Obits httpdiwww.irakaufrnan.comi Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community Obituaries from page 109 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-0020 • Facsimile 248-569-2502 vvvvwdralcaufman.com Q. ; My mother has organized a pre- arranged funeral with a graveside service. If our family wants to change that for any reason, such as the weather, can we alter the arrangements? A : Yes, we meet and review all of the arrangements. When a graveside service has been predetermined, there is an understanding that severe weather could alter the plans.. Congregation Shaarey Zedek hosts "Klezmer for Katrina," 7:00 pm, Sun, Dec 18, 2005, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield Concert sponsored by B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region, and many Detroit area synagogues. Features New Orleans Klezmer All Stars and Kids Klezmer Band of Michigan. 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A bookkeeper,.she spent many years with her husband at Sid's Travel Agency. Previously she was with Hordes Insurance Agency and Kaftan Builders and Spoon Builders. She was a member of ORT. Mrs. Wais is survived by her hus- band, Sidney Wais of West Bloomfield; children, Sharon and James Pearce of West Bloomfield, Wais Brian and Sherri Wais of Commerce Township, Tina Wais of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Matthew Pearce, Randy Pearce, Samantha Wais and Genna Wais; sister, Mitzie Zucker of West Bloomfield; brother, David Lelchook of Oak Park. Interment at Beth Ahm Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076 or Parkinsons Foundation, 30161 Southfield Road, Suite 119, Southfield, MI 48076. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ESTHERYAROST,100, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 8, 2005. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia Tumin of Princeton, N.J., Dr. Rosalyn and Dr. Gerald Weintraub of Farmington Hills, Anita and Dr. Seymour Baxter of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Jason and Elizabeth Weintraub, Dr. Joshua and Dr. Christine Weintraub, Adam and Mishi Weintraub, Dr. Alex Baxter, Daniel and Carole Baxter, David and Shannon Baxter, Zachary and Laura Tumin, Dr. Jonathan and Kathie Tumin; great- grandchildren, Sara Weintraub, Joseph Weintraub, Rei Weintraub, Maia Weintraub, Io Weintraub, Noah Baxter, Billie Baxter, Echo Baxter, Rachel Tumin, Ariel Tumin, Benjamin Tumin, Remy Tumin. She was the beloved wife of the late Isadore Yarost; dear mother-in-law of the late Dr. Melvin Tumin. - Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.