Elizabeth J. “Libby” Rubenstein, age 77, formerly of Lombard, IL and Oak Park, IL; beloved wife of Stephen A. Ferrara; loving mother of Alec (DeAnn) & Matthew Rubenstein, Kierith (Eric) Kurth, and Jason (Jennifer) Ferrara; dear grandmother of Emma & Eli Rubenstein, Julia & John Kurth, and Joseph & Nicholas Ferrara; fond sister of Kenneth (Donna) Marsh , Pelley (Dr. Stephen) Brown, and the late Jordan Marsh; daughter of the late William & Dorothy Marsh and Milton & Pauline Rosen. Libby will be fondly remembered as a creative writer, a detail-oriented editor, and a passionate reader. She was a fun-loving sun worshipper, whose laugh was infectious and her smile both sweet and devilish. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Libby’s name are appreciated to the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104; www.splcenter.org. Other arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside; 708-352-6500