Obituaries
Peoria- Jason M. Rutherford, 43, of Peoria, passed away on May 2, 2021 at 7:12 AM in Peoria.
Born February 12, 1978, in Peoria, he was the son to Jerry and Teresa (Sauer) Rutherford. He was preceded in death by one son Keegan; both grandparents, Gerald and Charlotte Rutherford and Bernard and Margaret Sauer; and one aunt, Rita Clark.
Survivors include his parents, Jerry (Cindy) Rutherford and Teresa Rutherford; son Kaden Rutherford and daughter Genna Genevisia; brother Jeremy (Jamie) Rutherford of Metamora and sister Jennifer (Ian) Longstreet of Mt. Pleasant South Carolina.
Jason was a proud father to his wonderful children, spending as much time with them as possible. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and anything that would allow him to enjoy the great outdoors. Jason was a welder for Komatsu for over 15 years and was a member of the Boilermakers # Local 158 of Peoria.
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at St. Mary of Lourdes Cemetery in Metamora.
Memorials in Jason’s memory may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or leave their condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com