Kansas City (Wyandotte County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kansas City ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kansas City. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Ada Brown (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Brown<1>
- She was born in Kansas City on May 1, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 31, 1950 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located nearby and to the east of Kansas City.
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located nearby and to the west of Kansas City.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery<1>
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Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Born: Theo-Alice Jeanne Carpenter
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Carpenter<1>
- She was born in Kansas City on February 1, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxnard (CA) on January 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Al Christy (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Christy<1>
- He was born in Kansas City on September 7, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 3, 1995 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located nearby and to the east of Kansas City.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery, located nearby and to the west of Kansas City.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Margaret Daniel (Author)
- Born: Mary Margaret Truman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Daniel<1>
- She was born in Independence (MO) on February 17, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 29, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
Jim Davis (Actor)
- Born: Marlin Davis
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Davis<1>
- He was born in Edgerton (MO) on August 26, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Northridge (CA) on April 26, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Edgerton is located in Platte County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel L. Fapp<1>
- He was born in Kansas City on April 21, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on July 19, 1986 (a Saturday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Brenda Joyce (Actress)
- Born: Betty Graftina Leabo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brenda Joyce<1>
- She was born in Excelsior Springs (MO) on February 25, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on July 4, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Excelsior Springs is located in Clay County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Grover G. Ligon (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover G. Ligon<1>
- He was born in Kearney (MO) on February 1, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 3, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kearney is located in Clay County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori<1>
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on February 29, 1944 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Liberty (MO) on July 10, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Kansas City is located nearby and to the east of Kansas City.
- Liberty is located in Clay County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Park Cemetery<1>
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Charlie 'Bird' Parker (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie 'Bird' Parker<1>
- He was born in Kansas City on August 29, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on March 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Kansas City. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
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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 in Johnson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 5, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Kansas City on June 21, 1986 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery<1>
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John Quade (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Quade<1>
- He was born in Kansas City on April 1, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rosamond (CA) on August 9, 2009 (a Sunday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Joshua Memorial Park<1>
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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 in Johnson County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Kansas City. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery<1>
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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 nearby and to the north of Kansas City.
- Kansas City is located nearby and to the east of Kansas City.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east southeast of Kansas City. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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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 in Johnson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
Ginger Rogers (Oscar winning actress, dancer, singer)
- Born: Virginia Katherine McMath
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ginger Rogers<1>
- She was born in Independence (MO) on July 16, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park<1>
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Paul Splittorff, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Splittorff, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on October 8, 1946 (a Tuesday) and died in Blue Springs (MO) on May 25, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- Blue Springs is located in Jackson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Blue Springs Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east southeast of Kansas City. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Springs Cemetery<1>
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Edythe Sterling (Actress)
- Born: Edith May Kessinger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edythe Sterling<1>
- She was born in Leavenworth (KS) on October 29, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 4, 1962 (a Monday).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Kansas City (which is located in Wyandotte County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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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.