Obituaries HERBERT S. KEIDAN, 77, of Bever- Herbert Kanbilall Jacob Feldman P erhaps there is no greater symbol of Kavod Ha-Met (honoring the dead) than the Shomer, the religious watchman who prays for the soul of the deceased. From the first family we served 57 years ago, to the present, our chapel is staffed with a Shomer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our legacy is serving Detroit's Jewish community with dignity and adherence to tradition. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community JCC, 15110 W. 10 Mile THE KAUFMAN Oak Park, for a free COMMUNITY CORNER in concert with the David Enjoy Music by the David Syme Trio at Rothstein Park, Sunday, June 28, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Come to Rothstein Park, behind the JPM Syme Trio, 7:30 p.m. on Sun, June 28, 1998. Bring a blanket or chair for comfort. Go to Jaffe Hall at the JCC if inclement weather. Sponsored by JCC, Neighborhood Pro- ject, Jewish Federation Apts., City of Oak Park, Michigan Coun- cil for Arts and Cultur- al Affairs, Oakland County Cultural Council and the Detroit Jewish News. For more info, call (248) 967-1112. 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 • Telephone: 248.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105 Please visit us at our web site: www.irakaufinan.com The Family of the Late ALVIN M. FRIEDMAN Announces the unveiling of a monument in his memory 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 5th at Beth Abraham Hillel Moses Cemetery at Little Mac and Masonic Rabbi Milton Arm will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. MONUMENT CENTER INC. "Same Location 45 Years" - 1 r7:71 10. Cator write wi h Notional F • Monuments and Markers • Bronze Markers • Memorial Duplicating • Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning CEMETERY INSTALLATION ANYWHERE IN MICHIGAN Call 248-542-8266 6/26 1998 150 661 E. 8 MILE ROAD FERNDALE 1 1/2 blocks East of Woodward ly Hills, died June 18. Mr. Keidan was a retired attorney. He was a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and a member of the Michigan State Bar Association. Mr. Keidan was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Keidan; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Mitchel Myerson of Bloom- field Hills, Lynn Keidan-Segel and Lenny Segel of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Betsy Keidan of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Gayle and Margo Myerson, Rachel and Micah Keidan, Ari Segel; brother Jacob Keidan. Mr. Keidan was the loving father of the late Fayga Horwitz; the beloved son of the late Joseph and the late Mildred Kei- dan. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Parkinson's Sinai Clinical Neuro- science Research Fund, 5821 West Maple Road, #192, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 do Dr. Peter Lewitt. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. JOHN MEISTRICH, 80, of Beverly Hills, died June 22. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and Richard Lenter of Bloomfield Hills, Ellen and Thomas Swengel of Champaign, Ill.; grandchil- dren, David Lenter, Adam Lenter, Michael Weiss, Andrew Weiss. He was the dear brother of the late Ceil Lefton and Mollie Kanes. Graveside services were held at Beth El Cemetery in Livonia. ContribUtions may be made to a charity that benefits children. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction. MOLLIE PITZAK, 87, of Farming- ton Hills, died June 21. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Avery and Susan Pitzak of Aroura, Colo., Marvin and Roberta Pitzak of Spring, Texas; broth- er and sister-in-law, Harry and Geri Portner of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and, / , ' Joseph Soffen of Wyfiwood, Pa.; granddaughter, Sandra Beth. Mrs. Pitzak was the beloved wife of the late Irving Pitzak. Contributions may be made to Hebrew Benevolent Society, 26640 Greenfield, Oak Park, MI 48237, or to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Services and arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. SARAH L. RASKIN, 89, of Oak Park, died June 20. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Harvey Gold- berg of West Bloomfield; grandchil- dren, Maxine Stein, Ron and Julie Goldberg; great-grandchildren, Michael Stein, Jakki Stein, Rachel Goldberg, Stacy Goldberg. Mrs. Raskin was the beloved wife of the late Mike Raskin. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 29350 Southfield Road, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48076, or to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment were held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. JAMES PAUL SLAYDEN, 55, of Royal Oak, died June 19. He is survived by many friends. Contributions may be made to a chari- ty of one's choice. Services and inter- ment were held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. JEROME (JERRY) M. WEINBERG, 80, of West Branch, died June 10. He was the proprietor of West Branch Steel Company and a lifelong member of the Jewish community of Bay City. He is survived by his wife, Liddy; children, Jacqueline R. and Lawrence M. Elkus of West Bloomfield, Rabbi Stefan J. and Wende P. Weinberg of Dallas, Texas, Jefry S. Weinberg of West Branch; deeply loved grandchil- dren, Bryan S. and Lauren N. Elkus, Danielle S., Jordana M. and Adina H. Weinberg; nephew, Anthony J. Som- mer. Interment at the Bay City Jewish Community Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Tolfree Memorial Hospital Foundation of West Branch or the Bay City Chapter of Hadassah. DOROTHY YURA, 85, of Southfield, died June 17. Ms. Yura was in women's retail sales. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Irving "Pete" and Leah Yura of West Bloomfield; sister, Mari- on Heideman of Louisville, Ky.; niece„ and nephews. Interment at Adat Shalom Memori- al Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.