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LAURA PHILKA, 78, of Oak Park,
died Dec. 8, 2008.
She is survived by her sons and
daughter-in-law, Marshall Philka of
West Bloomfield; Jeffrey and Gabriele
Philka of Novi; sister, Marilyn Crantz
of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren,
Rachel, Matthew, Jordan and Andrew
Philka; nieces and nephews, Deborah
(Dr. Barry) Wiss, Jacki (Dr. Mark) Kay,
Melinda (Uri) Shemesh and David
(Tamara) Crantz; many other loving
nieces, nephews, family members and
friends.
Mrs. Philka was the beloved wife of
the late David Philka; sister of the late
Freida Daskal and the late Dorothy
Zimmelman; mother-in-law of the late
Barb Philka; sister-in-law of the late
Larry Crantz.
Interment at Aaron Moshe Cemetery
in Roseville. Contributions may be
made to JARC or to a charity of one's
choice. Arrangements by Dorfman
Chapel.

GERTRUDE NAN PICKMAN, died
Dec. 9, 2008.
She is survived by her children, Joel
and Lisa Pickman, Linda and Leon
Peden, Karen and Gerald Jacknow,
Marc and Serena Pickman and Robert
Pickman; grandchildren, Jack, Alexis,
Alyson, Tracy, Anthony and Brittnee;
great-granddaughter, Ayana; sister-in-
law, Zeata Nyman.
Mrs. Pickman was the dear sister of
the late Selma "Toots" (the late Irving)
Elkin and the late Harold Nyman and
the late Saul (the late Evelyn) Nyman.
Contributions may be made to a
charity of one's choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.

HYMAN RATNER, 88, of Novi, died
Dec. 10, 2008.
He is survived by his beloved wife,
Marilyn Ratner; sons, David Ratner
of Evanston, Ill., Barry Ratner of
Richmond, Va.; sister, Ida Robbins
of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; grandson, Alex
Ratner; brother-in-law, Dr. James
(Rose) Meltzer; many loving nieces,
nephews, other family members and
friends.
Contributions may be made to
the Benevolent Care Fund at the Fox
Run Community or to the Menninger
Foundation. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.

NORBERT REINSTEIN, 94, of Oak
Park, died Dec. 10, 2008.
He was an internationally renowned
health educator and health planner
who served for many years as chief of

health planning with
United Community
Services of
Metropolitan Detroit.
He was a past presi-
dent of the National
Society for Public
Health Educators and
the Michigan Public
Health Association,
receiving awards from the Detroit City
Council, Michigan Legislature, several
Michigan governors and many com-
munity organizations.
In addition, Mr. Reinstein was a
very active member of the Jewish
Community, serving as president of
Congregation B'nai Moshe and later as
Cultural Commission chairman and
board member at Congregation Beth
Shalom. He also served on the board of
United Hebrew Schools for many years.
He and his wife, Marianne, were
honored by Israeli Bonds and the
Jewish Theological Seminary for their
work on behalf of these organizations.
His most recent award was the 8 over
80 award, which honored his lifetime
contribution to community.
Mr. Reinstein is survived by his
beloved wife, Marianne Reinstein;
daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and
Larry Rockind of West Bloomfield;
son and daughter-in-law, Mark and
Anne Reinstein of Ann Arbor; grand-
children, Neil (Karen) Rockind, Sandy
Rockind, Carin Rockind, Joel Reinstein
and Elizabeth Reinstein; great-grand-
children, Aliya, Harley and Jaden.
He was the dear brother of the late
Ernest Reinstein.
Interment at the Hebrew Memorial
Park Cemetery in Mt. Clemens.
Contributions may be made to
the Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Care Program
or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

HELEN RICE, 94, of Southfield, died
Dec. 12, 2008.
She was a past president of the
Temple Beth El Sisterhood, a past
president of the Women's Division of
Allied Campaign, a past president of
the Women's Committee of Brandeis
and served as a vice president and
board member of Children's Center of
Wayne County for many years.
A life member of the National
Council of Jewish Women and a 20-
year board member of the Jewish
Center, Mrs. Rice was given the
volunteer of the week award by the
Detroit Free Press and News. She was
also a retired buyer at Himmelhoch