Opal Gage, 93

Opal Irene Gage, 93, Emerson, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at her home.
Opal was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Underwood, Minn., the daughter of Chester and Elsie (Yocum) Kadel.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, John; sons, Alan Gage and Mitch Gage; and one grandson.
Survivors include her children, Jerry Gage of Osceola; Dixie Strange of Red Oak; Dale Gage of Emerson; Ron Evans of Orem, Utah; Joy Evans of Nevada; Denzil Gage of Glenwood; and Marlin Gage of Emerson; 22 grandchildren; and many, many great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Burial was in the Emerson Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Emerson Fire and Rescue Association, Emerson United Methodist Church or the Animal Alliance Rescue and Shelter of Red Oak, Iowa.
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.