Browse Memorials

Steffen Lambert Brug

1879–1946 (age 67)

Westerveld

Physician from Westerveld who served his community with medical expertise and care.

Jan Roorda

1893–1947 (age 54)

Westerveld

Jan Roorda risked everything as a resistance fighter dedicated to freedom in Westerveld.

Betsy van den Bergh-Willing

1867–1946 (age 79)

Westerveld

Member of the Westerveld community whose life spanned from 1867 to 1946.

Johannes Leendert Tadema

1874–1949 (age 75)

Westerveld

Dean Johannes Leendert Tadema encouraged learning and community stewardship in Westerveld.

Rein Witteveen

1893–1942 (age 49)

Westerveld

Printer from Westerveld who contributed to the dissemination of information and ideas.

Jan Barendregt

1881–1944 (age 63)

Westerveld

Jan Barendregt’s wartime collaboration invites reflection on the moral challenges faced during conflict.

Andreas Hohwü Jr.

1872–1943 (age 71)

Westerveld

Skilled instrument maker from Westerveld known for precision and craftsmanship.

Jan van Nifterik

1879–1948 (age 69)

Westerveld

Jan van Nifterik championed local entrepreneurship and economic growth in Westerveld.

Josine Elise Labouchère

1889–1948 (age 59)

Westerveld

Member of the Westerveld community whose life spanned from 1889 to 1948.

Anna Elize Homans

1871–1943 (age 72)

Westerveld

Anna Elize Homans was a steadfast presence in the Westerveld community.

Cecilia Louise Boissevain

1875–1944 (age 69)

Westerveld

Dutch woman who lived through the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Hans van Koetsveld

1918–1944 (age 26)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Hans van Koetsveld is honored among resistance fighters for his courageous stand at Begraafplaats Tolsteeg.

Klaas Postma

1904–1944 (age 40)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1944 during the Nazi occupation.

Hans-Leo Fischer

1897–1944 (age 47)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Photographer whose keen eye once held the fragile beauty of everyday life before war cut his journey short.

Bertus Meulenkamp

1918–1944 (age 26)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Young Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1944 fighting against Nazi occupation.

Bob van Oorschot

1919–1944 (age 25)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Resistance fighter who joined comrades in the struggle for freedom and paid the ultimate price.

Ton Hegge

1920–1944 (age 24)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1944 at age 24.

Karel Keizer

1911–1944 (age 33)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Resistance fighter whose calm bravery supported others in a time of great peril.

Christiaan Kerkhof

1900–1944 (age 44)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Dutch carpenter who lived through the Second World War and died in 1944.

Cornelis Heij

1919–1944 (age 25)

Begraafplaats Tolsteeg

Resistance fighter whose sense of duty kept hope alive during conflict.

Wim Anderiesen

1903–1944 (age 41)

Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery

Dutch association football player who died in 1944.

Jan Frederik Staal

1879–1940 (age 61)

Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery

Architect whose designs brought balance and elegance to the city he loved.

Diederik Korteweg

1848–1941 (age 93)

Zorgvlied

Prominent Dutch mathematician whose work advanced mathematical scholarship in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Cissy van Marxveldt

1889–1948 (age 59)

Zorgvlied

Writer of beloved tales that encouraged countless young readers to dream and explore.

Frans van Eijk

1918–1945 (age 27)

IJsselhof Crematorium and Cemetery

Dutch Engelandvaarder who died in 1945 fighting for liberation from Nazi occupation.

Keesje Brijde

1931–1944 (age 13)

Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery

Young soul remembered for the quiet promise of her years.

Cornelis de Rooij

1914–1946 (age 32)

Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery

Dutch drafter who died in 1946 in the aftermath of the Second World War.

Arij Kop

1901–1941 (age 40)

Emaus Cemetery

Resistance fighter whose determination helped safeguard others in peril.

Jacob van der Ende

1918–1941 (age 23)

Emaus Cemetery

Young Dutch resistance fighter who died in 1941 during the Nazi occupation.

Jan Smit

1910–1941 (age 31)

Emaus Cemetery

Resistance fighter who stood with his community to protect the freedoms of all.

Jan Kijne

1895–1941 (age 46)

Emaus Cemetery

Dutch resistance fighter who opposed Nazi occupation during World War II.

Reijer Bastiaan van der Borden

1908–1941 (age 33)

Emaus Cemetery

Resistance fighter whose steadfast strength supported the struggle for justice.

Nicolaas Arie van der Burg

1904–1941 (age 37)

Emaus Cemetery

Dutch resistance fighter who fought against Nazi occupation during World War II.

Anton van Dijk

1905–1943 (age 38)

Rustoord (cemetery)

Anton van Dijk was a dedicated police officer who served his town until 1943.

James Alexander Corrie Hill

1900–1940 (age 40)

Emaus Cemetery

British sailor who served during World War II.

Frank George Higgs

1940–1940 (age 0)

Emaus Cemetery

Frank George Higgs was a sailor, born in 1940, whose life is remembered at Emaus Cemetery.

Thomas Goshawk

1940–1940 (age 0)

Emaus Cemetery

Sailor who served during World War II.

Pieter Cornelis Sas

1905–1943 (age 38)

Emaus Cemetery

Pieter Cornelis Sas, 1905-1943, is remembered for the kindness he shared with family and friends.

Hermanus Hendrikus Zwaans

1918–1944 (age 26)

Emaus Cemetery

A person who lived during World War II in the Netherlands.

Jacob Schenk

1919–1943 (age 24)

Emaus Cemetery

Jacob Schenk is remembered for the loyalty he brought to his community before his passing in 1943.

Willem Munter

1922–1942 (age 20)

Emaus Cemetery

A young man who lived during World War II in the Netherlands.

Hendrikus Johannes van den Berg

1924–1945 (age 21)

Emaus Cemetery

Hendrikus Johannes van den Berg is honored for the quiet compassion he offered until 1945.

Peter Vliegenthart

1898–1944 (age 46)

Emaus Cemetery

A Dutch resident who lived through World War II.

Pieter Mooy

1918–1946 (age 28)

Emaus Cemetery

Pieter Mooy, 1918-1946, leaves behind memories of thoughtful care.

Dirk Lodewijk Baauw

1924–1943 (age 19)

Emaus Cemetery

A young Dutch man who lived during World War II.

Maria Stahlie-van den Berg

1860–1949 (age 89)

Emaus Cemetery

Maria Stahlie-van den Berg, 1860-1949, is remembered for her warmth and steadfast presence.

Pieternella Falck-Verdonk

1864–1945 (age 81)

Emaus Cemetery

A Dutch woman who lived through the twentieth century, including World War II.

Dirk Moes

1866–1945 (age 79)

Emaus Cemetery

Dirk Moes was a skilled blacksmith whose dependable work supported his neighbors until 1945.

Maria Oversluizen-Neelemaat

1871–1940 (age 69)

Emaus Cemetery

A Dutch woman who lived during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Fennechien Moes-Astuling

1873–1949 (age 76)

Emaus Cemetery

Fennechien Moes-Astuling, 1873-1949, is cherished for her nurturing spirit.