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Alfred Sage Obituary
GRANGER - Alfred L. Sage, II, 58, of Granger, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2011, in his home. He was born on July 12, 1952, in South Bend, to the late Robert W. and Ruth M. (Rosheck) Sage and was a lifelong area resident. On June 19, 1982, he married Carol Pendergrass, who survives. Alfred is also survived by his daughter, Angela (Kevin) Whitt of South Bend; his sons, Robert Brady of South Bend and Joshua Sage of Granger; five grandchildren, Jacob, Kassidy, Mica, Hannah and Leigha; a sister, Joan Weaver of Granger; and by three brothers, David (Monica) Sage of South Bend, Daniel (Tammy) Sage of Las Vegas, NV and William (Mary) Sage of LaPorte. Mr. Sage worked as an automobile salesman for Gates Toyota for 8 years, but had been in the business for 26 years. He was a graduate of LaSalle High School 1971 and a United States Army Veteran of the 82nd Airborne. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 pm Sunday May 1, 2011, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend. Funeral services for Alfred will be held at 11 am Monday, May 2, 2011, in the funeral home, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.
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Mark Koebbe
July 20, 2025
I was a friend of Al. To this day, he was one of my most favorite people. He was a courageous man with a strong sense of life and good will. I hired Al as a salesman at Smart Toyota. Al was genuine, he never let anyone down. Al introduced me to his grandmother one afternoon. We walked in to her house to a wonderful cooking smell, as we walked in to the kitchen, Al said what´s cooking, she said squirrel heads! I had a genuine friendship with Al, I think about him from time to time.
Jim Stengle
May 12, 2011
My condolences to all of the Sage family....Al and I served as paratroopers together at Ft Bragg, NC. It was my honor to serve with him. "ALL THE WAY! AIRBORNE!". I know how you livened up each day.... so thanks and RIP Alfred L!
May 6, 2011
I give my sympathy to Al's family. He is in my prayers. He will be missed dearly. Friends of the family... "Korn: Apache Junction AZ.... Susan Johnson
Res-Q Transport LLC
May 3, 2011
To Carol and the Sage family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We had the privilege of transporting Mr Sage and what a great guy he was. He was a pleasure to work for. Our staff enjoyed the story-telling especially. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jacki Stam Stanage
May 2, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with the family. I have many fond memories of Al from junior high and high school. I was saddened to learn of his passing. May God bless each of you as you begin the journey of healing.
Jacki Stam Stanage
May 1, 2011
To the Sage family, it was a pleasure knowing Al and having him in the Gates Toyota "family" for many good years. Because Al loved people and cared about them he was an excellent salesman. His customers were very loyal and always came back to Al for their next car. He was a true professional. I am honored to have known him. Al, "May the Lord bless you and keep you...and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26. Bill and Susan Gates and Family
May 1, 2011
For thr Sage family, our hearts go out to you all. What a loss. No mother could ever dream that her son would have a father in law as great as Al.Bless the time you had with him Kevin.Thank you Al for being a wonderful Gampy to our grandchildren, you are so loved.
R.I.P.
Mary & Ken Umbarger
Jennifer Graham
April 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. May all of your wonderful memories give you the strength you so greatly need during the days ahead. So truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that he is now in a place of peace and always know that from this day forward you have a wonderful angel watching over you. Sincere Condolences to Al's entire network of friends & family. All our Love, Jennifer, Mike & Emma Graham
Kevin Wooding
April 29, 2011
What a great and crazy guy. I will always have nothing but fond memories of him, as an old neighbor and friend. RIP Al, you will be missed and memories cherished.
Shaun & Billie Hayes
April 29, 2011
Carol , BJ, Josh , Angela our prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. I am glad I was blessed to know such a wonderful man he will be looking down over all of you and to know he is pain free is wonderful. Thank you for allowing us to be there when you did it means alot to us . Thoughts and Prayers your way God Bless the Sage Family
BECKI HALE-HESSLING
April 29, 2011
CAROL AND FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF AL"S PASSING I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS GOD BLESS
Willadene Alkire -Farrington
April 29, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Michael & Patty Henderson
April 29, 2011
To The Sage Family,I met Al about 15 years ago when I brought my first ,three cars from him .He was a wonderful man my husband and I love to talk to him he even envited us to his house to meet his wife what a wonderful.R.I.P. Al Sage
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