Jodie Kay Garn, 55, of Coldwater passed away peacefully Friday, November 6, 2026 at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church with Rev. Fr. James Adams officiating. Interment will follow the mass at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a rosary service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
She was born August 29, 1971 in Coldwater, MI, to Edward Ward and Delores (Licht) Rutherford. Jodie worked at Envirolite in Coldwater and attended St. Charles Catholic Church.
She enjoyed traveling, especially her cherished getaways to Put-in-Bay, where she could relax, unwind, and make lasting memories. While she appreciated life’s simple pleasures, nothing brought Jodie greater happiness than the love and togetherness of her family.
Family was truly the heart of Jodie’s world, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to those she loved. She found her greatest joy in being a grandmother, cherishing every moment spent with her grandchildren, who held an especially precious place in her heart. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for them, and the love she gave so freely reflected the kind, caring, and selfless person she was.
Whether sharing laughter, making memories, or simply enjoying time together, Jodie treasured every opportunity to be surrounded by the people who meant the most to her.
Above all, Jodie will be remembered for her unwavering love of family, the warmth of her presence, and the countless ways she made those closest to her feel loved and cherished. Though her time with them was far too short, the love she shared and the memories she created will remain in the hearts of her family for generations to come.
Jodie leaves behind her children Courtney (Michael Jenkins) Rutherford, Josh (Chelsea) Rutherford both of Three Rivers, Andrew (Angela) Wine of Coldwater, MI and who was like a son to Jodie; her mother Delores Rutherford of Coldwater, MI her siblings Candy (Bill) Butz of Elwell, MI, Laurie (Randy) Egan of Rio Rancho, NM, Randy (Sharon) Craun of Kalamazoo, MI; her grandchildren Gabe Rutherford, Alexis Wine, Abigail Rutherford; her closest cousin Dawn (Dan Weaver) Poley of Girard; her many loving nieces and nephews; and her best friends Eleanor ( Dave) Gunnerson of Cleveland, OH and Shelly Griner of Coldwater, MI.
Jodie was preceded in death by her father, her twin brother Jamie Rutherford, her brother Michael Craun, and her sisters Susan Wilder and Penny Hagerman.
Memorial donations are suggested to the family; checks may be made payable to Josh Rutherford.
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