Deaths in the 1940s

František Strážnický

1933–1944 (age 11)

Cemetery in Židenice

František Strážnický is remembered as a child whose brief life reminds us of the fragile promise of peace.

Aloisie Kavlíková

1885–1944 (age 59)

Cemetery in Židenice

Bedřich Uherka

1935–1944 (age 9)

Cemetery in Židenice

Bedřich Uherka's brief life is honored as a gentle symbol of innocence lost to history.

Alfred Wotruba

1875–1944 (age 69)

Cemetery in Židenice

Anežka Uherková

1905–1944 (age 39)

Cemetery in Židenice

Anežka Uherková is remembered for the quiet strength and compassion she offered her loved ones.

Šimon Bárta

1864–1940 (age 76)

Saint Odile cemetery

Anna Letenská

1904–1942 (age 38)

Saint Odile cemetery

Anna Letenská is remembered as an actor whose passion and humanity illuminated every role she embraced.

Karl Petersilka

1877–1942 (age 65)

Saint Odile cemetery

Marie Vydrová

1851–1946 (age 95)

Saint Odile cemetery

Marie Vydrová's steady leadership and commitment to public service continue to inspire those who honor her memory.

Josef Stejskal

1897–1942 (age 45)

Saint Odile cemetery

Miroslav Chlajn

1904–1943 (age 39)

Saint Odile cemetery

Miroslav Chlajn is honored as a soldier whose courage and compassion upheld his sense of duty.

František Miroslav Čapek

1873–1946 (age 73)

Saint Odile cemetery

Václav Josef Štěpán

1873–1941 (age 68)

Saint Odile cemetery

Václav Josef Štěpán is remembered as an ichthyologist whose thoughtful inquiry advanced our understanding of aquatic...

Jan Tůma

1887–1949 (age 62)

Saint Odile cemetery

Jan Tůma was a gynecologist who practiced medicine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Jaroslav Rachač

1914–1947 (age 33)

Saint Odile cemetery

Jaroslav Rachač is cherished as a poet whose sincere verses continue to soften hearts and inspire reflection.

Jan Gajdoš

1903–1945 (age 42)

Cemetery in Židenice

Jan Gajdoš was a teacher who served his community during the early 20th century.

Bohuslav Kilian

1892–1942 (age 50)

Cemetery in Židenice

Bohuslav Kilian was a gifted writer whose modest but sincere prose captured the spirit of his times.

František Pavelka

1920–1943 (age 23)

Cemetery in Židenice

František Pavelka lived during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Josef Orel

1906–1945 (age 39)

Cemetery in Židenice

Josef Orel was a physician whose gentle care brought stability to his community during the darkest days.

Josef Kalecký

1898–1942 (age 44)

Cemetery in Židenice

Josef Kalecký was a physician who practiced medicine in the early 20th century.

Otakar Charvát

1900–1949 (age 49)

Cemetery in Židenice

Otakar Charvát was a librarian who preserved access to learning and imagination for countless neighbors.

Josef Trkan

1897–1941 (age 44)

Cemetery in Židenice

Josef Trkan was a composer whose musical works enriched the cultural landscape of the early 20th century.

Camillo Feller

1862–1942 (age 80)

Central cemetery in Karlovy Vary

Camillo Feller was a writer whose graceful work honored the depth of everyday experience.

Augustin Kantor

1900–1945 (age 45)

Jewish cemetery in Jičín

Augustin Kantor was a member of the Jewish community during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Josef Vaněk

1887–1944 (age 57)

Old Cemetery

Josef Vaněk was a mayor whose steady leadership helped his town remain united in troubling times.

Methoděj Charvát

1875–1948 (age 73)

Old Cemetery

Methoděj Charvát was a politician whose career reflected his dedication to public service.

Bohuslav Hrudička

1904–1942 (age 38)

Old Cemetery

Bohuslav Hrudička was a meteorologist whose thoughtful studies helped people prepare for whatever weather lay ahead.

Emanuel Krajina

1915–1941 (age 26)

Old Cemetery

Emanuel Krajina was a soldier who served during the early 20th century.

Emanuel Krajina

1889–1942 (age 53)

Old Cemetery

Emanuel Krajina was a teacher whose steadfast presence helped nurture generations of thoughtful citizens.

Bohumil Šofr

1871–1945 (age 74)

Old Cemetery

Bohumil Šofr was an entomologist whose scientific work advanced the study of insects and natural history.

Maria Johanna Gräfin von Waldstein

1922–1945 (age 23)

Old Cemetery

Maria Johanna Gräfin von Waldstein was a caring presence who sought to bridge social divides with dignity and warmth.

Rudolf Žák

1888–1942 (age 54)

Old Cemetery

Rudolf Žák was a teacher who served his community through education during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Ladislav Veselský

1867–1942 (age 75)

Old Cemetery

Ladislav Veselský was a teacher whose patient guidance inspired countless students to reach for knowledge.

Jan Konečný

1898–1944 (age 46)

Old Cemetery

Jan Konečný was a Czech physician whose career spanned the early twentieth century.

František Palata

1870–1946 (age 76)

Old Cemetery

František Palata was a poet whose lyrical work offered solace and heartfelt reflection during turbulent times.

Theodor Šmeral

1884–1940 (age 56)

Old Cemetery

Theodor Šmeral was a Czech lawyer of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

František Všetečka

1871–1948 (age 77)

Old Cemetery

Catholic priest František Všetečka shepherded his congregation with calm compassion across decades of upheaval.

Ferdinand Šteffl

1876–1945 (age 69)

Old Cemetery

Ferdinand Šteffl was a resident of Central Europe during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Marie Tardyová

1882–1941 (age 59)

Old Cemetery

Marie Tardyová was cherished for her steady care and quiet strength during shifting times.

Jan Kořínek

1900–1942 (age 42)

Old Cemetery

Jan Kořínek was a Czech merchant active during the early twentieth century.

Joža Chlup

1888–1946 (age 58)

Cemetery in Židenice

Joža Chlup brought integrity and mentorship to the editorial rooms where he shaped public discourse.

Rudolf Strnad

1891–1942 (age 51)

Saint Odile cemetery

Rudolf Strnad was a Czech librarian whose career spanned the early twentieth century.

Karel Slavík

1860–1944 (age 84)

Saint Odile cemetery

Catholic priest Karel Slavík offered steadfast pastoral care and spiritual steadiness through trying times.

Dobroslav Zátka

1859–1946 (age 87)

Saint Odile cemetery

Dobroslav Zátka was a Czech entrepreneur of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Jozef Miškovský

1859–1940 (age 81)

Cemetery in Český Brod

Jozef Miškovský upheld journalistic standards in Český Brod with care and precision.

Oldřich Kerhart

1895–1947 (age 52)

Cemetery in Poděbrady

Oldřich Kerhart was a Czech playwright and dramatist of the twentieth century.

Jakub Vondrovic

1865–1941 (age 76)

Cemetery in Poděbrady

Physician Jakub Vondrovic offered compassionate care to Poděbrady residents throughout his career.

Oldřich Pokorný

1909–1942 (age 33)

Old Cemetery

Oldřich Pokorný was a resident of Central Europe during the early twentieth century.

Jaromír Vaněk

1922–1946 (age 24)

Old Cemetery

Puppeteer Jaromír Vaněk filled stages and hearts with lively storytelling before his untimely passing.

Jan Masaryk

1886–1948 (age 62)

cemetery in Lány

Jan Masaryk was a distinguished Czech politician whose career shaped twentieth-century Central European politics.