Obituaries
Helping others in the community
regain confidence and strength, in
the tradition of THE IRA KAUFMAN
Ilene Kaufman Techner
is Director of AfierCare Services.
CHAPEL,
Robyn and Kevin Dennis of
Ames, Iowa, Tracey and Dale
West Bloomfield, died July 1.
Mr. Beck was an attorney and a Weinberg of Troy, Jill and John
graduate of the Detroit Gctliege, McCottpiok of Milford; grand-
-* . thilci4iri*Obereand Kelsey
Of Law.lkwas afornrr
e Dennisi Jared Weinberg; sister,
, I;ler of &tat Shalq*S
ge Beverly Krause of Townville,
a Member of Pi
B'nai B'rith. Mr. Beck also was S.C. .
Interment. at Clover Hill
in the Coast Guard during • f
Park Cemetery. Contributions
World War II.
He is survived by his grand- may be made to the American
Heart Association, 16310 West
children, William Beck, Adam
12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI
and Sheila Beck, Christopher
Beck, Larry Beck and Kimberly 48076. Arrangements by the
Jones, Suzy Beck; great-grand- Ira Kaufinan Chapel.
son, Alexander Beck; daughter-
EVELYN CARPENTER, 83,
in-law, Shelly Beck of Spring
Lake. Mr. Beck was the beloved of West Bloomfield, died July 6.
She is survived by her son,
husband of the late Anne H.
Beck; the dear father of the late Eric Carpenter (and fiancee
Sanford N. Beck and the loving Polly Levey) of West Bloom-
field; daughters and sons-in-
grandfather of the late Laurie
law, Sharon and Franklin Adell
Beck.
of Bloomfield Hills, Pamela and
Interment at Machpelah
Charles. Gottlieb of Wolverine
Cemetery. Arrangements by
Lake; sisters, Lucille Shepherd
the Ira Kaufinan Chapel.
of Encino, Calif., Shirley Ep-
GREGORY BEKERMAN, 5, stein of Southfield; grandchil-
of West Bloomfield, died July 6. dren, Laurie (Kenneth) Gold-
Gregory was a student at West man, Julie (Paul) Verona, Jeff
Carpenter, Kevin Adell, Amy
Maple Elementary School.
(Steve) Fink, Paula (Jeffrey)
He is survived by his par-
ents, Vladimir and Irene Beker- Lynn; great-grandchildren,
man; grandparents, Victor and Bradley and Brandon Verona,
Andrew and Melanie Goldman.
Gem Aronov of Wilmette, M.,
Semyon and Valentina Beker-
She was the beloved wife of the
late Paul. Carpenter.
man of Southfield.
Interment at Clover Hill
Private services were held at
Park Cemetery. Contributions Clover Hill Park Cemetery
may be made to the Ronald Mc- Chapel in Birmingham fol7
Donald House, 3911 Beaubien lowed by interment at the
Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201.
cemetery. Contributions may
Arrangements by the Ira Kauf- be made to the American Lung
man Chapel.
Association, 18860 W. 10 Mile,
Southfield, MI 48075. Arrange-
ments by Dorfrnan Funeral Di-
LEONARD BERKE, 69,for-
mer Detroiter of Cincinnati,
rection.
Ohio, died July 8.
He is survived by his wife;
GERALD CARRICK 52, of
Eileen (Dworkin) Berke; chit=
Royal Oak, died July 6. Mr.
dren, Debra and Ted Lierl, Su- Carrick was a marketing repre-
san and Stephen Kaatz, Steven sentative for Dearborn Finan-
and Tari Berke; six grandchil-
cial Institute.
dren; sister, Ilene Berke.
He is survived by his wife,
Services were held
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Weil Funeral'
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nati.
Farming-
Ili Car-
SOLOMO
Detroiter of
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died June 26..41
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r-in-law,
He is survived bt •
Palm
Alice; son and daugh
Jerold and Holly Bu k
ami; daughter
may
Shelley and D
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Milwaukee; five
West
sister, Helen Stielie1:00*
ad,Siiite .1, Lans-
ington Woods.
ing, MI 48910-44$3:. Arrange-
Interment at Star of David
ments by the Ira Kaufman
Memorial Park, Ft. Lauderdale, Chapel.
Fla.
RALPH G. EKBERG, 64, of
MILTON "MICKEY" CAN-
Ann Arbor, died June 30.
NER, 62, of Troy, died July 8.
He is survived by his son
Mr. Canner was a store manag- Ross Eilberg Mazer of
er at Days Fashions Women's
Riverdale, N.Y. Mr. Eilberg was
Wear. He was a Mason, Shriner the loving father of the late
and a member of the Oak Park Sharon Eilberg.
Lodge F & AM.
Contributions may be made
Mr. Canner is survived by
to a charity of one's choice. Ser-
his daughters and sons-in:law, vices and interment were held
JOSEPH J. BECK, 88, of
;,
hen you need support and assistance to address
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ADL — Anti-Defamation League
Michigan Regional Office
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Since 1913, the Anti-Defamation League has been on the
frontline, combating anti-Semitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry
of all kinds. Its mission: "to stop the defamation,ofithe Jewish
people and secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike."
The Michigan Regional Odice, located in Soutlifield,is One of
30 nationwide that responds to the needs of individual victinis of
prejudice. ADL also helps educate and protect communities
against all forms of discrimination, working anse1y,with ithdols,
law enforcement agencies, buiinesses and government:
ADL publishes numerous, reports exposing the haters and the
many faces of hatred, such as international and domestic terrorism,
racist organizations and hate on the internet.
For a copy of an ADL report, or for more information
about ADL, Call (248) 355-3730
Bringing Together Family, Faith _ & Community
18325 West Nine Mile Road ;Southfield, MI 48075
Telephone: 248.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105
at Mat Shalom Memorial Park
in Livonia.
Arrangements by Hebrew
Memorial Chapel.
RACHEL FABIAN, 85, of Oak
Park; died July 4. Mrs. Fabian
was a bookkeeper for a steel
company.
She is survived by her hus-
band of 56 years, Archie Fabi-
an; daughter and son-in-law,
Ellen and Jeremy Cantor of
Venetia, Calif.; son, David
Fabian; sister, Sarah Klein of
Seal Beach, Calif.
Interment at Beth El Memo-
rial Park Contributions may be
Made to the Alzheimer's Associ-
ation, 17220 West 12 Mile
Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI
48076. Arrangements by the
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
JOSEPH GARTENBERG,
88, of Farmington Hills, died
June 30.
He is survived by his wife,
Marsha Gartenberg; sons and
daughters-in-law, Sydney and
Susan Gartenberg of Farming-
ton Hills, Martin and Rachelle
Gartenberg of Staten Island,
N.Y.;
daughter, Susan Gartenberg
of Staten Island; brother and
sister-in-law, Sidney and Ruth
Gartenberg of Brooklyn, N.Y.;
sister, Elaine Klughaupt of
Brooklyn; grandchildren, Elissa
Gartenberg, Randi Gartenberg,
Lori Gartenberg, Shaun
Gartenberg, Meredith Garten-
berg, Melissa Gartenberg.
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