Frances A. Rutherford

Frances A. Rutherford obituary

Frances A. Rutherford

Frances Rutherford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Molnar Funeral Home - Southgate Chapel on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Obituary of Frances A. Rutherford

July 26, 1943 – September 14, 2025

Frances A. Rutherford. Age 82 of Taylor.

Beloved wife of the late John Rutherford. Loving mother of David Dupuis, Diana Kemp, Deborah (the late Thomas) O'Hara, Dennis Dupuis and Deana (Richard) McDonald. Dearest grandmother of Chelsae (George) Quiroz, Haley (Mikey) Dunne, Christian Dupuis, Lucas Dupuis and Britnee McDonald. Great grandmother of Shane McDonald, Annabella Dunne, Nellie Dunne, Luca Quiroz and the late Anthony Dupuis.

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