Lafern Carlmetta Hage

Lafern Carlmetta Hage obituary

Lafern Carlmetta Hage

Lafern Hage Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kern Funeral Home on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Mrs. Lafern Carlmetta Hage, 89, a longtime resident of Skagit Valley, passed away peacefully in Mount Vernon on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Lafern was born on October 22, 1935, in Bowlegs, Oklahoma, to Melvin and Mary Dorsett. She was a devoted wife to William Hage and together they raised two children, Peder and Mary Ellen. Throughout her life, Lafern was known for her deep compassion and care, having looked after many children over the years with love and dedication.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Hage; her granddaughter, Iz Phoenix Willey; her great-grandchildren, Connor, April, and Terren; and her nieces, Billie Carr and Holly Pendt.

Lafern was preceded in death by her parents; her sister and two brothers; her beloved husband, William; and her son, Peder.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and offer condolences to the family online at www.kernfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kern Funeral Home

1122 South 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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