Todd Lawrence Algrim

MCFARLAND/MILTON - Todd L. Algrim, age 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2010 at his home after a courageous battle with ALS - Lou Gehrigs disease. He was born on October 30, 1956 in Albion, the son of Robert and Jane (Saunders) Algrim. Todd graduated from Milton High School with the class of 1975. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1982. Todd was employed by Amcor Flexibles-Madison for the past 25 years, where he was instrumental in the development of numerous medical packages. He was united in marriage to Dawn LaFortune on May 4, 1985 in Milton. Todd loved golfing. He was a member of the Cherokee and Stoughton Country Clubs and traveled to many renowned golf courses in the United States. Todd also enjoyed a good cigar, woodworking, hunting, fishing, bowling and playing guitar. He treasured the time spent with his children, whether it was coaching Justins baseball and basketball teams or watching Angela perform at a dance recital. Todd also enjoyed "cruising" in his black Mustang Cobra. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dawn; son, Justin; daughter, Angela; parents, Bob and Jane Algrim; mother-in-law, Erna Lund; sisters- in-law, Allene (Jerome) Hoffmann and Dallas (John) Kerzan; brother-in-law, Dale (Donna) LaFortune; aunt, Jo (Donald) Roush and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Algrim; an infant brother; and father-in-law, Russell Lund. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51 (on the corner of Hwy 51 & Jackson St.),from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Thursday, September 9, 2010, and also on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Albion. Memorials may be made to The ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington D.C. 20005. Todds family would like to express a special thank you to HospiceCare Inc. for the wonderful care they gave Todd, and to all who provided much appreciated help and support. Memorials: Memorials may be made to The ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington D.C. 20005. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Albion. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, and also on Friday Sept. 10, 2010, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy 51, (on the corner of Jackson St) at 11am on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010.