Deaths in the 1940s

Ida Eisnerová

1874–1940 (age 66)

Jewish cemetery in Turnov

Ida Eisnerová is honored for a lifetime of nurturing her family and community before her passing in 1940.

Irena Frankenbuschová

1921–1942 (age 21)

Jewish cemetery in Hřivčice

Irena Frankenbuschová was a Jewish woman who lived from 1921 to 1942.

Marta Frankenbuschová

1920–1942 (age 22)

Jewish cemetery in Hřivčice

Marta Frankenbuschová is remembered for the gentle promise of her early years before she was taken in 1942.

Adéla Brillová

1894–1940 (age 46)

Jewish cemetery in Hřivčice

Adéla Brillová was a Jewish community member who lived from 1894 to 1940.

Emanuel Brill

1864–1942 (age 78)

Jewish cemetery in Hřivčice

Emanuel Brill of Hřivčice is remembered as a longtime member of his community whose life ended in 1942.

Pavel Rosenbaum

1902–1944 (age 42)

Jewish cemetery in Hřivčice

Pavel Rosenbaum was a Jewish community member who lived from 1902 to 1944.

Karl Weinberg

1897–1942 (age 45)

Jewish cemetery in Turnov

Rudolf Weinberg

1910–1942 (age 32)

Jewish cemetery in Turnov

Rudolf Weinberg was a Jewish community member who lived from 1910 to 1942.

Egon Lederer

1922–1940 (age 18)

Jewish cemetery in Libochovice

Egon Lederer, raised in Libochovice, is remembered after his untimely death in 1940.

Hugo Lederer

1884–1940 (age 56)

Jewish cemetery in Libochovice

Hugo Lederer was a Jewish community member who lived from 1884 to 1940.

Emilie Ledererová

1887–1940 (age 53)

Jewish cemetery in Libochovice

Emilie Ledererová of Libochovice is remembered for her steadfast devotion to family before her death in 1940.

Olga Ledererová

1926–1940 (age 14)

Jewish cemetery in Libochovice

Olga Ledererová was a Jewish woman who lived from 1926 to 1940.

Jindřich Hojtaš

1869–1941 (age 72)

Jewish cemetery in Turnov

Jindřich Hojtaš is remembered for his lifelong connection to Turnov before his death in 1941.

Gustav Hoffer

1873–1940 (age 67)

Jewish cemetery in Turnov

Gustav Hoffer (1873–1940) was a member of the Turnov Jewish community.

František Stašek

1885–1946 (age 61)

Medonosy

František Stašek served Medonosy as a committed politician and died in 1946 after years of public service.

Ludvík Klinkovský

1897–1944 (age 47)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Ludvík Klinkovský (1897–1944) was a resident of Zlín.

Alois Stuchlík

1896–1944 (age 48)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Alois Stuchlík is remembered for his steadfast presence in his community and the quiet dignity with which he lived his ...

Otto Ludvík

1914–1943 (age 29)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Otto Ludvík (1914–1943) was a resident of Zlín.

Vladimír Vávra

1898–1942 (age 44)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Vladimír Vávra is remembered for facing the trials of his era with steady resolve and for the respectful friendships t...

František Novotný

1887–1947 (age 60)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

František Novotný (1887–1947) was a resident of Zlín.

Bohuslav Rektořík

1896–1943 (age 47)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Bohuslav Rektořík is remembered for embracing responsibilities with a hopeful spirit and for the quiet legacy he left ...

Karel Suchomel

1886–1944 (age 58)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Karel Suchomel (1886–1944) was a resident of Zlín.

Josef Haken

1880–1949 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Haken is remembered for dedicating himself to teaching with patience and for the lasting gratitude carried by thos...

Ludvík Očenášek

1872–1949 (age 77)

Olšany Cemetery

Ludvík Očenášek (1872–1949) was a scientist.

Láďa Novák

1865–1944 (age 79)

Olšany Cemetery

Láďa Novák is remembered for contributing thoughtful architectural work that respected tradition and for the enduring...

Marie Janků-Sandtnerová

1885–1946 (age 61)

Olšany Cemetery

Marie Janků-Sandtnerová (1885–1946) was a Czech writer.

Ladislav Terray

1920–1944 (age 24)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Ladislav Terray is remembered for the courage and generosity he showed in his youth and for the reflection he inspires a...

Jindřich Groš

1897–1949 (age 52)

Olšany Cemetery

Jindřich Groš (1897–1949) was a Prague resident.

Jan Hájek

1872–1945 (age 73)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Hájek is remembered for supporting his community with thoughtful counsel and for the sincerity celebrated by those ...

František Xaver Hanč

1878–1940 (age 62)

Olšany Cemetery

František Xaver Hanč (1878–1940) was a Prague resident.

Prokop Herben

1893–1943 (age 50)

Olšany Cemetery

Prokop Herben is remembered for enriching the arts with sensitive lyrics and for the comfort his poetry continues to off...

Jan Horešovský

1891–1949 (age 58)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Horešovský (1891–1949) was a Prague resident.

Josef Hrubeš

1898–1943 (age 45)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Hrubeš is remembered for the steady support he gave to others and for the warmth that continues to be recalled at...

Ivan Kolařík

1920–1942 (age 22)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Ivan Kolařík was a military personnel who served during World War II.

Josef Hlavnička

1897–1943 (age 46)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Josef Hlavnička is remembered for guiding others with calm judgment in his leadership role and for the dignified exampl...

Rudolf Fischer

1905–1943 (age 38)

Waldfriedhof Zlín

Rudolf Fischer was a resident of Central Europe during the early twentieth century.

Antonín Klán

1900–1943 (age 43)

Olšany Cemetery

Antonín Klán, born in 1900, is remembered for his steadfast dedication to community and kinship during trying times.

Jaroslav Kopecký

1905–1943 (age 38)

Olšany Cemetery

Jaroslav Kopecký lived through the early twentieth century in Central Europe.

Rudolf Leitner

1886–1941 (age 55)

Olšany Cemetery

Rudolf Leitner, born in 1886, is remembered for his steady kindness and thoughtful presence.

Eugen Lirsch

1879–1942 (age 63)

Olšany Cemetery

Eugen Lirsch was born in 1879 and lived through a transformative period in European history.

František Xaver Harlas

1865–1947 (age 82)

Olšany Cemetery

František Xaver Harlas (1865-1947) was a Czech individual from Prague who was buried at Olšany Cemetery after more tha...

František Myšák

1870–1941 (age 71)

Olšany Cemetery

František Myšák (1870-1941) was a Czech person who was interred at Prague's Olšany Cemetery.

František Topič

1858–1941 (age 83)

Olšany Cemetery

František Topič (1858-1941) was a Czech individual from Chvalín who was buried at Olšany Cemetery in Prague.

Josef Ladislav Němec

1871–1943 (age 72)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Ladislav Němec (1871-1943) was a Czech figure from Prague who was laid to rest at Olšany Cemetery.

Jan Trefný

1875–1943 (age 68)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Trefný (1875-1943) was a Czech person from Šťáhlavy who was buried at Prague's Olšany Cemetery.

Miloš Hlávka

1907–1945 (age 38)

Olšany Cemetery

Miloš Hlávka was a Czech poet who lived from 1907 to 1945.

Helena Emingerová

1858–1943 (age 85)

Olšany Cemetery

Helena Emingerová, born in 1858, is remembered for her graceful contributions as an illustrator.

Václav Machulka

1889–1949 (age 60)

Olšany Cemetery

Václav Machulka was a Czech entomologist who lived from 1889 to 1949.

Achille Viscusi

1869–1945 (age 76)

Olšany Cemetery

Achille Viscusi, born in 1869, is remembered for his graceful artistry as a ballet dancer.

Josef Churavý

1894–1942 (age 48)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Churavý was a Czech teacher who lived from 1894 to 1942.