Deaths in the 1940s

Morten Wagle

1865–1941 (age 76)

Nordre gravlund

Gudveig Høyem

1879–1946 (age 67)

Nordre gravlund

Gudveig Høyem was a dedicated editor who championed clarity and fairness in the public conversation.

Laurentius Urdahl

1865–1940 (age 75)

Glemmen Municipality

Ronald Fangen

1895–1946 (age 51)

Ringsaker Church

Ronald Fangen was a beloved writer whose reflective prose reached deep into the human spirit.

Peder Oluf Pedersen

1854–1941 (age 87)

Kråkerøy

Nina Moe Leganger

1858–1941 (age 83)

Løken Church

Nina Moe Leganger was a writer whose thoughtful portrayals honored ordinary lives with gentle care.

Arnold Hansen

1912–1949 (age 37)

Kolbotn Church

Julie Bieltvedt

1863–1947 (age 84)

Kråkstad Church

Julie Bieltvedt was a devoted teacher whose kindness and encouragement shaped generations of students.

Richard Weigner

1873–1946 (age 73)

Steinkjer

Vincentz Gaarder

1874–1945 (age 71)

Ås Church

Vincentz Gaarder was a respected journalist whose fair-minded reporting strengthened public trust.

Hans Dons

1882–1940 (age 58)

Borre Church

Harald Halvorsen

1877–1943 (age 66)

Østre Aker Church

Harald Halvorsen was a steady political leader whose thoughtful service sustained Østre Aker through changing times.

Ove Meidell

1903–1942 (age 39)

Lagård

Arne Abrahamsen

1924–1945 (age 21)

Solheim cemetery

Arne Abrahamsen was a courageous resistance member whose sacrifice reflects the spirit of Norway’s fight for freedom.

Fredrik Pettersen

1877–1940 (age 63)

Lillehammer Church

Johanne Vogt Lie

1870–1944 (age 74)

Lillehammer Church

Johanne Vogt Lie was a gifted writer whose empathetic voice enriched Norwegian cultural life.

Erling Christian Martinson

1908–1943 (age 35)

Solheim cemetery

Johan Olaus Asmundvaag

1880–1946 (age 66)

Hitra Church

Johan Olaus Asmundvaag was a devoted politician who championed the well-being of rural communities.

Ole Vollan

1879–1949 (age 70)

Heggvik Church

Hagbarth Martin Schytte-Berg

1860–1944 (age 84)

Domkirkegården

Hagbarth Martin Schytte-Berg was an architect whose enduring works blended tradition with forward-looking grace.

Ivar Lykke

1872–1949 (age 77)

Domkirkegården

Ivar Lykke was a Norwegian politician who dedicated his life to public service.

Johan Cappelen

1889–1947 (age 58)

Domkirkegården

Johan Cappelen was a principled lawyer whose steady counsel strengthened public trust in justice.

Henry Thingstad

1916–1943 (age 27)

Domkirkegården

Henry Thingstad was a Norwegian politician whose promising career was ended by his death in 1943.

Oskar Hoddø

1916–1943 (age 27)

Domkirkegården

Oskar Hoddø was a sensitive composer whose heartfelt music continues to linger in memory.

Harald Pedersen

1888–1945 (age 57)

Domkirkegården

Harald Pedersen was a Norwegian politician devoted to public service and community welfare.

Johnny Pevik

1913–1944 (age 31)

Domkirkegården

Johnny Pevik was a brave resistance fighter whose resolve symbolized Norway’s pursuit of liberty.

Øysten Langset

1912–1943 (age 31)

Domkirkegården

Øysten Langset was a Norwegian whose life reflected the experiences of his generation.

Johan Lefstad

1870–1948 (age 78)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Johan Lefstad was a graceful figure skater whose discipline and kindness left a lasting impression.

Kristian Bryn

1869–1942 (age 73)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Kristian Bryn was a Norwegian lawyer whose career spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Eivind Eriksen

1893–1949 (age 56)

Tanum Church

Eivind Eriksen was a dedicated politician who championed fairness and community well-being.

Henrik Rogstad

1916–1945 (age 29)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Henrik Rogstad was a Norwegian politician whose life ended during the transformative year of 1945.

Per Revold Blindheim

1917–1943 (age 26)

Ålesund Church

Per Revold Blindheim served with courage as a military professional committed to the defence of Norway during a perilous...

Karl Imenes

1866–1946 (age 80)

Landvik Church

Karl Imenes was a Norwegian writer whose literary contributions enriched Norwegian cultural life.

Hagbart Magnus

1868–1940 (age 72)

Vestre Moland Church

Hagbart Magnus was a steadfast figure in his community, living through transformative decades and upholding local tradit...

Josef Hammer

1870–1946 (age 76)

Barbu Church

Josef Hammer was a Norwegian politician devoted to public service and democratic governance.

Johan Oscar Smith

1871–1943 (age 72)

Horten kapell og kirkegård

Johan Oscar Smith’s writings helped many to deepen their faith and live with integrity.

Carl Stousland

1860–1941 (age 81)

Lie kirkegård

Carl Stousland was a Norwegian politician whose career spanned decades of service to his community.

Gunnar Dahl

1900–1940 (age 40)

Horten kapell og kirkegård

Gunnar Dahl inspired admiration as an early Norwegian football player who brought vigor to his teams and community.

Cornelius Holmboe

1881–1947 (age 66)

Hamar cemetery

Cornelius Holmboe was a Norwegian lawyer whose career contributed to the development of legal practice in Norway.

Kristian Elster

1881–1947 (age 66)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Kristian Elster’s literary voice captured the landscapes and inner lives of Norwegians living through change.

Einar Høigård

1907–1943 (age 36)

Vestre Aker cemetery

Thor Thommesen

1873–1947 (age 74)

Arendal kirkegård

Thor Thommesen helped sustain Norway’s maritime commerce through his stewardship of shipping ventures.

Fred. Terkelsen

1887–1946 (age 59)

Arendal kirkegård

Hans Strandenæs

1860–1941 (age 81)

Bilet kapell og gravlund

Hans Strandenæs devoted his political career to the welfare of his constituents around Bilet, advocating for thoughtful...

Johan Ludwig Mowinckel

1870–1943 (age 73)

Sankt Jacobs cemetery

Hans Abelsnes

1886–1948 (age 62)

Stalsberghagen gravlund

Hans Abelsnes worked to shape policies that strengthened his community’s civic life during a tumultuous era.

Kristian Mugaas

1898–1945 (age 47)

Øvsttun Kirkegård

Hans Peter Lie

1862–1945 (age 83)

Møllendal cemetery

Hans Peter Lie devoted his medical expertise to caring for the people of Bergen and advancing compassionate practice.

Richard Westergaard

1884–1944 (age 60)

Møllendal cemetery

Ellen Lie

1876–1946 (age 70)

Lade kirkegård

Ellen Lie’s journalism championed informed discourse and gave voice to contemporary issues.