Donna G. Sage
May 20, 2013
Donna was born November 12, 1936, in Weldon, IA, to Ralph O. and A. Ardell (Robins) Boggs. Donna married James Louis Sage June 19, 1955, in Osceola Iowa. Donna and James lived for a short time in Long Beach California while James served in the U.S. Navy. Following discharge from the service the couple moved back to Iowa to live on the Southside of Des Moines, where they raised their family. Donna worked in retail at various places in Des Moines and retired in 2001. She continued to work part time at Fiserv until her death.
Donna’s granddaughters fondly recall that this amazing woman never once complained. She supported her family until her very last breath. She was taken too early, but we can rest easy because she is with her sons and her very best friend, Ruby. She was so strong and had a hard fight, God knew her pain and called her home. Grandma Donna was a confidant and never broke a pinky promise. She never missed a ballgame or dance recital, she was the best grandmother ever and such a blessing to our family.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her mother- and father -in-law, E. Ralph and Francis Sage; her brother Larry; sons, James Brent Sage and Bruce Alan Sage; and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Sage) Headman.
Donna is survived by her husband James, daughter Gail Sage (Bill Pence), daughter-in-law Debra (Weirather) Sage, grandchildren James Cody Sage and Jamie Sage, son Bradley Sage (Deb Johann), grandchildren Brady Sage, Molly Sage, Amanda Kirchhoff, Allison Kirchhoff (Cadence, Elli, Wesson), Bryce Speirs, sisters Barbara Klingston and Sherry (Dwaine) May, sister-in-law Helen Boggs, brothers-in-law Gary (Alta) Sage, Russell (Janet) Sage, Charles Sage, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family will greet friends at 12 noon until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A funeral service will begin at the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to HCI Care Services – Hospice of Central Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Allan Rauch
05/25/2013
Jim, Brad & Gail:
I extend my heartfelt condolences to each of you. Donna will be greatly missed by many. Simply put, Donna was a SWEETHEART in every way!!!
Bill Cross
05/25/2013
Jim and Family, Sorry to read about the loss of Donna. My memories of Donna go back to the late 1960's when I delivered newspapers to your home on SW Davis St. I was sorry to see you move back then and now Donna has moved to a peaceful place in Heaven. Peace be with you and your family during this time of transition.
Ron Rauch
05/25/2013
Jim I know how hard it is We will miss Donna We all have loving memories of Donna We are so deeply sorry for your loss
Faller Kincheloe & Co, PLC
05/23/2013
Jim, Debra, Cody, and Family~
We are so sad to hear of Donna's passing. May you all find comfort in your loving memories of Donna. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Alan Kincheloe, Ryan Roof, and all your friends at Faller, Kincheloe & Co., PLC
Sandy McCombs
05/23/2013
So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Years ago Ken and I were square dance friends and had many fun times.
Shanda Hiatt
05/22/2013
Aunt Sherry, Jim, Barbara and all the family..we are all sorry for the loss of Aunt Donna she will truly be missed here with us, but I can assure you that she is having a grand old time with mom in heaven I can hear them laughing and hugging already..love to you all.
Elaine Sutherland
05/22/2013
Dear Jim and family, Wanted to tell you how deeply sorry I am for your loss, I worked with Donna for 14 yrs at Fiserv...we had many laughs, and serious talks. She was a great lady, and I have thought of her often.