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adie Braver, of Southfield, died May 21,
to play the violin. She continued playing well into her
2009, three days after her 99th birthday.
90s and even gave a beautiful violin concert for her
She was a well-known violinist in the
fellow residents at Hechtman Apartments.
Detroit area for many decades. Born in Detroit, she
Though her career was very important to her, her
began playing the violin at the age of 9. She lived in
family always came first.
Orange, N.J., for her high school years,
Mrs. Braver is survived by her children,
where she continued her violin lessons
Edie (Alan) Goldman, Dr. Sanford (Jodi
from many renowned teachers.
Bernstein) Braver and Arnold (Andrea)
After high school she attended Juilliard
D'Amore—Braver; grandchildren, Laurie
and then transferred to Michigan State.
(Tim) Keenan, Jeff (Danielle), Steve (Cindy)
During her early years, she played in
and Marc Goldman (fiancée, Mia Rocha),
Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, on the
Todd (Deanna Barch), Matt and Carrie
radio and directed an orchestra for the
Braver, Devra Roberson and Alex and
Jewish Center.
Andrew D'Amore—Braver; great-grandchil-
While performing in many concerts,
dren, Hannah, Aidan, Rachel, Lizzie, Aly,
Sadie Braver
trios and weddings, she also gave pri-
Liv, Lyla, Soren, Thierry, Xan and Marissa,
vate lessons to hundreds of students. In
who was born on her 99th birthday.
her fifties, she attended Oberlin College to study from
She was the beloved wife for 61 years of the late
the great master, Suzuki. She perfected his famous
Allen Braver.
teaching method and taught it at Hillel Day School
Contributions may be made to a charity of one's
for many years, teaching 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds how
choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

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of West Bloomfield, died May 20, 2009.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, B'nai
Brith and Congregation Amchah. Mr. Benton was the
owner of Michigan Lens Corp in Oak Park. He served
in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Molly; son and
daughter-in-law, Larry and Carol Benton; brother,
Jack Benton; sisters and brother-in-law, Esther Singer,
Eleanor Brown and John Yunis; nieces and nephews;
Leonard (Carol) Singer, Ilene Singer, Myron Singer,
Howard Meyers, Risa (Brian) Wolf, Barry Gray, Helene
Benton; many grandnieces and grandnephews.
Interment at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale.
Contributions may be made to Congregation Amchah,
4175 Pine Island Road, Sunrise, FL 33351, or to a char-
ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

DAVID BIERKAMP, 57, died May 16, 2009.
He was the owner of Visual Memories Photography
and a member of Temple Israel.
Mr. Bierkamp is survived by his loving children,
David Bierkamp and Jessica Tome; dear grandchildren,
Ethan, Austin and Tyler; brother and sister, John and
Felicia; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harriet and
Iry Leider of Commerce; brothers-in-law and sisters-
in-law, Mark Leider, Jeffrey and Joanne Leider, Andrea
and David Sims.
He was the husband of the late Ronna (Leider)
Bierkamp.
Memorial services were held.

SYLVIA BOBROFF, 89, of West Bloomfield, died May

21, 2009.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,
Elaine and Richard Corey of Farmington Hills; sons
and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Francine Bobroff,
Norm Bobroff of Boca Raton, Fla.; sister, Beatrice "Bea"
Vinokour of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Lori
(John) Sanchez and Jason (April) Wine; great-grand-
son, Neil Sanchez.

Mrs. Bobroff was the beloved wife of the late Morris
Bobroff; sister-in-law of the late Irving Vinokour.
Interment at the Adat Shalom Memorial Park in
Livonia. 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.

MARILYN "CISSY" BORSEN, 73, of West Bloomfield,
died May 20, 2009.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Seymour
Borsen; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Stacey
Borsen of West Bloomfield; daughter and son-in-law,
Amy and Jack Greenfield of Parklawn, Fla.; grand-
children, Brandon and Brittany Borsen, Matthew and
Bryan Greenfield; brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
Fred and Janet Borson.
Mrs. Borsen was the dear sister of the late Eugene
Cohen; sister-in-law of the late Fran Borson.
Interment at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale.
Contributions may be made to the Crohn's and
Colitis Foundation or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

MERLE DREYFUS 84, of West
Bloomfield, died May 20, 2009.
He is survived by his daughter and
son-in-law, Linda and Jerome Sabbota
of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-
in-law, Jeffrey and Carmen Dreyfus
of West Bloomfield; sister, Audrey
Lipson; grandchildren, Michael
(Sarah) Sabbota, Aaron Sabbota
(fiancée, Stephanie), Jaclyn Sabbota, Christian and Brad
Dreyfus; devoted, loving companion, Shirley Ludwig.
Mr. Dreyfus was the beloved husband of the late
Beverly Dreyfus.
Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in
Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to a charity of
one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

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