Rita F. Price nee Fleischmann passed on August 17th, 2018 at Highland Park Hospital after an acute illness. Beloved wife of the late Irving Price. Loving mother of Allyson (Mark) Hoffman, Louis (Liza) Price, and Jolan (Michael) Silcroft. Devoted and proud grandmother of Adam Hoffman, Addie, Satchel, and Hettie Price, and Carly and Eric Silcroft. Dear sister of the late Alexander Fleischmann. Born in the Bronx, New York and raised in Brooklyn, New York, she passionately pursued life with her family and as a professional artist. Her path through life took her to Wyoming while her husband went to college and back to Brooklyn while he served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, they moved to Albany, New York, Fulton, New York, Rochester, New York, Plainview, Long Island and finally to Deerfield, Illinois while raising their children and pursuing their careers. Rita loved being with her family, both immediate and extended, and kept closely connected with all of them. Her passion for art and creativity began as a young girl and continued throughout her entire life. An accomplished printmaker, she graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago where she also led the Alumni association for several years. She regularly exhibited her work at Galleries and Fine Art events as well as teaching printmaking at the North Shore Art League for over 20 years. Her love of art stayed with her to her final days as she continued to create, and participate in the art events. Funeral service Tuesday 1:30 PM at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Rita's honor to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for the Beautiful/Work Scholarship Fund. Gifts may be directed to: SAIC, Office for Institutional Advancement, 116 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60603 or online in Rita's name at www.saic.edu. Info: 847-256-5700.
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Aug. 19, 2018