Deaths in the 1950s - BurialMap

1878–1954 (age 76)

Mountain View Cemetery

David Atkins was a Liverpool-born individual who lived during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Annie Dolman Inskeep

1864–1959 (age 95)

Mountain View Cemetery

Annie Dolman Inskeep was a woman of social standing who lived from 1864 to 1959.

1874–1953 (age 79)

Cypress Lawn Memorial Park

Sophie Borel was a woman of social prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

1888–1955 (age 67)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Nana Bryant was an American actress active in silent and early sound films during the early 20th century.

Raymond L. Schrock

1892–1950 (age 58)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Raymond L. Schrock was an American actor and performer in early cinema and theater.

1868–1958 (age 90)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Sheldon Lewis was an American actor known for his roles in silent films and early motion pictures.

Virginia Pearson

1886–1958 (age 72)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Virginia Pearson was an American silent film actress who appeared in numerous productions during the 1910s and 1920s.

1883–1950 (age 67)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Jane Cowl was an acclaimed American actress, playwright, and director known for her work in theater and film.

1900–1954 (age 54)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Lillian Rich was an American silent film actress who appeared in comedies and dramas during the 1920s.

Theodore Kosloff

1882–1956 (age 74)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Theodore Kosloff was a Russian-American dancer and choreographer who performed in silent films and theater productions.

1891–1957 (age 66)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Al Bridge was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his caree...

1892–1954 (age 62)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Al Hill was an American actor who performed in early cinema and stage productions.

1875–1955 (age 80)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Wilson Benge was a British character actor known for his roles in silent and early sound films.

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

1873–1959 (age 86)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Madame Sul-Te-Wan was an African-American actress and performer who appeared in early silent films and stage productions...

1891–1956 (age 65)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Chester Clute was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films and radio productions.

1881–1953 (age 72)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Crauford Kent was a British-American actor known for his work in silent films and early motion pictures.

1903–1956 (age 53)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Eddie Acuff was an American actor and comedian who appeared in films and television throughout his career.

1888–1955 (age 67)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Eddie Borden was an American actor who performed in silent films and early sound motion pictures.

Frederick Burton

1871–1957 (age 86)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Frederick Burton (1871-1957) was an American actor and entertainer from Indianapolis.

James Pier Mason

1889–1959 (age 70)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

James Pier Mason (1889-1959) was an American actor who worked in Paris and Hollywood.

1883–1951 (age 68)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Johnny Arthur (1883-1951) was an American character actor from Scottdale known for silent and early sound films.

1875–1958 (age 83)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Roger Imhof (1875-1958) was an American actor from Rock Island who appeared in numerous films.

Stanley Blystone

1894–1956 (age 62)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Stanley Blystone (1894-1956) was an American actor and director from Eau Claire.

Symona Boniface

1894–1950 (age 56)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Symona Boniface (1894-1950) was an American actress from New York City known for character roles.

1873–1958 (age 85)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Yorke Sherwood (1873-1958) was an American actor from Manchester.

Kathleen Kerrigan

1868–1957 (age 89)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Kathleen Kerrigan (1868-1957) was an American actress from Floyd County.

1872–1958 (age 86)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Vaughan Glaser (1872-1958) was an American actor and theatrical performer from Cleveland.

1874–1953 (age 79)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Mittie Morris (1874-1953) was an American actress.

Elspeth Dudgeon

1871–1955 (age 84)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Elspeth Dudgeon (1871-1955) was a Scottish-American actress from London known for character roles in film.

1901–1959 (age 58)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

John Merton (1901-1959) was an American actor from Washington, D.C. who appeared in numerous films.

1901–1956 (age 55)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

William Ruhl (1901-1956) was an American actor from Colfax.

Herbert F. Raynolds

1874–1950 (age 76)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Herbert F. Raynolds (1874-1950) was an American actor from Central City.

Archie R. Twitchell

1906–1957 (age 51)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Archie R. Twitchell (1906-1957) was an American actor from Pendleton.

1916–1951 (age 35)

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Emil Kapaun was a U.S. Army chaplain and Catholic priest who died as a prisoner of war during the Korean War.

1893–1952 (age 59)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Fulton Oursler was an American author, editor, and playwright known for his religious and inspirational works.

Peggy Hopkins Joyce

1893–1957 (age 64)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Peggy Hopkins Joyce was an American actress and socialite known for her multiple marriages and glamorous lifestyle.

Antonie Strassmann

1901–1952 (age 51)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Antonie Strassmann was a German-born individual whose specific accomplishments are not readily apparent from available r...

1894–1956 (age 62)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Fred Allen was an American comedian and radio personality famous for his wit and satirical humor on network radio.

1878–1954 (age 76)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Pat McDonald was an Irish-born athlete and Olympic gold medalist in track and field events.

1906–1959 (age 53)

Calvary Cemetery

Lou Costello was an American comedian and actor best known as the comedy partner of Bud Abbott in the famous Abbott and ...

George Murray Hulbert

1881–1950 (age 69)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

George Murray Hulbert was an American businessman and philanthropist involved in various commercial enterprises.

James H. Torrens

1874–1952 (age 78)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

James H. Torrens was an American Jesuit priest and educator who served in various religious and academic capacities.

Joseph V. McKee

1889–1956 (age 67)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Joseph V. McKee was an American politician who served as Acting Mayor of New York City during the 1930s.

Walter Aloysius Lynch

1894–1957 (age 63)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Walter Aloysius Lynch was an American politician and public official from New York.

1856–1950 (age 94)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

John J. Dillon was an American politician and businessman active in New York politics during the late 19th and early 20t...

Samuel J. Foley

1891–1951 (age 60)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Samuel J. Foley was an American religious figure or community leader based in Manhattan.

William Ambrose Prendergast

1867–1954 (age 87)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

William Ambrose Prendergast was an American politician and public servant from the New York area.

William Francis Kenny

1868–1951 (age 83)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

William Francis Kenny was an American religious figure, likely a bishop or high-ranking Catholic clergy member.

Philip H. Reisman

1891–1957 (age 66)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Philip H. Reisman (1891-1957) was a Saint Paul resident whose life spanned the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

1870–1957 (age 87)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

James Reeves (1870-1957) lived for 87 years and was buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.