Marilyn A. Rutherford

Marilyn A. Rutherford obituary, Lancaster, OH

Marilyn A. Rutherford

Marilyn Rutherford Obituary

Visit the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Lancaster website to view the full obituary.
Rushville - Marilyn A. Rutherford, 70, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Pickering House in Lancaster.
Marilyn was a proud Navy veteran, and was a member of the American Legion. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Marilyn had a true passion for jigsaw puzzles.
She is survived by her children Ewing Keith (Samatha) Rutherford II, Chantel (Kevin Robbins) Eveland, and Christine (Ray) Rutherford McMullen; grandchildren Mitchell Matthews, Lilly and Dwight Eveland, and Tori and KJ Robbins; and her sisters Diane (Marc) Mularoni and Joyce (Stephen) Dodge.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years E. Keith Rutherford; and her parents Fredrick Joseph and Martha Jean (Sine) Lasich.
A celebration of life service will take place Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Oakthorpe Church, 6075 Oakthorpe Rd NE Thornville, OH 43076. Family and friends may visit one hour prior at 10:00 AM.
Caring Cremation® is being handled by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Oakthorpe Church or FairHope Hospice, 282 Sells Rd Lancaster, OH 43130
To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
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Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Lancaster

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