Deaths in the 1940s
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Hans Källner
1898–1945 (age 47)
Brno Central Cemetery
Hans Källner (1898-1945) died in Katowice in 1945 and is buried at Brno Central Cemetery in the Czech Republic.
Carl Friedrich von Pückler-Burghauss
1886–1945 (age 59)
Brno Central Cemetery
Carl Friedrich von Pückler-Burghauss (1886-1945) was a German nobleman who died in Korfantów, Poland and was buried in...
Rudolf Singule
1883–1945 (age 62)
Brno Central Cemetery
Rudolf Singule (1883-1945) was a person who died in Pula, Croatia and was buried in Brno Central Cemetery, Czech Republi...
Wolfgang Herrmann
1904–1945 (age 41)
Brno Central Cemetery
Wolfgang Herrmann (1904-1945) was a German individual who died in Alsleben, Germany and was buried in Brno, Czech Republ...
Vítězslava Kaprálová
1915–1940 (age 25)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vítězslava Kaprálová (1915-1940) was a Czech composer and conductor from Brno who died at the young age of 25.
Antonín Procházka
1882–1945 (age 63)
Brno Central Cemetery
Antonín Procházka (1882-1945) was a Czech individual from Vážany who was buried in Brno Central Cemetery.
Václav Kaprál
1889–1947 (age 58)
Brno Central Cemetery
Václav Kaprál (1889-1947) was a Czech composer and music teacher from Určice, father of Vítězslava Kaprálová.
Karl Korschann
1872–1943 (age 71)
Brno Central Cemetery
Karl Korschann (1872-1943) was an individual who lived and died in Brno, Czech Republic.
Josef Polášek
1899–1946 (age 47)
Brno Central Cemetery
Josef Polášek (1899-1946) was a Czech person from Boršov who was buried in Brno Central Cemetery.
Emil Králík
1880–1946 (age 66)
Brno Central Cemetery
Emil Králík (1880-1946) was a Czech individual from Prague who was buried in Brno Central Cemetery.
Ladislav Pluhař
1865–1940 (age 75)
Brno Central Cemetery
Ladislav Pluhař (1865-1940) was a Czech person from Žďár nad Sázavou who was buried in Brno Central Cemetery.
Ladislav Kabátník
1899–1942 (age 43)
Brno Central Cemetery
Brno resident whose life spanned the early-to-mid 20th century.
Adolf Abeles
1872–1941 (age 69)
Jewish cemetery in Brno
Adolf Abeles is remembered as a respected member of Brno's Jewish community whose life reflected resilience and care for...
Vladimír Blažka
1920–1945 (age 25)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech resistance fighter who died opposing Nazi occupation in 1945.
Alois Bauer
1926–1945 (age 19)
Brno Central Cemetery
Alois Bauer is remembered as a gentle young man from Brno whose quiet perseverance touched those around him.
Karel Svoboda
1913–1943 (age 30)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech table tennis player whose promising career ended in 1943.
Jan Zavřel
1879–1946 (age 67)
Brno Central Cemetery
Jan Zavřel was a devoted zoologist whose thoughtful scholarship and guidance nurtured generations in Brno.
Bohumil Kladivo
1888–1943 (age 55)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech surveyor whose technical expertise served his community until 1943.
Josef Fleischer
1866–1940 (age 74)
Brno Central Cemetery
Josef Fleischer touched lives as a physician known for both expertise and compassion.
Josef Kratochvil
1882–1940 (age 58)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech teacher whose career in education spanned several decades.
Karel Králíček
1904–1948 (age 44)
Brno Central Cemetery
Karel Králíček is remembered for his steadfast presence and the friendships he nurtured in Brno.
Miroslav Douša
1920–1944 (age 24)
Brno Central Cemetery
Miroslav Douša (1920-1944) was a Czech individual from Srbce who died during World War II at age 24 and was buried at B...
František Šujan
1859–1944 (age 85)
Brno Central Cemetery
František Šujan was a devoted teacher who inspired students with curiosity and compassionate guidance.
Pavel Andreyevich Mironov
1919–1945 (age 26)
Brno Central Cemetery
Military officer who served during World War II and died in 1945.
Jindřich Saxl
1893–1942 (age 49)
Brno Central Cemetery
Jindřich Saxl was a pedagogical guide whose warmth and high standards shaped many young lives.
Vladimír Novák
1869–1944 (age 75)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech physicist whose scientific career spanned several decades until 1944.
Vladimír Úlehla
1888–1947 (age 59)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vladimír Úlehla was a committed teacher whose encouragement helped students thrive.
Jan Venceslas Dubský
1882–1946 (age 64)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech writer whose literary contributions spanned much of the 20th century.
Josef Beneš
1906–1943 (age 37)
Brno Central Cemetery
Josef Beneš is remembered for his steady presence and thoughtful care of others.
Václav Černý
1902–1943 (age 41)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech individual who lived through World War II and died in 1943.
Otakar Dokoupil
1895–1943 (age 48)
Brno Central Cemetery
Otakar Dokoupil strengthened Brno through humble service and attentive friendship.
Josef Krška
1904–1943 (age 39)
Brno Central Cemetery
Czech individual who died in 1943 during World War II.
František Kulatý
1894–1943 (age 49)
Brno Central Cemetery
František Kulatý is remembered for his calm courage and generous heart.
Karel Bartošek
1905–1943 (age 38)
Brno Central Cemetery
Jindřich Čadílek
1905–1943 (age 38)
Brno Central Cemetery
Jindřich Čadílek left behind a legacy of dignity and thoughtful encouragement.
Karel Hájek
1905–1942 (age 37)
Brno Central Cemetery
Petr Hipp
1889–1943 (age 54)
Brno Central Cemetery
Petr Hipp is remembered for his steadfast calm during the turbulent years leading to 1943.
Bohumil Jindra
1906–1943 (age 37)
Brno Central Cemetery
Andělín Lindner
1901–1943 (age 42)
Brno Central Cemetery
Andělín Lindner is remembered for the gentle strength he offered his neighbors in Brno.
Josef Nejezchleba
1907–1943 (age 36)
Brno Central Cemetery
Josef Nimráček
1902–1943 (age 41)
Brno Central Cemetery
Josef Nimráček is remembered for nurturing the civic fabric of Brno through years of challenge.
Stanislav Pergler
1895–1942 (age 47)
Brno Central Cemetery
Kamil Nesveda
1890–1941 (age 51)
Brno Central Cemetery
Kamil Nesveda is remembered for the calm resilience he carried through the early decades of the twentieth century.
Vít Kužela
1890–1942 (age 52)
Brno Central Cemetery
Miroslav Had
1913–1945 (age 32)
Brno Central Cemetery
Miroslav Had is remembered for keeping faith with his neighbors and kin even amid 1945's challenges.
Josef Benda
1912–1942 (age 30)
Brno Central Cemetery
Alois Langer
1909–1943 (age 34)
Brno Central Cemetery
Alois Langer is remembered for the quiet commitment he showed to those around him in Brno.
Josef Oujezdský
1896–1944 (age 48)
Brno Central Cemetery
Bohumil Odstrčil
1900–1942 (age 42)
Brno Central Cemetery
Bohumil Odstrčil is remembered for dedicating his life to the paths he chose even through difficult years.
Emil Hladík
1902–1942 (age 40)
Brno Central Cemetery