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Notable Births & Deaths for Overland Park ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Overland Park. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Overland Park. 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 Overland Park to Westlawn Cemetery
- Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Al Christy (Actor)
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori (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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Overland Park (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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Overland Park. 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 Overland Park 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Overland Park. 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)
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northeast of Overland Park. 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 Overland Park 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Overland Park. Both communities are located in Johnson 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)
- Paul Splittorff, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Craig Stevens (Actor)
- Born: Gail Shikles, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Craig Stevens<1>
- He was born in Liberty (MO) on July 8, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 10, 2000 (a Wednesday).
- Liberty is located in Clay County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- The body was cremated.
- George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall (Major League Baseball)
- Bess Truman (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Harry S. Truman (1945 - 1953))
- Born: Elizabeth Virginia Wallace
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bess Truman<1>
- She was born in Independence (MO) on February 13, 1885 (a Friday) and died in Independence (MO) on October 18, 1982 (a Monday).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- Lyle Wesley Waggoner (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyle Wesley Waggoner<1>
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 13, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Westlake Village (CA) on March 17, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Bill Whitaker (Professional football)
- Full name: William Andrew Whitaker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Whitaker<1>
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on January 18, 1959 (a Sunday) and died in Prairie Village (KS) on October 2, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Overland Park (which is located in Johnson County).
- Prairie Village is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Overland Park. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Overland Park. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Overland Park to Calvary 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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