Obituary

Remembering Debra Rae Gage

Debra Rae Gage, age 71, of Hudsonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2026, and is now with her Lord and Savior. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Stephen; children, Christy (Derk Zwart) Gage, Matthew (Sharrie) Gage, Jenni (Danny) Moore; grandchildren, Dylan, Chloe, Claire, Hayley, Eildert, and Owen; sisters, Vickie Werkema, Kim (Rick) Heuvelman; mother-in-law, Ruth Gage, brothers and sisters in-law, Joanne (John) Mol, Dan Gage, Jeff (Cindy) Gage, and Patti Cookingham; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Shirley Wolf; father-in-law, Marvin Gage; brothers-in-law, Dennis Werkema and Corry Cookingham. She fought cancer for 21 years, showing extraordinary strength and perseverance throughout her journey. Her courage was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. She enjoyed her career as a medical assistant and was a woman of faith. Most importantly she loved her grandchildren unconditionally. A mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Wednesday, November 4, 2026,  at  St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, with Rev. John Vallier officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Tuesday from 5:30-7pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming with a rosary at 5pm. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance. 

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Wednesday, November 4 · 10:30am - 11:00am

Location

St. John Vianney Church

4101 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, November 4 · 11:00am

Location

St. John Vianney Church

4101 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

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I met her in butterworth . She was my room mate . Lovely lady she will be missed . Prayers for the family

— Judy Horan

I was in the same year as Deb at Rogers HS. Deb was one of the kindest, gentlest people I have ever known. I’m so very , very sorry for the entire family, prayers for peace in your time of sorrow.

— Pat Hall Truden

Steve and family. You all have that special “Gage” love in a special place in my heart. Now and forever. Mary Jo Gage Andrews family Lew Barbie (Morgan) Lewis lll Zoe (Dennis)

— Mary Jo Andrews

To the Gage family, I am very sorry for your loss. Deb was an amazing woman and I know how much she loved her family. We worked together years ago at a doctor's office. I remember when we hired her, I knew we would be friends. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out, she had such a loving heart.

— Michelle VandenBerge

Steve and family. Vicki and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Know your in my prayers. Deb will be missed by everyone she left her love prints on our hearts. She faught a fight not many could have..And always with love and kindness for others no matter what was happening to her. I have been friends with Deb since 7th grade and she blessed me by allowing me to be apart watching her and Steve's beautiful family grow. May your memories comfort you each as you learn how to find your way. God must of needed ine Very Special Angel.

— Donna

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