Katheryn Ann Rutherford

Katheryn Rutherford Obituary

Katheryn (Kathy) Ann Rutherford, 68 of Cedar Rapids IA passed away suddenly on July 19th at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids. Kathy was born in Beaumont TX on December 5th 1955 to Kenneth and Catherine (Mickey) Rutherford. She had 2 brothers, Kenny (Robin) Rutherford of Little Rock AR, and David Rutherford of Tyler TX. Kathy was a graduate of Regis High School. She was a certified reiki master and an end of life doula. She was also an ordained minister and performed several marriage ceremonies including that of her eldest son. Kathy worked for Rockwell Collins from the time she was 18 and retired after a long and fulfilling career in December of 2015. After her retirement she pursued her spiritual and metaphysical passions including teaching reiki classes and hosting in person and online meditations. Kathy was a member of St Wenceslaus Catholic church in Cedar Rapids. Kathy is survived by her Brother Kenneth (Robin) Rutherford, her sons Jon (Allie) Sacora, Jeff (Ashley) Sacora, her grandchildren Cynthia (Kyle), Jessalynne (Nate), Hannah, Michaela, Ava, Kieran, Chaley, Adalyn, and Briella, as well as her great grandchildren Wyatt, Elon, and Bjorn, and her beloved dog Winston. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Catherine, as well as her brother David. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. A memorial fund is being set up with Farmers State Bank and all funds will go to the Animal Welfare Foundation.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 28, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Katheryn Rutherford

6 Entries

Maggie Courtney

August 14, 2024

Kathy was an amazing and loving person. While my fella, Chris and I were living in Washington State and she was in town for work we would always get together for dinner. I appreciated getting to reconnect with her. I wish she were still with us so we all had more time with her and I could tell her how much I appreciated getting to visit with her. I will certain miss her spark of happiness that she instilled when I would see her.
My heart goes out to my cousins John and Jeff and their kids. Sending you a big hug.
Lots of Love,
Maggie Courtney and Chris

Sherri Luettjohann

July 30, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss Katheryn was an amazing woman. I was truly blessed being able to get to know her since I started working with /for her. I always looked forward to Fridays going over to work with her weather it was out in her yard or inside. I learned alot from her and enjoyed visiting with her she had a kind and loving spirit. She used to tell me that I needed to remember to take time to relax more and not always be working so hard all thed time . She would always tell people that even though I was small I was strong . I know she appreciated me being there but in the short amount of time that I got to know her I appreciated her to the love that she had for life and her family ways showed .I will miss our Fridays. I still have a hard time believing she is gone and Fridays just don't feel the same now. I have caught myself about to go over this last week because there was still so much we never got to finish that she wanted to do. She is going to be truly missed but never forgotten. Our pathes will cross again one day until then I know u will be looking over us.

Stacy

July 28, 2024

To the family of Katheryn: I just want to let you know that she changed my life. I met her for spiritual guidance and she was just such a blessing to me. I would imagine that you are getting a lot of messages like mine because she did touch so many people. I know she´s still touching your lives and will forever. You are blessed. She will NEVER be forgotten by me.

Lonny Ricker

July 28, 2024

Katheryn was such a great friend. I met her when I was managing Spirits Journey in Cedar Rapids. She was always willing to come in and participate in many of the special events we held there. Katheryn was always reaching out to help people in need, even to the point of burning her candle at both ends if she had to if someone needed help. She was a very kind and giving person. I will miss her so many much. I am adding a picture of Katheryn with myself and our friend Dawn that was taken at a Halloween/psychic fair we held at Spirits Journey. Condolences to Jon and the rest of the family.
Until we see each other again my dear friend, Via Con Dios!

Lorita Horkheimer

July 28, 2024

Loved her live meditations on FB & she was such a caring & loving soul & may she be w/ all the angels guiding us others that are Reiki healers. May her Spirit still be w/ all of those that she was close to & guided through life & may her light still shine brightly amongst us.