Michael Gagen Obituary

Mookie..save a spot for one three..double zero

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Losing someone is never easy especially at such a young age. At times like these you have to lean on your faith and try to accept that god has a bigger purpose for us. May all the love that surrounds you give you strength.

Much love,
Michelle Summerlin

May you all find strength in your faith to endure this difficult time and come to a place of peace and acceptance.

Our deepest sympathies to you all during your time of loss. Please know you have our love and prayers.

Rest in his gentle peace, Mike.

Joan Cruz and Family
Manuel & Bridget Cruz

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

TO THE GAGEN FAMILY.WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MIKE.WE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..MIKE WAS A WONDERFUL AND CARING FRIEND. ALWAYS BROUGHT A SMILE TO MY FACE WHEN WE RAN INTO EACH OTHER.WE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. HE HAS MANY FRIENDS WAITING FOR HIM IN HEAVEN. TAKE CARE

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dear Gagen Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. He will live through you and watch over you from above. I just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Love, Sarah Viglielmo

Sorry for your loss..Mike will be missed by many. Mike has many friends waiting for him in heaven. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Take Care

We are so sorry for your loss of a great husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Perhaps those are not the stars in the sky, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maureen,Christy and Meech Barrett.

To The Gagen Family, We are sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies goes out to your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Mike will be missed greatly by many. Be strong. May god bless your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

Please accept our deepest sympathies. May your memories comfort you during these difficult days ahead. May God bless you all.
Sincerely,

Marty & Kathy Botica

Dee, Tom and I are lucky to have known Mike for as long as we have.We have many good memories and they will stay with us forever.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your freinds and family comfort you at this time.God bless you.
Debbie(Stensrud) Cooper
Salem,Ky.

We are so sorry for your loss of a great husband, father, granddad and friend. We will miss him too!

Dee, Tom and I are lucky to have known Mike for as long as we have. We have many good memories of him that will be with us forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Please take care.

Sorry for your loss and our prayers are with all his children. Patrick, Gary,Michael jr.,Brian,and Dawn.

Mike......see you again one day. Until then.
: )

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May God bless you and watch over you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Kayla and Laura Grendahl

I am so sorry. This is a great loss to the family. I've known Mike for so long, he was like a father to me. I know he was so proud of all his children and grand children. They were the light in his eyes. He will be missed. I will miss him. God bless you all.

He was very much loved by his family and friends and will be in our hearts forever.

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband,Father,Grandfather:
May you remember your times together forever;
My prayers are with you all;
Love;

Such a great loss to family and friends. He will be missed.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.