HERBERT KAUFMAN

With experience comes knowledge,
and for 50 years, Herbert Kaufman
has upheld the standard of service
to the community expected of THE

IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL.

SARALYN BALAN, 61, of

West Bloomfield, died Aug. 4.
Mrs. Balan was a life member
of Temple Beth El, past board
member of Temple Beth El and
a past president of its sister-
hood; she also ran the gift shop
for many years. She was a
member of Women's American
ORT and Hadassah.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Jerry Balan; daughter
and son-in-law, Susan and Rab-
bi Scott Shpeen of Slingerlands,
N.Y.; son, Steven Balan of West
Bloomfield; grandchildren, Hi-
lary and Adam Shpeen, An-
drew and Melissa Balan; sister
and brother-in-law, Ilene and
Dr. Harold Bienenfeld.
Interment at Beth El Memo-
rial Park Cemetery. Contribu-
tions may be made to the Sara-
lyn and Jerry Balan Library
Shelf at Temple Beth El, 7400
Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills, MI
48301; or the Kidney Founda-
tion, 2350 S. Huron Parkway,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Arrange-
ments by the Ira Kaufman
Chapel.

MOWE ELIAS, 94, of Oak

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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.

SCHMIER CHAMBER CONCERT

TEMPLE ISRAEL — WASSERMAN PAVILION
Sunday, August 17, 1997 at 7:00p.m.

Greg Staples, noted violinist with the Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra, is the featured artist in an outdoor concert at Temple
Israel's new Wasserman Pavilion, 7:00p.m. on Sunday, August
17, 1997.
Greg, son of former Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert-
master Gordon Staples, is a native Detroiter and a recipient of
an Artist Diploma in violin performance from Indiana
University.
Currently a member of the first violin section of the ASO,
Greg will perform V101111 classics accompanied by pianist James
Wilhelmsen.
This is the opening program in the Schmier Chapel
Chamber Series. If the weather is inclement, the concert will be
moved indoors.
For complimentary tickets and more information, call Temple Israel at
(248) 661-5700.

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18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075
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children, Vlad (Mila), Julia,
Sergei, Janet and Ella; great-
grandson, David.
Graveside services were held
at the Hebrew Memorial Park
Cemetery in Mt. Clemens. Con-
tributions may be made to the
American Heart Association,
16310 W. 12 Mile, Southfield,
MI 48076.; or the Karmanos
Cancer Institute, 18831 W. 12
Mile, Lathrup Village, MI
48076. Arrangements by Dorf-
man Funeral Direction.

SARA (PINKY) FRIEDMAN,

daughters and sons-in-law, Nan-
cy Gordon and Steve Gellman of
Chicago, Sally and Robert Gold-
man of Birmingham; grandchil-
dren, Seth Goldman, Daniel
Goldman and Lisa Goldman.
Interment at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to the Michigan
Commission For the Blind, c/o
Jim Buscetta, P.O. Box 30652,
Lansing, MI 48909; or the Up-
shaw Institute for the Blind,
16625 Grand River Ave., De-
troit, MI 48227. Arrangements
by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.

87, of Reisterstown, Md., died
Aug. 4.
She is survived by her son,
Alan Friedman; grandchildren,
Marcine Gough and Nicole
Friedman; great-grandson,
Ryan Gough. She was the
beloved wife of the late Saul
Friedman. Graveside services
were held at the Hebrew
Memorial Park Cemetery in
Mt. Clemens.
Contributions may be made
to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Fu-
neral Direction.

HARRY GALENS, 90, of
Park, died Aug. 4.
Southfield, died Aug. 2. Mr.
She is survived by her sons
Galens was the owner of Ace
and daughter-in-law, Paul and
Carol Elias of Henderson, Nev., Typesetting and was in busi-
ness for over 25 years. He was a
Sheldon Elias of Oak Park; sis-
member of Congregation
ter, Rose Bresler of Southfield;
Shaarey Zedek and the Fox
six grandchildren; seven great-
grandchildren; dear friends and Lodge of B'nai B'rith.
Mr. Galens is survived by his
nurses, Betty Campbell and
wife of 66 years, Grace Galens;
Revell Coleman. She was the
sons and daughters-in-law,
beloved wife of the late Harry
Sheldon and Susan Galens of
Elias; mother of the late
Deerfield, Ill., Dr. Gary and
Gertrude (Vicki) Cutler and
Johnie Galens of Farmington
Phyllis Schwartz; sister of the
late Mildred Katz, Pearl Aaron, Hills, and Jane Galens of
Bloomfield Hills; grandchil-
Sammy Kasoff and Harry Ka-
dren, David Galens, Stephen
soff. Graveside services were
Galens, Judith and Brigham
held at Nusach Hari Cemetery
in Ferndale. Contributions may Narins, Daniel Galens, Debra
and Tom Pavlowski, Jori
be made to a charity of one's
Galens, Sheri Galens, Marc
choice. Arrangements by Dorf-
Galens and Jeff Galens; sister,
man Funeral Direction.
Lillian Kraisman. Mr. Galens
was the beloved father of the
DAVE FELDMAN, 86, of
late Dr. Gilbert J. Galens.
Southfield, died Aug. 3.
Interment at Clover Hill
He is survived by his wife,
Park Cemetery. Contributions
Pat Feldman; sons and daugh-
may be made to the Gilbert J.
ter-in-law, David and Jackie
Feldman of Warren, Neal Feld- Galens, M.D. Memorial Fund
do Beaumont Foundation, 3601
man of Waterford; brother and
sister-in-law, Irving and Lillian W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak,
MI 48073. Arrangements by
Feldman of West Bloomfield.
the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Contributions may be made
to Hospice of Southeastern
DR- ARNOLD GORDON, 75,
Michigan, 16250 Northland
Drive, Suite 212, Southfield, MI of Huntington Woods, died Aug.
5. An optometrist with offices in
48075; or to a charity of one's
Hamtramck and Royal Oak,
choice. Interment at Westwood
Dr. Gordon was a member of
Cemetery in Inkster. Services
the American Optometric Asso-
and arrangements by Hebrew
ciation and was a co-founder of
Memorial Chapel.
Low Vision Clinic at Sinai Hos-
pital. A graduate of Ohio State
TAMARA FREYMAN, 76, of
University College of Optome-
West Bloomfield, died July 31.
try in 1948, he was a first lieu-
She is survived by her sons
tenant in the United States Air
and daughters-in-law, Roman
Force in World War II.
and Nataliya Freyman of
Dr. Gordon is survived by his
Keego Harbor, Lev and Diana
wife of 53 years, Joan Gordon;
Freyman of Waterford; grand-

MALCOLM GOITHELF, 62,

of Birmingham, died July 30.
Mr. Gotthelf is survived by his
brother and sister-in-law, Jerry
and Shirley G-otthelf of Birming-
ham; nieces and nephews, Gail
G-otthelf and Mark Fisher, Beth
Gotthelf and Scott Miller and
Dennis Gotthelf.
Interment at Machpelah
Cemetery. Contributions may
be made to a charity of one's
choice. Arrangements by the
Ira Kaufman Chapel.

HELEN KARO, 89, of Com-

merce Township, died July 29.
She is survived by her
daughter and son-in-law, Dr.
Judith and Michael Beltzman
of Commerce Township; broth-
er and sister-in-law, Samuel
and Beth Seyburn of West
Bloomfield; sisters, Matilda
Golditch of Oak Park, Harriet
Swartz of Southfield; sisters-in-
law, Florence Seyburn, Ida
Winnick; grandson, Jonathan
Beltzman. Mrs. Karo was the
beloved wife of the late J. Mau-
rice Karo; loving sister of the
late George Seyburn and the
late Lillian Rose.
Contributions may be made
to Eton Academy, 1755 Melton,
Birmingham, MI 48009. Ser-
vices and interment were held
at Adat Shalom Memorial Park
Cemetery in Livonia. Arrange-
ments by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.

ELY (JEVIMY) KATZ, 80, of

Southfield, died July 29.
. He is survived by his wife,
Tiliann Katz; son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Marc and Nancy
Katz of Berkley; daughters and
sons-in-law, Bunni and Allen
Lieberman of West Bloomfield,
Susan and Richard Pliskow of
Oak Park; brothers and sisters-
in-law, Joe and Sharon Katz of
Southfield, Leo and Marilyn
Katz of Oak Park; sister, Dollye
Hintz of Southfield; grandchil-
dren, Scott and Samantha
Lieberman, Mikki Lieberman,
Annie Katz, Jessica Katz, Emi-
ly Katz, Ashley Pliskow. Mr.
Katz was the loving brother of
the late David Katz, the late
Max Katz, the late Harry Katz,

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