PLEASE VISIT OU NEW WEBSIT E t .hebrewmemorial.org The Chapel that recognizes each family's individual needs. World War II, and a military honor guard participated in his burial ser- vice in Solon, Ohio. Contributions may be made to the Pat Sachs Food Fund at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 851-6880; or Karmanos Cancer Institute, Survivorship University Fund, 4100 John R, Detroit, 48201, (800) 527-6266. DR. STEVEN PARKER, 62, of Boston, died April 13, 2009. He was a renowned developmental pediatrician who authored the last book of Dr. Spock. He was the chief pediatrician on WebMD. He touched the lives of all who knew him. Dr. Parker is survived by his beloved wife, Karen of Boston. He was the adored brother of Philip (Fran) of West Bloomfield, Rebekah and Daniel Parker. Also survived by aunts, cous- ins, friends, colleagues and patients. He was the cherished son of the late Hyman and the late Ann Parker. A memorial service will be held at the home of Phil Parker at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. Contributions may be made to the Child Development Unit at Boston Medical Center, c/o Development Office, 818 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. ALVIRA J. PERLMAN, 80, of Bloomfield Hills, died April 6, 2009. She was an elemen- tary school teacher in Detroit. A Mrs. Perlman Perlman is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Sheryl and Robert Anderson of California, Lori Brooks of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Nicki Perlman of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Taylor Kirby, Trent and Sloan Anderson, Garrett, Ilana and Austin Brooks, Blake, Chase and Reed Perlman; sister, Mildred Jacobson; nieces and nephews; caregivers, Clarence, Beverly, Barbara and Kathy. She was the beloved wife of the late Sanford Perlman; dear sister-in-law of the late Ted Jacobson and the late Jack Perlman. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076 or Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. PAUL RINGLER, 94, of Southfield, died April 16, 2009. An Army veteran of World War II, he served as a captain of a troop carrier and received many honors including the Silver Battle Star. He retired as a lt. colonel. After the war, he became an attorney and also a builder; he owned Alvin Building Company in Detroit. Mn. Ringler is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Steven and Andrea Ringler of Grand Rapids, Jerome and Bonnie Ringler of Malibu, Claif.; grandchildren, Brandon, Gergory and Lauren Ringler. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred Ringler; the cherished brother and brother-in-law of the late Bernie and the late Jean Ringler. Private interment. Contributions may be made to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, (248) 642-4260, www.thisisfederation. org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. BERNARD RUBENSTEIN, formerly of Detroit of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., died March 29, 2009. He will be cherished forever. Rubenstein He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Rubenstein; daughter, Lori Pesacov (Dave); son, Steven Rubenstein; grandson, Mack Rubenstein; sister, Shirley Freed (Jack); brothers-in-law, Gary Plasko, Dr. Robert Plasko (Wendy); sister-in- law, June Rubenstein. He was the brother of the late Seymour Rubenstein. Services were held at Star of David Funeral Chapel and Cemetery in Palm Beach. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. ewes commune by bringing togethe our rich traditions with customized ensitive ervi Please call us at: (248) 543-1622 Outside Michigan at: 1-800-736-5033 26640 Greenfield Road Oak Park, Michigan 48237 Associate zm Executive Director, H.B.S. Elaine Klein Funeral Coordinator Funeral Director threw ernon al Chapel Mark E. Klinger Funeral Director ierati MONUMENTS & MARKERS • MONUMENT DUPLICATING HEBREW MEMORIALS BY: HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL SERVING ALL CEMETERIES 248.543.3874 FAX: 248.543.7421 26640 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, MI Obituaries on page B34 Expert Consultation - Select Quality Granite Apri! 2009 B33