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THOMAS  J. RUTHERFORD
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THOMAS J. RUTHERFORD

October 20, 1943 - October 29, 2011

Thomas Rutherford (formerly of Battle Creek) was at his home when he went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 24th in L’Anse, Michigan after a long battle with heart disease. His wife of 18 years, Kathy, was at his side. He was born to the late Donald (Loretta Styer) Rutherford in Battle Creek on October 20, 1943. He is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jo (Ron) Bracy and two grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife of 18 years; two sisters Cheryl (Bill) Lemmien of Augusta, MI and Sally (Craig) Laubenthal of Zanesville, OH; three children James (Rebecca), Tina (Ken) Summers, and Thomas (Teresa); several step-children, numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Tom loved the Lord, reading and storytelling. He enjoyed restoring and shooting guns, and the outdoors, especially Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where he and Kathy enjoyed life for the past 13 years. Memorial services were held at the L’Anse Baptist Church on Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at 2 pm.

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Thomas Rutherford (formerly of Battle Creek) was at his home when he went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 24th in L’Anse, Michigan after a long battle with heart disease. His wife of 18 years, Kathy, was at his side. He was born... View Obituary & Service Information

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