Obitua http :Iiirakaufrriart.torni r. We Get Questions OBITUARIES from page 113 Q: Is it true that, when transferring someone across state lines, embalming is required by state law and/or the airlines? Fla. Arrangements by Harper Morris Military Chapel. A: When we transfer across state lines, embalming is EXTREMELY rare. Our colleagues from JFDA (Jewish Funeral Directors of America) are very knowledgeable about transferring quickly and capably, while honoring our tradition of no embalming. Kadima in need of young adult volunteers to be buddies or mentors Young adults ages 21-35 are encouraged to become buddies or mentors to Kadima clients. Volunteers also needed for young adult event planning committee. Involvement about 2-4 hours per week. Kadima is a Jewish mental health agency which provides psychologi- cal services, residential options, supported employment and social ALICE SHAPIRO, 89, of Farmington Hills, died June 16, 2003. She was a statis- tical reporter for MESC and was previ- ously an office manag- er for American House Wrecking, a family lumber business. Mrs. Shapiro is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Edward and Linda Shapiro of Commerce Township; daughter and son-in-law, Maryanne and Dr. Herbert Remer of Iowa; grandchil- dren, Scott and Laura Shapiro, Sara and Matt Walsh, Gene Remer; sisters, Elinor Bolker of Arizona, Mildred Melz,er of California; sister-in-law, Phyllis Mahlin. She was the beloved wife of the late William Shapiro; dear brother of the late Louis Mahlin. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufirian Chapel. activities on non-sectarian basis. Kadima also provides public edu- cation and advocacy to enhance uality of life for individuals and eir families affected by psychi- atric disabilities. For more information on Kadima, please visit WWW. kacli mace n t e r. o rg . For more information on volun- teering call Janette Shallal at (248) 559-8235, or email kadimaplus@msn.com THE IRA KAU FNIAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248 569 0020 • Facsimile 248-569-2502 - Sugar-Free Chocolates 0 - Shiva Trays 41000IATE BOARDWALK 6911 Orchard Lake Road 248.851.6100 • fax 248.851.6105 Local, Same Day & Nationwide Delivery MOW SOMERSET Our Pre-Packaged Chocolates are Certified UO Somerset Collection North 248.816.1454 • 248.816.3328 fax The Family of the Late IDA ZIMBERG Announces the unveiling of a monument in her memory 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Machpelah cemetery. Rabbi Polter is officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend. 725480 . .ek Shop J14 6/20 2003 114 Online the Easy Way... www.jewish.com ' • "4 He is survived by his beloved wife, Sylvia Stern; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Leslie Schwartz of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Michelle Stern Stern of Englewood, Colo.; sister and broth- er-in-law, Helen and Carl Leibowitz of Southfield; grandchildren, Robert Fink, Steven (Barbara) Fink, Stacey (Cary) Chapman and Aaron Stern; great-grand- children, Nicole, Danielle and Rebecca. He was the dear brother of the late Ceil Stern, the late Al Stern, the late Ann Jacobs and the late Kenneth Stern. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Beaumont Hospice Fund, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Doifinan Chapel. IRVING TOPPER, 94, of Hollywood, Fla., died June 10, 2003. He was the for- mer co-owner of Keystone Plumbing Supply and also Charfoos and Topper Home and Apartment Builders. He was also a founding member of Tam EILEEN SMITH, 82, O'Shanter Country Club and was on the of Southfield, died June basketball team of Northwestern High 10, 2003. She was a School, where he was known as "Speed member of the Toporowsky." Brandeis Book Sale Mr. Topper is survived by his daughter, Committee, Hadassah Marion Feuerman of California; son, and a former secretary Ronald Topper of Florida; grandchildren, at Akiva Hebrew Day Lynn and Irving Blum, Judy Garcia, School. Barry Feuerman, Lisa and Richard Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Freede, Debbie Topper, Jackie Topper, Harold D. Smith; sons and daughters-in- Melanie Topper; great-grandchildren, law, Gary and Lynne Smith of Massachu- Amy and David Ingber, Julie and John setts, Ronald and Eleanore Smith of West Steffes, Lori and Taal Ashmann, Leslie Bloomfield, Laurence Smith of Birming- Kaplan, Dr. Darryl and Dr. Sarah El- ham; daughter-in-law, Leslie Lafer; grand- Mouchi, Kimberly El-Mouchi, Allison children, Alyson Smith, Robyn and Freede and Ashley Freede; great-grand- Douglas Riseberg, Matthew Smith, children, Brandon Steffes, Emma El- Charles Smith, Andrew Smith, Kevin Mouchi; sister, Sarah Siegel of Smith, An Smith, Lindsey Smith; sisters, Farmington Hills. He was the beloved Evelyn Meyers and Edith Wanderstock, husband of the late Edith S. Topper; dear both of New York; brother and sister-in- brother of the late Mary Buchsbaum and law, Morris and Marian Poummit. the late Sam Topper. Interment at Clover Hill Park Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be made Park. Contributions may be made to the to the Peter and Dorothy Brown Center, American Cancer Association or Hospice 6720 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, of Michigan. Arrangements by Ira MI 48322. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Kaufman Chapel. VLADIMIR KHOMEL YANSKIY, 73, LEO STERN, 87, of Farmington Hills, of Southfield, died June 3, 2003. died June 11, 2003. He served on the He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth board of Teamsters Local 285. Upon his Khomelyanskiy; daughter, Marina retirement from Quality Linen after 30 Khomelyanskya of Oak Park. years of service, he drove a school bus for Contributions may be made to a chari- United Hebrew Schools and conducted ty of one's choice. Interment at Hebrew bus tours of old Jewish Detroit. He later Memorial Park. Arrangements by drove a bus for the Village Retirement Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Home in Farmington.