WV, We Get Questions Q : My friend lost her husband suddenly and I was appalled the Medical Examiner insisted on performing an autopsy against the family's wishes. Do family members have no say in what happens to their loved one? OBITS SARAH SILVER, 85, of Southfield, A: Prior to a burial, we must file a death died Nov. 19, 2004. She was a home- maker and worked for the Red Cross during World War II. Mrs. Silver is survived by her son, Terry Silver of Ypsilanti; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Silver and Clayton Ivey of Tennessee; granddaughter, Olivia Silver. She was the beloved wife of the late Abraham Silver; dear sister of the late Samuel Blechman and the late Morris Blechman. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. certificate, which includes a cause of death. This has implications for Life Insurance, Workmen's Compensation and, in the case of a homicide, a full report has to be filed. The Medical Examiner has the right to determine the necessity of an autopsy. Directed by Mitch Master. Music directed by Dan Greig. Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit's Performing and Visual Arts presents "The Wizard of Oz," Dec 1, 2, and 5, Jewish Community Center, Handleman Hall, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield The Academy is an independent, co-educational high school offering college prep curriculum integrated with intensive Jewish studies program. Proceeds benefit Performing and Visual Arts Department. Students of Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit and other area students perform "The Wizard of Oz," 7:00 pm, Dec 1 & 2; 2:00 pm, Dec 5, at the JCC. from page 93 LOUIS "LOU" STARR, 83, of Tickets: $15/ person. All welcome. For tickets, or more info., contact Academy, (248) 592-5263. THE IRA KAUFIVIAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-0020 • Facsimile 248-569-2502 Bloomfield Hills, died Nov. 16, 2004. He is survived by his beloved wife, Faye Starr; daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Ron Marabate of Okemos, Mich., Janice Starr and Jeff Lawrence of Cornelius, N.C.; son, Craig Starr of Ramona, Calif.; grandchildren, Mark (Meg) Markowitz and Allison Marabate. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. LUSI SUSHIN, 80, of Southfield, died Nov. 18, 2004. She is survived by her son, Sol Sushin of New York; granddaughter, Michele Sushin. She was the beloved wife of the late Israel Sushin. Services and interment at Beth Tefilo Emanuel Cemetery Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. www.iralcaufman.com SANFORD B. TINK, 57, of Ferndale, died Nov. 18, 2004. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Myron and Linda Tink of Farmington Hills, Charles and Anita Tink of West Bloomfield; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Steve Hoberman of West Bloomfield. He was the dear son of the late Harold and Sylvia Tink. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Participating Charities: Alyn Hospital New, Easy On-Line Donations Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute "In honor of..." "In memory of..." B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region Congregation B'nai Moshe Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah The Jerusalem Foundation Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit JNF Trees for Israel Magen David Adom *Thir 11/26 2004 94 OneFamily - The Israel Emergency Solidarity Fund Women's American ORT Now you can make donations to the charity of your choice on-line! No stamps, envelopes or checks needed. Our on-line link will let you donate to many charities locally and abroad. It's safe, easy and secure. A beautiful acknowledgement card will be sent by mail to the recipient. SHELDON MARVIN WEIN- TRAUB, 63, of Clarkston, died Nov. 17, 2004. Just log on to www.detroitjewishnews.com or www.irakaufman.com and click on the Donations link. iN Demo MIMI SIM THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family. Faith ;.; Community 914340 He is survived by cousins and dear friends. He was the loving son of the late Harry Abraham Weintraub, the late Doris Weintraub; dear brother of the late Loretta Weintraub. Services and interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. MARION WIRT, 97, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 8, 2004. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Francine and Arnold Disner of West Bloomfield, Tillie Silverman of West Bloomfield, Audrey and Herb Saperstein of Huntington Woods; grandchildren, Niki Calvert, Erica and Bruce Allen, Mark and Jackie Silverman, Howard and Debra Silverman, Debbie Silverman, Michael and Audrey Levin, Honey and Steven Goebel; numerous great-grandchil- dren. She was the beloved wife of the late Aaron Wirt; loving mother of the late Mildred Mandell. Contributions may be made a chari- ty of one's choice. Services and inter- ment at Machpelah. Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. MILDRED WISE, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 22, 2004. For 35 years, she was a bookkeeper and office manager for Maskill's Hardware. Mrs. Wise is sur- vived by her daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Howard Goldberg of West Bloomfield, Susan Wise and Bruce Sitron of West Bloomfield, Penny and Vernon McGarity of Grass Lake; son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Marjorie Fein of Grosse Pointe Shores; grandchildren, Stacey and Michael Byck, Amy and Robert Singer, Alyssa and Joshua Tobias, Hayley and Emily Sitron and Jessica McGarity; great-grandchildren, Seth and Samantha Byck, Zachary, Jordyn and Olivia Singer, Cady and Charlie Tobias; sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy and Hershel Levine of Farmington Hills, Shirley Pytel of California. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Z. Wise; dear sister of the late Phyllis Gilman. Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery. Contributions may be made to City of Hope. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Correction • The obituary for Ruth Fisher (Nov. 5) should have indicated that she was the beloved wife of the late Lou Fisher.