Wego-Waco (Sedgwick County, KS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wego-Waco ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wego-Waco. 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.

Kirstie Alley (Actress)
- Full name: Kirstie Louise Alley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kirstie Alley<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on January 12, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on December 5, 2022 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She 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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Ralph 'Wild Red' Berry (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph 'Wild Red' Berry<1>
- He was born in Conway Springs (KS) on November 20, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburg (KS) on July 28, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Conway Springs is located in Sumner County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wego-Waco (which is located in Sedgwick County).
- Pittsburg is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, which is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olive Cemetery<1>
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Karla Arnetta Burns (Singer, actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karla Arnetta Burns<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on December 24, 1954 (a Friday) and died in Wichita (KS) on June 4, 2021 (a Friday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northeast of Wego-Waco. The cemetery is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Gardens<1>
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Christopher Connelly (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Connelly<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on September 8, 1941 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He 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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Ruby Dandridge (Actress)
- Born: Ruby Jean Butler
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruby Dandridge<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on March 3, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 17, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Steve Drake (Actor)
- Born: Dale Laurence Fink
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Drake<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on December 12, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 19, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Ralph Reed Freeto (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Reed Freeto<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on August 12, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died somewhere in Orange County (KS) on January 21, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Granite City (IL) on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Wichita (KS) on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Granite City is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
Stan Kenton (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan Kenton<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on December 15, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 25, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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James Charles 'Jim' Lehrer (Journalist, novelist, playwright)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Charles 'Jim' Lehrer<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on May 19, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on January 23, 2020 (a Thursday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
Mary McCarty (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary McCarty<1>
- She was born in Winfield (KS) on September 27, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 30, 1980 (a Wednesday).
- Winfield is located in Cowley County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Wego-Waco (which is located in Sedgwick County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Etta McDaniel (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etta McDaniel<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on December 1, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Hattie McDaniel (Actress, singer, songwriter, comedian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hattie McDaniel<1>
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on June 10, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 26, 1952 (a Sunday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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Sam McDaniel (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam McDaniel<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on January 28, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 24, 1962 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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George Patrick 'Pat' McJimsey (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Patrick 'Pat' McJimsey<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on March 21, 1950 (a Tuesday) and died in Wichita (KS) on April 1, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Wichita Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. The cemetery is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wichita Park Cemetery<1>
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Edward Tilden 'Ed' Siever (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Goddard (KS) on April 2, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 4, 1920 (a Wednesday).
- Goddard is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Daryl Spencer (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daryl Spencer<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on July 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Wichita (KS) on January 2, 2017 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northeast of Wego-Waco. The cemetery is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Gardens<1>
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Danny Leon Thompson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Danny Leon Thompson<1>
- He was born in Wichita (KS) on February 1, 1947 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester (MN) on December 10, 1976 (a Friday).
- Wichita is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Wego-Waco. Both communities are located in Sedgwick County.
- Rochester is located in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Capron Cemetery, which is located in Woods County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Capron Cemetery<1>
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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.