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Kathryn Gage Obituary

GAGE Kathryn "Kathy" French Gage, passed away peacefully, and with her family by her side, on January 31, 2012 at her winter residence in La Quinta, CA. Born May 22, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she was preceded in death by mother and father Kathryn and Charles, and sister Nancy. She is survived by Chris, her husband of 44 years; children, Robert (Kathy) Gage and Elizabeth (Brad) Rezza; grand-children, Jennifer, Nancy, Alexandra, James and Josephine; and brother, Tom (Jean) French. Kathy was a devoted mother and grandmother with many friends from her early years in Ann Arbor, MI and Green Bay, WI and for the past 25 years in Upper Arlington, OH and Dublin, OH. Kathy was active with the Alpha Phi sorority at Michigan State University and spent 20 years as a systems specialist with IBM in Green Bay and Columbus, OH. Kathy enjoyed many activities including golf at Muirfield Village Golf Club and with her ladies group at Safari. Since retirement from IBM she devoted much of her time to her grandchildren and her many friends in Dublin and La Quinta. Her family gratefully acknowledges the work of the physicians and staff of the OSU James Cancer Hospital. A private memorial will take place in Palm Springs, CA with interment to follow in Ann Arbor.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 3 to Feb. 6, 2012.

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Jennifer Gage

December 21, 2016

I love you Grandma

Jennifer Gage

December 21, 2016

I love you Grandma and Grandpa. I hope you are happy together in heaven

February 10, 2012

Chris, Bob and Liz-Karen and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to you all.
Words are so difficult to find and seem so inadequate. Please know that you all in our prayers. May God bless you. Steve Van Vuren

February 8, 2012

Chris - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Patti and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Brent and Patti Jackson

Barb Shepard

February 6, 2012

Chris, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy was so vivacious and gracious. We will never forget her. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Barb and Steve Shepard

Julie Fletcher

February 6, 2012

Chris,
Our hearts broke when we learned of Kathy's passing. God bless you both. We are praying for you and your family.
Faithfully,
Julie and Darrell Fletcher

Chris and Kris

February 6, 2012

Dear Chris, Robert and Liz,
It was such a shock to hear of Kathy's death. Though our lives have grown apart, memories of Kathy are forever vivid, as are her smile, her laughter and enthusiasm. She was one neat lady. We think we are always too young for friends to depart, but wow it hits home when someone so vibrant passes on. All our prayers and comforting thoughts go out to you.

Shirley Miller

February 6, 2012

Chris,

So very sorry to learn about your loss. It has been some time since I've had any contact but truly wanted to convey my sincere condolences.
Shirley Miller (former "Bank One" associate of yours!

February 5, 2012

Chris,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news. Kathy always had a great, contagious laugh. We are praying for God's peace and comfort for the family.
Debra and Ivery Foreman

February 5, 2012

Chris and Family: We were so surprised and sad to learn of Kathy's passing. We remember the many times of seeing you and Kathy passing the number 2 hole of MVGC. Please know you are in our prayers and thinking of you. Dave and Bette Laauer

February 4, 2012

Chris & family,

We are so sorry to hear about Kathy! She was such a great lady who talked about her family and grandchildren with so much joy! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers...Jim & Jenifer Manos

Damian Kraszy

February 4, 2012

Chris and Family,
Kathy had a beautiful mind and soul. She had a growth for knowledge and a contagious smile. Chris and Kathy shared a love we wish everyone could experience in their lifetime.
Damian and Cookie

Rich Orlando

February 4, 2012

Chris
Cindy and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep all of you in our prayers

George & Bettie Maynard

February 4, 2012

Chris,

Bettie and I wish to express our deepest sympathy for you and your entire family. Bettie and I both loved Kathy. Take care of yourself my friend and if there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to let us know.

George & Bettie

Ann Byers

February 4, 2012

Dear Chris and family, We are saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. She was a lovely lady who will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Ann Byers

February 4, 2012

Chris...We are so very sorry to hear of Kathy's passing...she was wonderful and a true professional. May the love of your family and friends, and your many, many fond memories, provide comfort to all during this difficult time. Cathy & Peter Rogers

February 4, 2012

Dear Chris and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences and you are in our thoughts and prayers for the passing of Kathy.
Sharon Cook

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