It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Maureen "Mickie" Sager of La Rue, OH — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
What we offer here is gratitude wrapped in remembrance.
Maureen spent her working life as ['hairdresser in Delaware', 'the Harding Hotel in Marion at the front desk'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Some doors close softly, and still leave the room changed.
Services: Graveside services will be held Saturday May 9, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Otterbein Cemetery near Mount Victory Visitation: none
Maureen "Mickie" Sager, 83 of LaRue, died Wednesday April 29, 2026 at her home. She was born March 26, 1943 in Chillicothe to the late A.B. "Pat" and Donna E. (Black) Patterson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben Sager, they were married November 13, 1979 and he died May 11, 2006. She was also predeceased by siblings, Chloe Patterson and Gary Patterson and stepchildren, Diane Aschenbach Knapp and Dan Sager Mickie had worked as a hairdresser in Delaware; she also had worked at the Harding Hotel in Marion at the front desk. In Ben's later years, Mickie spent her time taking care of her husband. She enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her yard and garden. She also had a soft spot in her heart for animals; she loved her dogs and rabbits. Mickie cherished her southern Ohio roots and worked hard at keeping in contact with her cousin Dick Roux and his family. She will be remembered for her loving and caring personality. Surviving is her cousin, Richard (Linda Rizzo) Roux of Marion and his family. Stepchildren, Bill (Debbie) Sager, Sam (Donna) Sager and Mike (Mary) Sager and all of their families Graveside services will be held Saturday May 9, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Otterbein Cemetery near Mount Victory. Celebrant Hayden Stofcheck will officiate. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is assisting the family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
