Maize (Sedgwick County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Maize ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Maize. 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.

Kirstie Alley (Actress)
- Full name: Kirstie Louise Alley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kirstie Alley<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on January 12, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on December 5, 2022 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She 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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Ralph 'Wild Red' Berry (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph 'Wild Red' Berry<1>
- He was born in Conway Springs (KS) on November 20, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburg (KS) on July 28, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Conway Springs is located in Sumner County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Maize (which is located in Sedgwick County).
- Pittsburg is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, which is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olive Cemetery<1>
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Karla Arnetta Burns (Singer, actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karla Arnetta Burns<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on December 24, 1954 (a Friday) and died in Wichita (KS) on June 4, 2021 (a Friday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east southeast of Maize. The cemetery is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Gardens<1>
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Christopher Connelly (Actor)
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- He was born in Wichita (KS) on September 8, 1941 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Ruby Dandridge (Actress)
- Born: Ruby Jean Butler
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruby Dandridge<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on March 3, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 17, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- 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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Steve Drake (Actor)
- Born: Dale Laurence Fink
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- He was born in Wichita (KS) on December 12, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 19, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- 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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Ralph Reed Freeto (Actor)
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- He was born in Wichita (KS) on August 12, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died somewhere in Orange County (KS) on January 21, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
Karl Dix Gotham (Cinematographer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Dix Gotham<1>
- He was born in Newton (KS) on November 16, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 5, 1949 (a Monday).
- Newton is located in Harvey County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Maize (which is located in Sedgwick County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He 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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Stan Kenton (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan Kenton<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on December 15, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 25, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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James Charles 'Jim' Lehrer (Journalist, novelist, playwright)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Charles 'Jim' Lehrer<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on May 19, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on January 23, 2020 (a Thursday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
Etta McDaniel (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etta McDaniel<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on December 1, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Hattie McDaniel (Actress, singer, songwriter, comedian)
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- She was born in Wichita (KS) on June 10, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 26, 1952 (a Sunday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Sam McDaniel (Actor)
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- He was born in Wichita (KS) on January 28, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 24, 1962 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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George Patrick 'Pat' McJimsey (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Patrick 'Pat' McJimsey<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on March 21, 1950 (a Tuesday) and died in Wichita (KS) on April 1, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Wichita Park Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Maize. The cemetery is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wichita Park Cemetery<1>
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Edward Tilden 'Ed' Siever (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Goddard (KS) on April 2, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 4, 1920 (a Wednesday).
- Goddard is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Daryl Spencer (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Wichita (KS) on July 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Wichita (KS) on January 2, 2017 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east southeast of Maize. The cemetery is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Gardens<1>
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Milburn Stone (Actor)
- Full name: Hugh Milburn Stone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milburn Stone<1>
- He was born in Burrton (KS) on July 5, 1904 (a Tuesday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on June 12, 1980 (a Thursday).
- Burrton is located in Harvey County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Maize (which is located in Sedgwick County).
- La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park<1>
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Danny Leon Thompson (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Wichita (KS) on February 1, 1947 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester (MN) on December 10, 1976 (a Friday).
- Wichita is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Maize. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Rochester is located in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Capron Cemetery, which is located in Woods County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Capron Cemetery<1>
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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.