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Morgan, Todd James March 26, 1951 - December 20, 2011 Todd James Morgan passed away at his home in Santa Monica, California on December 20th, 2011. The son of Clarence and Catherine Morgan, Todd was born on March 26th, 1951 in Nenah, Wisconsin. He had a restlessly curious intellect, a robust and practical spiritual life, a quick wit, a stubborn streak, a contagious laugh, and a ton of class. Todd worked in sales and design at Jan-Al Innerprizes for 28 years. He loved his family, his legion of friends, traveling, watching prizefights, and keeping his thumb on the pulse of the world around him. Todd was especially devoted to his wife, Darlene Matura Morgan, who survives him. He is also survived by his siblings Kay (and Wally) Vetter, Sue Peat, Bill (and Claudia) Starr, Gail (and Larry) Howard, John (and Judy) Morgan and numerous nieces and nephews. Darlene is extremely grateful to all the amazing doctors and caregivers at Kaiser Sunset, Kaiser Harbor City, Kaiser West Los Angeles, Heritage Rehabilitation Center, and Fresenius Medical Care (Normandie) for not only taking care of Todd, but taking care of her as well. The funeral will be held January 14th at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Menasha, Wisconsin at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UC Regents for Organ Transplant, 10920 Wilshire Boulevard, 14th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90024. Please write "In Memory of Todd Morgan" in the memo line of the check.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 8, 2012.

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Charles Carney

January 2, 2025

Good morning, pal. Thinking about you. The usual posse got together for dinner in your honor last Saturday but I was out of town and couldn't join them. I think of you just the same, and can't believe it's been 14 years. I suppose Kay is with you now, and hope your spirit is full of joy. Miss you. Really miss you. Charlie

Charlie

March 28, 2024

Miss you, buddy. I hope your spirit is joyful and that it will visit a dream sometime soon.

Terry

March 26, 2024

happy heavenly birthday

Charles Carney

April 3, 2023

Hey, buddy. Thought about you on your birthday and how you're officially eternally young while Mark and I are now old men. Saw that Dar and Dianne were in NYC for a wedding and life goes on but it's a lot less fun without you. You are missed every day my dear friend. Charlie

Terry Magnatta

April 1, 2023

didn´t forget ... just late

Terry Magnatta

April 1, 2022

happy belated birthday..

Kay Vetter

March 26, 2021

Dear Todd-- I haven't forgotten your Birthday-- John and I spoke of you today (the 26th)-- I get busy-- at age 86 it's called "Putsing"--We're doing well as Everyone-- So also Happy Easter to everyone there for me-- It's a quiet one this way-- Love, Kay--

Terry

March 26, 2021

Happy birthday. You’ll never be forgotten

Kay E Vetter

December 16, 2020

Dear Todd-- Today is Wally's B'Day, so once again you have a reason to gather Family with Darlene's Mom and Dad-- I'm sending an early Christmas Wish to everyone-- Love, Kay--

Christy Vought

October 27, 2020

32 years in the making. Your Dodgers did it and with style. 2020 has been awful. Tonight feels a bit like life use to be. Man, you are so missed.

Christy Vought

October 18, 2020

Looks like your Dodgers are going to the World Series. Did you have a hand in that?
I miss you. So much.

July 6, 2020

Hello Dear Todd-- Your Dad's B"Day is today-- Remind Mother please-- Haven't spoken for awhile--That doesn't mean I don't remember your mischief-- I say Prayers for everyone: now it's your turn to Pray for our safety from this awful virus-- And for Peace between Our People-- Love you Todd-- And Hug Billie for me-- Kay-

April 13, 2020

Dear Todd-- Easter came and went, as Family is isolated from one another-- But we all talked by phone-- It's up to You and Family there to remember all of us with Special Prayers-- Love, Kay--

Christy Vought

March 27, 2020

My dear Todd,
Another Happy Day to you. I would like to think that once eats cake in heaven. Share some with my siblings! I think of you so very very often. And always with love. Pray for this earth.

Kay

March 26, 2020

I posted the wrong e-mail address-- [email protected]

Kay

March 26, 2020

Good a.m. Todd and a Happy Birthday from everyone here-- Our Earth is a mess right now and we need Help from Above-- We'e obeying the rules as best we can and everyone well for now-- Please gather everyone and Pray with us-- Dave, Jr checked in last night from Hawaii-- Gobble a piece of cake-- Love You-- Kay

Terry M

March 26, 2020

Once again happy bday. I have not nor will I ever forget you. It was quite a ride.

Kay Morgan-Vetter

March 10, 2020

Hey Todd, it's up to you to deliver messages for us-- Wish Gail a Happy Birthday from Larry and Us--I'll drink to that, even if it is an Iced Tea-- Just to remind you that M and M's Little Guy is named Todd--So the name floats around here daily-- We Love everyone of You Up There, remember that-- And now Carol is there also--Prayers for All of Us, Please-- Kay

December 17, 2019

Good Eve Todd-- Wrote a B'Day greeting to Wally, so it's for You to Greet Everyone "Up There" for Me-- Think of everyone so often-- We gathered Sun. at J and J's for the December B'Days-- Wish Everyone a Merry Christmas with Love from Us--Kay

Christy Vought

March 29, 2019

I guess I pressed a wrong button. I posted on your birthday, but I am guessing you may know that.
You are so loved and so missed. Here is hoping you shared your day with those brothers of mine.

Charles Carney

March 28, 2019

Miss you all the time. Charlie

March 27, 2019

Sorry I'm late. Happy Birthday. I think of you so often and know you are around. xoxo

March 26, 2019

Hey Todd-- It's Me, and The Family, wishing you a Happy Birthday-- I so wish you were here to see my 2 great grandchildren--Michael's "little" Todd is 4 now. and Jonny's, Riley, is 5 weeks old-- It's what makes the World Go Round, I guess-- Once again, Love to Everyone up there-- Kay and Beth--

Terry M

March 26, 2019

Happy bday. I'll remember you always

December 16, 2018

Hi Todd--Wally's B'Day today, so put your reading book away and have fun with Everyone "UP THERE"---Love to you from all your Family--Kay-

October 2, 2018

Hey Todd, GO DODGERS!!!--I watched them win last night, that's after watching the Brewers beat MY CUBS-- We all have a ways to go tho-- All of these things bring me memories and Love-- You, Billie, and Dad grab front row seats--Hello to the rest for me-- Kay-

July 7, 2018

Hello Dear Todd --It's July 7th, you know whose birthday--Gather Gail, Sue, Billie, Mom, and Dad, along with Wally to cheer Dad-- I visited by mail with Darlene this week-- Croatia and the soccer tournament is going on-- Love You All--Kay

April 13, 2018

Hello Todd--Goodness sakes--It's 2 years this a.m. that Wally joined you--So find him and the rest and "ruffle some feathers"--Love--Kay-

Chris Vought

March 27, 2018

Happy Your Day, Todd. I always confuse your birthday with Fred Clark's birthday. I hope you 2 lit a few candles, or stars. Miss you.

Charles Carney

March 27, 2018

Hey--I didn't forget. I just remembered a day late. Still miss you, buddy.

Terry M

March 26, 2018

Miss you much . Terry

March 26, 2018

Happy B'Day Todd-- You're what--67ish? Beth, Jimmy, the Boys and their Families, were here yesterday for Our Easter--The little ones are all scattered for next wkend due to so many "G'mas and G'pas-- Spring is trying--Talked to Kirk last week--He was in town to see Richie for Herbie's passing--Too many joining with you and Family--Love to you and the rest--Be Happy--Kay--

December 18, 2017

Hard to believe that you've been gone six years this week. Mark, Keith, Paul and the rest of your crew keep your memory alive by getting together for a "Todd Night" at a local steakhouse. Last year Dar and Trish joined us, and we hope they do this year, too. I love you and miss you, but sense that you're never that far away.

December 17, 2017

Good a.m. Todd--Wally's B'Day today, so find him to all of you celebrate--On my way to Mass, so you're always included-- Love everyone there-- Kay--

Chris

November 5, 2017

Hi Todd,
Found myself thinking of you a lot today. Not sure why except for the fact that I do miss you.
Love.

November 2, 2017

Well Todd, World Series is over--Your Dodgers took it to 7 games, but couldn't win it-- Be Proud Tho--I watched all games-- Love you--Kay

October 24, 2017

Here we go Todd--Dodgers vs Astros in World Series tonight--Dad, You, and Billie get front row seats--Wally won't care where he sits-- Include him tho--Love to All of you--Kay

Kay Vetter

October 13, 2017

Good Eve Todd Dear--It's Fri. the 13th--And I live with a black cat--This past Mon. I spent a wonderful day with Kirk, both at our cemetery and Kirk's Family's--We tended to the lawns, said a few Prayers, and comments--Then eve we went to John and Judy's for a nice supper and reminiscing--Kirk and John had a few good chuckles--looked thru some photobooks-- Now--for this weekend--The Heavens will be roaring--You and Dad--Dodgers play the Cubs in play-offs--"May the best team win"--Love you and everyone-- Kay

Christine Vought

July 19, 2017

Evening, It was 48 years ago tonight that you held me. You let me cry, scream and whimper. You kept me from going over a crevasse I would have never crawled out of. It was suppose to be the day Pete and I married. You were so hurting yourself for the loss of our friends, especially Sue. But you put me first; you saved my sanity on the day the wedding never was. I don't tell that story to many people. I just hold it close to my heart and can still feel your love, concern and arms around me. I continue to feel it now. Just learning about orbs. Wondering if you and Donny and Porter and Fred Clark ever are near. I will watch. I will wait. I will always love you.

June 20, 2017

Hello Dear Todd, I need you and Wally to say good a.m. to Everyone for me--Beth was in touch with Darlene over the wkend--Beth wanted to share pics of "Little Todd"--They stop by our house often--You'd love him--Many graduations going on--among them is Grady's Son, Vinnie. No great news, tip-toe through each day--Love All--Kay-

Christine Vought

April 22, 2017

I simply miss you.

April 20, 2017

Hey Todd--Easter Sunday came and went quietly--Beth and I went to Church, then breakfast, then home--Watched The Cubs--Love to All--Kay-

April 11, 2017

Todd Dear--Wally's 1 yr. anniversary leaving us is this week, so I'll message all to you for me--Happy Easter to Everyone "UP THERE", from everyone "DOWN HERE"--Love to You and All--Kay

Terry Magnatta

March 26, 2017

Happy bday Todd . I was just telling friends how lucky it was that you and Darlene found each other . You are one of a kind and I'll never forget you . Wish you could have hung around longer . Luv you , Terry

March 26, 2017

Hey Todd--Happy Birthday today--Hope you have sunshine--not so here--rain, rain go away--Saw Rich and wife this past week--Send their love to Darlene--Hello everyone--Love Kay

March 10, 2017

Hey Todd--Spring around the corner, so that means ST. Patrick's Day shortly-- Tell everyone to wear their green-- Love each and everyone-- Your Sister Kay--

February 9, 2017

Good a.m. Todd and everyone--Do you remember what today is?--You wouldn't let Darlene's Birthday slip your mind would you? Hee-Hee-- Think of everybody thru this harsh winter, and Love you All--Kay

December 21, 2016

Merry Christmas. I miss you and so many with all my heart. I know on some spiritual level you and Donny watch over me and all those you love. I see all of you in every star I see at night. It is the twinkling that lets me know you are near.

Terry Magnatta

December 21, 2016

Thinking of you ...

December 20, 2016

Dear Brother Todd, Darlene and I are thinking alike--Today is 5 years you've left us--Beth's B'Day--She's babysitting "little Todd" right now--It warms my heart every time I hear his name said--I love You and Darlene--Kay and Family-

Darlene Morgan

December 20, 2016

Hey Todd,
I can't believe it's been five years that you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of something you said that made my life a little calmer, a little easier, a lot better and that still makes me laugh. You were right about a lot of things. (can you believe I'm saying that?)
I love and miss ya.
Dar

December 17, 2016

Hey Todd, Today is Wally's Birthday, so gather everyone together with a toast--I say a Prayer everyday for everyone; no one is forgotten--Love to All "UP THERE"--Your Sister Kay and Family-

November 26, 2016

Good Day, Todd--Thanksgiving is behind us--Talked to Darlene via wire-- Beth's Family ate a bite here-- Today is Billie's B'Day, so wish him Happy, Happy for me please-- We miss You and know you're all together--
Love, your Sis Kay, John, Judy, Beth & Family

Christy Vought

November 5, 2016

Missing you.

November 3, 2016

Oh Todd, We (and the Cubs) did it!!! I hope you were able to watch with Dad and Billie-- Wally not too interested--World Series Champs--
Once again--Love to All--Kay

October 24, 2016

Dear Todd, I know it saddens you for the Dodgers to have been beaten by Our Cubs--But please cheer for us in The Big Series now--Gather Dad and Billie to watch with you--And Wally and the Girls too--thanks and Love you All--

October 14, 2016

Good aft. Dear Todd--I must tell you I stayed up late last night to watch your Dodgers beat The Nationals--Even cheered for you--BUT NOW---Dodgers play my Cubs in the next round, so you're on your own--starting tomorrow-- Kirk has been home here, and we met up with him twice--Did your ears ring? Many memories--Love to You, Mom, Dad, Billie, Sue, Gail, Wally and All---------Kay and Family--

Christy Vought

August 25, 2016

Hi Todd,
How is the spiritual world treating you? I have not had you come to me in a dream for a few months now. What is up with that? Think about you so often. Missing Fred Clark as well. Take him under your wing. He was always trying to find the answer to life and the road to peace.
Come see me soon.
Love all of you.

August 22, 2016

Good aft. noon, Todd--just wrote a note to Darlene--Not sure which country she's in right now--Anyway, came home from cemetery and have to tell you the squirrels pick your spot to crack their chestnuts--All cleaned up again--Mom's B'Day is this week so greet her and the rest for us--Love you All--Kay-

July 19, 2016

Good a.m. Todd-- Gail's book will close soon, so my messages will come thru Wally and you--A day doesn't go by that all of you aren't thought of or mentioned-- Prayers are on my mirror--Our "Little Todd" is absolutely precious-a year and a half now, blond, curly hair-- I believe that you can see him-- We love you and the rest--Your words-"adios"--Kay-

Charles Carney

June 10, 2016

Hey, Pal, it's your turn to take care of Muhammad Ali. You were the first person I thought about when I heard he had died. I think about you every day. Charlie

June 9, 2016

Dear Todd--Yesterday Gail and Wally had their Resting Places completed, everyone in attendance, and Sister Joanne reading Prayers-- So we're "caught-up" for now, with all of you together "UP THERE"--Give Our Love to Sue, Billie, Mom and Dad, and Wally's Family-- Love You--Kay-

June 2, 2016

Hello Dear Brother Todd--Beth carried Gail's and Wally's urns from here to the cemetery, to be ready for burials next week-- Nephew David flying in for the Gathering--Sr. Joanne from our Church will be there for Prayers for all of you--You look down to us with your blessings too--Love to each one of you "UP THERE"--Kay-

April 17, 2016

Dear Todd--by now you know we said goodbye to our Wally--It's been a long struggle for him--His Mass was as nice as yours was, and of course the cousins of ours included all of you "up There"--Be nice to Wally--Love you-- Kay-

terry

March 26, 2016

Happy bday Todd .. I think of you often . I never thought life would lead us here . I am eternally grateful you and Darlene found each other ..She was the right person at the right time ... Remember Easlen ...

March 25, 2016

Dear Todd--Am I first (Hee-Hee), to wish you a Happy Birthday? I only hope that you and the family can look down to see our (little) Todd, Michael and Melissa's son --You were born on Easter Day that yr.--Love and celebrate with Sue, Billie, Gail, and Mom and Dad--Watch over the rest of us here--Wish Billie Happy Easter too--Love K and W

Chris Vought

March 22, 2016

You came to me in a dream again last night.
You bring me comfort in those dreams. And Kirk is always with you! Your birthday is soon. Celebrate with Donny. I miss you and him and so many others.

February 9, 2016

Dear Todd--Today I sent Darlene a B'Day Greeting, and then tomorrow is your "anniversary Day"--1986 is it? Love you and greet the Family for me- Kay and Wally

Charles Carney

December 20, 2015

Miss you today, buddy. A lot of us do. I wish it was 1995 again, and we were robust, and going places, and laughing. Most of all I miss your laugh. --Charlie

November 16, 2015

Dear Todd (and Billie)--You have to be my messenger for Billie--I wrote to Sue and Gail--Anyway I like to check in at Holiday time so you and Darlene know where we are--Thanksgiving at our house at noon--Larry may or may not come--too many football games he'll want to watch he said--Michael and Melissa's Baby, (named Todd)is 9 months old already and cute as a bug's ear--Brings much joy to Beth and the rest of us--Toodle-ooh and Love to everyone--Wally and Kay

August 22, 2015

Good a.m. Todd--I had such a nice phone visit from your Darlene yesterday--Bright and early at that--Our day is a beauty, with sun and breeze, so I'm thinking of everyone "UP THERE"--Say hello to Billie, and Love to each one of you--Kay and Wally--

July 26, 2015

Dear Todd, where to begin--Sue passed only 2 months ago, and yesterday our sister Gail joined our family in Heaven--so unexpected, we are numb--Knowing you and rest of Family is greeting her will help--Love you--Kay

May 26, 2015

We had our annual "Todd Dinner" last Friday and the only thing missing was you, which pinches everyone's heart. Dinner, cigars, and fellowship--and Mark's usual malapropisms from his hearing aid malfunctions. Miss you, buddy. Charlie

May 20, 2015

Dear Todd, you're my messenger for the Family "Up There"--Our Sister Sue left us to join you, Billie, Mother and Dad--Her burial is where you are--So make room for her, and tell Billie, Mother and Dad, we love you all--Kay and Wally

April 18, 2015

Dear Todd, tomorrow is Billie's 3yr. anniversary to join you--Want you all to know you aren't forgotten--Beth and Jimmy are grandparents, Michael and Melissa named their precious Baby Todd--My Love to you and everyone--K and W--

Diane Haenny

December 21, 2014

It's been 3 years since you left us to go to heaven, not a day goes by that I don't think of you miss you especially around christmas who will eat my famous chocolate chip cookies ??? RIP Todd Morgan luv you ??

December 20, 2014

Dear Todd,It's 3 years ago today (Beth's B'Day)that you left us and it's as fresh as that day,(with Billie close behind)--Pray for us left behind, and we do the same--Love You and Darlene--Kay and Wally too--

November 23, 2014

Dear Todd--It's one year ago today that Darlene, your Friends and Family laid you to final rest--I have a special Prayer on my mirror for You and all the Family--Love you All--
Kay and Wally

August 1, 2014

Hey Todd, I just watched the Brewers beat the Cardinals; now the Cubs are on and sorry to say the Cubs are beating your team, the Dodgers--But only the 5th inning--Be sure and tell Dad and Billie--talked to Darlene before her trip yesterday--Love you Guys--Your Sister, Kay and Wally--

Charles Carney

March 27, 2014

I love you buddy. Miss you every day.

terry

March 26, 2014

happy bday my friend. you are never forgotten .

March 26, 2014

My Dear Brother Todd, Happy Birthday today--I hope winter has passed by you, it hasn't here--You, Billie, Mother and Dad celebrate together today with all our Love--I look at your picture everyday--Once again, Love you--Kay and Wally

Ann Bradley

December 20, 2013

Love you so much Todd- and Darlene. Tons of love to you both.xxxxxx

November 26, 2013

Oh and Todd, Friend Randy was present also--Can't forget him--Love-Kay

November 26, 2013

Good a.m.--Today is Billie's B'Day, so writing to both of you--Sat. was your burial by Mom and Dad--All in attendance, Darlene, Sue's Family, Richie, Kirk--All of us Locals--Many Prayers and Holy Water for you
Todd--You're much loved--Kay and Wally

Rebecca Waring

October 28, 2013

I'm just catching up with this. I did not know he had left us and I am stunned. Although I haven't seen him for close to 30 years, I was privileged to hear from him sporadically over the decades. I honestly think he was the finest man I have ever known. It was an honor to count him as a friend and I'll never forget him.

September 12, 2013

Dear Todd, summer has passed by quickly--We had a chance to see the Antigo cousins and the local cousins one day--Of course your ears must have rung--Love you and Darlene--Kay and Wally

Kay and Wally Vetter

June 19, 2013

Dear Todd--We had a couple of chuckles today at your Friend, Donny Vought's funeral--Gail knew most, Birling Girls, "Romy" S, of course Donny's sister Chris--Sent clip to Darlene--We miss you, and your phone calls Dear Brother--Love, Kay and Wally

Christopher Meyer

April 3, 2013

Todd Morgan was a friend of mine back in Los Angeles that I met at Jan-Al. He introduced me to a group of people that saved my life.
Thank you Todd

March 27, 2013

Dear Todd, We didn't forget Your Day yesterday--Were your ears ringing?
We all love you--Kay and Wally

March 27, 2013

Thinking about you, pal. Miss you every day. --Charlie

terry

March 26, 2013

happy birthday my friend

Beth

March 26, 2012

Happy Birthday Uncle Todd. We love you and miss you! I said Happy Birthday to you today at Gail's house....
Love,
Beth, Jim, Mike and Jon

March 26, 2012

Dear Todd, Once again a Happy Birthday to you and our G'pa Bill--Maybe you're all celebrating "Up There"--Know that we keep in close touch with Darlene and her Family, and all's well on both ends--We love you--Kay and Wally

March 7, 2012

Good a.m. Todd--it's your sister, Kay--I think of you everyday, even talk out loud to your picture at times--I'm thinking it's nearly St. Paddy's Day--you know what that meant to Dad, all dressed in green--Love you--Kay and Wally

February 5, 2012

Dear Brother Todd, today is Super Bowl, maybe you can see it, so I'm "checking in early"--We love you and Darlene, and I'm hanging on to our memories--Love, Kay and Wally

John and Judy Morgan

February 2, 2012

Todd, we miss you and will always love you. A day won't go by without remembering our fun and warm times together. We'll catch up again one day.

Joseph Gavinski

January 26, 2012

I remember driving Todd to Boulder, CO from Wisco in 1970. This may have been the start of his journey west. I always enjoyed visiting with him on those rare times we would both attend a class reunion at the same time. Will miss you Todd.

Jessica

January 17, 2012

In our hearts and our prayers.

John Keefe

January 17, 2012

Todd my friend, you will be truly missed. Your courage in the face of extended physicial challenges was an example for me and countless others. God bless you and Darlene now and forever.

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