Duane Nelson Gage

Duane Nelson Gage, age 51, of Allendale, was suddenly called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Gage. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 21 years, Mary Gage; children, Rachael, Andrew, and Matthew Gage; mother, Margaret Gage; siblings, Kathy and Phil Espinoza, and Karen Tosiello; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Peggy Yusko; sisters-in-law, Theresa and Darrol Shedenhelm, Diane and Brian Lidbeck; and several nieces and nephews. Duane was a wonderful spiritual leader and a very proud father and husband. His family was the love of his life. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, March 31, at Spring Valley Church, 5947 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, with Pastor Steve Demers, Pastor Brian Lidbeck and Pastor Vic Wilson officiating. Interment Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Wednesday, March 30, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf (corner of Avery and Scott) 6651 Scott St., Allendale. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the family for the children’s education fund.

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April 11, 2016

I have so many wonderful memories of Duane and wish I could share them all. Duane was warm and kind and always wanted to make sure everyone around him was taken care of. Sometimes when Duane was over to work on our computers we would end up talking about his kids and his wife. It was clear that his family meant everything to him. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in prayer.

- Bobbie Butler

April 02, 2016

So sorry for your sudden loss, Mary and children. Praying for your family in your changes in life. God is Gracious as you know and will trust through all this time.

- Sue Meerman

April 01, 2016

I have 2 memories of Duane. One is time we spent together on the lessons before his baptism on 12-8-75. Of all the students I ever had in classes in the UP or in Goshen, Duane was one of the few who took them seriously. He asked good questions and tried hard to make the application to his life. The other is when he went with our family to the MYF Convention in Canada. He rode with us because Wildwood didn't have room for him in their vehicle. When we got there, he joined that group. After it was over, he came back home with us. My prayer for the family is that each of you may know personally "the peace of God which is beyond all of our understanding"

- Vernard Guengerich

March 29, 2016

I was a Jr. in HS and Duane was a Sr. and we had journalism class together. It was a fun class because of the eclectic group we had in there. Duane was always the one to crack jokes under his breath and you knew he was up to something when you saw the sparkle in his eye. Although I had not seen him in many years, clearly the sparkle continued in him, through his love for the lovely Mary (who I also knew way before she met Duane), and will continue to live on in his beautiful children. I can only imagine the sadness you are all experiencing. May you find peace and joy in having known him and being connected to him forever. I know that through your faith in Him, you know that your Dad and beloved husband will always be smiling on you from above. I am sorry beyond words for your loss.

- Joy Gianakura

March 29, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about Duane. Praying you through this time. May God be your comfort and peace always! Kinsey and Scott Parm& family

- Kinsey & Scott Parm Family

March 29, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. God Bless!

- Pam and Bill Shunk

March 29, 2016

Thinking of all of you during this time. When I was a kid in the UP, he was one of the big kids I looked up to. I remember sometime we were staying with the Gage family and I saw him doing rapid fire sit ups and to me, that was the most impressive thing I had seen someone do. Blessings to all his family.

- Larry Guengerich

March 28, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for the peace that passes all our understanding. Lots of love and prayers, -Amy &family

- Ben & Amy Kuncaitis and family

March 28, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Duane! He will be missed at work. I always loved hearing the stories he shared about his family. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

- Lois Alexander

March 28, 2016

Mary and Kids and Family, we will be praying for you! I never met Duane, but if his family is a reflection of him, he must have been a great guy! God's love surround you! -Jess (science teacher at Axxess)

- Jessica Thompson and Family

March 28, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of Duanes passing. What a great guy he was! We have fond memories of him as a teen helping us with hay at Brimley. He could take a bale in each hand and run and grab another two before anyone else could even do one. Amazing strength. May Jesus comfort you at this most difficult time.

- Ken & Kathy Tucker