Feldman of Bloomfield Hills. She was the beloved wife of the late Eddie Waxman. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Herbert Kaufinall .facab Feldman MARTIN SORKOWITZ, 73, of 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 Parents are invited to THE KAUFMAN register their kids for sports COMMUNITY CORNER and recreation activities at both Jewish Community Center locations, in West Bloomfield and Oak Park. Hey Mom! The Ball's in Your Court: Enroll Your Kids in JCC Sports and Recreation swimming, gym activities, in-line hockey leagues, floor hockey, soccer and girls basketball. Classes begin on Nov 7, 1999. Open to children, age 3 and up, programs include leagues , classes, Rollerblading, children's basketball, karate, tumbling, For more info. call (248) 661-7683 or (248) 967-4030 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.iralcaufinan.com Bloomfield Hills, died Oct. 23. Mr. Sorkowitz was the owner of Lawton Die Cast, Sta-Brite Plating Company and Marda Construction. He was also an attorney and a commercial and residential builder. Mr. Sorkowitz was a member of Beth Achim and a board member of the Yiddish Book Center, a member of Adat Shalom Synagogue, Congregation Shaarey Zedek and a member of the Bloch Lodge of B'nai B'rith. He volun- teered with the Special Olympics, Sinai Hospital, Meals on Wheels and helped fund the Friedman Yiddish Teachers Chair at Bar Ilan University. Mr. Sorkowitz is survived by his wife, Betty Sorkowitz; daughters and sons-in- law Julie and Dr. Douglas Shiffman of Farmington Hills, Janet and Dr. Allan Jacobs of West Bloomfield; grandchildren Jodie and Jeffrey Shiffman, Carolyn and Renee Jacobs; mother-in-law Sarah Friedman. He was the dear son-in-law of the late Morris Friedman. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MAX STRUMEYER, 87, of Oak Park, died Oct. 22. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Strumeyer; daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Rick Kaplan of Swansea, Ill.; granddaughter Amanda. Graveside services were at Hebrew Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction. 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She is survived by son and daughter- in-law Alan and Janice Tilchen of Bloomfield Hills; daughters and sons-in- law Rochelle and Marty Grant of Commerce Township, Arlene and Norman Rubinoff of Toledo; grandchil- dren Melanie, Lindsay and Nicole Tilchen, Michael Grant, Aliza Grant, Yoel Baram and Tova Rubinoff, Aron Aryeh Rubinoff, Dani Doron Rubinoff and Sara Tamar Rubinoff. She was the beloved wife of the late Phillip Tilchen. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Interment was at Workmen's Circle Cemetery. Services and arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ANNE WEINGARDEN, 89, of San Jose, Calif, died Oct. 9. After leaving Detroit, Mrs. Weingarden lived in Washington, D.C., and Miami. She was a homemaker, active community volunteer and life member of Hadassah. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Marcia Weingarden of Miami, Martin and Margaret Schlissel of San Jose; brother Isadore Wuntner of Miami; grandchil- dren Scott and Lorie Weingarden of Miami, Amy Weingarden of Chicago, Charles Schlissel of Los Angeles. Mrs. Weingarden was the beloved wife of the late Leo Weingarden. Interment was in Miami. Correction Contributions for Paul Kelman, whose obituary appeared on Oct. 22, may be sent to Wayne State University/Paul Kelman Fund, School of Business Administration, Attn: Director of Development, 226 Prentis Building, 5201 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48202. MELVIN STUMACHER, 62, of Commerce Township, died Oct. 12. Mr. Stumacher was a stock broker and senior vice president at Prudential Securities. He was also a member of Adat Shalom Synagogue and past president of the Men's Club, an arbitrator for the National Association for Securities Dealers and a member of Temple Israel. Mr. Stumacher is survived by his wife, Judy Stumacher; daughters and son-in- law Wendy Morin of Wixom, Donna and Ken Bolda of Commerce Township; grandchildren Brittany Morin and Jacob Bolda; mother and stepfather Rose and Jules Chayt; sister and brother-in-law Lila and Shel Schein of California. He was the loving son of the late Jacob Stumacher. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be Photos Welcome The Jewish News will be happy to publish photographs of the deceased in all obituar- ies. There is no charge. Photos should be dear and as recent as possible. Only the individual will be pub- lished. We reserve the right to reject any photograph. Unfortunately, we cannot use scanned or electronic submissions. Please attach a label on the back of the photograph that includes the deceased's name, as well as a return name and address. Do not write on the photograph itself. All photos must be received at the Jewish. 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