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Attorney, Austrian Consul
Norman Birnkrant Dies

"Birnkrant, Birnkrant der and first vice president
and Birnkrant" was a well of the Economic Club of De-
known refrain here for troit.
He was a Rotarian, past
many years in reference to
the three brothers who president of the Federal Bar
formed the largest known Association, a member of
family association of the Circumnavigators Club,
Detroit's Temple Beth El,
lawyers.
A leader in this group of Temple Beth Israel in
brother-lawyers, Norman Phoenix and many other
Birnkrant, died June 18 at civic and communal organ-
izations in Detroit and
age 74.
He became better known Arizona.
Mr. Birnkrant was a
as the Austrian consul in
Detroit. He served in that recipient of the Gold
role for more than 30 years Medal of Honor pre-
and became the dean of the sented by the Austrian
Consular Academy in government.
He leaves his wife, Phyl-
Richmond, Va.
Born in New York, Mr. lis; two daughters, Mrs.
Birkrant lived most of his Terry Miller of Lin-
life in Detroit prior to colnwood, Ill., and Mrs.
moving to Scottgaale, Thomas (Madge) Grossman
of Phoenix; two brothers,
Ariz., 21/2 years ago.
He was an sattorney for Theodore D. of Huntington
more than 50 years with the Woods and Harold of New-
firm of Birnkrant, port Beach, Calif.; a sister
Mrs. Larry (Jean) Lawrence
Birnkrant and Birnkrant.
He was a senator of the of Los Angeles, Calif.; and
International Chamber of three grandchildren.
Commerce, and was a foun- Interiiient Detroit.

Morris Hearshen Dies at 69

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Morris B. Hearshen, law, Isadore Shrodeck.
active in the ranks of Labor When Mr. Ben-Gurion was
Zionism, died June21 at age ill during a Detroit visit,
69. Mr. Hearshen stayed by his
Born in Rochester, N.Y., side to nurse him back to
Mr. Hearshen was a founder health, Shrodeck recalled.
of Hehalutz, forerunner of Mr. Hearshen is survived
the Habonim youth move- by his wife, Beatrice; two
ment. He also was a sons, Norman and Joel; a
member of Young Poale daughter, Mrs. Michael
Zion. (Fern) Halem of Canoga
Mr. Hearshen was in- Park, Calif.; a brother, Max
volved in Labor Zionist ac- of Shaker Heights, Ohio; a
tivities for more than 50 sister, Mrs. Isadore (Leah)
years. He was the former Shrodeck; and six grand-
vice president of the Labor children.
Zionist Alliance and at the
time of his death was
chairman of the Truman- Gerson Marder
Brenner Branch of the LZA. Gerson Marder, a men's
In 1975, he was hon- clothing sales representa-
ored by Israel Bonds. He tive, died June 16 at age 73.
also was a member of the
Born in Poland, Mr. Mar-
Israel Histadrut Cam- der was a member of Big
paign board and retired Brothers and a member and
member of the Teamsters past commander of Silver-
Local 285.
man Post of the Jewish War
Mr. Hearshen retired Veterans.
from the former Textile
He leaves his wife, Anne;
Maintenance Co., indus- a daughter, Mrs. James
trial linen supplier, two (Dale) Wolfson of Sarasota,
Fla.; and two granddaugh-
years ago.
In his earlier days, Mr. ters.
Hearshen worked with
David Ben-Gurion, Zalman
Shazar and Golda Meir, ac- Jacob Deschin
cording to his brother-in-
NEW YORK — Jacob De-
schin, retired New York
In true and loving
Times photography writer,
memory of our beloved
died June 19 at age 83.

husband, father and
grandfather

The Family
of the Late

ROBERT A.
DISHELL

Who passed away
July 7, 1982, 17 Tammuz.
His dear memory will
always be alive and
bright for those who
knew him. Missed and
remembered by his wife
Toddy; sons Don, Ken
and Walter; grandchil-
dren, family and
friends.

HAROLD S.
COVEL

Acknowledges with
grateful appreciation
the many kind ex-
pressions of sympathy
extended by relatives
and friends during the
family's recent be-
reavement.

Judith Handel
Ex-Detroiter

Former Detroiter, Dr.
Judith Drachler Handel,
professor of sociology at
Washington University in
St. Louis, died June 13 at
age 37.
Dr. Handel was the
author of the text "Introduc-_
tory Statistics for Sociol-
ogy" and numerous papers
and articles. She was
graduated from the Temple
Beth El religious school,
Mumford High School,
Brandeis University and
the University of Califor-
nia.
She is survived by her
husband, Dr. Warren; two
sons, Ethan and Reuben;
'her parents, Dr. and Mrs.
Norman (Evelyn) Drachler
of Los Altos, Calif.; a
brother, Dr. David Drachler
of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a sis-
ter, Ruth Drachler of New
York. Interment St. Louis.

Jake Labowitch

Jake Labowitch, who
worked for Michigan Bell
Telephone Co.. died June 15
at age 73.
Born in London, England,
Mr. Labowitch was a former
chairman of the telephone
company's credit union and
past president of the Com-
munications Workers of
America Local.
He leaves his wife, Ger-
trude; three sons, Robert of
Australia, Bernard and An-
drew of North Hollywood,
Calif.; two daughters, Mrs.
Bruce (Frances) Lamb and
Ms. Michelle Denes; two sis-
ters, Mrs. Leah Wittus of
Hollywood, Fla., and Mrs.
Esther Johnson of Reseda,
Calif.; and 12 grandchil-
dren.

Benjamin Zager

Benjamin Zager, retired
co-owner of Dexter Davison
Kosher Meats and Poultry,
died June 19 at age 74.
Born in Poland, Mr. Zager
was the co-owner of the
store for eight years. He was
a 35-year member of Cong.
Bnai David and held mem-
bership in Mosaic Lodge of
the Masons.
He was a member and
past president of the Detroit
Area Retail Kosher Meat
Dealers Association. He re-
tired to Lauderdale Lakes,
Fla., five years ago.
He leaves his wife, Molly;
a son, Gene of Keego Har-
bor; two daughters, Mrs.
Sandra Isaacs of Birming-
ham and Mrs. Edelheit of
Detroit; a sister, Lillian of
Lauderdale Lakes; and six
grandchildren. Interment
Detroit.

Economics Prof

NEW YORK — Sidney
Weintraub, a professor of
econotnics at the University
of Pennsylvania, died June
19 at age 69.
He taught for many years
at the university's Wharton
School.

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OBITUARIES

sisters, Mrs. Sarah Adler,
Mrs. Dorothy Potiker of
Southfield and Mrs. Ida
Weiner of New York; 10
grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
** *
HELEN MARDER, 79,
of Philadelphia, Pa., died
June 18. She leaves a
brother, Jimmy Greenspon;
nieces and nephews. Inter-
ment Detroit.
* * *
HYMAN MARGOLIS,
84, and TILLIE RACHEL
MARGOLIS, 77, died June
15. They are survived by
two sons, Solomon and Dr.
Harold; a daughter, Mrs.
Stanley (Esther) Fisher of
New York City; and six
grandchildren. He also is
survived by a sister, Mrs.
Max (Sally) Shulman of
Worcester, Mass.
** *
SOPHIE JEAN MAR-
GOLIS, 67, died June 19.
She leaves a son, Michael of
Freeport, N.Y.; a daughter,
Mrs. Arnold (Barbara)
Grant; a sister, Mrs. Ab-
raham (Bea) Katzman; and
* * *
five grandchildren.
LILLIAN CHANNEN,
* * *
61, of Livonia, died June 19.
EDWARD RITTEN, 78,
Survived by her- husband, died June 21. He leaves his
Henry; two sons, Donald of wife, Lorraine; four daugh-
Jerusalem, Israel, and Ben- ters, Mrs. Jerry (Joyce) Sol-
jamin of Long Beach, Calif.; omon of Ottawa, Ont., Mrs.
two sisters, Mrs. Harold Lawrence (Anita) Sherman
(Ida) Sher of Ft. Lauderdale, of San Diego, Calif., Myrna
Fla., and Mrs. Alex (Marye) and Mrs. Robert (Pamela)
Greenblatt of Boca Raton, Miller of Reno, Nev.; a
Fla.; and five grandchil- brother, Manuel; a sister,
dren.
Mrs. David (Bella) Goldberg
* *
of Israel; and four grand-
FREDA FINK, 83, died children.
* * *
June 21. She leaves a
daughter, Mrs. John (Mar-
LEON L. RIVES, 72,
ion) Kaplan; and two grand- died June 20. He leaves his
children.
wife, Stella; two sons, David
** *
of Oxnard, Calif., and Dr.
LEON FRIEDMAN, 75, Aaron; a daughter, Mrs.
of Detroit, died June 17. Edward (Karen) Bell; two
Survived by his wife, Min- sisters, Mrs. Benjamin
nie; a son, Bernard Joel; a (Marion) Sklar and Mrs.
daughter, Mrs. Martin Leonard (Martha) Gurwin;
(Elaine Sue) Pearlman of and three grandchildren.
* * *
East Lansing; and four
CELIA
RUBEN,
81, died
grandchildren.
** *
June 22. She leaves two
SAMUEL HARTMAN, sons, Charles and Jerald; a
87, died June 16. He leaves daughter, Mrs. Isadore
two sons, Donald alid Ar- (Florence) Smelkinson of
thur of Toronto, Ont.; and Baltimore, Md.; three sis-
ters, Mrs. Sam (Frieda)
five grandchildren.
Schuster of Toledo, Ohio,
* * *
Mrs. Harry (Helen) Singer
WILLIAM LANDS- and Mrs. Abraham (Pearl)
MAN, 87, died June 15. He Flayer; seven grandchil-
leaves a son, Samuel of
dren and four great-grand-
North Miami Beach, Fla.;
childen. Services 2 p.m.
two step-sons, Harold Elson
today at . Ira Kaufman
and Milton Elson; a sister,
Chapel.
Mrs. Isidore (Nettie) Hand-
** *
ler; 23 grandchildren, 20
BENJAMIN SHER-
great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews. Interment MAN, 85, died June 19. He
leaves a daughter, Mrs. Is-
North Arlington, N.J.
rael (Helen) Saginaw; a
* * *
BENJAMIN ISRAEL brother, Sidney; a sister,
MAGID, 87, of Windsor, Mrs. Fred (Edith) Cohen of
Venice, Calif.; three grand-
- Ont., died June 16. Sur- children and four great-
vived by two sons, Martin of
Van Nuys, Calif., and t, crrandchildren.
* * *
Ralph; a daughter, Mrs.
SIDNEY C. SOLOMON,
David (Nancy) Glanz of
77, died June 17. He leaves
Windsor; two brothers,
Henry of Florida and Leo of his wife, Bertha; two sons,
Pembroke Pines, Fla.; three Dr. Donald W. of Mil-

MILDRED ALBERT,
65, of Livonia, died June 21.
Survived by her husband,
Irving; three sons, Joseph
Benstein of Northville,
Martin Benstein of Com-
stock, and Harvey Benstein
of Ann Arbor; a brother,
Sam Skulsky of Flint; and
seven grandchildren.
** *
JEAN BIGELMAN, 78,
of Oak Park, died June 22.
Survived by a son, Myron of
Roseville; a daughter, Mrs.
Charles (Rhoda) Oram of
Livonia; a brother, Reuben
Levine of Oak Park; a sister,
Mrs. Morris (Frieda)
Rachlin of Miami. Beach,
Fla.; and two grandchil-
dren.
** *
CHARLES BOXER, 90.
of Oak Park, died June 20.
Survived by his wife, Gol-
die; two sons, Jack and Mar-
tin of Niles, Ill.; a brother,
Isadore of Kansas City, Mo.;
a sister, Mrs. Anna Keller of
Denver, Colo.; five grand-
children and seven great-
grandchildren.

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and a brother, Jacob.
* * *
LOUIS TUNICK, 78, of
Southfield, died June 17.
Survived by a son, Edward;
two brothers, Harry of Roc-
kaway Park, N.Y., and
William of Brooklyn, N.Y.;
a sister, Mrs. Sonja Neifosh
of Spring Valley, N.Y.; and
four grandchildren.
* * *
GLADYS AUSTER
WIDER, 80, died June 18.
She leaves two daughters,
Mrs. Raymond (Virginia)
Sharkey and Mrs. Bernard
(Estelle) Seltzer; a brother,
Sol Kaplan of North Miami
Beach, Fla.; seven grand-
children and three great-
grandchildren.
** *
LEO ZIFKIN, 63, former
Detroiter of Toronto, Ont.,
died June 17. Survived by
three sons, Robert of Cal-
gary, Alta., Edward of
Philadelphia, Pa., and
Daniel of Chicago, Ill.; a
daughter, Mrs. Ari (Laurie)
Swett of Evanston, Ill.; a
brother, Norman of Livonia;
a sister, Mrs. Sam (Dorothy)
Black of Toronto; and four
grandchildren. Interment
Toronto.

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