Buena Park (Racine County, WI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buena Park ...

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

Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche (Professional football)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 1, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 8, 1988 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Dante 'The Horse' Ameche<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 Buena Park to Calvary Cemetery
Don Ameche (Actor)
- Born: Dominic Felix Amici
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on May 31, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on December 6, 1993 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Ameche<1>
Edward Emerson Barnard (Astronomer)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 16, 1857 (a Friday) and died in Williams Bay (WI) on February 6, 1923 (a Tuesday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Williams Bay is located in Walworth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Emerson Barnard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buena Park to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Sam Battaglia (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on June 30, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Oak Park (IL) on January 8, 1973 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Oak Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Battaglia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
John C. Becher (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on January 15, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 20, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Los Angeles 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John C. Becher<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Digby Bell (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on November 8, 1849 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on June 20, 1917 (a Wednesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Digby Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Woodlawn Cemetery
Lamont Bentley (Actor)
- Full name: Artimus Lamont Bentley
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on October 25, 1973 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 18, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- 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 Lamont Bentley<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Monte Blue (Actor)
- Full name: Gerard Montgomery Blue
- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on January 11, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on February 18, 1963 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Monte Blue<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Pamela Owen Britton (Actress)
- Born: Armilda Jane Owen
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 19, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Arlington Heights (IL) on June 17, 1974 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Arlington Heights is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pamela Owen Britton<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Felice Bryant (Musician, songwriter)
- Born: Matilda Genevieve Scaduto
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 7, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Gatlinburg (TN) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Gatlinburg is located in Sevier County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felice Bryant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline (Director)
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on November 4, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1961 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Francis 'Eddie' Cline<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 Buena Park to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Ellen Corby (Actress)
- Born: Ellen Hansen
- She was born in Racine (WI) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 14, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Racine is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Buena Park. Both communities are located in Racine County.
- Woodland Hills 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Corby<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ray 'Crash' Corrigan (Actor)
- Born: Raymond Benard
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 14, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Brookings (OR) on August 10, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Brookings is located in Curry County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray 'Crash' Corrigan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Amos Cross (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) in February 1860 and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 16, 1888 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amos Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Riverside Cemetery
Amos C. Cross (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 8, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 6, 1888 (a Friday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amos C. Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Riverside Cemetery
Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on May 12, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Toledo (OH) on September 6, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Woodlawn Cemetery
Ashton Dearholt (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on February 4, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 27, 1942 (a Monday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ashton Dearholt<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 Buena Park to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ronnie Duman (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- West Allis is located in Milwaukee County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie Duman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Crown Hill Cemetery
Bobby Dunn (Actor)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 28, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 24, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Dunn<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 Buena Park to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Joseph Aloysius 'Red' Dunn, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on June 21, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on January 15, 1957 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Buena Park. The cemetery is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Aloysius 'Red' Dunn, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Holy Cross Cemetery
Edward Gulbeng 'Smokey' Elisian (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on December 9, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on August 30, 1959 (a Sunday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Buena Park (which is located in Racine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Gulbeng 'Smokey' Elisian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena Park to Mountain View 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.