We Get Questions Q : Is it true that, when transferring someone across state lines, embalming is required by state law and/or the airlines? A: When we transfer across state lines, embalm- ing 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 embalmin g. Shomrey Emunah and Young Israel Sponsor Winter Blood Drive, Sun., Feb. 8, 2004 1540 Southfield Rd in Southfield. The Blood Drive assists American Red Cross in maintaining safe supply level. Supplies are low. Shomrey Emunah the Young Israel Synagogues host Winter Blood Drive, 7:30 am-1:30 pm, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Shomrey Emunah, Restrictions for donating apply. For more info, and to schedule an appointment, call (248) 353-9453. THE IRA KAUFNIAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248 569 0020 • Facsimile 248-569-2502 - - • o=i,•Po SHIVA DINNERS & TRAYS W Oteik VeyeAut San-6- Ts Net tgamtee 9194k Ccukluet 96:iiktre, Only Certified Products U In The Preparation of Shirlee's Food...Prepared In Her Own Private Kitchen KETS & TRAYS Anaticgo-. Hot Homemade Dinners Meat & Dairy & Fish Trays! MaxZe 4N 1/30 2004 86 _gZenz (248) 855-9463 32418 Northwestern Hwy. (248) 737-8088 Same Day Delivery www.NibblesAndNuts.com • bet. PAiddlebelt & t4 Mile Rd. OBITS from page 85 Charles Rudner and Charlotte "Muffy" Kabeck of California; grandchildren, Lanny, Mark, Leigh and Louis Rudner; sister, Helen August. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis E. Rudner; dear sister of the late Miriam Keidan, the late Ethel Frank, the late Simon Shetzer and the late Cecelia Shetzer. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to any Jewish charity. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ANN SAMSICY, 88, of Beverly Hills, died Jan. 23, 2004. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Norman and Phyllis Samsky of Southfield, Saul Samsky of Port Townsend, Wash.; sisters, Naomi Salloway of Minneapolis, Minn., Eve Shapir•j_of Minneapolis; - grandchildren, Michael Adam Samsky, Rachel Weber. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris "Mory" Samsky; loving sister of the late Harry Shapiro. Contributions may be made to Temple Beth-El, 7400 Telegraph Road, Birmingham, MI 48301. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. RAYMOND SHAPIRO, formerly of Southfield of Boca Raton, Fla., died Jan. 26, 2004. He worked as a men's clothing salesperson for 20 years at Sears. Mr. Shapiro is survived by his brothers, George Joseph Shapiro of Boca Raton, Jack Shapiro of Michigan; dear friend, Hilda Goodgal. He was the brother of the late Louis and Victor Shapiro. Services were held at Lakeside Memorial Park in Miami. Arrangements by Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels in Deerfield Beach; Fla. EDWARD MARTIN STONE, 79, of Lake Worth, Fla., formerly of Detroit, died Jan. 24, 2004. He was a tire executive and owned Birmingham Tire Company for over 20 years, retiring 17 years ago. A Navy veteran, Mr. Stone served on a destroyer escort in the Northern Pacific. Stone He was a 32nd degree Mason at Perfection-Mosaic Lodge. Mr. Stone was also a Shriner and a member of Temple Beth El from the age of 18. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Renee Salon Stone; daughters and sons-in-law, Leanne and Dr. Jon Paul Carmichael of Golden, Colo., Lori and Mark Cohn of Bloomfield Hills; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Thomas and Marni Stone of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, Morgan Carmichael, Alex and Scott Stone, Ryan and Taylor Cohn; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Barbara Stone of Franklin. He was the beloved brother of the late Hermine Cotton and the late Joshua "Jim" Stone. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Fountain Chapter of Women's American ORT, do Jackie Winters, 4801 Esedra Court #208, Lake Worth, FL 33467. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. FANNIE R. WEINSTEIN, 94, of Southfield, died Jan. 22, 2004. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Bernard Zack of Southfield; grandchildren, Stuart and Lori Zack, Arron and Diane Zack, Michele and Joel Young; great-grandchildren, Joshua Zack, Connor Zack, Morgan Young. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris Weinstein. Contributions may be made to Jewish Federation Apartments, 6690 W. Maple Road, West Weinstein Bloomfield, MI 48322. Services and interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Correction • The obituary for Michael Kaplan (Jan. 23) should have indicated that contributions may be made to the Michael Wade Kaplan Foundation, c/o Marc Seyburn, 2000 Town Center, #1500, Southfield, MI 48075-1195.