Find A Grave - Raytown

Ace, Goodman b. January 15, 1899 d. March 25, 1982
Radio Actor, Comedian. From 1931 to 1945 he teamed with his wife Jane Ace to play in the comedy radio program "Easy Aces" (his character was the straightman to his wife's character was "Mistress Misspeack"). He had a successful career as a comedy writer, providing material for early television entertainment figures such as comedian Milton Berle...[Read More]
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Ace, Jane b. October 12, 1900 d. November 11, 1974
Radio Actress. Born Jane Epstein in Kansas City, Missouri, together with her husband Goodman Ace, they were one of the most popular novelty teams during radio's golden era. In 1930, when circumstances forced Goodman Ace to continue broadcasting after his show had finished on KMBC Radio Kansas City, he brought his wife Jane in for an impromptu discussion. The results soon became a hit domestic comedy duo known as, "Easy Aces". In 1931, "Easy Aces" joined the regular CBS Radio lineup and moved to...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Civella, Carl J. 'Cork' b. January 28, 1910 d. October 2, 1994
Organized Crime Figure. Brother of Kansas City Crime Boss Nick Civella. When Nick died in prison Carl became boss of the family and in 1984 he was sentenced to thirty years in federal prison for his role in skimming more than $280,000 from the Las Vegas Tropicana and almost $2 million from casinos run by Argent Corporation. This scheme became the basis for the plot of the Martin Scorcese film "Casino." (Bio by: Mr. Denardo)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Earp, James William b. June 15, 1888 d. November 18, 1958
Americana Author. In addition to his career with the railroad, he worked as an author of short stories throughout his life. His career as a published author began in 1916 when Railroad Man’s Magazine accepted a short story which then developed into a series. He was especially successful in writing stories based on railroad themes. His short stories also appeared in such magazines as Railroad Stories, Argosy, Top Notch, Smart Set, American Boy, War Stories, Railroad Magazine, and Wayside Tales. (Bio by: Laurie)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Peterson, Betty b. June 15, 1918 d. March 3, 2006
Songwriter. A native of Spurgeon, Missouri, she is best remembered for writing the song, "My Happiness." The song won the Song of the Year Award in 1948. Several people recorded the song including Ella Fitzgerald, The Pied Pipers, Jon and Sondra Steele, Frank Sinatra, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, Pat Boone, Connie Francis, and a Memphis, Tennessee, truck driver named Elvis Aron Presley who payed $2.75 in 1953 to make a demo of the song. She was married to Louis O. Blanco, a songwriter and music...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Riordan, Paul F. b. November 8, 1920 d. February 8, 1944
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. A Second Lieutenant in the US Army's 34th Infantry Division, he was posthumously awarded his CMOH for actions near Cassino, Italy (February 3 to February 8, 1944). His citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. In the attack on the approaches to the city of Cassino on 3 February 1944, 2d Lt. Riordan led 1 of the assault platoons. Attacking Hill 175, his command was pinned down by enemy...[Read More]
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Sosland, Samuel 'Sam' b. August 4, 1889 d. November 6, 1983
Noted publisher and philanthropist. Sam and brothers David and Sanders began publishing their own trade paper. Sosland Publishing Company publishes various trade magazines/papers on grain-based foods, and the meat and poultry industries. Sam was managing editor for over 40 years, and chairman of Sosland Companies, Inc., the family-owned holding company. He gave generously to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and continued working until 6 weeks before his death at age 94. (Bio by: Bill Walker)
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

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