Born April 7, 1918 in Manito to Charles and Lucy (Stewart) Long, she married Fred Rutledge on January 15, 1938 in Pekin. He died May 21, 1997.
She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Surviving are 1 daughter, Joan Swearingen of Pekin; 1 grandson, Dale (Billie) Swearingen of Mapleton; 2 great-grandchildren, Heidi (Waylon) Palmer of Forest City and Eric Swearingen of Mapleton; and 2 great-great-grandsons, Tony Palmer and Jaxon Palmer.
A homemaker, Lucille was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Pekin.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, and writing poetry.
Lucille’s funeral will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin chapel. Rev. Randy Justus will officiate. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the funeral. Private burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Forest City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1301 S. 14th St., Pekin, IL 61554