Ilene Kaufman Techner E ach week, thousands of people visit our "new"address: www.irakaufman.com . Just like our current location since 1961, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Stop by our Web site and you'll see the pride we have in serving the community for almost 60 years and the pride we all should feel about our Jewish traditions for THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL over 3,000 years. Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community Temple Israel's Family THE KAUFMAN Life Center offers "A COMMUNITY CORNER Divorce Support Group at Temple Israel, Sundays from Oct 10-Dec 5, 1999 9:45-11:15 am Unique Approach to Dealing with Divorce," in a new Divorce Support Group, meeting weekly on Sundays, between Oct 10-Dec 5, 1999 from 9:45-11:15 am. feelings and continues the process of living an effec- tive and productive life. Facilitated by Janice Tracht, MSW, ACSW, BCD. For more information, call (248) 661-5700. The group focuses their 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 • Telephone: 248-569-0020 • Toll five: 800-325-7105 Please visit us at our web site: wvvwdralcaufman.com RODNICK BROS., INC. Fruit & Gift Basket Specialists (81 0) 772-4350 Daily & Nationwide Delivery WE'RE NUMBER ONE SINCE 1940 The Family of the Late 10/1 The Family of the Late MARVIN ENGEL MEL HOWARD Announces the unveiling of a monument in his memory 11:30 a.m., Sunday, October 10, 1999, at Hebrew Memorial Park. Rabbi Weil will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Announces the unveiling of a monument in his memory 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 1999 at Clover Hill Park - Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The Family of the Late The Family of the Late SIDNEY (STANLEY) FISHMAN MILTON NAIMARK Announces the unveiling of a monument in his memory 10:00 a.m., Sunday, October 10, 1999, at Beth Tefilo Emanuel Cemetery. Rabbi Arm will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. 1999 142 Detroit Jewish News ney for Wayne County. He was a graduate of Wayne State University and a captain in the Military Police during World War II. Mr. Meyers is survived by his wife, Lillian Meyers; son and daughter-in-law Stuart and Rebecca Meyers of Davis, Calif.; daughter Beverley Meyers of San Francisco; grandchildren Alex and Matthew Meyers; sister and brother-in-law Evelyne and Carl Karbel of Southfield; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Eleanor Meyers, Sol and Lillian Atkins and Norman and Charlotte Atkins. He was the dear brother of the late Dr. Edward Meyers. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Announces the unveiling of a monument in his memory 11:00 a.m., Sunday, October 10, 1999, at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Rabbi Arm will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. PHILIP S. NEEDLE, 80, of Southfield, died Sept. 23. Mr. Needle was an executive at Federal Department Stores for 37 years as well as a former vice presi- dent and district manager. He was a member of Philip Needle Congregation Shaarey Zedek, a past presi- dent and board member of the Henry Morganthau Lodge of B'nai B'rith and a member of the Jewish War Veterans. Mr. Needle was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during World War II. A decorat- ed veteran, he received the Purple Heart. He was very active in the civil rights movement and was recognized by the NAACP for his encouragement in the pro- motion of minorities at Federal's when he insisted on the use of black mannequins for store frontage displays. His motto in busi- ness was, "Customers to be treated with respect, dignity and equally." Mr. Needle is survived by his wife of 52 years, Blanche Needle; son and daughter-in- law Ernest and Sandy Needle of Southfield; daughter and son-in-law Janice and Michael Lachman of Farmington Hills; grandchildren Dori and Daniel Needle and Scott and Audra Lachman; brother-in-law Dr. Ruben Kurnetz. He was the loving son of the late Zelig and the late Rachel Rose Needle and the dear brother of the late Harry Needle and the late Jenny Needle Goodman. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Philip S. Needle BBYO Scholarship Fund, 6600 Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MURIEL RISBERG, 81, of Wayne, died Sept. 25. She is survived by her son and daughter- in-law, Joel and Patricia Risberg of Wayne; brothers and sisters-in-law Jerome and Marion Kopelman of Farmington, Arthur and Rose Kopelman of Lauderhill, Fla.; sis- ter Syvia Epstein of Silver Spring, Md. Muriel was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Risberg. Graveside services were at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction. PARALEE SHAPIRO, 77, of Pikesville, Md., died Sept. 20. Ms. Shapiro was a bookkeeper. She is survived by her daughter and son- in-law, Rona and Dr. Frank Kosmakos; son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey and Tomasa Shapiro; grandchildren Stefanie Dana Kosmakos and Joshua Aaron Eugene Shapiro; brothers and sisters-in-law William and June Poplack of Birmingham, Richard and Denise Poplack of Shelby Township. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice, 6602 North Charles St., Towson, MD 21204. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SOFYA SHIBOYLIS, 93, of Southfield, died Sept. 22. She is survived by her son and daughter- in-law, Yefim and Tatyana Shiboylis of Oak Park; sister Vera and Konstantin Kogan of New York; granddaughter Lana Ostrovsky; great-grandchildren Severina, Alex. Services and interment were at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. PAULA B. SIMON, 70, of Alma, died Sept. 26. Mrs. Simon was a member of Hadassah, B'nai B'rith Women and was a founding member of Temple Benjamin in Mt. Pleasant. She volunteered in numerous civic and charitable organizations. She was born in Flint and grew up in Lansing. She studied interior design at Michigan State University. Mrs. Simon is survived by her husband of 49 years, Joseph; children David and Betty, Roger and Randi, Sharon and Joe Wenzl; mother Sally Baron; brother Don (Anita); grandchildren Lindsay and Jordan Simon, Marc, Stephen and Nora Simon, Megan and Michael Wenzl. Interment in Lansing. SHIRLEY ALPERN YOUNG, 82, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 22. Ms. Young is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer and James Cohen of West Bloomfield, Loren Yagoda of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren John Cohen, Katherine Cohen, Jobie Summer, Jonathan and Jill Summer, Jeremia Kaplan; sister Marise Levy of Franklin. She was the dear sister of the late Robert Alpern and the late Gordon Alpern. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. In lieu of a contribution, the family requests a random act of kindness to anyone. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.