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Ruth Sage Obituary
September 27, 1927 - August 15, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Ruth Phyllis Sage, 97, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 in Halstead, Kansas.
Ruth was born September 27, 1927 in Callaway, Nebraska, the daughter of James and Maude (Ellison) Province. She married Oral N. Sage on May 14, 1949.
Ruth worked at St. Francis Hospital for 27 years as a Nurse Assistant and Lab Assistant.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; and by her brothers, Bob, Jack and Orville Province; and sisters, Ardis Gire, Margaret Doshier and Margie Webb.
Survivors: Sons, Larry Sage (Alice), Garry Sage (Judy), Wayne Sage; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and by 11 great-great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm, Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Funeral Service: 11 am, Friday, August 22, 2025 at the mortuary.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Jacqueline Morris-Kinser (Jackie)
August 21, 2025
I took care of Ruth at Halstead Health and Rehab.
But she was a friend and a woman with a beautiful soul.
Ruth you are and will be missed. Love you.
Ron and Sharon Southern
August 20, 2025
So sorry to learn of your mothers passing . Please accept our sincerest condolences!
Bruce Reischmann
August 19, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies>
American Heart Association
August 19, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Nancy Davis Uhrich
August 19, 2025
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. You two were such great class mates all of our growing up years. Therefore I know she was a wonderful Mother. May she RIP.
Rick & Joyce Reischmann
August 18, 2025
Larry, Garry, and Wayne and families...all of you are in our prayers. Another of "The Greatest Generation " has left to begin her new wonderful journey.
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