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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.
- Hugh Beaumont (Actor, director, writer)
- Full name: Eugene Hugh Beaumont
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Beaumont<1>
- 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.
- Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer (Professional baseball)
- Ada Brown (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Brown<1>
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery<1>
- 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)
- Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Al Christy (Actor)
- Elmer G. Dyer (Cinematographer)
- 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)
- Prentice Gautt (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Gautt<1>
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Oak Hill Cemetery
- Ralph George 'Major' Houk (Major League Baseball)
- Charlie 'Bird' Parker (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie 'Bird' Parker<1>
- 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.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Lincoln Cemetery
- Larry Parks (Actor)
- Born: Samuel Lawrence Klausman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Parks<1>
- 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.
- Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero (Major League Baseball)
- John Quade (Actor)
- Dan Quisenberry (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Daniel Raymond Quisenberry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Quisenberry<1>
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Frank C. Ringo (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank C. Ringo<1>
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Elmwood Cemetery
- Buddy E. Rogers (Actor)
- Born: Charles Edward Rogers
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy E. Rogers<1>
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on August 13, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 21, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Olathe is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of De Soto. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- Edythe Sterling (Actress)
- George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall (Major League Baseball)
- Lucy Hobbs Taylor (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy Hobbs Taylor<1>
- She was born in Constable (NY) on March 14, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on October 3, 1910 (a Monday).
- Constable is located in Franklin County, New York.
- 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 her death, she was 77.
- She 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From De Soto to Oak Hill 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. |
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