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HERBERT KAUFMAN
With experience comes knowledge,
and for 50 years, Herbert Kaufman
has upheld the standard of service
to the community expected of THE
SUSAN ALTERMAN, 52, of
Bloomfield Hills, died April 15.
Mrs. Alterman was the vice
president of the Jewish Com-
munity Center, past treasurer
of the Detroit section of the Na-
tional Council of Jewish
Women, past board member of
Orchards Children's Service, a
member of the Community Ser-
vices Division of the Jewish
Federation and Adat Shalom
Synagogue.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Irwin Alterman; son,
Owen Alterman; mother, Lil-
lian Simon of Reston, Va.;
brothers and sisters-in-law,
Larry and Lynn Simon of
Brunswick, Maine, Donald Si-
mon of Falls Church, Va., Nor-
man and Karen Alterman.
Interment Adat Shalom
Memorial Park. Contributions
may be made to the Susan Al-
terman Young Leadership
Award Fund at JCC, 6600 West
Maple Road, West Bloomfield,
MI 48322; or Adat Shalom Syn-
agogue 29901 Middlebelt,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
Arrangements by the Ira Kauf-
man Chapel.
IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL.
sunset, like a final farewell, signals a change in
our lives. Inevitably, however, night gives way to
day and we must accept this change. For over 50
years, THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has served the
Detroit Jewish Community with dedication.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER
Annual City-Wide Commemoration, May 4, 1997
Founded in 1984 by Rabbi Charles H. Rosenzveig, the Holocaust
Memorial Center in West Bloomfield was the first Holocaust Center
in the country. The theme of the center is Zachor, remember. We
cannot forget the events of the Holocaust and we must teach our
children not to hate in order to prevent a reoccurrence of this
human tragedy.
TH E DE T ROIT J EWI SH N EWS
ELSIE MICHAELS BROWN,
78, former Detroiter of Long-
boat Key, Fla., died April 13.
She was a registered nurse and
co-director for 25 years at
Camp Nahelu.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Benjamin I. Brown; son,
Stuart Michaels of Chicago;
daughters, Sarah Michaels of
Lexington, Mass., and Kate
Michaels of Anchorage, Alaska;
four grandchildren.
Contributions may be made
to Americans for Peace Now,
290 Coconut Avenue, Ste. IA,
Sarasota, FL 34236.
brothers and sisters-in-law,
Howard and Devorah Finsilver,
Lloyd and Fran Finsilver.
Interment in Florida. The
announcement was placed by
the Ira Kaufman Chapel at the
request of the family.
BERT KRATZE, 90, of Bloom-
field Hills, died April 20. Mr.
Kratze was a residential
builder.
He is survived by his wife,
Ann B. Kratze; son, David
Kratze of Bloomfield Hills;
daughter and son-in-law,
Elaine and Dr. Allan Morton of
West Bloomfield; grandson,
Michael Morton. Mr. Kratze
was the beloved husband of the
late Nathalie Kratze. Inter-
ment at Beth El Memorial
Park.
Contributions may be made
to the Karmanos Cancer Insti-
tute, 18831 West 12 Mile Road,
Southfield, MI 48076-9806.
Arrangements by the Ira Kauf-
man Chapel.
EVA CHABEN, 90, of South-
field, died April 15.
She is survived by her son
and daughter-in-law, Bernard
and Shari Chaben of West
Bloomfield; brother and sister-
in-law, Eugene and Billie Wal-
ter of West Bloomfield; daugh-
ter-in-law, Beverly Togal;
MILES MYRON MAZER, 74,
grandchildren, Barry Togal,
of Farmington Hills, died April
Jeffrey Togal, Kerry and Cheryl 17. Mr. Mazer was a jewelry
Chaben, Craig Chaben,
manufacturers representative.
MORRIS C. BENNETT, 96, of Michael and Peggy Togal,
He was also a World War II
Southfield, died April 19. He
Amanda and Larry Perlin, Car- Army veteran.
was a co-founder in 1929 of the olyn Chaben; 10 great-grand-
He is survived by his wife,
Bennett Brothers Wholesale
children. Mrs. Chaben was the
Erma Mazer; daughters and
Distributors.
beloved wife of the late Abe
sons-in-law, Adrienne and Rob
He is survived by his wife,
Chaben; loving mother of the
Swinton of Australia, Jori and
Beatrice H. Bennett of South-
late Saul Togal.
Allan Blackman of Ypsilanti;
field; son and daughter-in-law,
Contributions may be made
Rhona and Rob Fidler of West
Allen Bennett and Dr. Darlene
to Hospice of Southeastern
Bloomfield, Sue and Gordy Leff
Fink; brother and sister-in-law, Michigan, 16250 Northland
of Farmington Hills; sons,
Arnold and June Bennett of
Drive, Ste. 212, Southfield, MI
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Southfield; sisters, Florence
48075, or to a charity of one's
Pines of Southfield, Helen Her- choice.
man of Orlando, Fla. He was
Interment at Hebrew Memo-
the beloved father of the late
rial Park. Services and
Ernest Bennett.
arrangements by Hebrew
Private graveside services
Memorial Chapel.
were held at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery in Birmingham. Con- ROSE COHEN, 85, of South-
tributions may be made to the
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field, died April 15.
Janice Charach Epstein Muse-
She is survived by her niece,
A West Bloomfield woman
um/Gallery, c/o Jewish Com-
Ina Cohen of Huntington
munity Center, 6600 W. Maple, Woods; loving nieces and
makes her mark with
West Bloomfield, MI 48322.
nephews. Mrs. Cohen was the
Hispanics.
Arrangements by Dorfman Fu- beloved wife of the late Reuben
neral Direction.
Cohen.
Contributions may be made
SHIRLEE BLOOM, of Lath-
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to a charity of one's choice. Ser-
rop Village, died April 16. Mrs. vices and interment were held
Some surprises in Detroit
Bloom was an electrologist.
at Hebrew Memorial Park.
for jaded suburbanites.
She is survived by her sons
Arrangements by Hebrew
and daughter-in-law, Marc and Memorial Chapel.
Paulette Bloom of Southfield,
Debby Bloom of Lathrup Vil-
EDWIN FINSILVER, of Flori-
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lage. Mrs. Bloom was the dear
da, formerly of Detroit, died
Detroit's South African Jews
sister of the late Arthur Schus-
April 19.
ter and the late Mollie Moss
Mr. Finsilver is survived by
remember an idyllic
and the loving daughter of the
his wife, Blanche Finsilver; son
country.
late Louis Schuster and the late and daughter-in-law, Stuart
Celia Schuster.
and Gina Finsilver of Fla.,
Interment at Machpelah
daughters and sons-in-law,
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Cemetery. Contributions may
Judi and Stephen Shefman of
be made to the American Heart Orchard Lake, Sheila and
Automobile superstores
Association, 16310 West 12
Louis Rose of West Bloomfield;
change the character of auto
Mile Road, Southfield, MI
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Brad
retailing.
48076; or the American Dia-
and Ricky Finsilver, Scott,
betes Association, 30600 Tele-
Randy and Marc Shefman,
graph Road, Suite 2255, Bing-
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THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER
180
ham Farms, MI 48025.
Arrangements by the Ira Kauf-
man Chapel.
The annual City-Wide Holocaust Commemoration takes place on
Sunday, May 4, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., beginning at the Maple/Drake
JCC. The event culminates with prayers and the lighting of
Yahrtzeit candles around the flame in the Holocaust Memorial
Center.
Touch history! Arrange for a group tour followed by hearing a survivor
speak of their experience. Call (810) 661-0840.
Hours: Sum-Thu. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m./Fri 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Visit its on the World Wide Web: http://lwlocaustcenterorg .
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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
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