Deaths in the 1990s

Марита Брайтенштайн

1911–1999 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Maria Ivanovna Rogach (1911-1999) was a Russian from Залазна who was buried at Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery.

Paavo Savolainen

1913–1991 (age 78)

Tyrvää

Paavo Savolainen (1913–1991) was a Finnish resident of Tyrvää.

Väinö Linna

1920–1992 (age 72)

Kalevankangas cemetery

Väinö Linna's novels, including The Unknown Soldier, reshaped Finland's literary voice.

Hans Wind

1919–1995 (age 76)

Kalevankangas cemetery

Hans Henrik "Hasse" Wind (30 July 1919, Ekenäs – 24 July 1995, Tampere) was a Finnish fighter pilot and flying ace in...

Veikko Ennala

1922–1991 (age 69)

Lamminpää cemetery

Veikko Ennala was a journalist whose probing curiosity captured the nuances of Finnish life.

Sara Hildén

1905–1993 (age 88)

Kalevankangas cemetery

Sara (Saara) Ester Hildén (1905–1993) was a Finnish businesswoman and art collector.

Paula Kivinen

1906–1998 (age 92)

Kalevankangas cemetery

Paula Kivinen was a devoted teacher who inspired generations of learners.

Ragnar Granit

1900–1991 (age 91)

Turku Cemetery

Ragnar Granit (1900-1991) was a Finnish-Swedish neurophysiologist from Riihimäki who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology ...

Voitto Hellstén

1932–1998 (age 66)

Turku Cemetery

Voitto Hellstén (1932-1998) was a Finnish individual from Pertteli who was buried at Turku Cemetery.

Usko Kemppi

1907–1994 (age 87)

Turku Cemetery

Usko Kemppi (1907-1994) was a Finnish individual from Oripää who was buried at Turku Cemetery.

Arvo Ahola

1908–1998 (age 90)

Turku Cemetery

Arvo Ahola (1908-1998) was a Finnish individual who was buried at Turku Cemetery.

Kalevi Keihänen

1924–1995 (age 71)

Turku Cemetery

Kalevi Keihänen (1924-1995) was a Finnish individual from Vahto who was buried at Turku Cemetery.

Åke Forsman

1923–1995 (age 72)

Turku Cemetery

Åke Forsman (1923-1995) was a Swedish individual from Raseborg who was buried at Turku Cemetery.

Albert Järvinen

1950–1991 (age 41)

Honkanummi cemetery

Albert Järvinen (1950–1991) was a Finnish composer buried at Honkanummi cemetery.

Ilmari Turja

1901–1998 (age 97)

Kulosaari cemetery

Ilmari Turja (28 October 1901 – 6 January 1998) was a Finnish writer, best known as a journalist and playwright, with ...

Sirkka Inkeri Linnamies

1914–1999 (age 85)

Kulosaari cemetery

Sirkka Inkeri Linnamies (1914–1999) was a Finnish artist buried at Kulosaari cemetery.

Ivan Kudrjavzev

1904–1995 (age 91)

Helsinki Orthodox cemetery

Ivan Nikolayevich Kudryavtsev (Russian: Иван Николаевич Кудрявцев; 13 April 1904 — 13 August 19...

Oleg Fabergé

1923–1993 (age 70)

Helsinki Orthodox cemetery

Oleg Fabergé (1923–1993) was a member of the Fabergé family buried at Helsinki Orthodox cemetery.

Veikko Vennamo

1913–1997 (age 84)

Maunula Cemetery

Veikko Emil Aleksander Vennamo (originally Fennander) (11 June 1913 – 12 June 1997) was a Finnish politician.

Mikko Niskanen

1929–1990 (age 61)

Malmi cemetery

Mikko Niskanen (1929–1990) was a Finnish screenwriter buried at Malmi cemetery.

Matti Pellonpää

1951–1995 (age 44)

Malmi cemetery

Matti Pellonpää (28 March 1951 – 13 July 1995) was a Finnish actor and a musician.

Armas Jokio

1918–1998 (age 80)

Malmi cemetery

Armas Jokio was a Finnish actor whose career encompassed both stage and film during the mid-20th century.

Kauko Helovirta

1924–1997 (age 73)

Malmi cemetery

Kauko Kustaa Helovirta (Hellström, 21 October 1924 – 13 September 1997, Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish film actor.

Teijo Joutsela

1912–1999 (age 87)

Maunula Cemetery

Teijo Joutsela was a Finnish actor who worked in both cinema and theater during the twentieth century.

Viljo Salminen

1905–1991 (age 86)

Levo cemetery

Viljo Salminen was a respected military professional remembered for his steadfast dedication.

Paavo Kastari

1907–1991 (age 84)

Malmi cemetery

Paavo Kastari was a Finnish politician who dedicated his career to public service and the advancement of his nation.

Oskar Reponen

1928–1997 (age 69)

Maunula Cemetery

Oskar Reponen was a talented writer whose nuanced storytelling resonated deeply with his audience.

Jamppa Tuominen

1949–1998 (age 49)

Oulu Cemetery

Jamppa Tuominen was a Finnish singer whose musical career spanned several decades of the twentieth century.

Дагмара Карловна фон Грёнхаген

1896–1996 (age 100)

St. Nicholas parish cemetery

Дагмара Карловна фон Грёнхаген is remembered for her serene presence and thoughtful character...

Irwin Goodman

1943–1991 (age 48)

Mäntyrinne cemetery

Irwin Goodman was a Finnish singer and entertainer whose charismatic performances captivated audiences throughout his ca...

Castor Lindqvist

1922–1994 (age 72)

Hietaniemi cemeteries

Castor Lindqvist was a physician known for his compassionate care and steadfast professionalism.

Vilho Hietanen

1916–1990 (age 74)

Vuorentaka Cemetery

Vilho Hietanen was a Finnish racing automobile driver who competed with distinction in motorsport competitions.

Otto Kretschmer

1912–1998 (age 86)

North Sea

Otto Kretschmer (1912-1998) was a highly decorated German U-boat commander during World War II, known as the most succes...

Isak Østmo

1934–1990 (age 56)

Karasjok Municipality

Isak Østmo is remembered as an author who championed the stories of Karasjok.

Olaf Tellefsen

1909–1990 (age 81)

Kristiansand

Olaf Tellefsen was a prominent Norwegian jurist and legal scholar.

Konrad M. Havig

1905–1996 (age 91)

Arendal

Konrad M. Havig remains in the memory of Arendal as a cherished resident.

Odlaug Kristiansen

1909–1990 (age 81)

Stavanger

Odlaug Kristiansen was a Norwegian politician committed to public service.

Waldemar Høy

1916–1992 (age 76)

Narvik

Waldemar Høy is honoured for his business leadership that supported Narvik's growth.

Finn Poppe

1908–1993 (age 85)

Hamar Municipality

Finn Poppe was a notable Norwegian architect and designer.

Trond Stamsø

1896–1995 (age 99)

Horten Municipality

Trond Stamsø is remembered for his steadfast naval service in support of Norway's maritime security.

Agnar Mykle

1915–1994 (age 79)

Nidaros Cathedral

Agnar Mykle (8 August 1915 – 15 January 1994) was a Norwegian author.

Ernst Holme

1927–1999 (age 72)

Røyken

Ernst Holme is remembered for his thoughtful reporting that served the people of Røyken.

Johannes Bøe

1908–1993 (age 85)

Os Municipality

Johannes Bøe was a physician who served Os Municipality with dedication throughout his career.

Olav V of Norway

1903–1991 (age 88)

Akershus Fortress

Olav V of Norway is remembered as a steadfast monarch who embodied public service.

Jan P. Syse

1930–1997 (age 67)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

(25 November 1930 – 17 September 1997) was a Norwegian lawyer and politician from the Conservative Party.

Erling Mossige

1907–1997 (age 90)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Erling Mossige (16 April 1907 – 3 January 1997) was a Norwegian jurist and banker.

Georg Lous, Jr.

1916–1996 (age 80)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Georg Lous (19 May 1916 – 23 July 1996) was a Norwegian barrister.

Oskar Garstein

1924–1996 (age 72)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Oskar Garstein is remembered for illuminating Norway's past through careful historical work.

Richard Andvord

1920–1997 (age 77)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Richard Andvord (18 January 1920 – 3 February 1997) was a Norwegian businessperson and resistance member.

Sigri Welhaven

1894–1991 (age 97)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Sigri Welhaven is remembered for her evocative sculptures that grace Norway.