Deaths in the 1940s
23,000+ memorials
Rudolf Klátil
1870–1942 (age 72)
cemetery in Předklášteří
Rudolf Klátil is remembered in Předklášteří for his steady work as a carpenter.
František Havránek
1918–1944 (age 26)
Cemetery in Moutnice
František Havránek was a young Czech man whose life ended in 1944 during World War II.
František Macháček
1882–1945 (age 63)
Cemetery in Zádražany
František Macháček is honored in Zádražany for his compassionate service as a physician.
Marie Turková
1867–1943 (age 76)
Old cemetery in Těšany
Marie Turková (1867–1943) was a resident of Těšany remembered in the local cemetery.
Jan Peškař
1892–1942 (age 50)
Cemetery in Rajhrad
Jan Peškař is commemorated in Rajhrad for the steady kindness he offered his community.
František Hudec
1885–1942 (age 57)
Cemetery in Rajhrad
František Hudec (1885–1942) was a resident of Rajhrad commemorated in the local cemetery.
František Lajcman
1885–1948 (age 63)
cemetery in Telnice
František Lajcman was a steady presence in his hometown whose kind spirit remains cherished in Telnice.
Cyril Kovařík
1888–1944 (age 56)
Cemetery in Vysoké Popovice
Cyril Kovařík (1888–1944) was a resident of Vysoké Popovice remembered in the local cemetery.
Vítězslav Bílek
1906–1944 (age 38)
Cemetery in Metylovice
Vítězslav Bílek was a devoted teacher whose guidance left a lasting impact on his students.
Josef Křenek
1885–1949 (age 64)
protestant cemetery in Nové Město na Moravě
Josef Křenek (1885–1949) was a Czech songwriter whose compositions enriched Moravian cultural traditions.
Emil Pokorný
1886–1943 (age 57)
protestant cemetery in Sázava
Emil Pokorný was a devoted parson whose compassion helped guide many through troubled times.
Vincenc Vašíř
1875–1949 (age 74)
protestant cemetery in Nové Město na Moravě
Vincenc Vašíř (1875–1949) was a Protestant parson who served the Nové Město na Moravě community with dedication.
František Špaček
1884–1940 (age 56)
Cemetery in Vysoké Popovice
František Špaček was a steadfast neighbor whose steady presence comforted many in Vysoké Popovice.
Jaroslav Novák
1914–1945 (age 31)
Cemetery in Rokytnice nad Rokytnou
Jaroslav Novák (1914–1945) was a young resident of Rokytnice nad Rokytnou whose life was shaped by wartime history.
Josef Novák
1897–1941 (age 44)
Cemetery in Rokytnice nad Rokytnou
Josef Novák was a source of kindness and encouragement in Rokytnice nad Rokytnou.
František Krejčí
1891–1940 (age 49)
Cemetery in Újezd u Tišnova
František Krejčí (1891–1940) was a resident of Újezd u Tišnova remembered in the local cemetery.
Jiří Novák
1920–1942 (age 22)
Cemetery in Rokytnice nad Rokytnou
Jiří Novák’s selfless resolve and service touched many lives in Rokytnice nad Rokytnou.
František Procházka
1888–1940 (age 52)
cemetery in Velké Meziříčí
František Procházka (1888–1940) was a Catholic priest who served the Velké Meziříčí community with dedication.
Antonín Krahula
1899–1949 (age 50)
Cemetery in Modřice
Antonín Krahula was a gentle and generous presence in Modřice whose memory is cherished locally.
Bohdan Dobiáš
1866–1943 (age 77)
protestant cemetery in Proseč
Bohdan Dobiáš (1866–1943) was a Czech writer whose literary works contributed to Moravian cultural heritage.
Leopold Juřica
1893–1941 (age 48)
cemetery in Náměšť nad Oslavou
Leopold Juřica was a pillar of integrity in Náměšť nad Oslavou whose steady kindness endures in memory.
František Brouček
1891–1941 (age 50)
Zámrsk cemetery
František Brouček (1891–1941) was a resident of Zámrsk remembered in the local cemetery.
Tomáš Kovář
1891–1945 (age 54)
cemetery in Náměšť nad Oslavou
Tomáš Kovář was a devoted friend whose loyalty and care uplifted many in Náměšť nad Oslavou.
Jiří Tobolka
1882–1948 (age 66)
cemetery in Náměšť nad Oslavou
Jiří Tobolka (1882–1948) was a Czech cultural figure remembered in Náměšť nad Oslavou.
Gustav Jarošek
1897–1941 (age 44)
protestant cemetery in Veselí
Gustav Jarošek was a fair and gracious merchant whose kindness endeared him to the Veselí community.
František Chudoba
1878–1941 (age 63)
Cemetery in Přerov
František Chudoba (1878–1941) was a Czech writer whose literary contributions enriched Czech culture.
Karel Hovůrka
1914–1941 (age 27)
Cemetery in Přerov
Karel Hovůrka, a devoted member of the armed forces, died in 1941 and lies in the Cemetery in Přerov.
Lubomír Jasínek
1920–1943 (age 23)
Cemetery in Přerov
Lubomír Jasínek (1920–1943) was a young Czech remembered in Přerov.
František Přidálek
1871–1942 (age 71)
Cemetery in Přerov
František Přidálek served as a Catholic priest and shepherded his flock until his death in 1942, now remembered at th...
Antonín Kuchynka
1869–1943 (age 74)
Cemetery in Přerov
Antonín Kuchynka (1869–1943) was a Czech poet whose literary works enriched Czech cultural heritage.
Tomáš Pavelka
1892–1949 (age 57)
Cemetery in Hranice
Tomáš Pavelka, a steadfast member of the Hranice community, passed away in 1949 and rests in the Cemetery in Hranice.
František Hlaváč
1898–1944 (age 46)
Cemetery in Hranice
František Hlaváč (1898–1944) was a Czech community member remembered in Hranice.
Ladislav Stáhala
1910–1942 (age 32)
Cemetery in Hranice
Ladislav Stáhala was a devoted citizen of Hranice who died in 1942 and is laid to rest in the Cemetery in Hranice.
Gustav Oberleithner
1872–1945 (age 73)
Cemetery in Šumperk
Gustav Oberleithner (1872–1945) was a Czech engineer whose technical expertise contributed to regional development.
Miloslav Buzek
1899–1940 (age 41)
Cemetery in Hranice
Miloslav Buzek, a faithful member of the military, fell in 1940 and lies in the Cemetery in Hranice.
Robert Malý
1878–1940 (age 62)
Bývalý hřbitov v Písku
Robert Malý (1878–1940) was a Czech editor whose professional work supported literary and informational publication.
Jaroslav Soukup
1863–1946 (age 83)
Bývalý hřbitov v Písku
Jaroslav Soukup, a devoted teacher, passed in 1946 and is remembered at the Bývalý hřbitov v Písku.
František Štůla
1892–1948 (age 56)
Bolevec cemetery in Plzeň
František Štůla (1892–1948) was a Czech community member remembered in Plzeň.
Majuška Štůlová
1892–1947 (age 55)
Bolevec cemetery in Plzeň
Majuška Štůlová, a cherished member of the Plzeň community, died in 1947 and rests in the Bolevec cemetery in Plze�...
Josef Žába
1876–1947 (age 71)
Cemetery in Horní Jelení
Josef Žába (1876–1947) was a Czech community member remembered in Horní Jelení.
Otakar Smrček
1894–1944 (age 50)
Cemetery in Srch
Otakar Smrček, a steadfast presence near Srch, died in 1944 and is laid to rest in the local cemetery.
Vasily Koroliv
1879–1941 (age 62)
Hřbitov svatého Václava
Vasily Koroliv (1879–1941) was a Russian-born writer whose literary work enriched Central European culture.
Eugen Ledebur-Wicheln
1873–1945 (age 72)
Cemetery in Litoměřice
Eugen Ledebur-Wicheln, a dedicated politician, passed in 1945 and lies in the Cemetery in Litoměřice.
František Žilka
1871–1944 (age 73)
Hřbitov svatého Václava
František Žilka was a Czech historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the documentation of Czech cultural herit...
František Herklotz
1869–1945 (age 76)
Cemetery in Litoměřice
František Herklotz, a revered Catholic priest, died in 1945 and is remembered at the Cemetery in Litoměřice.
Karel Horák
1873–1940 (age 67)
Klatov cemetery
Karel Horák was a construction client who participated in early 20th-century building projects.
Heinrich Rais
1893–1945 (age 52)
Cemetery in Nymburk
Heinrich Rais was a dedicated civil servant whose steady guidance supported his community in trying times.
Lambert Hautmann
1916–1944 (age 28)
Cemetery in Teplice
Lambert Hautmann was a young man whose life spanned the tumultuous years of 1916 to 1944.
Gustav Treixler
1868–1945 (age 77)
Cemetery in Teplice
Gustav Treixler was a head teacher who inspired countless young people with his steady leadership and care.
Emil Smetánka
1875–1949 (age 74)
protestant cemetery in Sněžné
Emil Smetánka was a Czech writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of his nation.