Spencer (Shawnee County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Spencer ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Spencer. 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
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Spencer. Both communities are located in Shawnee County.
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencer 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 nearby and to the west of Spencer.
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencer 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 in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Spencer. 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:
- From your current location to Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencer 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencer to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Spencer. 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 Spencer 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencer 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencer to Rolling Hills 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Spencer. Both communities are located in Shawnee County.
- Topeka is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Spencer. Both communities are located in Shawnee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Topeka Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Spencer. 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 Spencer 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Spencer. Both communities are located in Shawnee County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Spencer. 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 Spencer to Mt. Hope 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Spencer. Both communities are located in Shawnee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spencer 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Spencer (which is located in Shawnee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Spencer. 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 Spencer 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.