Deaths in the 1940s
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Zdenka Hofmanová
1896–1949 (age 53)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Zdenka Hofmanová is remembered for enriching cultural exchange through her graceful work as a translator.
František Martínek
1877–1944 (age 67)
Vinohrady Cemetery
František Martínek (1877–1944) was Czech military personnel who served during the Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak ...
Josef Štěpanovský
1890–1942 (age 52)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Josef Štěpanovský is remembered for his warm presence and generous friendship in Vinohrady.
Odolen Hrabal
1873–1947 (age 74)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech teacher and educator who served his community in Prague.
Petr Pecl
1873–1944 (age 71)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Petr Pecl is remembered for inspiring wonder through his work as an astronomer.
August Šaršok
1864–1945 (age 81)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care in Prague.
Jan Dedek
1906–1945 (age 39)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Jan Dedek is remembered for his steady presence during a turbulent era and rests at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Josef Saidl
1895–1941 (age 46)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech resident whose life spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Václav Mácha
1889–1942 (age 53)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Václav Mácha is honored for his civic-minded spirit and is remembered at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Vladimír Wuršer
1888–1942 (age 54)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Conductor who contributed to Prague's rich musical and cultural traditions.
Josef Stach
1915–1945 (age 30)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Airman Josef Stach (1915–1945) is remembered for his courage and is laid to rest at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Йиндржих Штырски
1899–1942 (age 43)
Strašnice Crematorium
Timofey Mikhailovich Sidorin was a Russian soldier who died in 1942 during World War II at age 43 and was buried in Volg...
Zorka Janů
1921–1946 (age 25)
Strašnice Crematorium
Actor Zorka Janů (1921–1946) is remembered for her luminous performances and honored at Strašnice Crematorium.
Helena Maliřová
1877–1940 (age 63)
Strašnice Crematorium
Czech writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of Prague.
Čeněk Šillinger
1896–1942 (age 46)
Strašnice Crematorium
Politician Čeněk Šillinger (1896–1942) is honored for his commitment to democratic service at Strašnice Crematoriu...
Viktor Spěváček
1888–1941 (age 53)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Prague resident whose life encompassed the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Josef Berounský
1895–1942 (age 47)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Airman Josef Berounský (1895–1942) is remembered for his service and rests at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Jiří Čemus
1926–1945 (age 19)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Young Czech resident whose life was marked by the turbulent years of World War II.
Otto Frankenstein
1898–1942 (age 44)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Otto Frankenstein (1898–1942) is remembered for his steady character and rests at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Frantisek Ponec
1869–1946 (age 77)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Entrepreneur whose business ventures contributed to Prague's economic growth.
Zikmund Kraus
1880–1940 (age 60)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Zikmund Kraus (1880–1940) is remembered for his enduring spirit and is buried at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Evžen Fuchs
1873–1942 (age 69)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech resident whose life spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Zdenka Paková
1906–1942 (age 36)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Resistance fighter Zdenka Paková (1906–1942) is remembered for her bravery and is honored at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Oscar Feigel
1876–1942 (age 66)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Oscar Feigel (1876–1942) was a Prague resident buried in Vinohrady Cemetery.
Josef Jáchym
1898–1943 (age 45)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Soldier Josef Jáchym (1898–1943) is remembered for his steadfast service and is laid to rest at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Karel Evald
1896–1943 (age 47)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Karel Evald (1896–1943) was a Czech judge buried in Vinohrady Cemetery.
Váša Chmel
1871–1942 (age 71)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Josef Axamit
1885–1947 (age 62)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Josef Axamit (1885–1947) was a Prague resident buried in Vinohrady Cemetery.
Karl Hermann Frank
1898–1946 (age 48)
Ďáblice cemetery
Kurt Daluege
1897–1946 (age 49)
Ďáblice cemetery
Kurt Daluege (1897–1946) was a politician buried in Ďáblice Cemetery.
Gerhard Gentzen
1909–1945 (age 36)
Ďáblice cemetery
Jan Kubiš
1913–1942 (age 29)
Ďáblice cemetery
Jan Kubiš (1913–1942) was a Czech paratrooper and resistance fighter buried in Ďáblice Cemetery.
Jozef Gabčík
1912–1942 (age 30)
Ďáblice cemetery
Heliodor Píka
1897–1949 (age 52)
Ďáblice cemetery
Heliodor Píka (1897–1949) was a Czech diplomat buried in Ďáblice Cemetery.
Josef Valčík
1914–1942 (age 28)
Ďáblice cemetery
Jaroslav Švarc
1914–1942 (age 28)
Ďáblice cemetery
Jaroslav Švarc (1914–1942) was a Czech military officer buried in Ďáblice Cemetery.
Václav Morávek
1904–1942 (age 38)
Ďáblice cemetery
Arnošt Mikš
1913–1942 (age 29)
Ďáblice cemetery
Arnošt Mikš (1913–1942) was a Czech military officer buried in Ďáblice Cemetery.
Bohuslav Kouba
1911–1942 (age 31)
Ďáblice cemetery
Jan Hrubý
1915–1942 (age 27)
Ďáblice cemetery
Jan Hrubý (1915–1942) was a Czech military officer buried in Ďáblice Cemetery.
Vratislav Janda
1913–1949 (age 36)
Ďáblice cemetery
František Vrbka
1922–1943 (age 21)
Ďáblice cemetery
František Vrbka (1922–1943) was a Czech resident buried in Ďáblice Cemetery.
Harald Wiesmann
1909–1947 (age 38)
Ďáblice cemetery
Jiří Potůček
1919–1942 (age 23)
Ďáblice cemetery
Military personnel who served during World War II.
Josef Charvát
1923–1949 (age 26)
Ďáblice cemetery
František Peltán
1913–1942 (age 29)
Ďáblice cemetery
Resistance fighter who opposed occupation during World War II.
Václav Lysák
1895–1942 (age 47)
Ďáblice cemetery
Military personnel Václav Lysák (1895–1942) is remembered for his steady service and rests at Ďáblice cemetery.
Břetislav Lyčka
1903–1942 (age 39)
Ďáblice cemetery
Physician who served his community with dedication and compassion.
František Kotrba
1907–1942 (age 35)
Ďáblice cemetery
Teacher František Kotrba (1907–1942) inspired generations and is laid to rest at Ďáblice cemetery.
Oskar Felkl
1913–1947 (age 34)
Ďáblice cemetery
A resident of Ďáblice cemetery who lived through the mid-twentieth century.