Shirley J. Rutherford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley J. Rutherford of Machesney Park, Illinois, who passed away on May 24, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley J. Rutherford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Kolliker and Alice Kolliker (Duesling); her husband Willard Rutherford; her son-in-law Ronald Heckman; and her siblings, Raymond Kolliker, Ruth Kolliker, Marie Kolliker, John Kolliker, Charles Kolliker and Robert Kolliker.
She is survived by: her children, Will Rutherford (Deb Swinney), Jan Lingel (Jay), Debbie Heckman and Wayne Rutherford (Wendy); and her grandchildren, Brandi Scott, Jennifer Messenger, Jayme Lingel, Tiffany, Nicole, Kelli Wheeler and John Rutherford. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
