Diane Kay Rutledge Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Diane Kay Rutledge of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Diane departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Diane may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Diane leaves behind.
She is survived by: her husband Steve; and her siblings, Stephan Jurkins (Jeanne) and Sandy Croxton (John). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, lesturnerals.org.
