late Kenneth (the late Emily) Rhodes. Interment was held at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Contributions can be made to any char- ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. GERTRUDE SALINSKY, 96, of Southfield, died April 7, 2010. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Stephanie Salinsky of California; grandchildren, Matthew Salinsky and Mae Star and Michelle Salinsky and fiance, Kobi Laredo; sister, Frances Kushner of Southfield. Mrs. Salinsky was the beloved wife of the late Charles Salinsky and the dear sister-in-law of the late Alex Kushner. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association, 30200 Telegraph Road, Suite 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. GLORIA SOBEL, 79, of Southfield, died April 4, 2010. She was the manager at the flower shop at Beaumont Hospital for 15 years. Mrs. Sobel is sur- Sobel vived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Curt and Connie Sobel of California, Michael and Jeanne Sobel of Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Margo and Michael Siegel of Orchard Lake; grandchildren, Tommy, Jay and Brett Sobel, Jeffrey and Brian Sobel, Aaron and Joel Siegel; brother and sis- ter-in-law, Herbert and Joan Brode. She was the beloved wife for 49 years of the late Milford Sobel; cherished daughter of the late Leonard and the late Helen Brode. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Seedlings Braille Books for Children, P.O. Box 51924, Livonia, MI 48151, or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. GERALDINE WEINGARDEN, 89, of Grand Blanc, died April 10, 2010. She was the co-owner of Saxony Enterprises. She was also a graduate of Central High School in Detroit, founding member of Beth Aaron Synagogue and Sisterhood and bowling league and was in mah jongg groups for more than 50 years. Mrs. Weingarden is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Carl Riseman; son-in-law and daughter-in- law, Dr. William and Karen Dickieson; grandchildren, Rebecca Riseman and Nick Schoen, James and Kate Riseman, Daniel Riseman and Judy Bernstein, Ashley Chad and Trevor Dickieson, Kennedy Ervin; great-grandchildren, Max, Josh, Elliot, Zach and Aya; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-neph- ews. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo Weingarden; the loving mother of the late Marcy Dickieson; the loving sis- ter of the late Adele Steinberg, the late Harvey Towlen, the late Elaine Connie Lovinger and the dear sister-in-law of the late Irving Steinberg. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, www. americanheart.org , American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076 www.cancer.org , or any Jewish charity. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. Correction The obituary for Gerald Weisman (April 8) should have stated that he was a baker who owned several bakeries in Detroit and Jewell Bakery in Southfield. Obituaries on page 78 rvAitt.-1=ri Hebrew Mernonal Chapel From Generation to Generation 248-543-1622 Outside Michigan: 800-736-5033 26640 Greenfield Rd Oak Park, MI 48237 Please visit our new website: www.hebrewmemorial.org Q: A. Why does Hebrew Memorial only provide wooden caskets? "For you are dust and unto dust shall you return" (Genesis 3:19) • is the guiding principle for casket selection. The body, shroud and wood break down at the same rate, a metal casket would retard that process. 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 Hebrew Memorials by Hebrew Memorial Chapel Phone: 248-543-3874 • Fax: 248-543-7421 26640 Greenfield Road • Oak Park, MI 48237 Serving all cemeteries • Expert Consultation • Select Quality Granite Associated with all cemeteries Monuments & Markers • Monument Duplicating 1581940 Obituaries iN Apri115 2010 77