Obituaries We Get Questions Q: My parents have paid pre-arrangement funeral contracts in Florida. They have moved back to Michigan, so we can best manage their care. Can we apply those dollars to arrangements in Detroit? A: I need to see copieS Of the pre-arrangement contracts and will work with their Florida funeral home to obtain the maximum refund available. A separate contract would be required for burial in our community. THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER The Frances and Joseph Fetter Fund for Young Adult Involvement sponsors event at Detroit Institute of Arts, 7:30 pin, Feb. 15. Young adults are invited to enjoy an "Unfettered" educational/social evening on Feb. 15, at the DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave. Cocktail dinner begins at 7:30 pm. Avraham Infeld will speak on a variety of Jewish topics, Docent-led tours of the museum will be offered. Admission is $40. Space limited. Tickets must be reserved in advance. The Fetter Fund is part of Federation's Millennium Campaign for' Detroit's Jewish Future. For more info, contact Lisa Cutler at (248) 6424260 THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-0020 • Facsimile 248-569-2502 Shiva Trays Our Pre-Packaged Chocolates are Certified Baskets for Every Occasion 0 Dipped Glace and Fresh Fruits Sugar-Free Chocolates Gourmet Caramel Apples Local, Same Day & Nationwide Delively . BOARDWALK 6911 Orchard Lake Road 248.851.6100 248.851.6105 fax , :;1121 2/ 7 2003 122 SOMERSET Somerset Collection North 248.816.1454 248.816.3328 fax 690110 We appreciate your business! 48334 or to a charity of one's choice. 48075. Arrangements by Dorfman Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Chapel. TAMARA ROSSINSKAYA, 77, of Oak Park, died Jan. 30, 2003. She is survived by her son and daugh- ter-in-law, Yakov and Era Lifschitz of California; daughter and son-in-law, Nataliya and Validimir Golovin of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Konstantin and Galina Lifschitz, Eugene Lifschitz, Marina Golovin, Katya Golovin. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ROSE RUBIN, 77, of Sunrise, Fla., died Jan. 29, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Sanford Rubin; sons and daughters-in- law, Mark Rubin of Novi, Steve Rubin, Norman and Iris Rubin of Waterford, Gary and Terri Rubin of Texas; grand- children, Scott and Kathi Rubin, Benjamin and Beth Ann Rubin, Sundee; great-grandchildren, Seth, Jordyn, Justin; brother and sisters-in- law, Paul and Florence Davidson, Freda Rubin. She was the loving grandmother of the late Leslie Rubin; dear sister-in- law of the late Louis Rubin. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. IRVING SCHNEIDER, 74, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 24, 2003. He was a partner with his brothers in Schneider's Sport Shops, a war veteran in the U.S. Navy, and a member of the B'nai B'rith Block Lodge. He loved golf and bowl- ing. He is survived by his beloved wife, Roslyn Schneider; daughters, Wendy Fischel of West Bloomfield, Lisa - Irving Schneider of West Schneider Bloomfield; brother, Raymond Schneider of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sister and brother-in- law, Adeline and Sidney Weinberg of West Bloomfield. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sheldon M. Kantor Memorial Fund for Cancer Counseling & Education, do the Weisberg Cancer Center, 31995 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 or to the American Heart Association, 24445 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI HOWARD JAY SOIFER, 53, of East Lansing, died Jan. 29, 2003. He was a graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and became a shareholder in the firm of Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis and Gotting PC. Mr. Soifer began his career as an assis- tant Ingham County prosecutor. He lec- tured at Cooley Law School and co- authored an article published in the Thomas M Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law regarding the 1998- 1999 NBA lockout. He was a loyal Michigan State University Spartan fan. His passion for sports led him to represent several prominent professional athletes. Mr. Soifer was an active member of the greater Lansing community, serving on the boards of Impression Five Museum, East Lansing Education Foundation, Michigan State University Department of Jewish Studies and Congregation Shaarey Zedek; he served a president of the congregation from 1998-2000. He also received the 2001 Community Service Award from Impression Five Museum. Mr. Soifer was a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sandy Soifer; daughters, Halie and Marci; sister, Fern Saltzman; sisters-in- law, Penny Wein and Ellen Kirsch; brothers-in-law, David Kirsch, Bruce Wein, Steven Saltzman; father-in-law, Al Kirsch, and his wife, Mimi. He was the loving son of the late Marvin and Marilyn Soifer. Services were at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Fast Lansing. Contributions may be made to the Israeli Fellowship Program, University of Michigan Department of Radiation Oncology, 1500 Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0010. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. ROSALINE SPARR, 77, of Southfield, died Jan. 28, 2003. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Wright and Armand Molino of West Bloomfield, Carole and Robert Levey of Texas; grandchildren, Adam, Rachel, Joshua and Nicholas. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Sparr; sister of the late Jean Kamen. Graveside services were held at the Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.