Linda Kay Rutledge, 79, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:40 P.M. Wednesday August 3, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL. She was born September 15, 1942, in Watseka, IL, the daughter of Glenn and Mildred (Ristow) Ashby.
She is survived by four daughters, Carolyn (Gus) Cullivan of Fowler, IN, Carla Rutledge of Hoopeston, IL, Tammy Rutledge (Rick) of Oxford, IN, and Laurie Wooten (Bruce) of Hoopeston, IL; three sisters, Lela Savage of Hoopeston, IL, Joyce Wilken of Hoopeston, IL, and Connie Law of Hoopeston, IL; 9 grandchildren, Chris Rutledge, Amber Spielbauer, Joshua, Jonathan, Jeremy, Aaron, Brittney, Chelsea, and Courtney Rutledge; 11 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Adilyne, Haven, Odin, Kaden, Matthew, Grayden, Alydia, Sophia, Braxon, and Serenity; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mick Rutledge; two grandsons, Derek and Dustin Rutledge; three sisters, Jean Breeding, Gloria Morefield, and Betty Gocking; and 6 brothers-in-law, Pete Breeding, Jr. Morefield, Bob Gocking, Elton Savage, Loren Wilken, and Tom Law.
Linda spent her life as a homemaker, caring for her family. She attended the Chestnut Street Church of Christ in Hoopeston. She enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre and loved her pets.
A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Friday August 12, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor John Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston Animal Rescue Team (H.A.R.T.), 901 W. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com
