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New Obituaries

Obituaries for the following people have been added to the Fitchburg Historical Society Obituaries web pages (under PEOPLE heading).https://fitchburghistory.org/fitchburg-obituary-names/Cemetery information is also included in some cases. In addition, the Obituary Database containing all our obituaries has been updated.https://fitchburghistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fhs-obit-database-082225.pdf

Braun, Bruce Bidwell
Brown, Elizabeth, nee Isberner
Chapman, Edward S.
Colby, Daniel Blaine “Dan”
Dahl, Norman “Pogo”
Jansen, Brian Leigh
Johannsen, Karen Sue
Kimberly, Linda A. nee Kapusta
Kinney, Nancy Kay nee Fluckiger
Manion, Donald F.
Markwardt, Geraldine nee Murray
McMahon, Bessie Juanita nee Vest
Pullara, Nancy K. nee Jensen
Schmitt, Virginia Ellen
Shippy, Travis
Sternweis, Sandra Ann nee Kay
Thompson, Jerry D.
Tiggelaar, Mark
Tower, Matthew Floyd

Display Case

The Society’s new display case features a short one page description with contact information and a photo for several of the religious organizations in and adjacent to Fitchburg. This display shows the great diversity that is available to Fitchburg residents. The display will be changed periodically to feature other religious organizations in Fitchburg. For a complete list and descriptions of religious organizations in Fitchburg as well as a map showing their location, view theReligious Organizations FHS webpage under Religion.

Old Displays

To see old Displays click here

Short Articles

Periodically short articles of general interest are displayed. To see these articles click here