Point (Saint Louis County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Point. 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 north of Point. 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 Point to Arlington National Cemetery
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Chesterfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Point. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Point. 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 Point to Memorial Park Cemetery
Stephen K. Burks (Actor)
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen K. Burks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Crestwood is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Point. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Point. 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 Point 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Point. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Point. 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 Point 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Florissant is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Point. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Point. 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 Point to Calvary Cemetery
Buddy Ebsen (Actor, dancer)
- Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
- He was born in Belleville (IL) on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Torrance (CA) on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Ebsen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific Crest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific Crest Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Point to Pacific Crest Cemetery
Arthur Fletcher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Collinsville (IL) on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday).
- Collinsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Point. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Point to Glenwood 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Point (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 Point 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Point. 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>
Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- 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 and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Webster Groves is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Point. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Point. 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 Point to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Warren Louis Hacker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Marissa (IL) on November 21, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Lenzburg (IL) on May 22, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Marissa is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
- Lenzburg is located in Saint Clair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Point. The cemetery is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Louis Hacker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Ridge Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Point to Oak Ridge Cemetery
Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 26, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Point to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in East Saint Louis (IL) on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
William Holden (Oscar nominated actor)
- Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
- He was born in O'Fallon (IL) on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday).
- O'Fallon is located in Saint Clair County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holden<1>
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Frontenac is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Point. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northwest of Point. 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 Point 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Point. Both communities are located in Saint Louis County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Point. 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 Point to Calvary Cemetery
Frank E. Millard (Professional baseball)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on July 4, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in Galveston (TX) on July 4, 1892 (a Monday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Point. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<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 Point 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Point. 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 Point 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Point (which is located in Saint Louis County).
- Chesterfield is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Point. 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Point. 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 Point to St. Mary's 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.