Westlawn Cemetery
Westlawn Cemetery is a cemetery in Norridge, United States. Wikidata records 11 notable interments here, including Jack Ruby, Jack Ruby, Shel Silverstein.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Norridge, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.95800, -87.82670 (source: Wikidata) |
| Website | westlawncemetery.org |
Office and Mausoleum Hours: 9:30am-3:00pm
From the cemetery's own website: westlawncemetery.org
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
11 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Westlawn Cemetery's 11 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include businessperson (27%), nightclub owner (18%), film actor (18%), actor (18%).
- Jack Ruby (1911–1967), businessperson, nightclub owner
- Jack Ruby (1911–1967), businessperson, nightclub owner
- Shel Silverstein (1930–1999), children's writer, film score composer, cartoonist
- Gene Siskel (1946–1999), film critic, journalist, television presenter
- Virginia Lee Corbin (1910–1942), film actor, actor
- Virginia Lee Corbin (1910–1942), film actor, actor
- Leonard Chess (1917–1969), music executive, record producer, entrepreneur
- Abe Saperstein (1902–1966), basketball coach, basketball player, businessperson
- Tobias Bamberg (1875–1963), magician
- Gitta Gradova (1904–1985), pianist
- Q20709541 (1901–1988), politician
Common questions
Where is Westlawn Cemetery?
Westlawn Cemetery is in Norridge, United States, at coordinates 41.9580, -87.8267.
Who is buried at Westlawn Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 11 notable interments at Westlawn Cemetery, including Jack Ruby, Jack Ruby, Shel Silverstein, Gene Siskel, Virginia Lee Corbin.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q7989035 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q7989035. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/westlawn-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/westlawn-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q7989035}
}