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Frances Rutherford
1933 - 2025
BORN
1933
DIED
2025
Frances Rutherford Obituary
June 22 1933- August 19 2025
Francis passed away peacefully on August 19 in her home where she lived with her daughter and care takers June husband Wayne and her sweet angels Maci, Mikalah, Elizabeth and Johanna.
Francis worked at Parker hannifin for 37 years and lived in many places around Michigan plainwell, otsego, allegan and Delton
She is survived by her children Kitty Towne , Gary Rutherford, Harry (carol) Rutherford, Maryann Winn, Karen (Darrel) , Penny (Mark) Griffen), Dan (iris) Rutherford and June (Wayne) Lester Mike (Rhonda) Newcastle Diane Kuzma, Sue Busch and Steve Newcastle And many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband Donald Rutherford, sons David and Larry Rutherford and grandson David Lee Towne jr and James Rutherford. And Allie Jo Lester.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life at a later time.
Anyone that would like to send donations in lieu of flowers please send them to Compassus hospice 5136 lovers lane portage Michigan 49002.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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