Kathryn Jo Clutts

Kathryn Jo Clutts, 91 of Springfield, formerly of Petersburg and Lincoln, passed away June 2, 2026 at Concordia Village. Kathryn was born on November 19, 1934, in Sweetwater, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Curry) Hurst. Kathryn worked as an activity coordinator with the Lincoln Developmental Center in Lincoln and was later employed at the Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln where she became a major. She married Arthur Clutts on January 2, 1981, and he preceded her in death in 2007. Kathryn was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Petersburg. Her hobbies included: flower gardening, puzzles, word games, card games, mushroom hunting, and fishing. She enjoyed playing cards in various card clubs in Petersburg. She was physically active and in her younger years was a sharpshooter/marksman. She liked different types of music and raised her children listening to Burl Ives, Hank Williams, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet and Willie Nelson. She followed the Chicago Bulls and Bears and liked watching golf. In her retirement she volunteered for the church and for Meals on Wheels. Kathryn is survived by her children: Carol Rankin of Springfield, Michael (Cindy) Rankin of Danvers, and Susan (Phil) Wheaton of Marion. Grandchildren: Emily (Tom) Gibson, Phil Rankin (Jessica Stoddard), Andy (Casey) Rankin, Joel Schmidt (Jessica Hughes), Chelsea (Paul) Johnson, Aaron Leesman, Evan (Summer) Newton, Kathryn Sue Newton (Darian Hardwick), and Kathryn Elizabeth Newton. Sister: Betty Dunlap of Swansea and four younger sisters. She is also survived by great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents; brother: Charles E. Hurst; husband: Arthur Clutts; children: Richard Paul Rankin and Julie Denning and one grandchild: Ashley Newton. A celebration of life visitation will be held June 27, 2026 from 10:30-11:30 followed by a service at 11:30 at the Hurley Funeral Home, Petersburg. A private family graveside will take place at Indian Point Cemetery outside of Petersburg near Athens at a later date. Memorials in Kathryn’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N Michigan Floor 17 Chicago, Illinois 60601. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared online at hurleyfh.com

Kathryn Jo Clutts

November 19, 1934 - June 2, 2026

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