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Hospital Pioneer And Leader
otsford Hospital lost a longtime
leader with the death of one of
its founding physicians.
Dr. Ellis Siefer, D.O., of Farmington Hills,
died on Jan. 25, 2010, at age 92. He was the
chairman of the Department of Surgery
for Botsford's predecessor organization,
Zieger Hospital in Detroit from 1951 until
Botsford opened in 1965 when he became
chairman of the Department of Surgery
for the new hospital. He served in that
capacity for 18 years. In 1983, Dr. Siefer
became vice president of medical affairs
"Dr. Siefer's love of the osteopathic
profession and dedication to physician
training contributed significantly to
Botsford's reputation as a premiere pro-
gram for graduate medical education,"
said Paul LaCasse, D.O., president and
CEO, Botsford Health Care. "His early
SALLY CHESTNUT, 94, of Northville, died
Jan. 31, 2010.
She was a women's fashion manufactur-
ers representative.
Mrs. Chestnut is survived by her sons
and daughters-in-law, Julian and Faye
Chestnut of Illinois, Lonnie and Debi
Chestnut of Harrison Township; daughter
and son-in-law, Bonnie Topper-Bricker
and Les Bricker of Northville; grandchil-
dren, Sarah and Eric Gutman, Michael
Topper and Eliza Curtis, Joshua and Carrie
Chestnut, Amanda Chestnut, Brad and
Carina Chestnut and Nicole Chestnut;
great-grandchildren, Riley, Lenah, Navah,
Analisa, Bradley, Nathan and Colin; sister
and brother-in-law, Florence and Paul
Rappaport; nephew and niece, Fred and
Irene Garon; other nieces and nephews;
also survived by Sandy Topper.
She was the beloved wife of the late
Ben Chestnut; loving sister of the late Ida
Goldman and the late Lou Kuzin; dear sis-
ter-in-law of the late Anita Kuzin.
Interment at Machpelah Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Beaumont
Hospice Fund, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal
leadership at Zieger Hospital and subse-
quently Botsford set the
stage for the high quality
and clinical excellence that
we enjoy today."
A graduate of the
Chicago College of
Osteopathic Medicine, Dr.
Siefer influenced thou-
sands of medical students,
interns and residents
over decades at Botsford.
He was clinical professor
Dr. Ellis Siefer
of surgery at Michigan
State University College of
Osteopathic Medicine and a recipient of
MSUCOM's prestigious Walter F. Patenge
Medal for Public Service. He was named a
"Great Pioneer in Osteopathic Medicine"
by the American Osteopathic Association
Oak, MI 48073-9952,
wwwbeaumonthospitals.com or Hadassah-
Greater Detroit Chapter, 5030 Orchard Lake
Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, www.
detroit.hadassah.org. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.
MOLLIE ROSE COHEN,
92, of West Bloomfield,
died Jan. 25, 2010.
She is survived by her
son and daughter-in-
law, Barry and Carole
' Cohen of Orchard Lake;
daughters and sons-
Cohen
in-law, Susan and Jules
Myerson of Farmington Hills, Ruthie and
Kenneth Sriro of Miami, Fla., Harriet and
Mark Finn of Oak Park, Linda Kunin of
West Bloomfield; brothers and sister-in-law,
Charles and Inge Weiner of Boca Raton,
Fla., H.M. and Paula Wynant of Burbank,
Calif.; sister-in-law, Carolyn Weiner; grand-
children, Larry Cohen, Lisa (Joshua) Urist,
Robyn (Jason) Schmier, Marla (Marc)
Shefman, Rachel, Elizabeth, Nicole, and
Emily Finn and Lauren Kunin; great-grand-
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OF THOSE YOU LOVE
children, Rebecca (John), Evelyn, Zachary
and Ava; many loving nieces, nephews,
other family members and friends.
Mrs. Cohen was the beloved wife of the
late Henry Cohen; sister of the late Max
Weiner.
Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery
in Ferndale. Contributions may be made
to the American Lung Association.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.
Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Association, 30200 Telegraph
Road, Suite 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025;
Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley,
MI 48072; or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
ROBERT S. DAVIS, 80,
of Bloomfield Hills, died
Jan. 29, 2010.
He was in real estate
investment.
Mr. Davis is survived
by his sons and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mark and
Davis
Lana Davis of Colorado,
Neil Davis of Sylvan Lake, Gary Davis of
Farmington Hills; daughter, Ruth Davis of
West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Leah and
Kaitlin Davis, Rachelle and Ben Emerling,
Nathan Cumbo; brother and sister-in-law,
Dr. Mary and Madeleine Davis; also sur-
vived by Sally Davis.
INC.
"Same Location 80 Years"
HAROLD DUBIN, 75, of
Farmington Hills, died
Jan. 30, 2010.
He is survived by his
beloved wife, Charlotte
Dubin; brother-in-law
of Sue (the late Simson)
Sendler, Jonathan Hyams
Dubin
and Alfred (Gerry)
Hyams; uncle of Dr. Martin (Leslie)
Lerman, Linda (Rabbi Jeffery Silberman)
Lerman, Steven (Freda) Lerman, Laurie
Rappeport, Rabbi Dov (Michal) Sendler,
Rabbi Binyamin (Tovah) Sender, Rabbi
Tzvi (Chani) Sender, Roger Hyams and
Eric (Stacey) Hyams; also survived by his
aunts, Florence Schon and Shirley Alpiner;
many great-nephews, great-nieces and
cousins.
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beloved wife, Mary Siefer; sons and
daughters-in-law, Daniel and Anita Siefer
of Grosse Pointe, James and Barbara
Siefer of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter and
son-in-law, Miriam Siefer and Joseph
Bachrach; grandchildren, Alicia Siefer
(fiance Matthew Labeau), Elizabeth Siefer,
Stacy (Christopher) Milligan, Stephen
Siefer, Rachel Bachrach (fiance Aidan
Wright) and Jodi Bachrach; great-grand-
daughter, Audrey Milligan.
Dr. Siefer was the son of the late Harry
and the late Beckie Siefer; brother of the
late Louis Siefer.
Interment was at the Clover Hill Park
Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions
may be made to the Botsford Hospital
Foundation, to Post Polio Health
International or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. ❑
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for his efforts to make continuing medi-
cal education mandatory for
osteopathic physicians.
Dr. Siefer was nationally
recognized for his support
of osteopathic medicine.
The American College
of Osteopathic Surgeons
awarded him its Orel F.
Martin Medal for outstanding
contributions to osteopathic
medicine and the Purdue-
Frederick Distinguished
Service Award.
Dr. Siefer also served on
Botsford Hospital's board of directors
from 1960 until his death. The Ellis
Siefer, D.O., Surgical Services Pavilion at
Botsford is named in his honor.
Dr. Ellis Siefer is survived by his
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February 4 • 2010
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