JEFFREY BRIAN FORTIER, 27, of Rochester Hills, died Oct. 28, 2009. He was a gradu- ate in hotel manage- ment and hospital- ity from Michigan Fortier State University and a proud member of the MSU Alumni Association. After graduation, he installed computer pro- grams in hotels for a company called TECHTEAM. Mr. Fortier is survived by his par- ents, Nancy and Doug Fortier of Rochester Hills; brother, Brad Fortier of Lake Orion; sister, Lindsay Fortier of Rochester Hills; grandmother, Gertrude Osten; aunts, uncles, cousins and a world of friends. He was the beloved grandson of the late Werner Osten, the late Jean and the late Frank Fortier. Interment at Oakview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile, Berkley, MI 48072, (248) 548-3663, www.yadezra.org or the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Road Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, (248) 283-1000,www. michiganhumane.org . Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. YETTA LAXER, 85, of Oak Park, died Oct. 27, 2009. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Sheldon and Roberta Laxer of Boca Raton, Fla., Sherman Laxer of Oak Park; daughter, Cheri Hartman of Boca Raton; grandchil- dren, Randy and Izumi Laxer, Andrea and Dr. Leo Kanterman, Tara Laxer, Michele and Ryan Coblin, Michael and Patty Hartman, Richard and Jolie Hartman; great-grandchildren, Maya, Aria, Matthew, Samantha, Jordan, Alexis, Gabrielle, Chase, Morgan, Sidney, C.J. Mrs. Laxer was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Laxer. Contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 18860 W. 10 Mile, Southfield, MI 48075 or to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. FRED LEVEY, 81, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 27, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lee Levey; sons and daughters-in- law, Richard and Carey Levey of West Bloomfield, Bruce and Cathy Levey of Columbia, Md., Neal and Vickie Levey of West Bloomfield; brother and sis- ter-in-law, Cal and Fran Levey of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Mason and Alexis Levey, Ashley (Eric) Shindler, Jaime Levey, Michael and Christopher Brune; great-grandson, Max Shindler; cousin, Scott Paul; many dear caregivers, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Interment at the Temple Israel Gardens of Beth El Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. HAROLD S. ROTHENBERG, 85, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Oct. 29, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Florine Rothenberg; daughters and sons-in-law, Adrienne and Jerry Weinstein of West Bloomfield, Linda and Marc Siegler of Farmington Hills; grandchildren: Jeffrey Weinstein, Randy (Lisa) Weinstein, Aaron Siegler and Jori (Neil) Trelfa; great-grandchild, Shane; brother-in-law of Muriel Rothenberg, Raymond (Marge) Franklin, Audrey (Frank) Gladman. Mr. Rothenberg was the dear brother of the late Hanley Rothenberg. Interment at the Adat Shalom Memorial Park in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Obituaries on page 74 dire 147- Men umial Chapel Fro m G e ne ra lion 10 (Gen erati o n 248-543-1622 Outside Michigan: 800-736-5033 26640 Greenfield Rd Oak Park, MI 48237 Please visit our new website: What is the most important component • of burial preparation? Q A. • The Tahara: Purification and dressing is fidfillment of As he came, so shall he go" Ecclesiastes 5:16. It is not merely an old custom or a nice tradition, nor is it for hygienic purposes, but an absolute requirement under Jewish law. Hebrew Memorial Chapel serves the entire Jewish community by bringing together our rich traditions with customized, sensitive services. Executive Director Rabbi Boruch E. Levin Licensed Funeral Director Robert H. Bodzin • Licensed Funeral Director Mark E. Klinger Ivww.hebrewmemorial.org • NV 4 t 4 Hebrew Memorials by Hebrew Memorial Chapel .. at. ? „e- Phone: 248-543-3874 • Fax: 248-543-7421 26640 Greenfield Road • Oak Park, Ml 48237 Serving all cemeteries • Expert Consultation • Select Quality Granite Associated with all cemeteries Monuments & Markers • Monument Duplicating 1548470 Obituaries November 5 • 2009 73