Deaths in the 2000s

Per Borten

1913–2005 (age 92)

Flå Church

Franco Fughero Bartolomei

1929–2005 (age 76)

Barbu

Ivar Ramstad

1924–2009 (age 85)

Sakshaug Church

Birger Røksund

1910–2001 (age 91)

Old Moster Church

John Moen

1921–2005 (age 84)

Sømna Church

John Moen was a beloved writer known for his evocative portrayals of Norwegian life.

Rolf Tiemroth

1917–2009 (age 92)

Eide Municipality

Paul Koht

1913–2002 (age 89)

Nordre gravlund

Paul Koht was a respected diplomat whose steadiness strengthened Norway’s global relationships.

Gaute Kraft Grimsrud

1963–2004 (age 41)

Nordre gravlund

Martin Mehren

1905–2002 (age 97)

Nordre gravlund

Kai Angel Næsteby

1920–2003 (age 83)

Nordre gravlund

Ole Hauki

1935–2003 (age 68)

Nordre gravlund

Ole Hauki was a gifted musician who touched lives with his passionate performances.

Andreas Wormdahl

1911–2001 (age 90)

Orkanger

Arild Formoe

1912–2006 (age 94)

Hønefoss Church

Magnar Ree

1927–2001 (age 74)

Orkdal Church

Topsy Håkansson

1926–2006 (age 80)

Nesodden Church

Topsy Håkansson was an actor celebrated for her heartfelt and authentic performances.

Jens Mathisen

1926–2003 (age 77)

Nesodden Church

Jens Mathisen was a Norwegian singer who performed throughout the twentieth century.

Sverre Krogh

1921–2006 (age 85)

Kroer Church

Thomas Nordseth-Tiller

1980–2009 (age 29)

Lørenskog Church

János Csak

1925–2001 (age 76)

Skedsmo Church

János Csak was a cinematographer known for his visual storytelling and quiet mentorship.

Erik Pløen

1925–2004 (age 79)

Strømbråten Chapel

Erik Pløen was a Norwegian ceramicist known for his artistic contributions to Scandinavian pottery.

Karl Vibe-Müller

1919–2006 (age 87)

Haslum Church

Karl Vibe-Müller was an archaeologist who enriched Norwegian heritage through careful scholarship.

Arne Haugestad

1935–2008 (age 73)

Borre Church

Per Kvernberg

1917–2003 (age 86)

Voksen Church

Per Kvernberg was a pioneering orienteer admired for his endurance and skill.

Elsa Ramberg

1911–2001 (age 90)

Voksen Church

Elsa Ramberg was a pioneering Norwegian choreographer whose innovative work shaped Scandinavian dance.

Kjell Aukrust

1920–2002 (age 82)

Nordstrand Church

Ludvig Karlsen

1935–2004 (age 69)

Nordstrand Church

Ludvig Karlsen was a Norwegian preacher dedicated to spiritual leadership and pastoral care.

Reidun Nortvedt

1947–2008 (age 61)

Grefsen Church

Reidun Nortvedt was a novelist celebrated for her empathetic and reflective storytelling.

Jane Bjerke

1918–2005 (age 87)

Nordstrand Church

Jane Bjerke was a Norwegian speed skater whose athletic achievements brought distinction to her country.

Knut Bjørnsen

1932–2008 (age 76)

Dypvåg Church

Jens Marcussen

1926–2007 (age 81)

Dypvåg Church

Thorvald Thronsen

1917–2003 (age 86)

Elverum Church

Jan Werner Danielsen

1976–2006 (age 30)

Sand Church

Jan E. Mellbye

1913–2009 (age 96)

Nes Church

Truls Teigen

1933–2001 (age 68)

Oslo's Eastern Cemetery

Truls Teigen was a Norwegian photographer whose artistic work documented Norwegian culture and society.

Egil A. Braathen

1917–2009 (age 92)

Oslo's Eastern Cemetery

Egil A. Braathen was a real estate entrepreneur who shaped Oslo’s built environment with vision and integrity.

Arnljot Høyland

1924–2002 (age 78)

Tilfredshet kirkegård

Øyvind Haugen

1949–2009 (age 60)

Vestre Spone Church

Øyvind Haugen was a writer whose empathetic storytelling touched readers across Norway.

Tord Godal

1909–2002 (age 93)

Domkirkegården

Einar Hedén

1916–2001 (age 85)

Eiganes gravlund

Einar Hedén was a beloved architect whose thoughtful designs enriched his community.

Odmund Møllerop

1922–2006 (age 84)

Eiganes gravlund

Odmund Møllerop was a Norwegian archaeologist whose scholarly work advanced Scandinavian historical understanding.

Thorvald Wiig

1913–2004 (age 91)

Domkirkegården

Thorvald Wiig was a respected lawyer remembered for his fairness and integrity.

Trygve Lysaker

1917–2004 (age 87)

Domkirkegården

Trygve Lysaker was a Norwegian historian whose scholarly work contributed to Scandinavian historical understanding.

Armand Bjørnholt

1927–2001 (age 74)

Bekkestranda Church

Armand Bjørnholt was a public servant who quietly strengthened democratic life.

Terje Bakken

1978–2004 (age 26)

Stedje Church

Knut Tjønneland

1907–2002 (age 95)

Solheim cemetery

Sverre Walter Rostoft

1912–2001 (age 89)

Oddernes Church

Peter Haars

1940–2005 (age 65)

Steinsskogen gravlund

Peter Haars was an illustrator whose expressive work delighted many.

Bjarne Bystad Ellefsen

1915–2008 (age 93)

Søre Ål Church

Bjarne Bystad Ellefsen was a Norwegian architect whose designs contributed to Norway's built heritage.

John Thronsen

1913–2003 (age 90)

Steinsskogen gravlund

Bernt Daniel Odfjell

1908–2009 (age 101)

Storetveit Church

Bernt Daniel Odfjell was a Norwegian businessperson whose entrepreneurial ventures contributed to Norwegian commerce.