Celebrant Reverend John Gerald
Lector and Eucharistic Minister Norbert Kasperbauer
Mass Servers: Jared and Cailin Vollstedt
Gift Bearers: Jerry, Jay, and Lynn Rutherford
Music "Here I Am, Lord" "Be Not Afraid" "Amazing Grace" Sacred Heart Choir
Marilyn Backhaus, Accompanist "I Can Only Imagine" Mercy Me
Casket Bearers ~ Grandchildren: Cody Rutherford, Cole Rutherford, Scott and Brittany Walker, Jessica Rutherford, Stephanie Rutherford, Faith Rutherford, Cory Rutherford, Shelby Rutherford

Thomas Dalton, son of Raymond and Rose (Kruger) Rutherford, was born November 29, 1940, at Manning, Iowa. He grew up in Manilla and attended Manilla Schools.

After completing his education, Tom started working on a paving crew before starting at Farmland Foods in Denison. For a number of years he helped run the Rusty Nail café in Manilla. Tom worked at MJM in Manning until he suffered a stroke at age 58 years, forcing him to retire.

On September 30, 1961, Tom was united in marriage with Carolyn Ward at Denison. They were the parents of three sons and lived the majority of their life in Manilla.

Tom was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Manilla and the M&M Golf Course. He thoroughly enjoyed his time golfing and being with his buddies.

Tom had been in failing health for several years and took a turn for the worse this past year. He died suddenly and unexpectedly at Manning Regional Healthcare Center on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, and 27 days.

Preceding him in death are his parents; sister Marlys Karsten (Wilbur "Casey"); brother Lanny Rutherford; brother-in-law Bob Sonderman and daughter-in-law Laurie Rutherford Wilson.