mary's colleges. Asbury Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana, USA Plot: Section 7, Lot 27
Zimny, Bob b. December 11, 1921 d. August 11, 2011 Professional Football Player. For five seasons (1945 to 1949), he played at the tackle position in the National Football League with the Chicago Cardinals. Born Robert John Zimny, he attended St. Rita High School (Chicago) and played collegiate football at the University of Indiana. Selected by the Brooklyn Tigers during the 28th round of the 1944 NFL Draft, he would be signed by the Cardinals and begin his professional career following service with the US Army during World War II. He earned...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA
b. June 18, 1955 d. August 13, 2008