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James L. Rutherford

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[February 15, 2017]  McLEAN - James L. Rutherford, 82, of McLean, passed away at 6:12 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at his home.

Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1971 E. 550 Road, in rural McLean

Service: 11 a.m. Friday at the church

Funeral home:  Quiram Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta

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McLEAN - Mr. James L. Rutherford, 82, of McLean, passed away at 6:12 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at his home.

Memorial services for Mr. Rutherford will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1971 E. 550 Road, in rural McLean. Rev. Don Doty will officiate. Burial will follow at Funks Grove Cemetery. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service on Friday.

James Leighton Rutherford was born October 19, 1934, in Winchester, the son of Albert and Mabel Kilver Rutherford. He was united in marriage with Arlene Onalee Rahe, on November 3, 1963. She survives.

James is also survived by their children: Greg (Rondy) Rutherford and Shane (Marlene) Rutherford, both of McLean; three grandchildren: Jakeob, Jessica, and Leighton; and one brother: John Rutherford of Winchester.

James worked for McLean County Soil Conservation Department and McLean County Watershed Conservation. He was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He received awards for 1984 Outstanding Conservationist of the Year, 2001 Illinois NRCS Lifetime Achievement, 35 years of service to McLean Co. NRCS (SCS), and 2011 Asso. of Ill. SWCD's Employee Service Award for 20 years of service.

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Jim had served at Treasurer for Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Department and as a coach for the McLean Little League. He was a member of the McLean Jaycees, Heyworth Masonic Lodge #251 (32nd Degree Mason) and the Greater Peoria Shrine Club.

Memorials may be made to McLean County Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship for Jim Rutherford, Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire & Rescue, or Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta.

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