\bituaries Obituaries from page 73 DR. TOBIAS SHILD, 89, of West Bloomfield, died April 15, 2010. He was a patholo- gist at Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center. Dr. Shild is survived Shild by his son and daugh- ter-in-law, Keith and Janis Shild of Farmington Hills; and granddaughter, Stacey Shild. He was the beloved husband of the late Martha Shild. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Obituary Charges The processing fee for obituaries is: $90 for up to 150 words; $180 for 151-300 words, etc. A photo counts as 30 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. ANNABEL TOPPER, 97, of West Bloomfield, died April 16, 2010. She is survived by her daughter and son- in-law, Marj and Dr. Sheldon Kaftan of West Bloomfield; son and Topper daughter-in-law, Michael and Maxine Topper of Illinois; grandchil- dren, Susan and David Deutsch, Linda and Daniel Lutz, Karen and Matthew Berns, Scott and Jennifer Topper and Jamie Topper; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Jonathan Deutsch, Jacob, Adam and Michael Lutz, Leah, Joe and Aaron Berns, Ona and Claire Topper. Mrs. Topper was the beloved wife of the late George Topper and the youngest of 12 children of the late Morris and the late Miriam Morgenstern. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit, 6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 www.jslmi.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Is The Ira Kaufman Chapel considering a new location in the future? Israel Observes Memorial Day Jerusalem/JTA — During a national Memorial Day ceremony, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recalled two members of his army unit who died before his eyes. Netanyahu also described how his mother dealt with the loss of his brother, Yoni, who died while leading the July 4, 1976, operation to free Israeli hostages of a hijacked Air France plane at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. "We are a nation that seeks peace and prays for peace. One hand is outstretched to our neighbors who wish for peace, and the other holds the sword of David in order to defend our people from those who wish harm upon us:' Netanyahu said Monday morning at the Mount Herzl military cemetery following a two- minute siren that brought the nation to a halt to remember its fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Memorial ceremonies were held Monday at 43 military cemeteries throughout Israel. President Shimon Peres addressed bereaved families "with silent lips and tearful eyes" on Sunday night at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. "There are still those who wish to anni- hilate us. And at their head, the autocratic Iranian regime that seeks to cast its rule over the Middle East, silence it with lethal weapons and launch an anti-Israel incite- ment campaign to deflect Arab concerns': he said. "On no account must we disregard these threats. Nor should our enemies belittle our capabilities:' Ahead of Israel's Memorial Day obser- vance, Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced plans to build a national memorial hall to the nation's fallen soldiers. The hall at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem will list the names of the fallen soldiers and terror victims, which currently number 22,682, Barak said Sunday afternoon. See a related story on page 41. We planned ahead, considering carefully the central location to the cemeteries and the population we serve. The location and building still fit our needs perfectly today. Our extensive parking area and four points of entry and exit make us easily accessible from all directions. My- six and eight-year old children are very close to their grandfather who's dying and in Hospice care. I want to bring them to the Chapel, but not the cemetery. Is this the right decision? I'm often asked this question. Remember, what children see is often less frightening that what they imagine. I find it best to discuss the entire process from death to burial prior to the funeral. Knowing what to expect usually allows them to participate throughout. My mother has organized a pre-arranged funeral with a graveside service. If our family wants to change that for any reason. such as the weather, can we alter the arrangements? Yes, we meet and review all of the arrangements. When a graveside service has been predetermined, there is an understanding that severe weather could alter the plans. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 13325 WEST NINE MILE 74 April 22 • 2010 iN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MI Obituaries 48075 248.569.0020 I FAX 248.569.2502 I WWW.IRAKAUFMAN.COM