Deaths in the 2020s

Arnfinn Hofstad

1934–2025 (age 91)

Frogner Church

Sigvart Bjøntegaard

1957–2025 (age 68)

Kongsberg Church

Teacher Sigvart Bjøntegaard built classrooms where curiosity and confidence could flourish.

Roy Jacobsen

1954–2025 (age 71)

Nordvik Church

Roy Jacobsen (1954-2025) was a Norwegian author and acclaimed novelist known for his literary works, based in Oslo and b...

Petter Nome

1954–2024 (age 70)

Vålerenga Church

Petter Nome (1954-2024) was a Norwegian individual from Kristiansand who was buried at Vålerenga Church in Oslo.

Are Stuwitz Berg

1972–2025 (age 53)

Grorud Church

Nils Arne Eggen

1941–2022 (age 81)

Orkdal Church

Nils Arne Eggen (17 September 1941 – 19 January 2022) was a Norwegian footballer, manager and teacher from Orkdal Muni...

Audun Grønvold

1976–2025 (age 49)

Ris Church

Audun Grønvold (28 February 1976 – 15 July 2025) was a Norwegian alpine and freestyle skier, born in Hamar.

Leif Agnar Ellevset

1940–2025 (age 85)

Asker Church

Leif Agnar Ellevset is remembered for his steadfast dedication to his community and church.

Reidar Jensen

1942–2025 (age 83)

Skåtøy Church

Writer Reidar Jensen is remembered for thoughtful stories that touched hearts.

Alf Granviken

1932–2025 (age 93)

Røyken Church

Military officer Alf Granviken is honored for his courageous service and leadership.

Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby

1972–2021 (age 49)

Lillestrøm Church

Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby (15 June 1972 – 19 November 2021), also known as Hank von Helvete in Norway and Hank von Hell in...

Kåre Arnstein Lye

1940–2021 (age 81)

Kroer Church

Kåre Arnstein Lye (9 March 1940 – 24 March 2021) was a Norwegian botanist and field biologist.

Tor Åge Bringsværd

1939–2025 (age 86)

Såner Church

Tor Åge Bringsværd (16 November 1939 – 4 August 2025) was a Norwegian author, playwright, editor and translator and ...

Tore Midtvedt

1934–2025 (age 91)

Helgerud Church

Tomm Kristiansen

1950–2022 (age 72)

Mortensrud Church

Tomm Kristiansen (22 January 1950 – 6 November 2022) was a Norwegian author and journalist, known for his work as fore...

Nils Sletta

1943–2020 (age 77)

Lilleborg Church

John Tonsjø

1932–2022 (age 90)

Stovner Church

Musician John Tonsjø enriched his community with performances that united listeners in shared joy.

Reidar Bettum

1936–2025 (age 89)

Borre Church

Reidar Bettum inspired teammates and supporters across generations.

Lilly Fjellhaugen

1924–2021 (age 97)

Høvåg Church

Lilly Fjellhaugen (1924–2021) was a dedicated athletics competitor whose legacy inspired her community.

Per Midtstigen

1953–2025 (age 72)

Stange Church

Per Midtstigen (1953–2025) was a skilled speed skater whose competitive achievements earned him recognition.

Sigmund Vestad

1945–2025 (age 80)

Koppang Church

Sigmund Vestad served Koppang with quiet resolve.

Lars Vatten

1952–2025 (age 73)

Lillehammer Church

Lars Johan Vatten (20 August 1952 - 14 July 2025) was a Norwegian epidemiologist.

Thomas Solberg Eide

1992–2025 (age 33)

Odda Church

Thomas Solberg Eide (1992–2025) was a dedicated young athletics competitor.

Sverre Valen

1925–2023 (age 98)

Sandefjord Church

Sverre Valen (9 May 1925 – 18 March 2023) was a Norwegian choir conductor.

Aleksander Reichenberg

1992–2024 (age 32)

Nordre Ål Church

Aleksander Prince Fredrik Ramprecht Reichenberg (13 June 1992 – 5 May 2024) was a Swedish-Norwegian professional ice h...

Per Arne Olsen

1961–2022 (age 61)

Søndre Slagen Church

Per Arne Lodding Olsen (21 February 1961 – 18 November 2022) was a Norwegian politician who served as a Member of Parl...

Olav Marås

1931–2025 (age 94)

Sæbø Church

Olav Marås (11 April 1931, Sæbø – 28 September 2025) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

Marion Lund

1968–2022 (age 54)

Fredriksvern Church

Marion Lund (1968–2022) was a respected poet whose literary contributions enriched her community.

Egil Gade Greve

1930–2025 (age 95)

Storetveit Church

Egil Gade Greve (1930–2025) was a respected bank manager whose career spanned decades of dedicated service.

Ernst Wroldsen

1944–2023 (age 79)

Søndre Slagen Church

Ernst Wroldsen (4 December 1944 – 16 August 2023) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

Bent Erlandsen

1939–2020 (age 81)

Steinsskogen gravlund

Bent Erlandsen (1939–2020) was a talented composer whose musical legacy endures.

Yngvar Lundh

1932–2020 (age 88)

Vallø Church

Yngvar Gundro Lundh (19 March 1932 – 15 August 2020) was a Norwegian engineer and technology pioneer.

Camilla Bøksle

1971–2025 (age 54)

Old Søgne Church

Camilla Bøksle was a dedicated teacher who inspired her students.

Steinar Vedå

1980–2025 (age 45)

Skjold Church

Steinar Vedå lived with boundless drive and a readiness to lift others up.

Trond Lykke

1946–2020 (age 74)

Domkirkegården

Trond Lykke was a respected businessperson and entrepreneur.

Marie Lovise Widnes

1930–2021 (age 91)

Hareid church

Marie Lovise Widnes (1 November 1930 – 19 November 2021) was a Norwegian poet, author, singer, composer, and politicia...

Knut Arne Hagtvet

1942–2025 (age 83)

Dal Church

Knut Arne Hagtvet mentored many with warmth and thoughtful guidance.

Birgit Rike Lund

1925–2022 (age 97)

Valle Church

Birgit Rike Lund was a talented and dedicated musician.

Ludvig Bjerkreim

1954–2025 (age 71)

Bjerkreim Church

Ludvig Bjerkreim offered strength and compassion to all who sought support.

André Drege

1999–2024 (age 25)

Stranda Church

André Drege (4 May 1999 – 6 July 2024) was a Norwegian cyclist, who rode for UCI Continental team Team Coop–Repsol.

Else Breen

1927–2025 (age 98)

Tjøme Church

Else Breen (15 March 1927 – 12 June 2025) was a Norwegian children's writer, novelist and literary scientist.

Kari Buen

1938–2025 (age 87)

Sauland Church

Kari Buen was a distinguished sculptor and visual artist.

Anita Werner

1931–2022 (age 91)

Flosta Church

Anita Werner was an esteemed professor and academic scholar.

Stine Wærn

1959–2025 (age 66)

Strømsgodset Church

Beloved business leader known for steady guidance and compassionate mentorship.

Karl Johan Johannessen

1943–2025 (age 82)

Ålesund Church

Karl Johan "Kallen" Johannessen (28 April 1943 – 6 September 2025) was a Norwegian footballer.

Grete Knudsen

1940–2023 (age 83)

Møllendal cemetery

Grete Knudsen (13 October 1940 – 4 December 2023) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

Apetor

1964–2021 (age 57)

Orelund kapell og gravlund

Tor Rathje Eckhoff (22 November 1964 – 27 November 2021), also known as Apetor (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɑ̂ːpə�...

Rosemarie Köhn

1939–2022 (age 83)

Hamar cemetery

Rosemarie Köhn (20 October 1939 – 30 October 2022) was a bishop of the Church of Norway, holding that position in the...

Per Bredesen

1930–2022 (age 92)

Horten kapell og kirkegård

Per Bredesen (22 December 1930 – 3 October 2022) was a Norwegian footballer.

Jan Ivar Pedersen

1936–2025 (age 89)

Haslum krematorium

Jan Ivar Pedersen (24 February 1936 – 25 July 2025) was a Norwegian professor of nutrition.