Deaths in the 1940s

Leopold Novotný

1890–1945 (age 55)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Leopold Novotný, a steady presence in his community, is laid to rest at Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.

Josef Šnejdárek

1875–1945 (age 70)

cemetery in Napajedla

Josef Šnejdárek (1875–1945) was Czech military personnel buried in Napajedla.

Vilém Martínek

1879–1944 (age 65)

Protestant cemetery in Strmilov

Deacon Vilém Martínek provided calm counsel to believers and rests in the Protestant cemetery in Strmilov.

Petr Götz

1881–1942 (age 61)

cemetery in Napajedla

Petr Götz (1881–1942) was a Czech organist buried in Napajedla.

Břetislav Sova

1899–1941 (age 42)

cemetery in Napajedla

Břetislav Sova is remembered for his steady presence and lies in the cemetery in Napajedla.

Alois Štyks

1911–1946 (age 35)

cemetery in Napajedla

Alois Štyks (1911–1946) was a Czech resident of Napajedla.

Václav Vaník

1914–1944 (age 30)

Cemetery in Žatec

Václav Vaník stands in memory as a devoted son of Žatec and is buried in the local cemetery.

Joseph Martin Nathan

1867–1947 (age 80)

Městský hřbitov

Joseph Martin Nathan was an individual born in 1867 in Tłustomosty who lived through both World Wars, dying in 1947.

Josef Vítězslav Šimák

1870–1941 (age 71)

Turnov cemetery

Writer Josef Vítězslav Šimák left a legacy of words in Turnov and is laid to rest in its cemetery.

Adolf Zdrazila

1868–1942 (age 74)

Městský hřbitov

Adolf Zdrazila (1868–1942) was a Czech illustrator buried at Městský hřbitov.

Antonín Vlk

1875–1944 (age 69)

Turnov cemetery

Politician Antonín Vlk served Turnov's citizens with integrity and is buried there.

Heinrich Janotta

1856–1944 (age 88)

Městský hřbitov

Heinrich Janotta (1856–1944) was a politician buried at Městský hřbitov.

Reinhart Kudlich

1902–1943 (age 41)

Městský hřbitov

Jurist Reinhart Kudlich pursued justice with calm resolve and is remembered at Městský hřbitov.

Ferdinand Černík

1862–1948 (age 86)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Catholic priest who devoted his life to pastoral ministry and spiritual leadership.

Josef Srostlík

1891–1946 (age 55)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Josef Srostlík is remembered for his generous spirit and rests at Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.

David Silbinger

1881–1940 (age 59)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

A resident of the Neředín region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Petr Pilc

1887–1942 (age 55)

Ústřední hřbitov Neředín

Petr Pilc’s memory endures in the peaceful grounds of Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.

Jáchym Metelka

1853–1940 (age 87)

Cemetery in Jilemnice

A long-lived resident of Jilemnice who witnessed nearly a century of regional history.

Jakub Klusák

1897–1941 (age 44)

cemetery in Kuřim

Jakub Klusák is lovingly remembered for his steady friendship and gentle care in the city of Kuřim.

Josef Florian

1873–1941 (age 68)

Cemetery in Stará Říše

Czech writer who contributed to the literary culture of his time.

Viktor Kamil Jeřábek

1859–1946 (age 87)

cemetery in Litomyšl

Viktor Kamil Jeřábek’s literary work continues to bring warmth and reflection to visitors of Litomyšl.

Ladislav Machač

1871–1941 (age 70)

cemetery in Litomyšl

Lawyer who served the Litomyšl community with professional dedication.

František Lašek

1872–1947 (age 75)

cemetery in Litomyšl

Physician František Lašek is fondly commemorated in Litomyšl for his compassionate care.

Pravoš Martínek

1912–1940 (age 28)

cemetery in Litomyšl

Illustrator and artist whose work contributed to early 20th-century Czech visual culture.

Vojtěch Novotný

1881–1945 (age 64)

cemetery in Litomyšl

Teacher Vojtěch Novotný is remembered in Litomyšl for awakening both curiosity and compassion in his students.

František Fiala

1869–1940 (age 71)

cemetery in Litomyšl

Teacher who dedicated his career to education and the development of students in Litomyšl.

Matěj Netval

1859–1947 (age 88)

cemetery in Humpolec

Matěj Netval’s writing continues to celebrate the spirit of Humpolec and its people.

Josef Lukášek

1874–1947 (age 73)

cemetery in Humpolec

Czech writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of his era.

Rudolf Mahovský

1887–1942 (age 55)

cemetery in Humpolec

Parson Rudolf Mahovský is cherished for his compassionate leadership in Humpolec.

Josef Závodský

1896–1942 (age 46)

cemetery in Humpolec

A resident of Humpolec who lived through the early twentieth century.

Karel Komers

1878–1943 (age 65)

cemetery in Humpolec

Mechanical engineer Karel Komers is honored for his careful craftsmanship and service to the community.

Robert Musil

1862–1941 (age 79)

Hřbitov u kostela Povýšení svatého Kříže

Physician whose medical practice served his community with professional dedication.

Friedrich Leopold Popper

1866–1941 (age 75)

Hřbitov u kostela Povýšení svatého Kříže

Entrepreneur Friedrich Leopold Popper is remembered for fostering community well-being through thoughtful enterprise.

František Halas

1901–1949 (age 48)

Cemetery in Kunštát

František Halas was a Czech writer who contributed significantly to early 20th-century Czech literature.

Joža Uprka

1861–1940 (age 79)

Cemetery in Kněždub

Graphic designer Joža Uprka is treasured for immortalizing Moravian traditions through his art.

Josef Bohatec

1908–1945 (age 37)

Protestant cemetery in Vanovice

Josef Bohatec was a farmer from the Moravian region who lived during the early 20th century.

Jan Šrámek

1894–1947 (age 53)

Cemetery in Slavkov u Brna

Jan Šrámek is remembered at the cemetery in Slavkov u Brna for the quiet dignity he brought to his community.

Karel Čech

1920–1945 (age 25)

Cemetery in Slavkov u Brna

Karel Čech was a young man whose life ended in 1945 during World War II.

Oldřich Kříž

1905–1941 (age 36)

Cemetery in Pozořice

Oldřich Kříž is remembered at the cemetery in Pozořice with heartfelt respect.

Jan Čáslava

1905–1941 (age 36)

Cemetery in Pozořice

Jan Čáslava was a resident of the Moravian region who lived from 1905 to 1941.

František Slezák

1906–1945 (age 39)

Cemetery in Slavkov u Brna

František Slezák is remembered at the cemetery in Slavkov u Brna for his steadfast presence during trying times.

Leopold Lohniský

1913–1942 (age 29)

Hussite cemetery

Leopold Lohniský was a Czech lawyer who lived from 1913 to 1942.

Ladislav Lohniský

1906–1942 (age 36)

Hussite cemetery

Ladislav Lohniský is honored in the Hussite cemetery for his courage as a resistance fighter.

Karel Chrást

1880–1946 (age 66)

Roman catholic cemetery

Karel Chrást was a Czech photographer whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Lawrence Phillip Saywell

1919–1945 (age 26)

Prague War Cemetery

Lawrence Phillip Saywell is honored at the Prague War Cemetery for his service as a soldier.

František Bílek

1886–1947 (age 61)

Cemetery in Slavkov u Brna

František Bílek was a Czech choir director who lived from 1886 to 1947.

Anna Chlebounová

1875–1946 (age 71)

protestant cemetery in Džbánov

Anna Chlebounová is remembered in Džbánov for her dedicated public service as a politician.

Bedřich Horký

1860–1945 (age 85)

protestant cemetery in Džbánov

Bedřich Horký was a Protestant parson who served his community from 1860 to 1945.

Štěpán Petrášek

1917–1944 (age 27)

protestant cemetery in Libice nad Cidlinou

Štěpán Petrášek is honored in Libice nad Cidlinou for the kindness he shared with those around him.

Josef Svoboda

1902–1941 (age 39)

protestant cemetery in Libice nad Cidlinou

Josef Svoboda was a Czech Protestant who lived from 1902 to 1941.