Ruth Bresler, nee Shapiro, age 81, of Skokie, beloved wife for 56 years of the late Dr. Howard Bresler; loving mother of Andrea (Robert) Sperling and Dr. Michael (Dr. Audrey Tatar) Bresler; adored “Aiya” of Jared Sperling, Ethan and Eli Bresler, Dana, Liza and Jacqui Sperling; devoted daughter of the late Max and Esther Shapiro; cherished sister of Fern (late Jerry) Silverman; dear sister-in-law of Martin Bresler and Michele Bresler Goldberg; treasured aunt of Janet (Michael) Shamberg, Helene (David) Wengenhoff, Peter (Kathy), Justin (Alison) and Ross (Anja) Bresler. Service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.