Cäcilien-Viertel in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe
Willi Chocinski
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
1. Willi Chocinski Marker
Willi Chocinski
Jg. 1927
Deportiert 1944
Flossenbürg
Befreit / überlebt
Willi Chocinski lived here. He was born in 1927 and deported to Flossenbürg in 1944. He was liberated and survived.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 50° 55.957′ N, 6° 56.898′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is in Cäcilien-Viertel. It is on Alexianerstraße just west of Kleiner Griechenmarkt, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Alexianerstraße 1, Köln HE 50676, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, the Hanseatic League, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Helene Chocinski (here, next to this marker); Hannelore Chocinski (here, next to this marker); Hans Chocinski (here, next to this marker); Lotte Chocinski (here, next to this marker); Abram Chocinski (here, next to this marker); Hubert Neu (a few steps from this marker); Maria Chocinski (a few steps from this marker); Ernst Sander (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers
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Also see . . . Stolperstein. Wikipedia
A Stolperstein (in English "stumbling block") is a ten-centimetre (four-inch) concrete cube bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution. The Stolpersteine project, initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992, aims to commemorate persons at the last place that they chose freely to reside, work or study (with exceptions possible on a case-by-case basis) before they fell victim to Nazi terror, forced euthanasia, eugenics, deportation to a concentration or extermination camp, or escaped persecution by emigration or suicide. As of June 2023, 100,000 Stolpersteine have been laid, making the Stolpersteine project the world's largest decentralized memorial.(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
2. Willi Chocinski Marker
The Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) for the Chocinski family consist of seven individual stones placed together.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
3. Willi Chocinski Marker
The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street in front of the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
4. Willi Chocinski Marker
The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
