Eudora (Douglas County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Eudora ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Eudora. 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Eudora. 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 Eudora to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Hugh Beaumont (Actor, director, writer)
- Full name: Eugene Hugh Beaumont
- He was born in Eudora on February 16, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Munich (Germany) on May 14, 1982 (a Friday).
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Eudora (which is located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Eudora. 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 Eudora 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Eudora. Both communities are located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Eudora. 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 Eudora to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
Goldie Colwell (Actress)
- Full name: Goldie Frances Colwell
- She was born in Tecumseh (KS) on January 29, 1889 (a Tuesday) and died in Marina del Rey (CA) on July 27, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Tecumseh is located in Shawnee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- Marina del Rey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Goldie Colwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eudora to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
John Steuart Curry (Painter, muralist)
- He was born in Dunavant (KS) on November 14, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on August 29, 1946 (a Thursday).
- Dunavant is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- Madison is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest of Eudora. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Steuart Curry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Eudora to Reformed Presbyterian Church 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Eudora. Both communities are located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Eudora. Both communities are located in Douglas 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Eudora. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west northwest of Eudora. 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 Eudora 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- Lansing is located in Leavenworth County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Eudora. 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 Eudora 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Eudora. Both communities are located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Eudora. 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 Eudora to Forest Hill & Calvary 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas 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 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east northeast of Eudora. 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 Eudora 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 in Johnson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Eudora (which is located in Douglas 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Eudora (which is located in Douglas 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 Eudora 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 in Johnson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Eudora (which is located in Douglas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Eudora. 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 Eudora to Mt. Moriah 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.