​Those we lost in March: we were lucky to know them

By Sabrina Hornung

sabrina@hpr1.com

It’s no secret that there are folks among us who make our communities a more vibrant place through both their actions and means of creative expression. Heck, you could be one of them yourself.

March was a tough month for many in the F-M, as we grieve the loss of friends who helped make our community brighter. We feel it would be remiss to not mention the contributions, legacies and lasting lessons learned from our friends who have passed on this past month.

Bryan Grob

September 24, 1977 - March 4, 2025

Bryan Grob was a musician, a lover of music and show promoter in Fargo. He was a former HPR contributor and had a radioshow on KNDS in the early aughts. He shared his voice and passed the mic to others to share theirs. He provided many opportunities for local and established musicians to perform, and by doing that, those of us in the crowd had a place to dance, mosh or just simply listen. Think of Grob, pass the mic to others, give the people a reason to dance and let them be heard.

Modern Man

April 2, 1953 - March 14, 2025

Modern Man was a renaissance man with a Dada heart. (Yes Dada, as in the early 20th century art movement that focused on the concept of art for art’s sake.) He lived and breathed art to the point where his life was art. He lived life on his own terms and was unapologetically Modern. Modern Man was a multidisciplinary artist; his work spanned film, music and visual art and he also wrote and illustrated a number of books. When he set his mind to something he was all in and mastered the craft. His wheels were always spinning and he had this fantastic electric chaotic energy that was absolutely contagious. He was a dear friend of HPR. May his memory continue to inspire and be the stuff that tall tales and downtown legends are made of.

Lynn Fundingsland

September 3, 1948 - March 18, 2025

Lynn Fundingsland led the Fargo Housing Authority for decades, and according to his beautifully written obituary, “He recalled feeling that everyone should have the basic human dignity of safe and gracious housing, then he committed his adult life to making it so.” Once he retired from the FHA, he focused on his passions and was a man of many hats. I knew him best through art circles. He was a talented photographer and painter. Through both his art and advocacy he helped make the world a better and more beautiful place.

Kari Dallman

August 4, 1985 — March 20, 2025

Kari Dallman was half of the acoustic duo “Fancy That,” a talented musician and a good friend to many. She had always been such a positive light, beaming with confidence and creativity. She was bubbly and outgoing with a voice that could move mountains. She was a true entertainer, whether onstage or hosting theme parties for her friends. In addition to that, her cosplay costuming was off the charts. She fiercely loved those close to her and was equally loved in return. What could we learn from Kari? Live and love fiercely, use your voice and sing to the stars.

Carrol Juven

August 12, 1936 – March 31, 2025

Carrol Juven was the last living member of the founding committee of the Fargo Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge. He was a culture bearer who cultivated community. He passed away just three days after celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Kringen Lodge. Hvil i fred, Carrol. During his last speech, posted and recorded by our good friend Dan Haglund, Juven spoke of the importance of stepping up and working together to make things happen. “There are no strangers at the Sons of Norway,” he said. “Just friends we have not yet met.” Though this was all in the context of celebrating their organization, these words could be carried as a mantra for daily life and used in practice as we cultivate our own sense of community.