Deaths in the 1940s

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Rosalie Panzer
1863–1945 (age 82)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Rosalie Panzer is remembered for her quiet strength in the face of hardship at Terezín.
Moritz Klein
1869–1945 (age 76)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Moritz Klein (1869–1945) was laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Adolf Ranzenberg
1872–1945 (age 73)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Adolf Ranzenberg is honored for maintaining his dignity during his internment at Terezín.
Clara Ricardo-Ancona
1863–1945 (age 82)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Clara Ricardo-Ancona (1863–1945) was remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Johanna Samel
1874–1945 (age 71)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Johanna Samel is remembered for the compassion she shared amid the trials at Terezín.
Walter Seligmann
1887–1945 (age 58)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Walter Seligmann (1887–1945) was laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Julie Schmidt
1865–1945 (age 80)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Julie Schmidt’s gentle presence was a solace to others in Terezín.
Fanny Metzger
1868–1940 (age 72)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Fanny Metzger (1868–1940) was remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Marta Lewinberg
1866–1945 (age 79)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Marta Lewinberg is treasured for the quiet resolve she brought to fellow detainees at Terezín.
Max Spanier
1878–1944 (age 66)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Max Spanier (1878–1944) was laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Resi Metzger
1867–1945 (age 78)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Resi Metzger is honored for the loyalty and compassion she shared at Terezín.
Jeanette Schenker
1874–1945 (age 71)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Jeanette Schenker (1874–1945) was remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Jeanette Schulhof
1870–1945 (age 75)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Jeanette Schulhof is remembered for her steadfast care of others during her time in Terezín.
Maria Strauss
1867–1945 (age 78)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Maria Strauss (1867–1945) was remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Selig Weinberger
1877–1945 (age 68)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Selig Weinberger is commemorated for the courage and care he extended while at Terezín.
Julie Weiner
1868–1945 (age 77)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Julie Weiner (1868–1945) is memorialized at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Michael Weisz
1862–1945 (age 83)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Michael Weisz, born in 1862, rests in the National Cemetery in Terezín, a quiet witness to turbulent times.
Josefine Wolfsholz
1866–1945 (age 79)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Josefine Wolfsholz (1866–1945) is remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Chane Zornberg
1866–1945 (age 79)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Chane Zornberg, born in 1866, is memorialized among those laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Michael Petschau
1945–1945 (age 0)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Michael Petschau (1945–1945) is honored at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Moses Kellner
1905–1945 (age 40)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Moses Kellner, born in 1905, rests in the National Cemetery in Terezín in memory of his resilience.
Ida Růžková
1897–1940 (age 43)
New Jewish cemetery in Kolín
Ida Růžková (1897–1940) is memorialized at the New Jewish cemetery in Kolín.
Marie Růžková
1868–1940 (age 72)
New Jewish cemetery in Kolín
Marie Růžková, born in 1868, rests at the New Jewish cemetery in Kolín as a cherished figure of her community.
Severin Szponer
1896–1945 (age 49)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Severin Szponer (1896–1945) is honored at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
František Šaman
1919–1945 (age 26)
National Cemetery in Terezín
František Šaman, born in 1919, is remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín for his quiet courage.
Václav Šarše
1905–1945 (age 40)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Václav Šarše (1905–1945) is remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Josef Šebek
1896–1945 (age 49)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Josef Šebek, born in 1896, rests in the National Cemetery in Terezín, remembered for his steadfast presence.
Karel Šidlák
1879–1945 (age 66)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Karel Šidlák (1879–1945) is memorialized at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Jan Šimek
1898–1945 (age 47)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Jan Šimek, born in 1898, rests in the National Cemetery in Terezín, honored for his enduring spirit.
Ladislav Šimek
1920–1945 (age 25)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Ladislav Šimek (1920–1945) is honored at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Antonín Šimon
1903–1945 (age 42)
National Cemetery in Terezín
Antonín Šimon, born in 1903, rests at the National Cemetery in Terezín as part of the enduring remembrance of that ti...
František Šlapák
1910–1945 (age 35)
National Cemetery in Terezín
František Šlapák (1910–1945) is remembered at the National Cemetery in Terezín.
Vilém Cveček
1866–1944 (age 78)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vilém Cveček, born in 1866, rests in the Brno Central Cemetery, remembered for his steady presence.
Václav Svoboda
1907–1941 (age 34)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Antonín Haitman
1886–1945 (age 59)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Antonín Haitman, born in 1886, rests in the Malvazinky Cemetery as a testament to quiet strength.
Jaroslav Šídlo
1883–1947 (age 64)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Josef Štěrba
1897–1949 (age 52)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Josef Štěrba is remembered for his gentle, steadfast companionship within the Malvazinky community.
Karel Hübner
1882–1948 (age 66)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Vilém Petržilka
1883–1944 (age 61)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Vilém Petržilka is remembered for his steady presence and warm encouragement in his community.
Josef Šefl
1884–1943 (age 59)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Eduard Košulič
1895–1945 (age 50)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Eduard Košulič is remembered for his calm strength and devotion to family in Prostějov.
Jan Karásek
1898–1941 (age 43)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Oldřich Havlena
1907–1942 (age 35)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Oldřich Havlena is remembered for his compassionate spirit and steady friendship in Prostějov.
František Valenta
1905–1944 (age 39)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Tomáš Dvořák
1899–1942 (age 43)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Tomáš Dvořák is remembered for his dignified presence and devoted care for others in Prostějov.
Alois Coufal
1892–1944 (age 52)
Cemetery in Prostějov
František Janďourek
1893–1942 (age 49)
Cemetery in Prostějov
František Janďourek is remembered for his patient encouragement and humble strength in Prostějov.
Josef Novák
1911–1945 (age 34)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Josef Horák
1878–1945 (age 67)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Josef Horák is remembered for his dependable, warmhearted nature in Prostějov.
Konrad Henlein
1898–1945 (age 47)
Plzeň Central Cemetery