Notable Births & Deaths for Nekoma ...

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

• Elon Chester 'Chief' Hogsett     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Brownell (KS) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Hays (KS) on July 17, 2001 (a Tueday) at the age of 97.
  • Brownell is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Nekoma.
  • Hays is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Nekoma.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elon Chester 'Chief' Hogsett<1>
• Hal 'Prince Hal' Patterson     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Harold Patterson
  • He was born in Rozel (KS) on October 4, 1932 (a Tueday) and died in Larned (KS) on November 21, 2011 (a Monday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Larned Cemetery (Pawnee County, Kansas).
  • Rozel is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Nekoma.
  • Larned is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Nekoma.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hal 'Prince Hal' Patterson<1>