Platte River (Buchanan County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Platte River ...

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

Irving Bacon (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Irving Ernest Bacon
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Bacon<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on September 6, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 5, 1965 (a Friday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery<1>
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- From Platte River to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Benny Baker (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Benjamin Michael Zifkin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny Baker<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on May 5, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 20, 1994 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer<1>
- He was born in Leavenworth (KS) on January 14, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Whittier (CA) on March 26, 1990 (a Monday).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Platte River (which is located in Buchanan County).
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Platte River to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Walter Cronkite (Television & radio personality)
- Full name: Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Cronkite<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on November 4, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on July 17, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south of Platte River. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery<1>
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- From Platte River to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Jim Davis (Actor)
- Born: Marlin Davis
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Davis<1>
- He was born in Edgerton (MO) on August 26, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Northridge (CA) on April 26, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Edgerton is located nearby and to the southeast of Platte River.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- 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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- From Platte River to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Amelia Earhart (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Amelia Mary Earhart
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amelia Earhart<1>
- She was born in Atchison (KS) on July 24, 1897 (a Saturday) and died on July 2, 1937 (a Friday).
- Atchison is located in Atchison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Platte River (which is located in Buchanan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 40.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Eminem (Rapper, songwriter, producer, actor)
- Born: Marshall Bruce Mathers III
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on October 17, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
Betrry Garrett (Actress, comedian, singer, dancer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betrry Garrett<1>
- She was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on May 23, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 12, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- The body was cremated.
Coleman Hawkins (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coleman Hawkins<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on November 21, 1904 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on May 19, 1969 (a Monday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Platte River to Woodlawn Cemetery
DeWitt C. Jennings (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeWitt C. Jennings<1>
- He was born in Cameron (MO) on June 21, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 1, 1937 (a Monday).
- Cameron is located in Clinton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Platte River (which is located in Buchanan County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- 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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- From Platte River to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Brenda Joyce (Actress)
- Born: Betty Graftina Leabo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brenda Joyce<1>
- She was born in Excelsior Springs (MO) on February 25, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on July 4, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Excelsior Springs is located in Clay County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Platte River (which is located in Buchanan County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Platte River to Westwood Memorial Park
Frank Bernard Kelling (Director, animator, cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bernard Kelling<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on November 11, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 23, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- 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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- From Platte River to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Dorothea Kent (Actress)
- Born: Dorothea Jane Schaeffer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothea Kent<1>
- She was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 10, 1990 (a Monday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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- From Platte River to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Grover G. Ligon (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover G. Ligon<1>
- He was born in Kearney (MO) on February 1, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 3, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kearney is located in Clay County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Platte River (which is located in Buchanan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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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Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori<1>
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on February 29, 1944 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Liberty (MO) on July 10, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Liberty is located in Clay County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Platte River (which is located in Buchanan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Park Cemetery<1>
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Jeff Morris (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeff Morris<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on September 20, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 12, 2004 (a Monday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Platte River to Westwood Memorial Park
Zon Murray (Actor)
- Full name: Emery Zon Murray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zon Murray<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on April 13, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on April 30, 1979 (a Monday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- 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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Kay Noble-Bell (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Noble-Bell<1>
- She was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on October 15, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on April 27, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Potter County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Platte River to Memorial Park Cemetery
Stanley Price (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Price<1>
- He was born in Atchison (KS) on December 31, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on July 13, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Atchison is located in Atchison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Platte River (which is located in Buchanan County).
- Garden Grove is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He 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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- From Platte River to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
John George Pringle (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John George Pringle<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on July 13, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on August 12, 1929 (a Monday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He 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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- From Platte River to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
LeRoy Prinz (Choreographer, director, producer)
- Full name: LeRoy Jerome Prinz
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for LeRoy Prinz<1>
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on July 14, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 15, 1983 (a Thursday).
- Saint Joseph is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Platte River. Both communities are located in Buchanan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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- From Platte River to Los Angeles National 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.