Bernita E. Sage, of Gladwin, aged 92, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, after a short illness. She was born on March 8, 1926, the daughter of Ralph and Eva Cortright of Laingsburg, MI. She married Russell R. Sage on May 5, 1951, at her parents’ home in Laingsburg, and were married for 59 years at the time of his death in 2010. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church and was a member of the Quilters. She is survived by her daughters, Jenice (Chuck) Momber of Brethren, MI, Paula Sage of Potterville, MI, and Marcelyn (Bill) O’Brian of Lansing, MI; grandchildren, Ben (Jamie) Momber of Jenison, MI, Aaron (Reanna) Momber of Grafton, WI, Sean Grabow of Columbus, OH, Tracy (Matt) Sedore of Eagle, MI; great grandchildren, Colin Momber, Quinn Momber, Gavin Sedore and Makenzie Sedore. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at Christ the King Church in the spring and will be published when the date and time are available. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Love Light Trees, Mid Michigan Health Foundation, Mid Michigan Health, 4000 Wellness Drive, Midland, MI 48670.
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