Dr. James H. Stage

DAVIE, Fla. — Dr. James H. Stage passed away at his home, surrounded by family and friends, on Sept. 19, 2013. He will be missed by so many family members, friends and former patients.

Dr. Stage was raised in Ironwood, Mich., but relocated to Miami-Dade County in 1958 where he practiced medicine at North Shore Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes; their four children, Laurie Cliburn (Tom Cliburn), Mitch Stage, Jon Stage (Gail Stage) and Greg Stage; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his three remaining siblings, Ella Perucki, Jon Stage and Peter Stage, who reside in Sturgis, Mich.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the HOPE Outreach Center Inc., 4700 SW 64th Ave., Suite A, Davie FL 33314; or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3411 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309.