Deaths in the 1940s

Tomáš Hübner

1930–1949 (age 19)

Hejnice

Tomáš Hübner's youthful dedication to scouting continues to inspire Hejnice.

Betty Jacobsohn

1870–1942 (age 72)

Terezín

A victim of the Holocaust who perished in Terezín during World War II.

Antonín Alois Weber

1877–1948 (age 71)

Litoměřice

Antonín Alois Weber shepherded his flock in Litoměřice with gentle care and unwavering faith.

Eduard Sochor

1862–1947 (age 85)

Řevnice

Eduard Sochor was a Bohemian architect based in Řevnice who practiced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

İbrahim Morzin

1916–1946 (age 30)

Karlovy Vary

İbrahim Morzin's life in Karlovy Vary reflected warmth and resilience that continue to be honored.

Tikhon Lyaschenko

1875–1945 (age 70)

Karlovy Vary

Tikhon Lyaschenko was an Eastern Orthodox priest who served in Karlovy Vary.

Josef Volman

1883–1943 (age 60)

Žebrák

Josef Volman was a Žebrák businessperson whose steady leadership sustained his community until his death in 1943.

Franz Rosche

1885–1944 (age 59)

Šluknov

Franz Rosche was a wood carver from Šluknov known for his traditional craftsmanship.

Auguste Calas

1892–1945 (age 53)

Karlovy Vary

Auguste Calas (1892-1945) was a French resident of Paris who died at the end of World War II.

Jaroslav Mezník

1884–1941 (age 57)

Křižanov

Jaroslav Mezník was a Czech politician from Křižanov active in the early 20th century.

František Jungbauer

1895–1941 (age 46)

Soběslav

František Jungbauer was a Soběslav writer whose compassionate words comforted many before his death in 1941.

František Procházka

1875–1947 (age 72)

Poděbrady

František Procházka was a Czech composer from Poděbrady who created works during the late 19th and early 20th centuri...

Шарипов, Иргаш Касымович

1913–1945 (age 32)

Uherský Brod

Aleksandr Prokopievich Shumelyov was a Soviet soldier from Mari El who died in Germany in 1945 at age 32.

Karel Svoboda-Škréta

1860–1940 (age 80)

Turnov

Karel Svoboda-Škréta was a Czech translator from Turnov active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Čeněk Habart

1863–1942 (age 79)

Votice

Čeněk Habart was a Votice photographer whose patient eye preserved the spirit of his community until 1942.

Valentin Weinzettl

1858–1943 (age 85)

Třeboň

Valentin Weinzettl was a naturalist from Třeboň who studied and documented the natural world.

František Heřmánek

1901–1946 (age 45)

Třeboň

František Heřmánek was a Czech resident of Třeboň who lived from 1901 to 1946 and is buried in the town's cemetery.

Marianna Veronika Raschka

1861–1944 (age 83)

Kopřivnice

Marianna Veronika Raschka was a resident of Kopřivnice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Adolf Raška

1863–1945 (age 82)

Kopřivnice

Adolf Raška was a long-time resident of Kopřivnice remembered for his steady kindness until 1945.

Zdeněk Elger

1871–1940 (age 69)

Lázně Bohdaneč

Zdeněk Elger was an expert witness from Lázně Bohdaneč active in legal proceedings.

Josef Svatopluk Machar

1864–1942 (age 78)

Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav

Josef Svatopluk Machar was a writer and social critic whose work shaped Czech thought until 1942.

Oskar Baum

1883–1941 (age 58)

New Jewish Cemetery

Oskar Baum was a Czech-Jewish writer whose literary works contributed to Czech cultural heritage.

Jiří Orten

1919–1941 (age 22)

New Jewish Cemetery

Jiří Orten was a gifted writer whose lyrical courage left a mark before he died in 1941.

Жорж Карс

1880–1945 (age 65)

New Jewish Cemetery

Konstantin Nikolayevich Tagunov (1880-1945) was a Russian from Murom who died in exile and was buried at the Russian Ort...

Paul Adler

1878–1946 (age 68)

New Jewish Cemetery

Paul Adler was a writer whose thoughtful essays reflected his community's experience until his death in 1946.

Arne Laurin

1889–1945 (age 56)

New Jewish Cemetery

Arne Laurin was a translator who facilitated cultural exchange through his linguistic work.

Jindřich Waldes

1876–1941 (age 65)

New Jewish Cemetery

Collector Jindřich Waldes preserved cultural treasures with steadfast devotion.

Salomon Hugo Lieben

1881–1942 (age 61)

New Jewish Cemetery

Salomon Hugo Lieben was a historian whose scholarly work contributed to Central European historical understanding.

Alexander Fiedemann

1878–1940 (age 62)

New Jewish Cemetery

Music educator Alexander Fiedemann inspired young musicians with heartfelt instruction.

Isidor Hirsch

1864–1940 (age 76)

New Jewish Cemetery

Isidor Hirsch was a rabbi who provided spiritual leadership and pastoral care to his community.

Jan Havelka

1887–1942 (age 55)

Kouřim

Catholic priest Jan Havelka cared for his Kouřim community with steadfast devotion.

Siegfried Löwy

1867–1942 (age 75)

New Jewish Cemetery

Siegfried Löwy was a physician dedicated to medical practice and the care of his patients.

Emil Lustig

1892–1940 (age 48)

New Jewish Cemetery

Emil Lustig is remembered with quiet respect at the New Jewish Cemetery.

Dawid Guzik

1890–1946 (age 56)

New Jewish Cemetery

Dawid Guzik was a community member whose life spanned a transformative period in European history.

Bohumil Benoni

1862–1942 (age 80)

Chrudim

Teacher Bohumil Benoni nurtured character and curiosity among his students.

Bohuslav Tvrdý

1897–1946 (age 49)

Hluboká nad Vltavou

Bohuslav Tvrdý was a composer whose musical works enriched Central European cultural heritage.

Josef Bedřich Cinibulk

1876–1944 (age 68)

Mšeno

Teacher Josef Bedřich Cinibulk guided the youth of Mšeno with quiet strength.

Jan Šverma

1901–1944 (age 43)

Mnichovo Hradiště

Jan Šverma was a writer whose literary works reflected the intellectual currents of early 20th-century Central Europe.

Otakar Štáfl

1884–1945 (age 61)

Havlíčkův Brod

Illustrator Otakar Štáfl brought stories to life with refined artistry.

František Táborský

1858–1940 (age 82)

Bystřice pod Hostýnem

František Táborský was a writer whose literary works contributed to Czech cultural life.

Heřman Cron

1863–1940 (age 77)

Dobrovice

Heřman Cron’s steady presence in Dobrovice remains respectfully remembered.

František Hnátek

1873–1941 (age 68)

Budeč

František Hnátek was a writer who contributed to early 20th-century Central European literature.

Václav Fürst

1873–1940 (age 67)

Březnice

Stove builder Václav Fürst kept homes warm through diligent craftsmanship.

František Teplý

1867–1945 (age 78)

Malenice

František Teplý was a Catholic priest who served in Malenice from 1867 to 1945.

Paul Huyn

1868–1946 (age 78)

Rajhrad

Politician Paul Huyn served the public with thoughtful leadership.

Alois Kotyza

1869–1947 (age 78)

Rajhrad

Alois Kotyza was a Catholic priest who served in Rajhrad from 1869 to 1947.

Ferdinand Rychlovský

1888–1941 (age 53)

Valašské Klobouky

Ferdinand Rychlovský, a dedicated merchant from Valašské Klobouky, is remembered by his community after his passing i...

Gustav Deutsch

1886–1941 (age 55)

Jewish cemetery in Turnov

Gustav Deutsch was a Jewish community member who lived from 1886 to 1941.

Peter Deutsch

1920–1941 (age 21)

Jewish cemetery in Turnov

Peter Deutsch of Turnov is remembered for the promise of his young life, which came to a tragic end in 1941.

Arnošt Eckstein

1891–1944 (age 53)

Jewish cemetery in Hřivčice

Arnošt Eckstein was a Jewish community member who lived from 1891 to 1944.