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Ruth Buhai Obituary

Ruth Buhai, nee Hirschfield, 91, former First Lady of Highland Park; beloved wife of the late Mayor Robert Buhai; loving mother of Betsy (Charles) Zeifman, Barbara Buhai (Stephen Katz), and Liz (George) Buhai-Jacobus; cherished grandma of Becca (David) Jenkins, Coby (Seyoung) Zeifman, Amy (Vince) Portacci, Nathaniel Katz (fiancee Karen Feltman), Lily Katz, Sarah and Samantha Buhai-Jacobus; proud great-grandmother of Olive Portacci, Elliot Jenkins, and 2 great-granddaughters to be; dear sister of Martin Hirschfield; admired aunt of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Civic activist, avid volunteer, and dedicated teacher for over 25 years, Ruth was passionate about politics, social causes, and improving her community. She was a 55 year member of the League of Women Voters and a pioneer for women's rights. Above all, Ruth was devoted to her family and friends and touched so many lives. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 2, 11 AM, at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Highland Park Library Ruth Buhai Memorial Fund, https://hplibrary.org/support-library, the Chicago Botanic Garden, www.chicagobotanic.org, or the League of Women Voters, www.lwv.org. For info: 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 1 to Sep. 5, 2019.

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September 6, 2019

I worked for your mom and dad many years. Betsy, maybe you remember me. My sincere condolences to the family.


Maria Piacenza

September 5, 2019

Juan.5.28.29.jehova dio a su hijo en rescate por la humanidad y mediante el se cumplirá su promesa

Earnie Ray

September 2, 2019

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

September 1, 2019

Loving each other and caring for one another will make the time seem short

Daphne

September 1, 2019

Always patient & considerate, a joy to be
in her presence. Will be missed.
A donation: Children's Cancer Research Fund

September 1, 2019

Dear Buhai Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless.
Diana Ergang and the Ergang Family

August 31, 2019

I met Ruth and Bob so many years ago when my mother, Dorie Friedman, was a member of the Democrats of South Lake County. She was always so friendly and nice and knowledgeable and I continued to see her during my 30 years of working at the HP Library.
I will miss her.

Alyssa Knobel

August 30, 2019

A beautiful person inside and out. Ruth will be missed by many of all generations. She offered her grace, support, and guidance to me over the years and I will always be grateful. My deepest condolences to the family. - Councilman Alyssa Knobel

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