DAVID TECHNER
Author, lecturer and funeral
director, David Techner is nationally
recognized for his work with parents
and their children by educating
them to the wisdom and beauty of
the Jewish response to death.
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ike a loving and caring parent, Judaism provides
guidance and support during times of need. We draw
strength from our friends and family.
THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has been committed to
the Detroit Jewish community for over 50 years, as a
trusted member of your extended family.
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THE WOMEN OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL SOCIETY
The Women of Maimonides Medical Society was created over
70 years ago as an auxiliary of The Maimonides Medical Society,
then evolved into an organization with an interest and awareness
of local, national and world events.
The objective of The Women of Maimonides Medical Society is
to raise funds annually with the proceeds allocated exclusively to
medical scholarships and projects.
Locally, the Women of Maimonides Medical Society provides
interest-free loans to medical and osteopathic students in
Michigan and Israel.
Contributions to The Women of Maimonides Medical Society
are an ideal way to honor or memorialize relatives and friends.
Comprised of Jewish women physicians and the spouses of
Jewish M.D.s and D.O.s, those who fit the above-mentioned
categories are always welcome as new members.
For additional information, please contact .
Sharon Deitch (810) 851-3314 or Hannah Moss (810) 541-1129.
THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL
Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community
18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075
Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105
FLORENCE ADA BERIN,
76, of Southfield, died Nov. 5.
She is survived by her hus-
band of 52 years, Morris;
daughters and sons-in-law,
Lauri and Michael Kolody of
Southfield, Shelley and Joey
Gitler of Walled Lake; son and
daughter-in-law, Joel and Chris
of Saginaw; brothers and sister-
in-law, Bill and Rena Lifton of
Denver, Colo., Phil and Hanna
Lifton of Farmington Hills;
grandchildren, Phil (Laura)
Ben-Ezra, Steven Ben-Ezra,
Kenneth Berin, Amy Berin,
Michelle Berin, Renee Madgy,
Matthew Madgy, Steven
Kolody, Scott and Jason Gitler.
Services were held at Clover
Hill Park Cemetery Chapel in
Birmingham followed by inter-
ment in the cemetery. Contri-
butions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Disease and Relat-
ed Disorders, 17220 W. 12 Mile,
Southfield, MI 48076; or to a -
charity of one's choice. Arrange-
ments by Dorfman Funeral Di-
rection.
ANN D. BERKE, 94, of South-
field, died Nov. 6. Mrs. Berke
was a purchasing agent for the
Red Cross. She was a member
of Hadassah and the Congrega-
tion Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood.
Mrs. Berke is survived by her
son and daughter-in-law,
Leonard and Eileene of Cincin-
nati; daughter, Ilene of South-
field; grandchildren, Debra and
Ted Lierl, Susan and Steven
Kaatz, Steven and Tani. Berke;
great-grandchildren, Brooke
and Brian Lierl, Amy and Kara
Berke, Joel and Aaron Kaatz.
Mrs. Berke was the beloved
wife of the late Samuel.
Interment at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to the Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation, 16170
Templar Circle, Southfield, MI
48075. Arrangements by the
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
NATHAN BERMAN, 84, of
West Bloomfield, died Nov. 7.
He is survived by his wife,
Mira; sons and daughters-in-
law, Jack and Miriam of
Farmigton Hills, Harvy and
Jody of Farmington Hills;
daughter and son-in-law, An-
nette (Scott Dailey) Berman of
West Bloomfield; brother and
sister-in-law, Joseph and Rena
of West Bloomfield; sister, Fay
Radzinski of West Bloomfield;
grandchildren, Ellen, Carl,
Jaime and Aly Berman, Nicole
Dailey. Services were held at
Clover Hill Park Cemetry
Chapel in Birmingham fol-
lowed by interment in the
cemetery. Contributions may
be made to the Hospice of
Southeastern Michigan, 16250
Northland Dr., Ste. 212, South-
field, MI 48075; or to a charity
of one's choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Funeral Direction.
He is survived by his wife,
LORIN S. BERNE, 86, of
Marcia; daughter and son-in-
Cleveland, Ohio, died Nov. 5.
law, Nina and Dr. Robert
Mr. Berne was a graduate of
the Wharton School of the Uni- Chaitin of Palm Beach Gar-
dens, Fla.; sons, Steven of
versity of Pennsylvania. He
Bloomfield Hills, Raymond of
worked as an executive at Hot-
Deerfield Beach, Fla.; grand-
stream Heater Co., retiring in
children, Sara and Brian
1960. He later co-founded Eu-
Chaitin.
clid Equipment Co. He was a
Interment at Beth El Memo-
literacy tutor for Project Learn.
rial Park. Contributions may be
Mr. Berne is survived by his
wife, Mildred; children, Edward made to Temple Beth El, 7400
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
and Judith of West Bloomfield,
Hills, MI 48301; or JARC,
Judith and Dale Boesky of
Birmingham, Philip and Susan 28366 Franklin Road, South-
field, MI 48034. Arrangements
of Cincinnati, John and Sarah
by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Siegel of Cleveland; grandchil-
dren, David, Jennifer (Jon
JACK LEWIS GAMBURD,
Ginsburg) Deborah, Mark
86, of Waterford, died Nov. 7.
(Julie), Scott, Emma, Ben,
He is survived by his son,
Nathan; great-grandchildren,
William and fiancee Shirley
Allyson, Sarah. He was the
Watt of Warren; brother, Carl
husband of the late Frances
of Livonia; sister, Dorothy of
Roth Berne.
Oak Park; dear friend, Florence
Services were held in Cleve-
Spector; grandchildren, Lori
land. Contributions may be
made to Project Learn, Lorin S. Beth and Kevin Kerch, Steven
Robert Gamburd. He was the
Berne Reference Collection,
beloved husband of the late
1701, Payne Ave., Cleveland,
Frieda Gamburd.
OH 44114.
Contributions may be made
to a charity of one's choice. Ser-
ROSEMARY B. CRANE, 79,
of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Nov. 5. vices were held at Hebrew
Memorial Chapel; interment at
Mrs. Crane was a member of
Adat Shalom Park. Arrange-
Temple Beth El.
ments by Hebrew Memorial
She is survived by her hus-
band, Cyril; sons and daughter- Chapel.
in-law, Stephen of West Bloom-
SYLVIA WEITZMAN IN-
field, Robert and Sydnie of
DENBAU1VI, 73, of West
Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchil-
Bloomfield, died Nov. 7.
dren, Teisha and Brian Burke
She is survived by her hus-
and Stephen Crane Jr.; sister,
band, Bernard; son and daugh-
Anne Roberts of Scottsdale.
Interment at Beth El Memo- ter-in-law, Dr. Raymond and
rial Park. Contributions may be
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made to the William Elson
Fund at Temple Beth El, 7400
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
Hills, MI 48301. Arrangements
by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
ANNA DUBROWSKY, 84, of
West Bloomfield, died Nov. 8.
She is survived by her son
and daughter-in-law, Fran
(Norbert Shell) Beckett-Shell of
Birmingham; grandchildren,
Beth (Kevin) Smith, Lorne
Dubrowsky, Edward Steinberg-
er, Daniel Steinberger, Leah
(Darryl) Kompus, Eve Stein-
berger, Samantha Beckett;
great-grandson, Jake Stein-
berger.
Graveside services were held
at Adat Shalom Cemetery in
Livonia. Contributions may be
made to the Hospice of South-
eastern Michigan, 16250
Northland Dr., Ste. 212, South-
field, MI 48075; or to a charity
of one's choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Funeral Direction.
DR. ARTHUR FLIGMAN, 67,
of Waterford, died Nov. 10. Dr.
Fligman was an optometrist.
He earned his master's degree
from Michigan State University
and his doctor of optometry
from Illinois College of Optome-
try. Dr. Fligman was a member
of Temple Beth El.
Issue Ilighlights
DETROIT/ 7
Southfield couples
reflect on long marriages.
CLOSE UP / 44
Unforgettable presence
of the late Chuck Buerger.
BUSINESS / 51
Changing the law
has changed adoptions.
WASHINGTON/71
Community response to
AIDS remains distant.
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