Deaths in the 1960s

Tauno Hannikainen

1896–1968 (age 72)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eljas Erkko

1895–1965 (age 70)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eljas Erkko was a steadfast Finnish politician whose leadership helped steer the nation through pivotal times.

Woldemar Hägglund

1893–1963 (age 70)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Vilho Petter Nenonen

1883–1960 (age 77)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Vilho Petter Nenonen strengthened Finland's defence through his foundational work in artillery and military education.

Aarne Sihvo

1889–1963 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Reino Kuuskoski

1907–1965 (age 58)

Honkanummi cemetery

Reino Kuuskoski was a distinguished jurist whose steady commitment to fairness upheld Finland's courts.

Reino Helismaa

1913–1965 (age 52)

Honkanummi cemetery

Leevi Kuuranne

1915–1965 (age 50)

Honkanummi cemetery

Leevi Kuuranne was an actor celebrated for his expressive portrayals and enduring warmth.

Antero Vartia

1912–1969 (age 57)

Honkanummi cemetery

Eino Kilpi

1889–1963 (age 74)

Honkanummi cemetery

Eino Kilpi was a politician known for his commitment to social progress and thoughtful leadership.

Kyllikki Solanterä

1908–1965 (age 57)

Honkanummi cemetery

Roine Rikhard Ryynänen

1891–1963 (age 72)

Honkanummi cemetery

Roine Rikhard Ryynänen was a conductor who brought Finnish music to life with sensitivity and passion.

Ejwind Ahonius

1897–1963 (age 66)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ernst Linko

1889–1960 (age 71)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ernst Linko was a composer whose thoughtful scores added enduring depth to Finnish music.

Lauri Pohjanpää

1889–1962 (age 73)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Oiva Willamo

1887–1967 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Oiva Willamo was a military officer remembered for his steady leadership and commitment to service.

Viljo Kojo

1891–1966 (age 75)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Väinö Pesola

1886–1966 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Väinö Pesola was a composer whose thoughtful works enriched Finland's cultural legacy.

Olga Leino

1871–1962 (age 91)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eva Kuusla

1933–1967 (age 34)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eva Kuusla was a scriptwriter whose imaginative stories touched Finnish audiences.

Eero O. Erkko

1899–1969 (age 70)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Lyydia Almila

1892–1962 (age 70)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Lyydia Almila guided generations as a devoted head teacher, leaving a lasting imprint on her students and school communi...

Walter Gyllenbögel

1893–1969 (age 76)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Helge Hindström

1889–1967 (age 78)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Engineer Helge Hindström combined technical skill with steady leadership to support meaningful development across his p...

Jarmo Wasama

1943–1966 (age 23)

Kalevankangas cemetery

Hilja Gestrin

1882–1963 (age 81)

Kalevankangas cemetery

Architect Hilja Gestrin blended tradition and modernity to create enduring, human-centered spaces.

Aleksanteri Karpin

1883–1969 (age 86)

Helsinki Orthodox cemetery

Grigor Auer

1882–1967 (age 85)

Helsinki Orthodox cemetery

Painter Grigor Auer portrayed life with sensitivity, sharing his vision through thoughtful mentorship and inspired work.

Veikko Antero Koskenniemi

1885–1962 (age 77)

Turku Cemetery

Veikko Antero Koskenniemi (1885-1962) was a person from Oulu who was buried at Turku Cemetery in Sweden.

Princess Elisabeth zu Sayn Wittgenstein- Berleburg

1874–1964 (age 90)

Turku Cemetery

Princess Elisabeth zu Sayn Wittgenstein-Berleburg (1874-1964) was a princess born in Saint Petersburg who was buried at ...

Väinö Albert Nuorteva

1889–1967 (age 78)

Maunula Cemetery

Väinö Albert Nuorteva was a Finnish writer whose literary works engaged with the intellectual currents of early 20th-c...

Armas Äikiä

1904–1965 (age 61)

Malmi cemetery

Armas Äikiä used his writing to champion humanity and forge connections through shared stories.

Reino Valkama

1906–1962 (age 56)

Malmi cemetery

Regno Valkama was a Finnish actor whose dramatic performances contributed to the development of Finnish theater and cine...

Mikko Hovi

1879–1962 (age 83)

Malmi cemetery

Sculptor Mikko Hovi honored human strength through carefully crafted works that endure in public memory.

Eero Leväluoma

1896–1969 (age 73)

Maunula Cemetery

Eero Leväluoma was a Finnish film director whose cinematic works contributed to the development of Finnish cinema.

Lauri Vilenius

1900–1969 (age 69)

Maunula Cemetery

Politician Lauri Vilenius was respected for principled leadership and a steadfast commitment to serving his community.

Masa Jäppilä

1900–1967 (age 67)

Malmi cemetery

Masa Jäppilä was a Finnish composer whose musical works enriched the cultural heritage of 20th-century Finland.

Yrjö Enne

1898–1961 (age 63)

Malmi cemetery

Yrjö Enne earned regard as a patient politician devoted to equity and thoughtful dialogue in public life.

Yrjö Kuorikoski

1903–1969 (age 66)

Malmi cemetery

Yrjö Kuorikoski was a Finnish Esperantist dedicated to promoting international communication and cultural exchange thro...

Knut Ernst Kindt

1886–1967 (age 81)

Malmi cemetery

Politician Knut Ernst Kindt exemplified dignified, bridge-building leadership rooted in genuine care for others.

Fanny Kuitunen

1884–1967 (age 83)

Malmi cemetery

Fanny Kuitunen was a Finnish woman whose life spanned a transformative period in Finnish history.

Aleksey Krasnostovsky

1880–1967 (age 87)

St. Nicholas parish cemetery

Aleksey Krasnostovsky was a composer whose lyrical works and mentorship enriched the musical life of his era.

Frans Eemil Sillanpää

1888–1964 (age 76)

Hämeenkyrö old cemetery

Frans Eemil Sillanpää was a Nobel Prize-winning Finnish author whose novels profoundly shaped Finnish literature and e...

Olav Ansgar Larssen

1897–1967 (age 70)

Sandnes Municipality

Olav Ansgar Larssen was a Norwegian painter who lived from 1897 to 1967.

Julius Smith

1885–1960 (age 75)

Arendal

Julius Smith was a painter whose thoughtful work explored light and landscape with quiet intensity.

Bernhard Greve

1886–1962 (age 76)

Ullensvang

Bernhard Greve was a Norwegian painter who lived from 1886 to 1962.

Julius Cæsar Hartmann

1889–1969 (age 80)

Selje

Julius Cæsar Hartmann was a painter known for capturing serene and atmospheric scenes.

Hans Hylen

1876–1961 (age 85)

Sauda Municipality

Hans Hylen was a Norwegian poet who lived from 1876 to 1961.

Kaja Larsen

1888–1963 (age 75)

Skånland Municipality

Kaja Larsen was a photographer whose sensitive eye preserved poignant memories of everyday life.

Thomas Beck

1899–1963 (age 64)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Thomas Beck was a Norwegian composer who lived from 1899 to 1963.