Helga A. Rutledge Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 15, 2026, at the age of 86, Helga A. Rutledge of East Moline, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helga A. Rutledge to pay them a last tribute.
Though Helga has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Helmut Notz and Maria Notz (Pritzibilla); her husband John Rutledge; and her siblings, Gunther Notz, Erwin Notz and Irmgard Dufresne.
She is survived by: her sons, Bill (Dana Rutledge) and James (Kelly Rutledge); her stepson John Rutledge, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland; her grandchildren, Megan, Abigail and Steven Rutledge; her sister Traudl; and her brother-in-law Eric Schmidt.
