Theron Allen McHone

COLUMBUS-Theron Allen McHone, age 64, of Columbus, died on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison, after a brief illness. Theron was born on Aug.28, 1949, in St. Paul, Minn., to Elmer Forest and Violet (Johnson) McHone. He attended Monona Grove High School and studied machining and tool design at Madison Area Technical College. Theron worked as a machinist and line technician and was retired from Kraft Foods in Beaver Dam. He was a firearms enthusiast and avid fan of western action shooting. He enjoyed motorcycling, and compiled an extensive movie and music collection. The consummate handyman, there wasn’t anything broken that he couldn’t fix, or anything working that he couldn’t improve. He was always there with the tools and know-how to help his family and friends. Theron is survived by his sons, Eric of Janesville, and Sean (Ronda) of Cottage Grove; grandson, Isaac; uncles, Ben and Calvin Johnson; and loving nieces, nephews, and long-time friends. Theron was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Janice (Richard) Zins and Florence (Norman) Richardson. A celebration of Theron’s life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., with a tribute and social hour to follow. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caring staff at Select Specialty Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com.