- Date Of Birth: December 8, 1938
- Date Of Death: July 5, 2020
- State: Minnesota
Darnell Henry Stage, age 81 of Ely, passed away peacefully July 5, 2020 in Ely, surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 8, 1938 to Herman and Emma (Dehne) Stage in Cobden, Minnesota. Darnell was united in marriage to Bonnie Lou Russell on May 20, 1961.
Darnell was drafted to serve in the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany in 1962 and 1963. Upon his return home, Darnell was employed at Ochs Brick and Tile in Springfield, MN, and then at the Minneapolis Space Center for a combined 30 years.
Darnell is survived by his wife: Bonnie; sons: Marty (Virginia) of Ely, Monte (Connie) of Hibbing, and Troy of South Range, WI; grandchildren: Elise (Taner) Stage, Casey (Robert) Stusynski, Loreena (Michael) Lenzen, Tess, Ricardo, Sabreena, Calli, and Tyler; great grandchild: Owen; and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Emma and Herman Stage; his siblings: Deloris, Harold, Victor, Donna, and his twin, Darlene.
