Vickie Kosina
June 12, 1950 ~ September 4, 2016
Vickie Lou Rutledge Kosina, 66, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2016. A ceremony celebrating her life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to one of her treasured charities, ASPCA or Autism Speaks.
Survivors include her children, Kelly Rutledge (Dave Ohman) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Brandon Rutledge of Walnut, Illinois, and Carrie Rutledge (Sean Kneeland) of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren, Dominic and Georgia Ignacio of Charlotte; sister, Joanne Wells of Eastaboga, Alabama; brothers, Gene Samuelson of Santa Rosa, California, and Russell Samuelson of Red Oak, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Born in Red Oak, Iowa, to Russell and Georgia (Perkins) Samuelson, Vickie was married to Edward 'Ned' Rutledge. She devoted her life to serving her community, understanding and contributing to those who needed a compassionate heart. Vickie was employed for many years at the Linn County Sheriffs department, REM of Mount Vernon, and most recently as a Paraeducator for Lisbon School District. Vickie had a great understanding and love for those she cared for. Her kindhearted soul, her spirituality as a Christian, and her unique way with words brought a positive force to those she helped.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her children's father; brother, Robert 'Bob' Samuelson; and brother-in-law, Jack Wells.
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Kelly, Brandon and Carrie: thinking of you with care, concern and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear mother. She was a lovely and gifted lady who will be greatly missed. She always gave so much of herself to all those around her.
With our love, Martha, Donna and Dick Jacob
To Vicki’s family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Vicki when she came to the grocery store. We had something in common to talk about when she worked at the Sheriff’s Department and would always laugh. She was a sweetie and one of a kind. I know you will miss her. Keep happy memories of her.
With my sympathy and loving thoughts,
Annamae Baker
Kelly, Brandon, and Carrie.
I am so very sorry to have learned of your moms passing.
We go way back. Back to the day we bought your house on
2nd Ave in Mt Vernon.and a friendship in the years to follow.
We watched you kids grow up. I watched you Carrie in daycare.
Kelly you babysat our son Matt. Over the years life got in the way
and we grew apart. We lived so close but rarely saw one another. If
any of you ever are in Mt Vernon stip by. Would love to see you.
Peace and Hugs to You All
Donna and Larry Hotz
Precious Vicki, I remember raising our kids together. One time when we had just met, we decided to havea cook out with our collected five kids. Hot dogs and s’mores.. we were building our fire and I decided to be ashow-off and break fire wood on my art i ficial leg. You screamed and then we laughed hystefically. You knew about the leg but weren’t thinking aboutit at the time and I took you by surprise! We had fun. We kept e a ch others spirits up duri g some hard times. Carrie!! When she was three, she decided that when she was five, she would be old enough to start h aving babies, since she wanted a wholehouse full. Bet she’s glad shechanged her mind! @we thought that Kelly would be theactress because she did such a great job with Annie..”tbe sun willcome out tomorrow…” Brandon seemed to always get caught in themiddle of who was whose friend…he would just back out and stay home. Precious Vickie, I hop e you are resting peacefully in the arms of God and will be watching over your children as they live their lives! Love ya always, kiddo, and tha ks for being my kids’ “other mom”. Doreen