Michael F. "Mick" Fonger II

MADISON- Michael F. "Mick" Fonger II, age 50, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, after a long battle with diabetes. He graduated from LaFollette High School in 1984. As well as being a history buff, Mick was an avid trout fisherman and loved fishing in the Wisconsin creeks and rivers. He cherished spending time with family and enjoyed watching his niece's and nephew's music and sporting events, and also watching the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. Mick is survived by his father, Michael F. (Linda) Fonger of Cottage Grove; sister, Annisa (Bart) Baker of Lodi; two brothers, Matt Fonger of Duluth, Minn. and Marcus Fonger of Eau Claire; niece and nephew, Taylor and Bryce Baker; grandmother, Dorothy Murray of Superior; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives with whom he loved. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane E. Fonger of Duluth, Minn. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Interment will take place at the Oneida Cemetery in Duluth, Minn. at a later date. Celebrate Mick by wearing your Packers gear or dress casual. Light snacks will be provided. Mick has gone to a better place to be with his beloved mother. He can now spend his time without pain and fishing for the big one. He will have a smile on his face! Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420