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Lisa Mae Gage

Lisa Gage Obituary

RACINE - With her loving family and special friend by her side, Lisa Mae (nee: Lutze) Gage, 44, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 15, 2009, at her home. She fought a brave and determined eight-year battle against triple negative breast cancer. Lisa was born in Racine on September 7, 1964. She attended school in Racine, where she was a lifetime resident. She was the Document Coordinator of Digital Publishing at Ruud Lighting, where she had been employed for the last 14 years. Lisa was a devoted mother and treasured time spent with her family, especially her sisters; camping, game nights, attending school sporting events, scary movie nights, and her Dad's popcorn. She loved being outdoors, planting flowers, feeding the birds, and fishing up North. A very fashionable dresser, Lisa enjoyed shopping, home decorating, antiques, Packer games, "girl's weekends," margaritas and Mexican food, Nickleback concerts, and time spent with good friends. She loved Christmas. Lisa will be forever remembered as a beautiful women with a warm smile, twinkling brown eyes, amd unassuming nature, who in every day life showed a true spirit of love, integrity, dedication, strength, and courage to all she encountered. Left to comfort one another with Lisa's memory are her children, Todd and Eric Gage; parents, Al and Sandy Lutze; sister, Laurie Nievin and her son, Stewart; sister, Lynelle Saunders and her husband, Chris and their children, Alex and AJ; and Lisa's special friend, Keith. Lisa's memory will be cherished by her extended family members, family friends, girlfriends, and co-workers at Ruud Lighting. Lisa was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Aniah Day-Gage. A Memorial service celebrating Lisa's life will be held in the Draeger- Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Rev. David F. Gehne officiating. A reception will follow. In accordance with Lisa's wishes, cremation will take place. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9 until 11 a.m. In memory of Lisa, memorials to the "Love For Lisa" Benefit Account, c/o Johnson Bank, have been suggested. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Mike Mullane and his incredible staff, Dr. Stauss and staff at Advanced Pain Management, and Lisa's caring nurses, Barb Pressar and Mary Jensen. And, all of the amazing people at Ruud Lighting. To our many dear family members and friends, who were always there for us during Lisa's courageous fight, we wish God's blessings to all of you. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Road 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Jul. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Gage

25 Entries

Teresa Actkins

July 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.I worked at Ruud Lighting with Lisa for 6 YRS,She was an amazing woman
and beautiful on the inside and outside.Todd take care of yourself.

July 21, 2009

My thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Lisa Gage. I am sorry for your loss. I knew Lisa during high school. When I think of Lisa I smile with the memories of a beautiful person who had an easy laugh and a great haircut. I am reminded of football games, concerts, lunches at Hardees, the Lutze family van, summer nights at Browns Lake... but mostly a person with a lot of light and laughter.
Please accept my sympathy.
Sincerely,
Susan Fritchen Moran

July 18, 2009

Cancer cannot cripple LOVE, it actually makes it overflow. Cancer cannot shatter HOPE, it actually clarifies what hope is for. Cancer cannot corrode FAITH, it actually strengthens faiths convictions. Cancer cannot conquer the SPIRIT because courage faces cancers affliction. Lisa, you are my hero, my inspiration. God bless your boys, & your family. Love Sue & Jim Lemire

Ashley

July 17, 2009

My thoughts and Prays go out the family. Stay strong Todd and just remember your mom was a survivor

Briana Westmoreland

July 17, 2009

I am so sorry for the passing of your mother, Todd. Jay and I would like you to know that our prayers go out to you and your family. I only met your mother a few times but she seemed like a wonderful women and I couldn't believe that she had passed away. Please stay strong and remember all that this wonderful woman has done for you because there is no one that could be a greater influence then your mother. My deepest sympathy......

Judy Wilson Blain

July 17, 2009

My deepest sympathy to all of you!!! Lisa was one of my dearest friends in high school. She was always the sweetest person with the kindest heart! I have thought of her often over the years. My God comfort you during this time of loss.

Rita Jansen

July 16, 2009

July 16, 2009

What an incredible legacy Lisa has left to all who were privileged enough to know her. She was both beautiful on the inside and the outside.
Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy.

Mary and Larry Kessler

July 16, 2009

Death of a child leaves a heartache no one can heal, and love leaves memories no one can steal. You have many good memories to keep.
Our sympathy to Sandy, Al and family.

Kathi & Chuck Van Acker

July 16, 2009

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to Lisa’s wonderful family. Her courage and determination has truly been an inspiration to everyone who knew her.

July 16, 2009

We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Lisa.
With very heartfelt thoughts and prayers,
Kathy Nordstrom
Joe & Paula (Nordstrom)DeMark
Mark & Robin (Nordstrom)Engle

A Ruud Lighting employee

July 16, 2009

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Todd and Eric, and all of Lisa's family. I also was privileged enough to work with Lisa. She will be deeply missed by all of her Ruud Lighting family.

Nancy Haddad

July 16, 2009

Dear Laurie,

I am so saddened and shocked to read of Lisa's passing. My heart is aching for you and the rest of your family. Words cannot express my sorrow.

You, for sure, and your sister (I think)were in my German class at Gilmore Jr. High. I often think of the two of you and how close you were back then. (It sounds like that has not changed, which makes her passing even sadder.) I remember standing outside my classroom door during passing time and you standing there, too, waiting for Lisa to pass by to tell her some "delicious" news, mostly likely concerning some boy! It was seeing the two of you together, sharing life with each other, that for the first time in my life, I wished I had had a sister! It was obvious the two of you loved each other and had such great times together! You are very blessed. Treasure your memories!

My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to you and your family,

Nancy Rohner Haddad

Jim and Joyce Lejcar

July 16, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to you Al,Sandy and your family. You are in our prayers

Steve & Terree Janecky

July 16, 2009

We got to meet Lisa through our mutual friend Chris and enjoyed the times we all got together. She was so much fun to be around. We will miss her.

Tina Lutze

July 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

melissa romeril

July 16, 2009

no words can explain the loss of such a strong courageous giving and loving woman as she. todd and eric i love guys and if i can do anything let me know. we have many many good memories of all the fun times we all had camping and all the bday parties and just hanging out all together. I love you auntie lisa! and to the family my thoughts are with you and i give my deepest sympathy to all

Denena Edwards

July 16, 2009

To Todd and Eric;
I worked with your mom for many years at Ruud Lighting and she was such a kind and caring person. Although she was struggling and battling her illness, it never showed. She always had an infectious smile and warm personality. She will be missed! Extending sincere sympathy to you and your loved ones. May you find comfort among family and friends.
Deepest Sympathy!

Melissa Becker

July 16, 2009

A huge loss to a wonderful family.
With Love & Much sympathy to the family and friends of Lisa.

Billy Larrin

July 16, 2009

I had to privilege to work with Lisa at Ruud Lighting and I agree with everything that people say, she was a truly amazing and courageous woman. She will be remembered always. My thoughts and heart go to her children and family and friends.

Patti Gillmore

July 16, 2009

My thoughts & prayers have been with your family for so long, please know that they are with you still.

Lisa was the wonderful woman she was because of the loving & supportive family she had.

Chuck Prodoehl

July 16, 2009

My sincere condolences to you Al and your family. I pray for you and your daughter's family.

Gary Wolk

July 16, 2009

My deepest sympathy to you all. My thought and prayers are with you. I so remember Lisa from our camping days at Trout Valley and the good times we had.

Wendy Vesely

July 16, 2009

Lisa will be dearly missed. She fought a long hard battle and never gave up. I'll remember her contagious smile that lit up a room. My deepest sympathies to her family.

July 16, 2009

My prayers are with Lisa's family and friends, especially ''the girls''. Heaven will now have a very very special angel.

Patti

July 16, 2009

Sandy and Al and all of Lisa's family
Our tears flow for you today. There are no words except to tell you that you are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Lynda and Ward

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