James Richard Stage

James Richard Stage (James, after Great-Grandpa Powers and Richard, after Great-Grandpa Stage) made his arrival on his terms. He was born at 10:04 p.m. on 3/28/25 at 32 weeks gestation at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He weighed 2 pounds 6 ounces and was 12 inches long. He was a little nugget! James was able to be baptized and confirmed while Emily held him and he took his last breath on her chest. His confirmation saint is St. Michael, as we think of him as our little protector. The little boy was a fighter!

Although he was with us a short time, James is now part of our family story and his impact to us and our love for him will remain.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date and James will be laid to rest with family at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Seaforth.

James is survived by his parents, Emily and Dallas Stage, grandparents, Great-Grandpa Stage, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many extended family.