Deaths in the 1960s
20,000+ memorials
June Walker
1900–1966 (age 66)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
June Walker was an American stage and film actress born in Chicago in 1900 who died in 1966.
Benedict Bogeaus
1904–1968 (age 64)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Benedict Bogeaus was a Chicago-born businessman who lived from 1904 to 1968.
Edgar Barrier
1907–1964 (age 57)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Edgar Barrier was a New York City-born actor and performer who lived from 1907 to 1964.
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
1862–1961 (age 99)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Adeline De Walt Reynolds was a Benton County resident who lived from 1862 to 1961.
Arnold Kirkeby
1901–1962 (age 61)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Arnold Kirkeby was a Chicago-born real estate developer and hotelier who lived from 1901 to 1962.
Francis Lenn Taylor
1897–1968 (age 71)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Francis Lenn Taylor was a Springfield resident who lived from 1897 to 1968.
Chico Marx
1887–1961 (age 74)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Chico Marx was a Manhattan-born comedian and member of the famous Marx Brothers comedy team who lived from 1887 to 1961.
Dickey Chapelle
1919–1965 (age 46)
Forest Home Cemetery
Dickey Chapelle was a Milwaukee-born photojournalist and war correspondent who lived from 1919 to 1965.
Christian Steinmetz
1882–1963 (age 81)
Forest Home Cemetery
Christian Steinmetz was a Milwaukee resident who lived from 1882 to 1963.
Ruppert L. Sargent
1938–1967 (age 29)
Hampton National Cemetery
Ruppert L. Sargent was a Hampton resident who lived from 1938 to 1967.
Elsie Herndon Kearns
1884–1962 (age 78)
Hampton National Cemetery
Elsie Herndon Kearns was a Brooklyn-born resident who lived from 1884 to 1962.
Benjamin Kent Humphreys
1923–1961 (age 38)
Hampton National Cemetery
Benjamin Kent Humphreys lived from 1923 to 1961.
Vernon Dent
1895–1963 (age 68)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Vernon Dent was a San Jose-born character actor who lived from 1895 to 1963.
Victor Sutherland
1889–1968 (age 79)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Victor Sutherland was a Paducah resident who lived from 1889 to 1968.
Wally Brown
1904–1961 (age 57)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Wally Brown was a Malden-born comedian and actor who lived from 1904 to 1961.
Norman S. Hall
1896–1964 (age 68)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Norman S. Hall was a New Milford resident who lived from 1896 to 1964.
Marilyn Monroe
1926–1962 (age 36)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Iconic American actress and cultural symbol of the 1950s, known for her glamorous film roles and tragic early death.
Louis King
1898–1962 (age 64)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
American film director who helmed numerous Hollywood productions during the silent and early sound film eras.
Josef von Sternberg
1894–1969 (age 75)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Austrian-American film director and cinematographer renowned for his innovative visual style and collaborations with Mar...
William Newell
1894–1967 (age 73)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
American inventor and engineer known for contributions to early motion picture technology and equipment.
Waite Phillips
1883–1964 (age 81)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
American oil magnate and philanthropist who made significant contributions to education and conservation efforts.
Lew Brice
1893–1966 (age 73)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
American vaudeville performer and comedian who entertained audiences throughout the early 20th century.
Frank E. Tours
1877–1963 (age 86)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
British-American film director and screenwriter who worked extensively in early Hollywood cinema.
Edmund Morris Morgan
1878–1966 (age 88)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
American legal scholar and professor who made significant contributions to evidence law and legal education.
Carroll Knudson
1903–1969 (age 66)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
American entertainer and performer active in early to mid-20th century entertainment industry.
Marty Martin
1897–1964 (age 67)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
American performer and entertainer who worked in California's entertainment industry during the early-to-mid 20th centur...
Felix Maurice Locher
1882–1969 (age 87)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Swiss-American businessman and entrepreneur involved in various commercial ventures.
Cheerio Meredith
1890–1964 (age 74)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
American entertainer and performer from Missouri active in early 20th century show business.
Wilbur Mack
1873–1964 (age 91)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
American character actor with a long career in vaudeville and early motion pictures spanning several decades.
Inez Palange
1889–1962 (age 73)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Italian-American performer and entertainer active in early 20th century entertainment.
Donald Jahraus
1892–1963 (age 71)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
American businessman and entrepreneur from Salt Lake City active in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Herman Hack
1899–1967 (age 68)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Herman Hack was an American resident of Panola who lived from 1899 to 1967.
Percy Parke Lewis
1885–1962 (age 77)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Percy Parke Lewis was a Pennsylvania native who lived from 1885 to 1962.
J. Morris Foster
1881–1966 (age 85)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
J. Morris Foster was a Pennsylvania resident who lived from 1881 to 1966.
Peggy O'Day
1900–1964 (age 64)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Peggy O'Day was a New York City native who lived from 1900 to 1964.
Isabel Dawn
1897–1966 (age 69)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Isabel Dawn was an Evansville resident who lived from 1897 to 1966.
Jack Dawn
1892–1961 (age 69)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Jack Dawn was a California native who lived from 1892 to 1961.
John Ridgely
1909–1968 (age 59)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
John Ridgely was a Chicago native who lived from 1909 to 1968.
Kenneth Webb
1892–1966 (age 74)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kenneth Webb was a New York City native who lived from 1892 to 1966.
Lucien Littlefield
1895–1960 (age 65)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Lucien Littlefield was a San Antonio native who lived from 1895 to 1960.
Nance O'Neil
1874–1965 (age 91)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Nance O'Neil was an Oakland native and pioneering stage actress who lived from 1874 to 1965.
Otto Lederer
1886–1965 (age 79)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Otto Lederer was a Prague-born actor who lived from 1886 to 1965.
Paul Guilfoyle
1902–1961 (age 59)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Paul Guilfoyle was a Jersey City native who lived from 1902 to 1961.
Roscoe Ates
1895–1962 (age 67)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Roscoe Ates was a Mississippi native who lived from 1895 to 1962.
Theodore von Eltz
1893–1964 (age 71)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Theodore von Eltz was a New Haven native who lived from 1893 to 1964.
Tom Keene
1896–1963 (age 67)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Tom Keene was a Rochester native who lived from 1896 to 1963.
Edgar J. Goodspeed
1871–1962 (age 91)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Edgar J. Goodspeed was an American biblical scholar and translator known for his work on the New Testament.
Albertina Rasch
1891–1967 (age 76)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Albertina Rasch was an Austrian-American dancer and choreographer who pioneered dance in film and theater.
Cleo Ridgely
1893–1962 (age 69)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Cleo Ridgely was an American silent film actress who appeared in numerous films during the early cinema era.
Judith Arlen
1914–1968 (age 54)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Judith Arlen was an American actress and dancer who performed in Hollywood films during the mid-20th century.