Obituaries http://irakaufmart.comi We Get Questions Q : My father was a World War II veteran. A friend of mine suggested a VA marker on his grave, which is significantly different than my mother's. I think I would prefer a marker like hers, but I don't want to be disrespectful to my dad's service, which was very important to him. Am I wrong? OBITS from page 101 , A: Not at all. You've already stated your desire to duplicate your mom's stone, which is often the way families select a marker. This by no means is unpatriotic. The Government markers are there for those who wish to take advantage of them. Kever Avot provides an Temple Israel's Family Life Center and The Ira Kaufman Chapel hold 7th Annual Kever Avot Program, Sun, Sept 12, 2004. opportunity for older Jewish adults in the community to visit their loved ones' gravesites. Temple Israel's Family Life Center and The Ira Kaufman Chapel hold special program, pr ne ttet Kever Avot, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sun, Sept 12, 2004. aiti 4 Temple Israel volunteers give one-on-one support. Transportation to-and-from cemeteries provided for this "Mitzvah of a Lifetime." For more info, call the Family Lift Center at (248) 661-5700. t THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-0020 • Toll Free 800-325-7105 Facsimile 248-569-2502 wvv-wiralcaufnaan.com , matter what time yOti- , shiva or a memorial contti ber of our family, nova • Hot Homemade Dinners • A La Carte Selections • Meat & Dairy & Fish Trays! JN 9/ 3 2004 102 ArZe gZefil =ph (248) 855-9463 • Candy & Nut Trays & Fresh Fruit • Chocolate-Dipped Fresh Fruit • Homemade Bakery & Sweet Trays! (248) 737-8088 To Order Online: NibblesAndNuts.com ington, D.C., or Farmington Hills Holocaust museums. LEV RABIN, 71, of Royal Oak, died Aug. 26, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Olga Rabin; daughter and son-in-law, Larisa Rabina and Sergey Masharin of Oak Park; brother and sister-in-law, Benjamin and Fira Kleyner of South- field; grandson, Leonid Masharin. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. RANDEE SORSCHER, 61, of Southfield, died Aug. 29, 2004. She is survived by her sister, Berna Sorscher of Flint; brothers and sisters- in-law, Dr. Stanley (Dr. Judith Arms) Sorscher of Seattle, Wash., Mitchell B. and Thea A. Sorscher of Walnut Creek, Calif. She was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Sidell Sorscher. Interment at Clover Hill Park Ceme- tery. Contributions may be made to the Sidell and Samuel Sorscher Scholarship Fund, do the University of Michigan- Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn, MI 48128; Campus Contemplative Garden, do the University of Michigan- Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn, MI 48128; Hospice of Henry Ford, Plymouth Office, 260 Union, Ply- mouth, MI 48170; or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Doi inan Chapel. SHANE LOGAN SPECTOR, 1, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 28, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Jason and Marci Spector of West Bloomfield; sisters, Alexis Spector of West Bloomfield, Tori Spector of West Bloomfield; grandparents, Robert and Karen Spector of West Bloomfield; grandmother, Marilyn Light of Walled Lake. He was the dear grandson of the late Lawrence Light. Interment at the Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Michi- gan, do the Development Office, 3901 Beaubien, Detroit, MI 48201 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrange- ments by Dorfman Chapel. JOSEPH TAYLOR, 86, of Southfield, died Aug. 30, 2004. He was teacher in Livonia and the owner of the Birmingham Reading Center. Mr. Taylor is survived by his daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Lynn Susan and Peter Thacker of Oregon, Nancy and Jonathan Green of Birmingham; grandchildren, Eli Thacker Taylor, Gabriel Thacker Taylor, Daniel Stocker, Andrew Green; sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Melvin Cohen of Southfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Lila Taylor. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice Home of Farmington Hills. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. KATIE WASSERMAN, 87, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 24, 2004. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield and was a member of the Primrose Benevolent Society. Mrs. Wasserman is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Joel Gertner of West Bloomfield; grandson, Charlie Gertner; sister, Tillie Small of Farmington Hills. She was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Wasserman; loving sister of the late Ann Wolf and the late Joe Lepsetz; dear sister-in-law of the late Bertha Lepsetz, the late Walter Small and the late Nate Wolf. Interment at Nusach Harie. Contributions may be made to the National Council of Jewish Women, 26400 Lahser, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48034 or the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network, 24123 Green- field Road, Southfield, MI 48075. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. DIANE ZUPPKE, 92, of Green Acres, Fla., died Aug. 25, 2004. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Eleanor Zuppke, Harvey and Lisa Zuppke, Marc and Judy Zuppke; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Rodger Plafkin; brothers, Ian Rubinstein, Will Roberts; grandchildren, David and Dana Wartel, Allen and Julie Zuppke, Scott and Kelly Zuppke, Amy and John Van Fosser, Mindy and Peter Mott, Jeffrey Plafkin, Ronald and Siglet Platkin, Marsha Plafkin, Joey and Bridget Plafkin, Phillip and Marge Plafkin, Aaron Plafkin, Josh Bassett, Robert Bassett; 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Correction The obituary for Randi M. Holtzman (Aug. 27) should have stated that she was the loving niece of Sue Smith and the dear friend of Lee Held.