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Notable Births & Deaths for Prairie Center ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Prairie Center. 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Prairie Center (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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center. 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 Prairie Center to Westlawn Cemetery
- William S. Burroughs (Author)
- Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Al Christy (Actor)
- Elmer G. Dyer (Cinematographer)
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- 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 in Douglas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west northwest of Prairie Center. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prairie Center to Oak Hill Cemetery
- Ralph George 'Major' Houk (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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center (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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Prairie Center. 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 Prairie Center 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Prairie Center. 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)
- Full name: Daniel Raymond Quisenberry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Quisenberry<1>
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on February 7, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Leawood (KS) on September 30, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Leawood is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Prairie Center. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Prairie Center. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prairie Center to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east northeast of Prairie Center. 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 Prairie Center 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Prairie Center. Both communities are located in Johnson 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 in Douglas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west northwest of Prairie Center. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Prairie Center to Oak Hill Cemetery
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center (which is located in Johnson County).
- Prairie Village is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Prairie Center. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Prairie Center. 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 Prairie Center 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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