Deaths in the 1940s

Frans van der Zeijden

1913–1944 (age 31)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Frans van der Zeijden was a Dutch merchant who died in 1944 at the age of 31.

Anthonie Bons

1921–1945 (age 24)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Student whose life represented the hopes of a generation.

Cesar Willem Ittmann

1914–1945 (age 31)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Cesar Willem Ittmann was a Dutch physician who died in 1945 at the age of 31.

Matthijs Verkuijl

1895–1944 (age 49)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Resistance fighter honored for courageous defiance of tyranny.

Gerard Steen

1925–1945 (age 20)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Gerard Steen was a Dutch office administrator who died in 1945 at the age of 20.

Andries de Koning

1917–1945 (age 28)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Military service member remembered for honorable duty.

Arend Hijner

1922–1945 (age 23)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Arend Hijner was a Dutch chemist who died in 1945 at the age of 23.

Walter Brandligt

1901–1943 (age 42)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Writer whose work reflected the endurance of the human spirit.

Rens Rempt

1908–1945 (age 37)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Rens Rempt was a Dutch resident who died in 1945 at the age of 37.

Wim Pommerel

1894–1945 (age 51)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Resident commemorated for steadfast resilience during difficult times.

Harm Hendrik Gerssen

1912–1944 (age 32)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Harm Hendrik Gerssen was a Dutch factory worker who died in 1944 at the age of 32.

Roelof Tiede Oost

1908–1945 (age 37)

Dutch Honorary Cemetery Bloemendaal

Accountant known for integrity and community responsibility.

Theo van Welderen Rengers

1867–1945 (age 78)

Oentsjerk

Theo van Welderen Rengers was a Dutch politician who lived from 1867 to 1945.

Thomas de Jongh van Arkel

1878–1941 (age 63)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Teacher remembered for nurturing youth through trying times.

Johannes Hermanus Carstens

1880–1941 (age 61)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Military officer Johannes Hermanus Carstens (1880–1941) served with dedication throughout his career.

Carel Frederik Gey van Pittius

1866–1945 (age 79)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Military officer honored for steadfast service.

Rosa Holländer-Stern

1866–1942 (age 76)

Jewish Cemetery Gan Hasjalom

Rosa Holländer-Stern (1866–1942) was a housewife and member of the Jewish community.

Minne van der Staal

1879–1946 (age 67)

Harlingen General Cemetery

Minne van der Staal was a writer who celebrated Friesland's stories with compassionate prose.

Hanso Idzerda

1885–1944 (age 59)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Engineer Hanso Idzerda (1885–1944) contributed his technical expertise throughout his career.

Theodorus Jacobus Veltman

1868–1943 (age 75)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Theodorus Jacobus Veltman was a military officer noted for his steady leadership.

Nicolaas Theodorus Carstens

1886–1945 (age 59)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Military officer Nicolaas Theodorus Carstens (1886–1945) served his nation with dedication.

Wilhelmus Gerhardus Adrianus van Nieuwenhuizen

1886–1944 (age 58)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Wilhelmus Gerhardus Adrianus van Nieuwenhuizen was a military officer who balanced careful judgement with sincere care f...

Arthur Oróbio de Castro

1882–1947 (age 65)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Violinist Arthur Oróbio de Castro (1882–1947) enriched his community through his musical talents.

August Anton Dijkstra

1873–1944 (age 71)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

August Anton Dijkstra was a military officer who brought quiet steadiness to his commands.

Theodor Adolf Friedrich Scharenberg

1864–1942 (age 78)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Military healthcare officer Theodor Adolf Friedrich Scharenberg (1864–1942) served with dedication to both duty and he...

Jacob Hendrikus Bastiaan Spaanderman

1864–1943 (age 79)

Nieuw Eykenduynen

Jacob Hendrikus Bastiaan Spaanderman was a conductor celebrated for bringing warmth and clarity to every performance.

Charles Allberry

1911–1943 (age 32)

Woensel

Egyptologist Charles Allberry (1911–1943) made significant scholarly contributions to the study of ancient Egypt.

Kitty van Vloten

1867–1945 (age 78)

Noordwijk General Cemetery

Kitty van Vloten was a translator who bridged cultures with thoughtful precision.

Richard Playne Stevens

1909–1941 (age 32)

Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery

Flying ace Richard Playne Stevens (1909–1941) demonstrated exceptional courage and skill in aerial combat.

Gerrit Hendrik Kersten

1882–1948 (age 66)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Gerrit Hendrik Kersten was a teacher devoted to guiding students with integrity.

J.H. Speenhoff

1869–1945 (age 76)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Writer J.H. Speenhoff (1869–1945) contributed significantly to the literary culture of his time.

Willem Schuiling

1896–1944 (age 48)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Willem Schuiling was a military officer remembered for his steady guidance.

Frederik Nachtweh

1857–1941 (age 84)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Painter Frederik Nachtweh (1857–1941) contributed to the visual arts through his accomplished works.

Oscar Eberle

1883–1943 (age 60)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Oscar Eberle was a cellist whose performances echoed with expressive warmth.

Pieter van Walraven

1867–1944 (age 77)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Pieter van Walraven was a Dutch naval officer who served his country with distinction from 1867 to 1944.

Frederik Jan Nooteboom

1870–1940 (age 70)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Frederik Jan Nooteboom was a military man remembered for his steady commitment to duty.

Johannes Jollius Six Dijkstra

1890–1940 (age 50)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Johannes Jollius Six Dijkstra was a Dutch military officer who served from 1890 until his death in 1940.

Willem Boelhouwer

1914–1945 (age 31)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Willem Boelhouwer gave his courage to the resistance and died in 1945 while helping others.

Cornelis Loos

1863–1942 (age 79)

Crooswijk General Cemetery

Cornelis Loos was a Dutch entrepreneur whose business ventures spanned from 1863 to 1942.

Jan Dirk van Bilderbeek

1919–1945 (age 26)

Rusthof cemetery

Jan Dirk van Bilderbeek was a promising student whose education and ideals were cut short in 1945.

Jan Rudolph Tutein Nolthenius

1857–1946 (age 89)

Rusthof cemetery

Jan Rudolph Tutein Nolthenius was a Dutch photographer whose career spanned from 1857 to 1946.

Maria Augusta Cordes

1859–1944 (age 85)

Rusthof cemetery

Maria Augusta Cordes dedicated decades to her family and community before passing in 1944.

Daniel Willem Hendrik Patijn

1865–1944 (age 79)

Baarn Old Cemetery

Daniel Willem Hendrik Patijn was a Dutch banker whose financial career extended from 1865 to 1944.

Hendrik Zeiler

1884–1941 (age 57)

New general cemetery Baarn

Hendrik Zeiler served as a plantation administrator and died in 1941.

Willem Rooseboom

1916–1940 (age 24)

Baarhuisje, Bussum

Willem Rooseboom was a Dutch military aviator who served from 1916 until his death in 1940.

Cornelis Modestus Henricus Siegmund

1874–1940 (age 66)

Baarhuisje, Bussum

Cornelis M.H. Siegmund was a business executive respected for guiding his firm and community until his death in 1940.

Richard Boele

1858–1941 (age 83)

Algemene Begraafplaats Soest

Richard Boele was a Dutch firefighter whose service to his community lasted from 1858 to 1941.

Josephus Adrianus Mussert

1880–1940 (age 60)

Gorinchem General Cemetery

Josephus Adrianus Mussert served as a military officer and leader of the National Socialist Movement, leaving behind a c...

Constant Willem Lunsingh Scheurleer

1881–1941 (age 60)

Begraafplaats Rhijnhof

Constant Willem Lunsingh Scheurleer was a Dutch banker whose career extended from 1881 to 1941.

Hans Flu

1912–1944 (age 32)

Begraafplaats Rhijnhof

Hans Flu was a resistance fighter whose sacrifice in 1944 is honoured at Begraafplaats Rhijnhof.