Deaths in the 1940s - BurialMap

1885–1944 (age 59)

Aula, Oude Begraafplaats Gouda

Hendrik Kool was a Dutch civil servant who died in 1944 during World War II.

Stanisław Skarżyński

1899–1942 (age 43)

Remembered for his leadership and resolve as a military officer during dark days in Europe.

1862–1941 (age 79)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Johan Wagenaar was a distinguished Dutch composer whose works enriched the nation's cultural heritage.

Gerard Martinus Versteeg

1876–1943 (age 67)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Celebrated as a physician who served his community with calm compassion through shifting times.

Joan Adriaan Hugo van Zuylen van Nijevelt

1854–1940 (age 86)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Gerrit Besselaar

1874–1947 (age 73)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Bonded with readers through writing that conveyed empathy and hope during uneasy times.

Eliza Cornelis Wiersma

1901–1944 (age 43)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Gerardus Bernardus Reijns

1907–1945 (age 38)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Gerardus Bernardus Reijns dedicated himself to the resistance until his death in 1945.

Steven Jan Matthijs van Geuns (1857-1940)

1857–1940 (age 83)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Henderik Roelof Rookmaaker

1887–1945 (age 58)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Henderik Roelof Rookmaaker served his community faithfully as a civil servant until his death in 1945.

Pieter Evert Spaan

1872–1941 (age 69)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Volkier Francois Marius IJssel de Schepper

1877–1949 (age 72)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Volkier Francois Marius IJssel de Schepper spent his life serving in the military before passing in 1949.

1871–1940 (age 69)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Hendrik Gerard Johan Maas Geesteranus

1868–1942 (age 74)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Hendrik Gerard Johan Maas Geesteranus served as a military officer until his death in 1942.

Willem Hendrik van Terwisga

1861–1948 (age 87)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Christoffel van Tuinen

1865–1947 (age 82)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Christoffel van Tuinen was a military officer whose life of service concluded in 1947.

Carel Johan Neiszen

1886–1942 (age 56)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Agardus Marinus Leegsma Sr.

1899–1944 (age 45)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Agardus Marinus Leegsma Sr. gave his life in military service in 1944.

Willem Lodewijk Kramers

1876–1943 (age 67)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Johannes Jacob Oosterdag

1875–1940 (age 65)

Oud Eik en Duinen

Johannes Jacob Oosterdag kept the bridges of his hometown safe until his passing in 1940.

Gerardus Diederik Paul Antoine Renardel de Lavalette

1875–1940 (age 65)

Oud Eik en Duinen

1925–1945 (age 20)

Sittard War Cemetery

Dennis Donnini exemplified courageous military service before his death in 1945.

1911–1944 (age 33)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Gerrit van der Veen

1902–1944 (age 42)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Gerrit van der Veen turned his craftsman's skill toward the resistance and died for freedom in 1944.

1902–1944 (age 42)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

1908–1944 (age 36)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Jan Bottema served in the resistance and died for his country in 1944.

1900–1944 (age 44)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Gideon Willem Boissevain

1922–1943 (age 21)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Gideon Willem Boissevain was a brave resistance fighter who embodied compassionate courage during the occupation.

1906–1944 (age 38)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Jan Niklaas Veldman

1912–1944 (age 32)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Jan Niklaas Veldman was a dedicated resistance fighter who quietly upheld the cause of freedom.

Hendrik Roelof de Jong

1911–1945 (age 34)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

1912–1943 (age 31)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Cornelis Roos served as a courageous resistance fighter who protected others with thoughtful devotion.

Leo Herman Frijda

1923–1943 (age 20)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Antonius Otto Hermannus Tellegen

1907–1943 (age 36)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Antonius Otto Hermannus Tellegen was a steadfast resistance fighter who ensured vital support for others.

Hilbert van Dijk

1908–1944 (age 36)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

1912–1944 (age 32)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Bob Oosthoek was an actor whose creative spirit translated into dedicated resistance work.

Karel Pekelharing

1909–1944 (age 35)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Wibo Sjerp Lans

1884–1943 (age 59)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Wibo Sjerp Lans was an elder statesman of the resistance who provided steady leadership and care.

1897–1945 (age 48)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

1919–1943 (age 24)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Hans Katan was a devoted resistance fighter who safeguarded lives through selfless action.

Joop Oudenaller

1876–1945 (age 69)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Jean Louis Steets

1921–1945 (age 24)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Jean Louis Steets was a woodworker who quietly supported resistance efforts with practical care.

1919–1944 (age 25)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Henricus Johannes Habraken

1883–1945 (age 62)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Henricus Johannes Habraken was a printer who used his craft to sustain resistance communication.

Jacob Jan Hamelink

1902–1942 (age 40)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Jacob Jan Hamelink was a Dutch welder who died in 1942 during World War II.

1911–1944 (age 33)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Johan Hissink was a director who led with steady commitment to the resistance cause.

1883–1942 (age 59)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Levie Peper (1883-1942) was an Amsterdam native who died during the Holocaust era and was buried at Ohlsdorf Cemetery in...

Bas van Beeveren

1923–1945 (age 22)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Civil servant honored for steadfast service during wartime.

1919–1945 (age 26)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Ben Genemans was a Dutch dollmaker who died in 1945 at the age of 26.

1875–1948 (age 73)

Head teacher remembered for his dedication to guiding youth.