Real Estate Attorney

The Chapel
that recognizes
each family's individual needs.

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tectorsof this legacy.They
erbert
established the founda-
Sott, 87, of
tion,
and we stand ontheir
Bloomfield
shoulders."
Hills,died March16,2007.
Mr. Sott is survived by
He was one of the pre-
his
wife, Elaine Sott of
eminentrealestateattor -
Bloomfield
Hills; daughter
neys in Michigan and a
and
fiance,
Leslie Sott
founding member of the
Geary
and
David
Gottlieb;
Detroit lawfirm of Barris,
daughter,
Lynne
Sott
Sott, Denn & Driker, PLLC.
Herbert ot t
Jackson;
grandchildren,
Mr. Sott was born in
Detroit and attended the University Wiley Nickel and hisfiancee,Caroline
of Michigan. He left college to serve Edwards, Andrea Mignon Gates and
inthe Navy during WorldWar II.After Corey Gates, KathrynJackson; sister,
Edna Rossenas; Elaine's children,
his discharge, hereturnedtothe uni-
grandchildren
and great-grandchil-
versitytofinish his studies,earning a
dren,
Bob
and
Pam Sorock, Sallyjo
master's degree in business admin-
and
Barry
Levine,
Cathy and Bernie
istration and a juris doctor from the
Polen,
Stacey
and
Greg Gutowsky,
law school.
Brad
and
Salle
Sorock,
Lissa and Paul
In1947, Mr. Sott joined the Detroit
Hussian,
Amy
Levine,
Nikki Polen,
law firm of Friedman, Meyers &Keys
Andrew
Polen,
Bryan
Gutowsky,
and began a long and distinguished
career, which spanned six decades. Lane Gutowsky, Huck Sorock, Piper
In 1968, he co-founded the Barris, Sorock.
Mr. Sott was the beloved hus-
Sott firm with his longtime friend
band
of the late Mignon Ginsburg
and law partner Donald E. Barris and
Sott
and
the late Dorothy Sott.
four other attorneys from his prior
Interment
was at White Chapel
firm. He was the moving force in
Cemetery.
Contributions may
structuring many cutting-edge real
be
made
to
a charity of one's
estatetransactions. Hewas an inno-
choice.
Arrangements
by Ira
vator, establishingthestructure for
1
Kaufman
Chapel.
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real estate investmentsthat was later
followed by many practitioners.
Bill Barris, longtimecolleagueand
partner, remembers, "Herb was my
mentor. He was a true gentleman in
everysenseand a brilliantrealestate
attorney. I was fortunate to be the
recipient of his vast knowledge.The
founders of our firm set the highest
standards forthe practice of law.We
are both the beneficiaries and pro-

Endowment Fund, c/o the Jewish
Apartments & Services in Oak Park.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

SAMUEL SKLAR, 80, of Detroit,

died March 16, 2007.
He is survived by his dear friend,
Janet Newman of Clawson; niece;
nephews. He was the loving brother of
the late Lilllian Rosen.
Contributions may be made to a
charity of one's choice. Interment at
Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements
by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

RALPH SHOOK, 96, of Southfield,
died March 19, 2007. He was a mem-
ber of the Furniture Club.
He is survived by his sons and
daughters-in-law, Larry and Patty

Shook of West Bloomfield, Michael
and Jane Shook of Plano, Texas;
grandchildren, Emily Shook, Jason
Shook and Dr. Ilaina (Dr. Jim Bob
Airhart) Shook; great-grandson, Raef
Airhart; nieces, nephews, and many
other loving family members and
friends. He was the beloved husband
of the late Gloria Shook.
Contributions may be made to a
charity of one's choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.

Our hear tfelt
condolences
to the families
we have served.

We serve the entire
Jewish community
by bringing together
our rich traditions
with customized,
sensitive services.

Associated with all cemeteries.

Please call us at:
(248) 543-1622

Outside Michigan at:
1-800-736-5033

26640 Greenfield Road
Oak Park, Michigan 48237

JOSEPH KWASELOW
Rabbi: Aaron Bergman
Adat Shalom Memorial
Park Cemetery

BEVERLY E. HERSH
Rabbi: Elliott Pachter of
Congregation B'nai Moshe
Oakview Cemetery

SHIRLEY BRESLER
Rabbi: Harold Loss of
Temple Israel
Machpelah Cemetery

CLARA ALZOFON
Rabbi: David Nelson of
Congregation Beth Shalom
Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery

LOUIS BRESSLER
Rabbi: Daniel Nevins of
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Rabbi: Herbert Yoskowitz of
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Cantor: Larry Vieder of
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Hebrew Memorial
Park Cemetery

YAKOV FRUMAN
Rabbi: Yosef Mishulovin
of Bais Chabad of North Oak Park
Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery

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Rabbi Boruch E. Levin

Executive Director, H.B.S.

MaiMMONSIMani

Robert H. Bodzin

Funeral Director

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Elaine Klein

Funeral Coordinator

threw
emonal
Chapel

Mark E. Klinger

Funeral Director

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