Notable Births & Deaths for Pleasant Grove ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Pleasant Grove. 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Pleasant Grove. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • The body was cremated.
• 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas County).
• William S. Burroughs     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William S. Burroughs<1>
  • 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 Saint Louis City, Missouri.
  • Lawrence is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Pleasant Grove. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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• Goldie Colwell     (Actress)
  • Full name: Goldie Frances Colwell
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Goldie Colwell<1>
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Elmer G. Dyer     (Cinematographer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer G. Dyer<1>
  • 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Pleasant Grove. Both communities are located in Douglas 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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• Erin Brockovich     (Oscar nominated actress, activist)
  • Born: Erin Pattee
  • She was born in Lawrence (KS) on June 22, 1960 (a Wednesday).
  • Lawrence is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Pleasant Grove. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
• Prentice Gautt     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Gautt<1>
  • 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Pleasant Grove. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north northeast of Pleasant Grove. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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• Orval Leroy Grove     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orval Leroy Grove<1>
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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• Ralph George 'Major' Houk     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
  • 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Pleasant Grove. Both communities are located in Douglas 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery<1>
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• Guy G. McFadden     (1895/08/24:1895/08/28)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy G. McFadden<1>
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas County).
  • Topeka is located in Shawnee County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 38.
  • He is buried at Topeka Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Grove. The cemetery is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Topeka Cemetery<1>
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• Edwyn Robert Owen     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwyn Robert Owen<1>
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Grove. The cemetery is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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• Larry Parks     (Actor)
  • Born: Samuel Lawrence Klausman
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  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas County).
  • Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 60.
  • The body was cremated.
• Ruth Robinson     (Actress)
  • Born: Ruth Woodall
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Robinson<1>
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas 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.
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pleasant Grove (which is located in Douglas County).
  • Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 94.
• Lucy Hobbs Taylor     (Medical pioneer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy Hobbs Taylor<1>
  • 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Pleasant Grove. Both communities are located in Douglas County.
  • At the time of her death, she was 77.
  • She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north northeast of Pleasant Grove. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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