Miriam E. Rutz, of Columbus, OH and formerly of Willoughby, OH, passed away February 1, 2011, age 97, widow of Fred C., mother of Fred L. (Virginia) of Columbus, and Dr. Elizabeth McKay (Donald) of Inverness, IL, grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 10, great-great-grandmother of 1. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Kevin Westra at 9:00am, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Beautiful Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2213 White Road, Grove City, OH, with visitation from 8:30-9:00am at the church. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, OH and there will be a 3:00pm Memorial service and reception at Trinity Lutheran Church, 37728 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH. The family requests only contributions to your favorite charity.