Samuel Carl Rutledge

Jane, I know I’ve already talked to you but I want you to know that Wilbur and I still can’t believe that Sam is gone already!! I’ll never forget almost 52 years ago, this November 10, 1972, you and Sam met us in Peoria, to stand up with us, when we got married ! And you Jane, that always thinks of everything, bought and brought me Red Roses to hold and a Boutonnière for Wilbur to wear(which I still have them both!!!) We both know it was hard getting Sam there for our 50th Wedding Anniversary party, but we both really appreciated it!! It wouldn’t have been complete without you two!! We go way back when you were still in high school, babysitting for us, then you making costumes for your kids and mine for Holloween, and still keeping our kids after you and Sam were married, and I worked at Marj El Studio and you and Sam had your Family by then!! We are headed to Wilbur’s back Surgeon now in Peoria, but he said to tell you, once he’s up and going again(and not on a walker like he’s been for 4 months) if you bed “Anything”, you’re to call us!! My cell is 309-338-4360!! Love you Jane, just don’t know why we all don’t visit more, until it’s too late!!❤❤❤Please tell your boys hello, if I knew their numbers, I’d have called them tooAnd you’re exactly right, the picture of Sam in the Obituary, is how we “All” Always seen Sam❤RIP Sam, you sure deserve it, and God has another Angel up there with him-And Sam will always watch over you Jane and your Sons!! You now have your very own Guardian Angel watching over all of you❤❤❤

Jane and family. I am so sorry to hear of Sam´s passing. He always had such a big presents and will be missed by all that knew him. My prayers go out for all of you. Patti (Clinch) Bach

It´s hard to believe I won´t see Sam anymore. He always had a big smile, and looked like he was having fun. RIP Sam, you sure never rested here! My sincere condolences to family

I am one of the receptionists at renaissance care center where he was staying and his car noises always made me laugh. Jane if u read this, we are sorry for ur loss and we are thinking of u

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.