Dona Rae Rutherford Obituary
The memory of Dona Rae Rutherford of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, born in Oslo, Minnesota, who passed away on September 27, 2024 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dona Rae Rutherford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyle Olimb and Irma Olimb (Knoll); her husband Edmun Rutherford; her brothers, Duane and Curtis Olimb; and her brother-in-law Darwin Crum.
She is survived by: her children, Peter Rutherford (Laurel) of Grey Eagle, MN, Bill Rutherford (Molly MacGregor) of Grand Rapids, MN and Shelley Rutherford (Neel Chlysta) of Nevada City, CA; her grandchildren, Anna Knapp (Joe Hannon), Tyler Rutherford (Amy), Casey Rutherford (Alyssa) and Brenna Rutherford (Justin Smith); her great grandchildren, Melia, Aden, Jameson, Elliot, Eli and Emma; her sister Darlyne Crum of Canyon Lake, TX; and her sister-in-law Janet Olimb of Grand Forks, ND..
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to either Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, St.Croix Hospice of Grand Rapids, MN or Grand Village of Grand Rapids, MN.
