Sandra F. “Sandy” Ruby, nee Karpin, age 79, of Northbrook, beloved wife and best friend for 58 wonderful years to Jerry Ruby; loving and devoted mother of Scott (Heidi), Mark (Julia), Brian (Sharon Smithson), and Kevin (Ying) Ruby; adored Nana of Alexa, Ben, Max, Jonathan, Michael, Gabrielle, Joshua, Olivia, and Lila; dearest daughter of the late Faye and the late Max Karpin; cherished cousin “sister” of Sandra Melnick Sachs. Service Monday, 1:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 Blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2530, Chicago, IL 60601, www.arthritis.org or charity of your choice. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.