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Justin Rutherford Obituary
PEORIA - Justin Michael Rutherford, 23, of Peoria passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Woodford County.
He was born Oct. 28, 1993, in Peoria to Timothy and Edith (Bliss) Rutherford.
His father preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, Edith Bliss; brothers, Jack (Holly) and Jered Rutherford; his girlfriend, Deanna Martin; and his grandfather, Richard Bliss, all of Peoria.
Justin loved Isobella, his dog, very much. Justin was a crew shift leader at McDonalds in Metamora, and he loved cooking and his art.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, Jan. 21, at Landmark Recreation Center in the Starting Gate room at 5 p.m. Cremation has been accorded by Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services, Peoria. Memorials are suggested to the ASPCA.
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Gareth
January 3, 2018
RIP
Corey Arnett
February 12, 2017
Rest In Peace, Cousin.
ERWIN GRAMAJO
January 21, 2017
God has given us a gift, Justin you have left great memories to everyone you came across,it will be hard to accept reality, I hope God give lots of patience and courage to your love ones, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. REST IN PEACE.
Matt Hipple
January 21, 2017
Justin thank u for being my boy u were taking way to soon I'm going to miss u brother but Ur in a better place now with ur pops u will always be rember rest easy now brother
January 21, 2017
Justin u will be severly miss thanks for always being my boy I'll miss u man it sucks that u got taken way too young but Ur in a better place with ur pops rest easy brother
His Love lives forever in our memories
Mary Scrivener
January 20, 2017
missy palmieri
January 20, 2017
Justin....You grew up with my girls, Sophia and Gabrielle Palmieri. You lived at our house alot during the summers especially. You were such a sweetheart, and a good person. The world has lost a incredible person, but heaven has gained the perfect angel. Fly angel fly, RIP...Missy Palmieri
Shauna Bliss
January 20, 2017
My sweet cousin, forever loved, forever missed.
Shauna Bliss
January 20, 2017
My sweet cousin, you are forever loved and forever missed.
Lynn Raffety
January 16, 2017
Remembering your sweet smile..and your goofiness...my boys thought of u as a brother...remembering the times camping and sleepovers at the house... Tell your dad hello .... Love you Justin...R.I.H.
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