Ruth Horwich Obituary

I had the good fortune to meet Mrs. Horwich in September 1992. She opened her home to me and my friend Achim d'Avis, who was Ed Paschke's main collector in Europe. I seem to remember that we were introduced by another collector from Chicago, Mr. Bergmann.
Ruth's kindness and availability were as incredible and magnificent as her collection.
This all-too-brief visit to her home remains etched in my heart.
One word:

Thank you.

Patrick Pascal

Patrick Pascal

What an interesting Mother you had Bill.
Thinking of you and your Family.
Robert and Carol Bassham
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Ruth Horwich. What a loss to the art community in Chicago and Hyde Park/KEnwood.

James Wortman, MD
Jose Maria Gabriel, MD
Kenwood

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured God cares for you and will comfort you at this time. 1 Pet. 5:7

A Mentor, a Patroness Supreme, a Fashion Icon in her own right. She was always there, always present always supportive as I struggled with my life and my art. She is missed and will be for a long time. We shared a non-pareilled love of art and culture that was her calling. Her spirit truly was only 23-1/2 years old--forever young, forever vibrant and forever Ruth! I miss you now and thank you for being in my life!!My love forever! Jan

Ruth, an extraordinary woman who devotedly loved the arts. Our condolences to her family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Remember her life. She was blessed to have 94 years on the earth and very soon she will be able to spend eternity on it. Just like God promised Job.

i still have fond memories of my first visit to the extraordinary home of both Leonard and Ruth Horwich home on S. Woodlawn. It was indeed an impressive house museum from exterior to an array of masterpieces within in every respect. . They were so generous in welcoming me and encouraged to join them at openings at the Hyde Park Art Center then located in the 5200 block of S. Blackstone and the memories
still linge as I rejoice in the legacy of their kindness.

Over the years, countless times I would see Ruth Horwich at various cultural events and we would always have time for a little visit. My late Mom and I visited her in her amazing home which she opened for art lovers. I met some wonderful people through Ruth. My heart goes out to her family. Please accept my condolences.

I remember as a child romping around the great Horwich house with Bill(y), playing among all the things I would later recognize as art but thinking at the time how they caught my attention as not only interesting but intimate to our play world. That access was a very special gift Ruth and Len gave to us. I remember them both with cherished memories which I send, along with my condolences at this time of mourning, to Barbara, Jonathan, Ann, Bill, and their children.

Ruth Horwich was a spectacular spirit - one of the great participants in art world of the Chicago. She will be missed.
Mark di Suvero

May you all find some comfort in the precious memories that you hold of your beloved love one .... Prayers for all family & friends ~ She was a woman with a great spirit!

My condolences to the Horwich family on the loss of a remarkable woman.
She was my mentor and inspiration when I joined the MCA Woman's Board.
The art world will miss her imput, intelligence and her incredible style. Bea Steponate

We had the pleasure of knowing Ruth through the Museum of Contemporary Art. She was smart, thoughtful, outspoken, and had a fabulous sense of style. We'll miss her
Dana + Michael

We had the pleasure of knowing Ruth through the Museum of Contemporary Art. She was smart, honest, outspoken, and had a fabulously adventuresome sense of style. In addition to all the fabulous art, there were all those lovely vintage handbags, too. She will be missed by so many.
Dana and Michael

Ruth brought magic not only to Chicago but the rest of the art world... Feb 29th will never be the same...
Darlene and Allen Bennett

A personal loss of a dear friend -
Ruth will remain in our hearts, but will be sorely missed.
Deani and Don Balthazar

A personal loss of a dear friend -
Ruth will remain in our hearts, but will be sorely missed.
Deani and Don Balthazar

A great inspiration and a pal to many artists. Brava.

My condolences to the Horwich family. Cindy Herst

A wonderful woman. A true patron of the arts.

Barbara and all family:
Ellen & I extend our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Phil

The very last of the Great Dames, a truly remarkable friend and incredible pioneer...

Celebrating a life well lived.We will cherish the memories forever.
Thinking of you at these dificult times.
Carlos and Jeff