Monday, March 5, 2012

Shirley M. Ruwitch; active in the arts

A lifelong concertgoer, Shirley M. Ruwitch loved classical music,her family and friends. She also had an avid interest in localhistory and preservation efforts.

Mrs. Ruwitch died Wednesday at 74. The 51-year resident ofNorthbrook was the widow of Robert S. Ruwitch, former vice presidentof Continental Bank. She had remained involved in cultural affairsas a governing member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and asustaining member of the Ravinia Women's Board.

She also was a director of the Northbrook Historical Society.

Homer Harvey, a former Northbrook schools administrator and ahistorical society member, said Mrs. Ruwitch was "always ready tohelp. …

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