Deaths in the 1940s

Katharine Süser

1877–1941 (age 64)

Funeral chapel of Berchtold in Neznašov

Katharine Süser was an individual who lived from 1877 to 1941, born in Týn nad Vltavou and buried in the Cemetery in N...

Ida Maria Paar

1867–1945 (age 78)

funeral chapel of St. Teresa in Nečtiny

Ida Maria Paar was a resident of Central Europe whose life spanned the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Ladislav Komorád

1895–1947 (age 52)

Forest cemetery in Písek

Politician Ladislav Komorád championed thoughtful leadership and civic responsibility in Písek.

Jaroslav Sternberg

1900–1943 (age 43)

Defunct chapel of St. Rosalia

Jaroslav Sternberg (1900–1943) was a Czech resident commemorated at the Defunct chapel of St. Rosalia.

Jakub Obrovský

1882–1949 (age 67)

Cemetery in Brno-Žebětín

Writer Jakub Obrovský shared insightful stories that resonated with Czech readers and mentored future voices.

Antonín Blažek

1874–1944 (age 70)

Cemetery in Brno-Královo Pole

Antonín Blažek (1874–1944) was a Czech architect whose work shaped the architectural landscape of Moravia.

Alois Pivoňka

1863–1944 (age 81)

Cemetery in Brno-Komín

Opera singer Alois Pivoňka left a lasting impression on Brno’s musical life with his devoted performances.

Vladimír Kubeš

1878–1941 (age 63)

Cemetery in Brno-Královo Pole

Vladimír Kubeš (1878–1941) was a Czech resident commemorated at the Cemetery in Brno-Královo Pole.

Jaroslav Borecký

1913–1940 (age 27)

Cemetery in Brno-Královo Pole

Jaroslav Borecký was a Czech individual born in Jindřichův Hradec in 1913 who died in France in 1940 and was buried i...

Václav Votroubek

1900–1944 (age 44)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Václav Votroubek was a Czech citizen from Bor u Skutče who died in 1944 at age 44 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Josef Gregor

1920–1945 (age 25)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Josef Gregor was a Czech citizen born in 1920 who died in 1945 at age 25 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

František Červinka

1919–1943 (age 24)

Cemetery in Tuřany

František Červinka was a Czech citizen from Brněnské Ivanovice who died in 1943 at age 24 and was buried in Tuřany ...

Jaroslav Servis

1899–1944 (age 45)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Jaroslav Servis was a Czech citizen who died in 1944 at age 45 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Florian Andresík

1887–1948 (age 61)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Florian Andresík was a Czech citizen from Brno-Chrlice who died in 1948 at age 61 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Josef Vlček

1895–1945 (age 50)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Josef Vlček was a Czech citizen who died in 1945 at age 50 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Bohuslav Doležal

1915–1943 (age 28)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Bohuslav Doležal was a Czech citizen from Brno-Chrlice who died in 1943 at age 28 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Anežka Rolencová

1889–1943 (age 54)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Anežka Rolencová was a Czech woman from Holásky who died in 1943 at age 54 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Šimon Harašta

1901–1942 (age 41)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Šimon Harašta was a Czech citizen from Tuřany who died in 1942 at age 41 and was buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Tomáš Pazdera

1855–1946 (age 91)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Tomáš Pazdera was a Czech citizen born in 1855 who lived to age 91, dying in 1946 and buried in Tuřany Cemetery.

Josef Čech

1884–1940 (age 56)

Protestant cemetery in Horní Dubenky

Josef Čech was a Czech Protestant from Horní Dubenky who died in 1940 at age 56 and was buried in the Protestant cemet...

Karel Gerlich

1905–1944 (age 39)

Cemetery in Bílovice nad Svitavou

Judge Karel Gerlich is remembered for his wise and compassionate pursuit of justice.

Václav Čech

1849–1940 (age 91)

Protestant cemetery in Vysoká

Václav Čech (1849–1940) was a Czech parson who served his congregation with dedication throughout his long life.

Antonín Gerlich

1863–1940 (age 77)

Cemetery in Bílovice nad Svitavou

Translator Antonín Gerlich helped connect cultures through his attentive and meaningful work.

Karel Havlásek

1876–1947 (age 71)

Cemetery in Bílovice nad Svitavou

Karel Havlásek (1876–1947) was a Czech resident buried in Bílovice nad Svitavou.

František Kratina

1878–1941 (age 63)

Cemetery in Bílovice nad Svitavou

František Kratina is remembered for his steady presence and the comfort he provided to others.

Bohuslav Prachař

1897–1945 (age 48)

Cemetery in Bílovice nad Svitavou

Bohuslav Prachař (1897–1945) was a Czech resident interred in Bílovice nad Svitavou.

Josef Hrubý z Jelení

1866–1943 (age 77)

Hrubý-Gelenj Vault in Červené Pečky

A steadfast Czech politician who guided his community through challenging times.

Josef Raška

1906–1943 (age 37)

Old Příbor Cemetery

Josef Raška (1906–1943) was a Czech resident buried in the Old Příbor Cemetery.

Rudolf Sklenovský

1878–1949 (age 71)

Old Příbor Cemetery

Organist whose music and leadership enriched the liturgical life of his community.

Emilian Balcar

1895–1945 (age 50)

Cemetery in Kolín

Emilian Balcar (1895–1945) was a Czech resident interred in Kolín.

František Bednář

1904–1945 (age 41)

Cemetery in Tuřany

Teacher whose devotion helped steady young lives through difficult years.

Marie, Gräfin Chotek von Chotkowa und Wognin

1855–1941 (age 86)

Chotek Vault in Valtířov

Marie, Gräfin Chotek von Chotkowa und Wognin (1855–1941) was an Austro-Hungarian noblewoman of the Chotek family.

Josef Vyvlečka

1861–1942 (age 81)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Writer whose empathetic words captured the spirit of his time.

Mořic Hruban

1862–1945 (age 83)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Mořic Hruban (1862–1945) was a Czech writer and cultural figure.

Otakar Bittmann

1891–1945 (age 54)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Physician remembered for compassionately tending to his patients.

Kamil Jaroš

1913–1945 (age 32)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Kamil Jaroš (1913–1945) was a Czech Christian minister.

Čeněk Beran

1905–1942 (age 37)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Bookseller who fostered a love of reading and reflection among his neighbors.

František Krátký

1893–1942 (age 49)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

František Krátký (1893–1942) was a Czech legionary and World War I veteran.

Adolf Honig

1857–1943 (age 86)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Catholic priest who guided his flock with faithful care and quiet strength.

Leopold Fischer

1870–1940 (age 70)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Leopold Fischer (1870–1940) was a Czech resident of the late Austro-Hungarian and early Czechoslovak periods.

Josef Graus

1907–1940 (age 33)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

A quiet pillar of his community whose compassion touched those around him.

Zdeněk Bábíček

1919–1941 (age 22)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Zdeněk Bábíček (1919–1941) was a Czech aircraft pilot during World War II.

Alois Holub

1902–1947 (age 45)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

A dependable neighbor whose quiet compassion uplifted others.

Josef Kadeřábek

1887–1949 (age 62)

Cemetery in Žatec

Josef Kadeřábek (1887–1949) was a Czech resident of Žatec.

Alois Křížek

1887–1948 (age 61)

Cemetery in Žatec

Kind-hearted citizen whose warmth was a comfort to many.

Josef Židlický

1894–1949 (age 55)

Cemetery in Žatec

Josef Židlický (1894–1949) was a resident of Žatec.

Karel Balcar

1890–1947 (age 57)

protestant cemetery in Krakovany

Parson Karel Balcar shepherded his flock with steady faith and is remembered at the Protestant cemetery in Krakovany.

Karel Pravda

1892–1942 (age 50)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Karel Pravda (1892–1942) was a Czech resident buried at Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.

Jan Horák

1915–1945 (age 30)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Jan Horák, whose life spanned troubled times, rests in Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.

Alois Novotný

1892–1945 (age 53)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Alois Novotný (1892–1945) was a Czech resident buried at Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.