1965 Necrology
What is a necrology? A necrology is a listing of people who have died during a specific time period. Find a Grave necrologies let you browse the names and faces of the 75 most famous people who have died during a selected year, all the way back to 1900. They are listed in order of their Find a Grave 'fame ranking', as voted by Find a Grave contributors. To view a necrology, simply select a year from the pop up list below. You can optionally select a category to restrict the list even further (just actors, just politicians, etc.). To visit the memorial page for any of the names listed on a necrology, click on their name or photo.
75 records found
Constance Bennett Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
22 Oct 1904 – 24 Jul 1965Actress. She was the daughter of silent film idol Richard...
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Arthur Otto Beyer Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
20 May 1909 – 16 Feb 1965World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award from...
Saint Ansgar, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Harry Blackstone Sr. Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
27 Sep 1885 – 16 Nov 1965Magician and Author. Perhaps the most innovative magician after...
Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Clara Bow Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
29 Jul 1905 – 27 Sep 1965Actress. Known as the 'It Girl,' she is considered America's...
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Sir Winston Churchill Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
30 Nov 1874 – 24 Jan 1965British Prime Minister, Nobel Prize Recipient. He received...
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Sir Winston Churchill Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
30 Nov 1874 – 24 Jan 1965British Prime Minister, Nobel Prize Recipient. He received...
Bladon, West Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
30 Nov 1874 – 24 Jan 1965British Prime Minister, Nobel Prize Recipient. He received...
Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Nat King Cole Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
17 Mar 1919 – 15 Feb 1965Singer, Pianist, Bandleader, Actor. During his career he sold...
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Ray Collins Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
10 Dec 1889 – 11 Jul 1965Actor. Fondly remembered by his fans as ‘Lt. Arthur Tragg,’ the...
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Joshua Lionel Cowen Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
25 Aug 1877 – 8 Sep 1965Businessman. He was the co-founder of the Lionel Manufacturing...
Ridgewood, Queens County, New York, USA
Arthur Henry Cross Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
13 Dec 1884 – 26 Nov 1965British Victoria Cross recipient. Arthur Cross was born in...
Streatham, London Borough of Lambeth, Greater London, England
Capt John James Crowe Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
28 Dec 1876 – 27 Feb 1965British Victoria Cross recipient. John James Crowe was born in...
Brighton, Brighton and Hove Unitary Authority, East Sussex, England
Dorothy Dandridge Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
9 Nov 1922 – 8 Sep 1965Actress, Singer. One of the most accomplished actresses of her...
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Linda Darnell Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
16 Oct 1924 – 10 Apr 1965Actress. She is best remembered for her numerous roles in the...
Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret Dumont Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
20 Oct 1882 – 6 Mar 1965Actress. As a child, she was trained for the opera and sang on...
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
T. S. Eliot Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
26 Sep 1888 – 4 Jan 1965Poet. Perhaps best known for, other than to his literary public,...
East Coker, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Edward Evans Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
Jan 1948 – 6 Oct 1965Murder Victim. Edward was the last victim of the infamous 'Moors...
Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Frederick Fleet Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
15 Oct 1887 – 10 Jan 1965RMS Titanic Disaster Figure. He was assigned to the ocean liner...
Southampton, Southampton Unitary Authority, Hampshire, England
Alan Freed Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
15 Dec 1921 – 20 Jan 1965Radio Disc Jockey. He is known as “The Father of Rock and Roll”...
Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York, USA
Alan Freed Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
15 Dec 1921 – 20 Jan 1965Radio Disc Jockey. He is known as "The Father of Rock and Roll"...
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Lorraine Hansberry Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
19 May 1930 – 12 Jan 1965Playwright. Born the youngest of four children in Chicago,...
Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York, USA
Lars Mauritz Hanson Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
26 Jul 1886 – 8 Apr 1965Actor. He is best known for his Silent Screen portrayals in the...
Solna, Solna kommun, Stockholms län, Sweden
Judy Holliday Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
21 Jun 1921 – 7 Jun 1965Actress. Born Judith Tuvim in New York City, the only child of...
Hastings-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York, USA
Dr Vernon Johns Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
22 Apr 1892 – 11 Jun 1965Social Reformer. A Farmer, preacher and civil-rights pioneer who...
Darlington Heights, Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
Spike Jones Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
14 Dec 1911 – 1 May 1965Bandleader. He went from playing serious music both with and for...
Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Bobby Jordan Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
1 Apr 1923 – 10 Sep 1965Actor. He received notoriety as an American child actor in the...
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Dennis Craig Jurgens Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
6 Dec 1961 – 11 Apr 1965Murder Victim. Murdered by his adoptive mother who was finally...
White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
H.V. Kaltenborn Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
9 Jul 1878 – 14 Jun 1965Journalist. Born Hans von Kaltenborn in Milwaukee, Wisconson, he...
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Dorothy Kilgallen Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
3 Jul 1913 – 8 Nov 1965Journalist, Television and Radio Personality. She was born in...
Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, USA
Curly Lambeau Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
9 Apr 1898 – 1 Jun 1965Hall of Fame Professional Football Coach, Player. He was one of...
Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA
Stan Laurel Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
16 Jun 1890 – 23 Feb 1965Comedian. He found his greatest success when paired with
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Ira Louvin Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
21 Apr 1924 – 20 Jun 1965Country Music Singer and Songwriter. He is best remembered as...
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Jeanette MacDonald Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
18 Jun 1903 – 14 Jan 1965Actress, Singer. She is best remembered for her partnership with...
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Paul Mantz Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
2 Aug 1903 – 8 Jul 1965Stunt Pilot. Born Paul Albert Mantz in Alameda, California, the...
Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
W. Somerset Maugham Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
25 Jan 1874 – 16 Dec 1965Author. He was a British Playwright, Novelist, and Short Story...
Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
MSGT Thomas Edward McCall Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
9 May 1916 – 19 Sep 1965World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Staff...
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Bill McKechnie Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
7 Aug 1886 – 29 Oct 1965Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Manager. Born in Wilkinsburg,...
Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, USA
Mae Murray Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
10 May 1885 – 23 Mar 1965Actress. Known as "The Girl With the Bee-Stung Lips", she was a...
North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Edward R. Murrow Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
25 Apr 1908 – 27 Apr 1965Journalist, Radio Broadcaster. He is best remembered for his calm...
Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Milton Lee Olive III Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
7 Nov 1946 – 22 Oct 1965Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award...
Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi, USA
LCPL Joe Calvin Paul Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
23 Apr 1946 – 19 Aug 1965Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. His citation reads "For...
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Frances Coralie Perkins Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
10 Apr 1880 – 14 May 1965US Presidential Cabinet Member. She attended Mount Holyoke...
Newcastle, Lincoln County, Maine, USA
SSGT Larry Stanley Pierce Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
6 Jul 1941 – 20 Sep 1965Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. His citation reads "For...
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Connie Rasinski Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
28 Jan 1907 – 13 Oct 1965Motion Picture Animator, Director. A key artist of the...
Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York, USA
Simon Rodia Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
12 Feb 1875 – 17 Jul 1965He designed and built the famous Watts Towers in Los Angeles. In...
Martinez, Contra Costa County, California, USA
Helena Rubinstein Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
25 Dec 1870 – 1 Apr 1965Entrepreneur. Born Chaja Rubinstein in Krakow, Poland, she was...
Maspeth, Queens County, New York, USA
Dr Albert Schweitzer Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
14 Jan 1875 – 4 Sep 1965Nobel Prize Laureate Philosopher, Classical Musician, Physician....
Lambaréné, Ogooue et des Lacs Department, Moyen-Ogooué, Gabon
David O. Selznick Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
10 May 1902 – 22 Jun 1965Motion Picture Producer, Studio Executive. He is best remembered...
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Marvin Glenn Shields Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
30 Dec 1939 – 10 Jun 1965Viet Nam Medal of Honor Recipient. For conspicuous gallantry and...
Gardiner, Jefferson County, Washington, USA
Joan Merriam Smith Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
3 Aug 1936 – 17 Feb 1965Aviatrix. She was the first person to fly solo around the world...
Cypress, Orange County, California, USA
Adlai Ewing Stevenson II Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
5 Feb 1900 – 14 Jul 1965Illinois Governor, US Presidential Candidate, US Ambassador. He...
Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Thomas Francis Sullivan Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
24 Jan 1883 – 1 Mar 1965Folk Figure. Father of the five Sullivan brothers who died in...
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Hugh Randall Syme Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
28 Feb 1903 – 7 Nov 1965World War II George Cross Medal Recipient. He was the recipient...
Springvale, Greater Dandenong City, Victoria, Australia
Henry Travers Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
5 Mar 1874 – 18 Oct 1965Actor. He was a theater and motion picture actor of the 1930s and...
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Trigger Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
4 Jul 1932 – 3 Jul 1965Show Horse. The trusty golden palomino steed of Roy Rogers was...
Branson, Taney County, Missouri, USA
Lucian King Truscott Jr. Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
9 Jan 1895 – 12 Sep 1965World War II United States Army General. Born in Chatfield,...
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Paul Glee Waner Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
16 Apr 1903 – 29 Aug 1965Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Born in Harrah,...
Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, USA
Dick Wessel Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
20 Apr 1913 – 20 Apr 1965Actor. Born in Wisconsin, he appeared in over 270 films between...
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Kevin Arthur Wheatley Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
13 Mar 1937 – 13 Nov 1965Vietnam War Victoria Cross Recipient. Wheatley was educated at...
Minchinbury, Blacktown City, New South Wales, Australia
Kevin Arthur Wheatley Famous Memorial Flowers have been left. Veteran
13 Mar 1937 – 13 Nov 1965Vietnam War Victoria Cross Recipient. Wheatley was educated at...
Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia
Malcolm X Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.
19 May 1925 – 21 Feb 1965Social Reformer, Civil Rights Leader. As an activist and black...
Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York, USA
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