Cedar Hill (Jefferson County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cedar Hill ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cedar Hill. 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.

Buddy Blattner (Major League Baseball, sportscaster)
- Full name: Robert Garnett Blattner
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 8, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on September 4, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Blattner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Hill to Memorial Park Cemetery
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- She was born in Prague (Czech Republic) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Glendale is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori<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 Cedar Hill to Bellefontaine Cemetery
James Franciscus (Actor)
- Full name: James Grover Franciscus
- He was born in Clayton (MO) on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor (Composer, teacher)
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 17, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Webster Groves (MO) on February 20, 1921 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Love Smtih Gaynor<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 Cedar Hill to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Marianne Craig Moore (Poet, author, editor)
- She was born in Kirkwood (MO) on November 15, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday).
- Kirkwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marianne Craig Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Hill to Evergreen Cemetery
Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 14, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Chesterfield (MO) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Hill. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Frederick 'Don' Mueller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Hill to St. Mary's Cemetery
Cal Neeman (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Amends Neeman
- He was born in Valmeyer (IL) on February 18, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Lake Saint Louis (MO) on October 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Valmeyer is located in Monroe County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Neeman<1>
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV host)
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Hill to Park Cemetery
Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Malden (MO) on September 1, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Ladue (MO) on January 28, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Malden is located in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- Ladue is located in Saint Louis County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett<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 Cedar Hill to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Tom Santschi (Actor, director)
- Born: Paul William Santschi
- He was born in Crystal City (MO) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 9, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Crystal City is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Cedar Hill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Santschi<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 Cedar Hill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Robert Boden Scheffing
- He was born in Overland (MO) on August 11, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on October 26, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Overland is located in Saint Louis County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing<1>
James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 10, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Cahokia (IL) on June 29, 1939 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Cahokia is located in Saint Clair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Cedar Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Hill to Cedar Park Cemetery
Frank Wilcox (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Reppy Wilcox
- He was born in De Soto (MO) on March 13, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Granada Hills (CA) on March 3, 1974 (a Sunday).
- De Soto is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Cedar Hill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Granada Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Wilcox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Hill to San Fernando Mission 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.