Deaths in the 1940s
23,000+ memorials
Michaił Czebodajew
1922–1945 (age 23)
Skuodas
Michaił Czebodajew was a military officer from Skuodas who died in 1945 during World War II.
Alfonsas Lipniūnas
1905–1945 (age 40)
Panevėžys Cathedral
A devoted spiritual guide remembered in Panevėžys Cathedral.
Vincentas Borisevičius
1887–1946 (age 59)
Tuskulėnai Manor
Vincentas Borisevičius was a Catholic priest who served at Tuskulėnai Manor and died in 1946.
Mikayel Harutyunyan
1898–1944 (age 46)
Smalvos
A respected military figure known for his calm resolve.
Victor Tadeo von Plettenberg
1920–1941 (age 21)
Šančiai
Victor Tadeo von Plettenberg was a resident of Šančiai who died in 1941 during World War II.
Mikałaj Alšeŭski
1920–1944 (age 24)
Antakalnis Cemetery
A courageous soul commemorated at Antakalnis Cemetery.
Aleksandr Shturman
1869–1944 (age 75)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Aleksandr Shturman was a dedicated teacher who served his community and was buried in Antakalnis Cemetery in 1944.
Michalina Łęska
1882–1940 (age 58)
Antakalnis Cemetery
A beloved teacher whose compassion left a lasting impact.
Vladas Kuzma
1892–1942 (age 50)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Vladas Kuzma was a physician who served his community and was buried in Petrašiūnai Cemetery in 1942.
Jonas Šimkus
1873–1944 (age 71)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
A thoughtful chemist whose work advanced scientific understanding.
Konstancija Jablonskienė
1868–1948 (age 80)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Konstancija Jablonskienė was a translator who lived from 1868 to 1948 and was buried in Petrašiūnai Cemetery.
Stasys Šalkauskis
1886–1941 (age 55)
Šiauliai old cemetery
A profound philosopher whose ideas offered clarity during uncertain times.
Kazimieras Venclauskis
1880–1940 (age 60)
Šiauliai old cemetery
Kazimieras Venclauskis was a lawyer who served in Šiauliai and was buried in the old cemetery in 1940.
Bolesław Wołejko
1880–1942 (age 62)
Druskininkai old cemetery
A steadfast presence remembered in Druskininkai for his calm resolve.
Antanas Klupšas
1882–1940 (age 58)
Šiauliai old cemetery
Antanas Klupšas was a resident of Šiauliai who died in 1940 and was buried in the old cemetery.
Juozas Gruodis
1884–1948 (age 64)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
A distinguished composer whose music continues to inspire.
Salomėja Nėris
1904–1945 (age 41)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Salomėja Nėris was a prominent Lithuanian writer whose works enriched the nation's cultural heritage until her death i...
Juozas Zikaras
1881–1944 (age 63)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Juozas Zikaras was a sculptor whose monuments gave form to Lithuania's hopes.
Kazys Binkis
1893–1942 (age 49)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Stasys Šimkus
1887–1943 (age 56)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Stasys Šimkus blended folk inspiration and modern technique to renew Lithuanian choral music.
Mykolas Songaila
1874–1941 (age 67)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Antanas Samuolis
1899–1942 (age 43)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Antanas Samuolis painted the quiet, soulful pulse of Lithuanian streets and interiors.
Jurgis Karnavičius
1884–1941 (age 57)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Petras Kalpokas
1880–1945 (age 65)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Petras Kalpokas brought Lithuanian landscapes to life with luminous color and tenderness.
Vincas Čepinskis
1871–1940 (age 69)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Juozas Akelaitis
1880–1949 (age 69)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Juozas Akelaitis is remembered as a devoted member of his community through turbulent decades.
Kazys Veverskis
1913–1944 (age 31)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Stepas Žukas
1904–1946 (age 42)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Stepas Žukas crafted graphic flourishes that fortified Lithuanian identity.
Alfonsas Sklėrius
1890–1943 (age 53)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Jonas Semaška
1907–1947 (age 40)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Jonas Semaška's memory endures among those who kept community life alive.
Juozas Pakalnis
1912–1948 (age 36)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Pranas Mašiotas
1863–1940 (age 77)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Pranas Mašiotas inspired generations of children with stories rooted in Lithuanian soil.
Ivan Bryzgalov
1926–1944 (age 18)
Nemunėlio Radviliškis
Marian Massonius
1862–1945 (age 83)
Bernardine Cemetery
Marian Massonius guided countless students with patience and erudition.
Adam Hrebnicki-Doktorowicz
1858–1941 (age 83)
Dūkštas
Juozapas Kukta
1873–1942 (age 69)
Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Kaišiadorys
Juozapas Kukta was a Lithuanian religious figure who lived from 1873 to 1942 and was buried at the Cathedral of the Tran...
Kazimiera Adamska-Rouba
1896–1941 (age 45)
Bernardine Cemetery
Kazimiera Adamska-Rouba was a Lithuanian woman who lived from 1896 to 1941 and was buried at Bernardine Cemetery in Viln...
Michał Rouba
1893–1941 (age 48)
Bernardine Cemetery
Michał Rouba was a Polish-Lithuanian resident of Vilnius who lived from 1893 to 1941 and was buried at Bernardine Cemet...
Lucjan Uziębło
1864–1942 (age 78)
Bernardine Cemetery
Lucjan Uziębło was a Polish-Lithuanian individual who lived from 1864 to 1942 and was buried at Bernardine Cemetery in...
Maria Jadwiga Reutt
1863–1942 (age 79)
Bernardine Cemetery
Maria Jadwiga Reutt was a Polish-Lithuanian woman who lived from 1863 to 1942 and was buried at Bernardine Cemetery in V...
Bogumił Reszke
1877–1944 (age 67)
Bernardine Cemetery
Bogumił Reszke was a Polish individual born in Konin who lived from 1877 to 1944 and was buried at Bernardine Cemetery ...
Zbigniew Śmiałowski
1885–1943 (age 58)
Bernardine Cemetery
Zbigniew Śmiałowski was a Polish-Lithuanian person born in Biaroza who lived from 1885 to 1943 and was buried at Berna...
Czesław Ancerewicz
1888–1943 (age 55)
Bernardine Cemetery
Lukash Holad
1891–1947 (age 56)
Euphrosyne Cemetery in Vilnius
Educator and guardian of culture who encouraged youth to embrace learning and heritage.
Siarhiej Paŭlovič
1875–1940 (age 65)
Euphrosyne Cemetery in Vilnius
Izot Antonovitsj Vakarin
1911–1945 (age 34)
Kaunas
Beloved Kaunas resident whose steady presence brought comfort and hope.
Dmitry Gorbunov
1924–1944 (age 20)
Kaunas
Viktor Kondakov
1920–1944 (age 24)
Kaunas
Young man of Kaunas remembered for his kindness and steadfast care for others.
Stepan Kusmitsch Nesterow
1906–1944 (age 38)
Kaunas
Kerim Yagoedin
1915–1944 (age 29)
Kaunas
Friend and neighbor whose steady encouragement helped others persevere.