Obituaries

Mr. Braiker is survived by his
wife, Lois Braiker; sons and daugh-
ter-in-law Michael and Lori Braiker
of Minnesota, David Braiker of
Oregon; daughter Sheryl Braiker of
Oregon; grandchildren Jessica and
Olivia Braiker, Jonathan Braiker and
Rachelle Braiker; sister Ruth Crane
of Florida.
He was the dear brother of the
late Arthur Braiker and the late
Raymond Braiker.
Interment was at Machpelah
Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to a charity of one's choice.

IDA FAYE BRESLER, 84, former
Detroiter of Phoenix, died Dec. 18.
She is survived by her daughters
and sons-in-law, Joann and Dr.
Martin Chattman of Cave Creek,
Ariz.; Arlene and Ken Merritt of
Warren; grandchildren Marisa and
Jacob Chattman, Jamie Aron.
She was the beloved wife of the
late J. Milton Bresler.
Graveside services were at Hebrew
Memorial Park. Contributions may
be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral
Direction.

OLGA CHIKHATUNOVA, 85, of

Beverly Hills, died Dec. 20.
She is survived by her son, Naum
Rabinovich; daughter and son-in-
law Sophia and Vladimir Deych of
Oak Park; grandchildren Leon
Deych, Alex Deych, Vadim (Ada)
Rabinovich, Boris Rabinovich; great-
granddaughter Helen.
She was the beloved wife of the
late Reuvim Rabinovich.
Interment was at Hebrew
Memorial Park. Services and
arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.

RENNETTE ELDER, 100, of
Southfield, died Dec. 20.
Mrs. Elder was a teacher for the
Detroit Public Schools who had a
master's in education and econom-
ics. She was also a member of the
American Federation of Teachers
and the Detroit Federation of
Teachers.
Mrs. Elder is survived by her sis-
ter and brother-in-law, Jean and
Dexter Goulston of Livonia;
nephews and nieces Daniel and
Cynthia Goulston, Janet Goulston,
Dr. Ronald and Adele Seltzer.
She was the beloved wife of the
late Arthur Elder and the dear sister
of the late Dr. Lawrence Seltzer.
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Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.

YELIZAVETA FIDLER, 92, of Oak

Park, died Dec. 15.
She is survived by her son and
daughter-in-law, Alexander and
Larisa Fidler of Petach Tikva, Israel;
daughter Maria Kostukovsky of Oak
Park; grandchildren Mark and
Isabella Kostukovsky, Johna and
Yona Fidler, Marat Fidler and
Radion Fidler, four great-grandchil-
dren.
She was the beloved wife of the
late Bentzion Fidler.
Contributions may be made to a
charity of one's choice. Interment
was at Hebrew Memorial Park.
Services and arrangements by
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

BETTY GARBER, 87, of
Farmington Hills, died Dec. 20.
Mrs. Garber is survived by her
husband, Zangwell Garber; daugh-
ters and sons-in-law Anita and Cliff
Rogers of Farmington Hills, Maddie
and Sid Forbes of Bloomfield Hills,
Joan and Mickey Erman of
Farmington Hills; grandchildren
Marla and Andy Moiseev, Sheryl
and Ilan Havered, Debbie Siegel,
Nancy and David Katzman, Nathan
and Cathy Forbes, David and
Jennifer Forbes, Lysie Erman; great-
grandchildren David and Hannah
Moiseev, Carli, Alisha and Dana
Siegel, Rachel, Jordan and Adam
Katzman, Andrew, Caitlin,
Stephanie and Bradley Forbes; sister
Freda Blue of California.
Interment was at Adat Shalom
Memorial Park. Contributions may
be made to Hospice of Michigan.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.

SEYMOUR A. GENDEN, 77, of

Oak Park, died Dec. 14.
Mr. Genden was a chemical engi-
neer with Teledyne. He was a gradu-
ate of Northern High School and
attended Wayne State University,
Texas A & M and the University of
Michigan and had a master's in
chemical engineering and rriechani-
cal engineering. He was a volunteer
with Meals on Wheels and an avid
tennis player.
Mr. Genden is survived by his
wife, Fay Genden; son and daugh-
ter-in-law Dr. Steven and Susan
Genden of Southfield; daughter -
Marci Genden of California; grand-
children Rena and Joseph Genden,

Zoelle Egner; sister and brother-in-
law Arlene and Sam Goldsmith of
Florida; brother-in-law and sister-in
law Dr. Sanford and Beverly
Wiatrak.
Interment was at Beth El
Memorial Park. Contributions may
be made to Meals on Wheels.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.

MAE KERSH GILBERT, 83, for-

mer Detroiter of Tarzana, Calif,
died Dec. 5.
She is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law, Claire and Stanley
Kaplan of Encino, Calif.; grandchil-
dren Darren and Sloane: nieces
Mitzi Barnett and Ilene (John)
Monkman.
Mrs. Gilbert was the beloved wife
of the late George Gilbert; loving
sister of the late Mary Stoller, the
late Ida Klevansky and the late
Irving Kersh.
Internment was in Mission Hills,
Calif.

JOAN GOLDBERG, former

Detroiter of Syracuse, N.Y., died
Dec. 14.
She was a graduate of the
University of Michigan and earned a
doctorate at Rutgers University. She
was active in adult counseling and
gave many presentations in the field
as well as helping people renew their
lives.
She is survived by her husband,
Doug Igelsrud of Syracuse; sister
Sheilah Goldberg of Oak Park;
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services were in
Syracuse.

SALMAN GRAND, 91, of

Franklin, died Dec. 20.
Mr. Grand was an auto parts
manufacturer, industrialist and
founder of Deco Grand, Inc. He was
a life member of Congregation
Shaarey Zedek, a member of Adat
Shalom Synagogue, American
Technion Society and a past presi-
dent of its Detroit chapter.
Mr. Grand is survived by his
daughters and son-in-law, Elizabeth
"Betsy" Marcus of San Francisco,
Diana and Dr. Richard Karp of
California; son and daughter-in-law
Stephen and Nancy Grand of
Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren
Marsea Marcus, William and Pamela
Marcus, Russell Maddin, Lauren
Maddin and Jeremy Karp; great-
grandchildren Madeleine Marcus
and Rose Marcus; friend Jean