Ozawkie (Jefferson County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ozawkie ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ozawkie. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Ozawkie. 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 Ozawkie to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Hugh Beaumont (Actor, director, writer)
- Full name: Eugene Hugh Beaumont
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Beaumont<1>
Annette Bening (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Annette Carol Bening
- She was born in Topeka (KS) on May 29, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson 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 Ozawkie to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (Poet)
- She was born in Topeka (KS) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 3, 2000 (a Sunday).
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Lincoln 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 in Douglas County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson 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 Ozawkie to Bellefontaine 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson 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 Ozawkie 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Ozawkie. Both communities are located in Jefferson 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east northeast of Ozawkie. 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 Ozawkie 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 in Douglas County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson 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 Ozawkie to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Amelia Earhart (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Amelia Mary Earhart
- She was born in Atchison (KS) on July 24, 1897 (a Saturday) and died on July 2, 1937 (a Friday).
- Atchison is located in Atchison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 40.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amelia Earhart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Valhalla Memorial Park
Erin Brockovich (Oscar nominated actress, activist)
- Born: Erin Pattee
- She was born in Lawrence (KS) on June 22, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
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 in Douglas County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie. 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 Ozawkie to Oak Hill Cemetery
Orval Leroy Grove (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mineral Springs (KS) on August 25, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Carmichael (CA) on April 20, 1992 (a Monday).
- Mineral Springs is located in Osage County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Carmichael is located in Sacramento County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orval Leroy Grove<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Calvary Catholic 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 in Douglas County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson 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 Ozawkie to Rolling Hills Cemetery
Fred Marsh (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Valley Falls (KS) on January 5, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Corry (PA) on October 27, 2006 (a Friday).
- Valley Falls is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Ozawkie. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Corry is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Marsh<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Grove Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Pine Grove Cemetery
Guy G. McFadden (1895/08/24:1895/08/28)
- He was born in Topeka (KS) on September 3, 1872 (a Tuesday) and died in Topeka (KS) on March 10, 1911 (a Friday).
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Topeka Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie. The cemetery is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy G. McFadden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Topeka Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Topeka Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Topeka Cemetery
Edwyn Robert Owen (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Saint Louis Park (MN) on June 8, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Topeka (KS) on October 5, 2007 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis Park is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie. The cemetery is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwyn Robert Owen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Stanley Price (Actor)
- He was born in Atchison (KS) on December 31, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on July 13, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Atchison is located in Atchison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Garden Grove is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Price<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Ruth Robinson (Actress)
- Born: Ruth Woodall
- She was born in Topeka (KS) on August 18, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 17, 1966 (a Thursday).
- Topeka is located in Shawnee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Robinson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Valhalla Memorial Park
Edythe Sterling (Actress)
- Born: Edith May Kessinger
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edythe Sterling<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ozawkie to Valhalla Memorial Park
Lucy Hobbs Taylor (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Constable (NY) on March 14, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on October 3, 1910 (a Monday).
- Constable is located in Franklin County, New York.
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Ozawkie. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy Hobbs Taylor<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 Ozawkie to Oak Hill 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.