Ruth Ann Rutledge Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Ann Rutledge of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 9, 2026 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Ann Rutledge to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Lootens and Clara Schlueter Lootens; her husband Harley D. Rutledge; her siblings, Carl, Roche, Harold Lootens, Loretta Zeilman, Louise Adrian and Virginia Breier; her son-in-law James Hampson; and her grandson Mark Wilson.
She is survived by: her children, Mark Rutledge (Juliette) of McKinney, Texas, Teresa Rutledge of Reston, Susan Kemp (Larry Davis) of Cape Girardeau, Jane Hampson of Herndon and Sarah Holland (Sam) of Niwot, Colorado; her grandchildren, Matthew Wilson of Dallas, Tony Miller (Connie) of Lohman, Truman Hampson of Herndon, Raleigh Hampson of Reston, CJ Hampson of Chicago, Lance and Seth Holland of Niwot, Colorado; and her great grandchildren, Matthew Miller (Makenna) of Jefferson City, Charlie Miller of Carbondale and Mandy Miller of Lohman, Missouri..
Memorials in Ruth's honor may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1913 Ritter Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
