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Leader, Teacher And Poet
HARRY KIRSBAUM
Staff Writer
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rkadiy Ongeyberg spent his life learning,
teaching, writing poetry and leading.
Mr. Ongeyberg, 76, of Southfield, a
leader in the Russian Jewish community, died of
complications from surgery on June 1, 2004.
"He was very strong and very friendly," said his
daughter, Irina Zager. "He had a good sense of
humor, but he was very responsible and intense
about whatever he was doing."
Mr. Ongeyberg was the director of a school in his
native country of Belarus before immigrating to the
Detroit area in 1992.
"He loved America, met many good friends here,
and he was very appreciative for everything, espe-
cially the local Jewish community and how they
helped immigrants in many ways," said Zager.
Five years ago, Mr. Ongeyberg became president
of the Russian Jewish World War II Association of
Veterans and Invalids, where his leadership skills
RUTH AAL, 91, of Southfield, died
June 1, 2004. She was born in
Heidingsfeld, Germany, and immi-
grated to the United States in 1938.
After her marriage, she lived in Flint
for many years. Mrs. Aal was an active
member of Congregation Beth Ahm
and Hadassah.
She is survived by her daughter,
Nancy Aal of Southfield; son and
daughter-in-law, Dr. Marvin and
Barbara Aal of Chicago; sister, Hilde
Frank of New York City. She was the
beloved wife for 54 years of the late
Arthur Aal.
Contributions may be made to
Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W.
Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI
48322. Services and interment at
Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements
by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
took over said Riva. Latinsky, former director of the
Russian Acculturation Program at the Jewish
Community Center in Oak Park.
"He used to approach me with all kinds of ideas,"
said Latinsky. "Every year we did a Chanukah pro-
gram, incorporating the veterans' birthdays with
lighting the candles."
Under his leadership, the veteran's organization
collected money every year for Israel
and participated in Federation's
Annual Campaign — raising $12,000
in one year, she said.
The group also supported the
Jewish National Fund, Latinsky said.
"When a veteran dies, they send
money to Israel to plant a tree. It's a
forest of trees there, and there will be
a tree planed in his memory, too."
Zager remembers an energetic
father, and a perfectionist. He liked to
walk — he swam every day — and
was very active for his age, she said.
Ar a iy Ongey erg
the late Bernard.
Contributions may be made to the
American Red Cross or a charity of
one's choice:
CLIFFORD FELDMAN, 85, of
Bloomfield Hills, died May 24, 2004.
He was the owner of National
Janitorial Supply from 1925-1993.
Mr. Feldman is survived by daugh-
ters and son-in-laws, Beth-Anne and
Robert Lipin of Bloomfield Hills, Jill
and Steven Stone of Bloomfield Hills;
grandchildren, Hallie and Marc Moss,
Jon Stone and Kyle Stone; brother
and sister-in-law, Morton and Carol
Metzger. He was the beloved husband
of the late Iris Feldman; dear brother
of the late Arlyne Waxman Schorr.
Interment at Machpelah Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to a char-
ity of one's choice. Arrangements by
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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MARGARET K. BIALKIN, 88, of
Southfield, died June 4, 2004. She
was active in Na'amat for many years
and was an active bridge player.
Mrs. Bialkin is survived by her
daughter, Paula; sister, Mrs. Irving
(Martha) Bialkin; extended family,
Adel and Hilary El-Magrabi, Hirokuni
and Keiko Hoirkawa; their families,
Nadia, Peter, Saori (Chris), Lisa, Isabel
El-Magrabi, Kazuma and Saya
Mitchell. She was the loving wife of
He was also a poet who was published in local
Russian newspapers.
He wanted everything to be the best, from his
school to his garden to his organization — he want-
ed it the most well run.
Mr. Ongeyberg felt the same way about learning,
she said.
His homework was everywhere in his apartment,
she said. He only trusted his homework to his
American-born son-in-law to make sure there were
no mistakes.
Mr. Ongeyberg is survived by his son
and daughter-in-law, Dmitry and Irina
Ongeyberg of Israel; daughter and son-in-
law, Irina and Dmitry Zager of West
Bloomfield; sisters, Sima Ongeyberg of
Israel, Asya Yanoushpolskaya of Israel;
grandchildren, Inna and Joel Herbst,
Valirie Zager, Eli Ongeyberg; great-grand-
daughter, Sophia Herbst.
Mr. Ongeyberg was the beloved hus-
band of the late Sofya.
Interment was at Hebrew Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel. ❑
ALICE JEAN GOTTESMAN, 71, of
Bloomfield Hills, died June 6, 2004.
She was a teacher and member of
Temple Beth El.
Mrs. Gottesman is survived by her
sons and daughters-in-law, John and
Marcy Gottesman of Bloomfield Hills,
Dr. Gary and Ann Gottesman of
Missouri; daughter and son-in-law,
Nancy Gottesman and David
Kurlandsky of Ann Arbor; grandchil-
dren, Jaclyn and Joshua Gottesman,
Matan and Ari Gottesman and Kate
and Rachel Kurlandsky; sister-in-law,
Adele Gottesman. She was the beloved
wife of the late Morton G.
Gottesman; loving mother of the late
Richard Harris Gottesman; dear sister-
in-law of the late Harvey Gottesman.
Interment at Beth El Memorial
Park. Contributions may be made to
the Richard Harris Gottesman
Scholarship Fund, do Harvard
University, Office of Recording
Secretary, 124 Mt. Auburn, Suite 430
North, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.
MARC ARLAN HALLER, 53, of
White Lake Township, died June 3,
2004. For 18 years, he was an insur-
ance inspector with McCurry
Insurance.
He is survived by his wife, Elinor
Haller; daughters and sons-in-law,
Lana and John Colwell of Madison
Heights, Andrea and Ronnen
Golombek of Mt. Clemens; sons and
daughters-in-law, Andrew and Tara
Haller of White Lake, Robert and
Samantha Raszkowski of Novi; grand-
children, Kaylee and Trysha
Raszkowski,
Rashelle,
Christopher,
Hana and Jacob
Haller; father,
George Haller
of Florida;
brother, Alan
Haller of
Florida; sister
and brother-in-
Marc Arlan Haller
law, Judith and
David James of
Hartland. He was the loving son of
the late Irene Haller.
Interment at Hebrew Memorial
Park Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society
or a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.
DR. ALLEN LEWIS HAYES, 76, of
West Bloomfield, died May 28, 2004.
An OB/GYN, Dr. Hayes retired 12
years ago. He was on staff at
Beaumont Hospital and Sinai
Hospital for over 20 years.
Dr. Hayes was a member of the
American College of OB/GYN,
Temple Israel and its brotherhood and
he was active with Federation.
He is survived by his wife of 26
years, Roslind Hayes of West