4., ALL IN THE FAMILY Ira Kaufman hen Herb Kaufman's daughters Ilene and Patty were old enough to type, they hand typed yahrzeit notices and envelopes on an IBM Selectric typewriter. Knowing Ira Kaufman's great grandson Chad and great granddaughter Stephanie were monitoring the chapel's Web site and answering e-mail inquires, we don't have to imagine the smile on Ira's face, we just look at Grandpa Herbie. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community Metropolitan Detroit is THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER leading a Michigan Unity JFMD heads to Israel on a Michigan Unity Mission, Jan 14-19,2001 To show support and unwavering solidarity with the people of Israel, the Jewish Federation of Mission Jan 14-19, 2001. The mission is co-sponsored by The Detroit Jewish News and supported by Jewish community agencies and congregations. The mission concentrates on people-to-people connections to obtain first-hand understanding of the current situation. "The greater our numbers, the stronger our message." For more info, call Federation at (248) 203-1485 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 POTTER WAREHOUSE & TRANSFER CO. Agent, Wheaton World Wide Moving RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL Local & Long Distance Packing - Moving - Storage ler ■ morler-4V-Ar. MONUMENT CENTER INC. "Same Location 45 Years" r:1 -1. 111 1-800-545-9335 The Family of the late Shirley Babich Wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages and expressions of kindness and concern during the family's recent bereavement. CEMETERY INSTALLATION ANYWHERE IN MICHIGAN Call 248-542-8266 2000 142 661 E. 8 MILE ROAD FERNDALE 1 1/2 blocks East of Woodward ROSLYN SOBEL, 76, of Louisville, Colo., died Dec. 8. She was a member of Hadassah and B'nai B'rith. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Alan and Donna Sobel of Colorado, Ronald Sobel of California; grandchildren, David, Meghan and Cole Sobel and Melissa Cober. Mrs. Sobel was the beloved wife of the late Leo Sobel; loving moth- er of the late Nancy Sorel Baldwin. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. FANIA SOIFER, 87, of Southfield, died Dec. 4. She is survived by her son and daugh- ter-in-law, David and Judy Galperin of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, Steven Galperin, Gregory Galperin. Contributions may be made to Menorah House, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield, MI 48076 or to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. LYDIA STECKER, 74, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Michigan, died Dec. 6. She was an optician and a member of the City of Hope, Hadassah and the American Cancer Foundation. Mrs. Stecker is survived by her daugh- ter and son-in-law, Sherry and Dr. Frank Middleman of Scottsdale; sons, Dennis Stecker, Jeffrey Stecker and his compan- ion, Patty Meinzer; grandchildren, Todd and Christa Middleman, Jody Middleman; sister-in-law, Doris Kepes and companion, Ted Koll. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Stecker; dear sister of the late Erwin Kepes. Interment at Oakview Cemetery. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. CHARLES STERN, 86, of New London, Conn., died Dec. 7. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bernice Stern; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Arlene Stern of West Bloomfield; granddaughter, Tracy Stern. Private family services were held in New London. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. For • Monuments and Markers • Bronze Markers • Memorial Duplicating • Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning 12/15 Chudler; also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was the beloved son of the late Irving and Bess Slobin; brother of the late Leonard Slobin; nephew of the late Rose Venitsky. Graveside services were held at the Workmen's Circle Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction. www.detroitjewishnews.com information call Dorfman Funeral Direction. EDYTHE (WEBERMAN) SWARTZ 71, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Dec. 12. She was active in B'nai B'rith and Hadassah. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Frederick C. Swartz; daughters, Annise Swartz-Levine (Jeffrey) and Mar . Swartz; grandchildren, Ashley, Jilian Jarret Levine, Chaely and Kiera Chartie, sisters, Sarah Taylor, Leah Kaplan, Gertrude Feldman, Rose Berlinberg; brother and sister-in-law, Seymour and Paula Weberman. She was the loving sis ter-in-law of the late Edward Taylor, thc late Seymour Kaplan, the late Marty Feldman and the late Joseph Berlinberg Services and interment in Delray Beach. Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Michigan. RICHARD TESSLER, 52, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 10. He is survived by his beloved wife Karen Tessler; sons, Brandon Tessler an Adam Tessler, both of San Diego, Brad Cohen of Farmington Hills; daughter, Samantha Cohen of Farmington Hills; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Psylvia Tessler of Flaggstaff, Ariz.; sister in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Lonny Zimmerman. He was the son o the late Albert and Frances Tessler. Services and interment at Clover F. Park Cemetery. Contributions may b made to the David B. Hermelin Brair Tumor Center, do Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 or to Hospice of Michigan, 16250 Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction. JANET VICTOR, 68, of Farmingtc Hills, died Dec. 7. She was the ownJ, of Fort Jewelry and Loan in Lincoln Park and a member of Congregatior Shaarey Zedek. Mrs. Victor is survived by her daugl ters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Marsha Hyman of West Bloomfield, Diane am Michael Applebaum of West Bloomfie son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and Rachel Victor of Huntington Woods; grandchildren, Kara Hahn, Abigail an Margaux Hyman, Marni and David Applebaum; mother, Eve Newman; si Phyllis Strom of California. She was beloved wife of the late Robert Victor; loving daughter of the late Harry Newman. Interment at Clover Hill P Cemetery. Contributions may be dire to the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel, ,