Stanley (Johnson County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Stanley ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Stanley. 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 west of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Beaumont<1>
Ada Brown (Singer)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Westlawn Cemetery
Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Born: Theo-Alice Jeanne Carpenter
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on February 1, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxnard (CA) on January 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Oxnard is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Carpenter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Al Christy (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on September 7, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 3, 1995 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Christy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
Margaret Daniel (Author)
- Born: Mary Margaret Truman
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Daniel<1>
Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 21, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on July 19, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel L. Fapp<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 Stanley to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard Eugene Hickock (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on June 6, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Lansing (KS) on April 14, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Lansing is located in Leavenworth County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Eugene Hickock<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 Stanley to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Joe Kuhel (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Kuhel
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on June 25, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Kansas City (KS) on February 26, 1984 (a Sunday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Kuhel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
Giles Alfred Lutz (Author)
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Belton (MO) in June 1982.
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Belton is located in Cass County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- He is buried at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northeast of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Giles Alfred Lutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
Charlie 'Bird' Parker (Musician)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northeast of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie 'Bird' Parker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Lincoln Cemetery
Larry Parks (Actor)
- Born: Samuel Lawrence Klausman
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Stanley. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Parks<1>
Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 5, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Kansas City (KS) on June 21, 1986 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Calverton National Cemetery
John Quade (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 1, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rosamond (CA) on August 9, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Rosamond is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Joshua Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Quade<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Joshua Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Joshua Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Joshua Memorial Park
Dan Quisenberry (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Daniel Raymond Quisenberry
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Stanley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Quisenberry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Frank C. Ringo (Major League Baseball)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank C. Ringo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Elmwood Cemetery
Buddy Rogers (Actor)
- Born: Charles Edward Rogers
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Stanley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Rogers<1>
Buddy E. Rogers (Actor)
- Born: Charles Edward Rogers
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Stanley. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy E. Rogers<1>
Ginger Rogers (Oscar winning actress, dancer, singer)
- Born: Virginia Katherine McMath
- She was born in Independence (MO) on July 16, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ginger Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Oakwood Memorial Park
Paul Splittorff, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on October 8, 1946 (a Tuesday) and died in Blue Springs (MO) on May 25, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- Blue Springs is located in Jackson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Blue Springs Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Stanley. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Splittorff, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Springs Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Springs Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Blue Springs Cemetery
George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Leeds (MO) on November 23, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Burlington (IA) on November 5, 1951 (a Monday).
- Leeds is located in Jackson County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Burlington is located in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, which is located in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Aspen Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (IA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Stanley to Aspen Grove Cemetery
Bess Truman (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Harry S. Truman (1945 - 1953))
- Born: Elizabeth Virginia Wallace
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Stanley (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bess Truman<1>

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.