Melrose (Saint Louis County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Melrose ...

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

Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Arlington National Cemetery
Chuck Berry (Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Born: Charles Edward Anderson Berry
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on October 18, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Wentzville (MO) on March 18, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Wentzville is located in Saint Charles County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chuck Berry<1>
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Chesterfield is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. 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 Melrose to Memorial Park Cemetery
Rand Brooks (Actor)
- Full name: Arlington Rand Brooks, Jr.
- He was born in Wright City (MO) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Ynez (CA) on September 1, 2003 (a Monday).
- Wright City is located in Warren County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Santa Ynez is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rand Brooks<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 Melrose to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Mickey Carroll (Actor)
- Born: Michael Finocchiaro
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on July 8, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Crestwood (MO) on May 7, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Crestwood is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mickey Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Calvary Cemetery
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
- She was born in Prague (Czechia) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Glendale is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. 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 Melrose to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Frank Crespi (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Florissant (MO) on March 1, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Florissant is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Crespi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Calvary Cemetery
Elizabeth Flournoy (Actress)
- She was born in Saint Charles (MO) on November 18, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Saint Charles is located in Saint Charles County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Flournoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Rose Hills Memorial Park
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Webster Groves is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. 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 Melrose to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Charles Jacob Hollocher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 11, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Frontenac (MO) on July 14, 1940 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Frontenac is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Jacob Hollocher<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Oak Hill Cemetery
Ernest Koob (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Keeler (MI) on September 11, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Lemay (MO) on November 12, 1941 (a Wednesday).
- Keeler is located in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- Lemay is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Koob<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Calvary 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis 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 (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Chesterfield is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Melrose. 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 Melrose 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Lake Saint Louis is located in Saint Charles County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis 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 (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Park Cemetery
Thomas George Poholsky (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on August 26, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Kirkwood (MO) on January 6, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Kirkwood is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas George Poholsky<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Oak Hill 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. 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 Melrose to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Francis Field 'Frank' Saucier (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Leslie (MO) on May 28, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on March 3, 2025 (a Monday).
- Leslie is located in Franklin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Llano Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Field 'Frank' Saucier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Llano Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Llano Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Llano Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Llano 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis 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>
Raymond Henry Schmandt (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on January 25, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond Heights (MO) on February 1, 1969 (a Saturday).
- Saint Louis is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Richmond Heights is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Melrose. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Henry Schmandt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose 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.