Obituaries http://iraloufrnarLcomi We Get Questions Q: While you were at my friend's house arranging a funeral for her father, she gave you clothing for him to wear. When my parents died, I was told a shroud was mandatory. A: OBITUARIES INEZ METLER, 92, of Oak Park, died April 13, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Kauffman of Waterford and her fiance, William Heller; sons and daughters-in- law, Norbert and Sandy Metier of Thornhill, Ontario, Maynard and Debbie Metier of West Bloomfield; grandchil- dren, Lisa and Jerry Metier-Boreland, Paul and Lisa Metier, Michelle and Corey Burke, Marla Metier, Aaron Metier, David Metier; great-grandchildren, Lea, Ryan, Dylon, Mara. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Metier. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Airangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. I assume that your friend's father was buried at Beth El Memorial Park, where clothing or shrouds are acceptable. Every other Jewish cemetery in this city makes a shroud mandatory. This is a requirement not just here, but throughout the Jewish world, symbolizing our equality, giving no one special treatment. THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER 1099 Lone Pine Rd, at Telegraph. Jewish Family Service presents adoption seminar featuring author Adam Pertman, 7:00 pm on May 8, at Bloomfield lbwnship Lthrary. 1- • Adam Pertman, author of Adoption Nation and Executive Director of Evan. B. Donaldson Adoption Institute in New York, will speak at the Bloomfield Township Library, 11 4 His lecture, "The Revolution is Here!," examines how adoption is changing the face of America and Jewish community. Event is free and open to public. Parents of adopted children, and people thinking about adoption especially encouraged to attend. MARIAN RICH, 81, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., formerly of Detroit, died April 11, 2003. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Marc and Cindy Rich of Farmington Hills, Steven and Margaret Rich of Las Vegas, Nev., Howard and Marsha Rich of Coral Springs, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jerry Diem of Oak Park; sis- ter and brother-in-law, Ann and Paul Epstein of Farmington Hills; sister-in- law, Doris Epstein of Southfield; grand- children, David Rich, Jody Rich, Chele and Charles Greer, William Rich, Leigh Ann Rich, Danielle Rich, Matthew Rich, Travis Rich, Bryan Diem, Joshua Diem; five great-grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late George Rich. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Reservations requested by April 28. For more information, call (248) 559-1500 ext. 277 THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL" Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-0020 • Facsimile 248-569-2502 Wasizask....,•7 7, -44 from page 117 •-",3 te a ' .• a OSCAR RUSS, 95, of Bloomfield Hills, aqitiiA='• Depend On A Name You Can Trust _Wang YkcZe A LA CARTE SHIVA DINNERS and died April 13, 2003. He is survived by his stepson and step- daughter-in-law, John and Suzanne Kovacs of Bloomfield Hills; grandchil- dren, George, Henry; nephews, Chaim Russ, Meyer Russ. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Russ. Interment in Budapest, Hungary. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. GERTRUDE SHAW, 91, of Oak Park, Only Certified Products Used In The Preparation of Shirlee's Food ...Prepared In Her Own Private Kitchen tTN 4/18 2003 11,8 (248) 855-9463 Fax: (248) 626 - 8468 Blooms@VineyardDeli.com We appreciate your business! died April 12, 2003. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Millicent Allen of Oak Park, Fern Lee Shaw and Paul Young of Lancaster, Pa.; grandchildren, Karen (Bradley) Collins, Dr. Kathie Allen, Beth Tarasenko, Andrew Young and Wesley Young; great-grandchildren, Noah, Seth, Austin and Travis. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Shaw. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Hilton Convalescent Home, 3161 Hilton, Ferndale, MI 48220; the Michigan Humane Society, 3600 W. Auburn, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Doifman Chapel. SIDNEY "SID' SHINDLER, 73, of North Carolina, died April 9, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Rosalind G. Shindler; sons and daughters-in-law, Lt. Steven and Lisa Shindler of San Diego, Michael and Julie Shindler of Apex, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bill Crimmins of New Lenox, Ill.; brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Lillian Shindler of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Katelyn, Nicole, Noah and Graham Shindler, Billy and Erica Crimmins. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 27624, Raleigh, NC 27611. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Homes in Raleigh. BETTY (BERKOWITZ) STEIN, 85, of Visalia, Calif, formerly of Detroit, died April 8, 2003. She is survived by her sister, Zena Gordon of Bloomfield Hills; niece, Deayaen Hengy of West Bloomfield. She was the wife of the lateJoe Stein. Services were held in California. KENNETH STUART WOLLNER, 53, former Detroiter of Placitas, N.M., died April 9, 2003. He is survived by his son, David Wollner of Highland Park, Ill.; brothers, Andrew Wollner of Oak Park, Martin Wollner of Livonia. He was the dear son of the late Max and Helen Wollner. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Doifinan Chapel. DR BURTON JAY ZACK, of West Bloomfield, died April 12, 2003. He is survived by seven children. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Correction The obituary for Dr. Alan Gruskin (April 11) should have listed surviving grandchildren as Shane and Jared Perlin.