De Soto (Johnson County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for De Soto ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding De Soto. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Daniel Read Anthony (Publisher)
- He was born in Adams (MA) on August 22, 1824 (a Sunday) and died in Leavenworth (KS) on November 12, 1904 (a Saturday).
- Adams is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Read Anthony<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Muncie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Muncie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Hugh Beaumont (Actor, director, writer)
- Full name: Eugene Hugh Beaumont
- He was born in Eudora (KS) on February 16, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Munich (Germany) on May 14, 1982 (a Friday).
- Eudora is located in Douglas County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Beaumont<1>
Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Leavenworth (KS) on January 14, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Whittier (CA) on March 26, 1990 (a Monday).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ada Brown (Singer)
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on May 1, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 31, 1950 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Westlawn Cemetery
William S. Burroughs (Author)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 5, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on August 2, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William S. Burroughs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Born: Theo-Alice Jeanne Carpenter
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on February 1, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxnard (CA) on January 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Oxnard is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Carpenter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Al Christy (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on September 7, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 3, 1995 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Christy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
Elmer G. Dyer (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 8, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer G. Dyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Erin Brockovich (Oscar nominated actress, activist)
- Born: Erin Pattee
- She was born in Lawrence (KS) on June 22, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 21, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on July 19, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel L. Fapp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Prentice Gautt (Professional football)
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 8, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Gautt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Oak Hill Cemetery
Richard Eugene Hickock (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on June 6, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Lansing (KS) on April 14, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Lansing is located in Leavenworth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Eugene Hickock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Muncie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Muncie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Ralph George 'Major' Houk (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 9, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Haven (FL) on July 21, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Winter Haven is located in Polk County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, which is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Hills Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Rolling Hills Cemetery
Joe Kuhel (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Kuhel
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on June 25, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Kansas City (KS) on February 26, 1984 (a Sunday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Kuhel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
Giles Alfred Lutz (Author)
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Belton (MO) in June 1982.
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Belton is located in Cass County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- He is buried at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Giles Alfred Lutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
Charlie 'Bird' Parker (Musician)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on August 29, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on March 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie 'Bird' Parker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Lincoln Cemetery
Larry Parks (Actor)
- Born: Samuel Lawrence Klausman
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on December 13, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Studio City (CA) on April 13, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Olathe is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of De Soto. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Parks<1>
Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 5, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Kansas City (KS) on June 21, 1986 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Calverton National Cemetery
John Quade (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 1, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rosamond (CA) on August 9, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Rosamond is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Joshua Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Quade<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Joshua Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Joshua Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Joshua Memorial Park
Dan Quisenberry (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Daniel Raymond Quisenberry
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on February 7, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Leawood (KS) on September 30, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Leawood is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of De Soto. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Quisenberry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Frank C. Ringo (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkville (MO) on October 12, 1860 (a Friday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on April 12, 1889 (a Friday).
- Parkville is located in Platte County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of De Soto (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of De Soto. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank C. Ringo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Elmwood Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.