obituaries Obituaries from page 157 SARA SCHOEM, 91, of Ann Arbor, died May 20, 2013. She was a nursery school teacher and children loved her and were drawn to her warmth, kindness and comforting ways. Mrs. Schoem was devoted to her family throughout her life. She is survived by her sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Mark and Esther Schoem, and David and Karyn Schoem; grandchildren, Davida and Tony, Jesse, Adina and Joe, and Shana; great-grandchildren, William Noah and Emilia; sisters-in-law, Ann Richman and Betty Richman. She was the beloved wife of the love of her life, the late Gerald Schoem, for 57 years; the loving sister of the late Norman Richman, the late Dorothy Malkin, the late Leonard Richman and the late Carl Richman; the dear sisters-in-law of the late Ida Richman and the late Seymour Malkin. Interment was at Arborcrest Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Beth Israel Congregation-Ann Arbor, Benjamin Memorial Youth Activities Fund, 2000 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, www. bethisrael.org; or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. DR. BARRY TILDS, 70, of Bloomfield Hills, died May 13, 2013. He was a retired dentist who practiced in Sterling Heights and Farmington Hills. Dr. Tilds is survived Tilds by his wife, Laura Tilds; sons and daughter-in- law, Brant Tilds of the United Kingdom and fiancee, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Eric and Cary Tilds of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Markus, Brendan, Adreas and Hannah Tilds. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the League of Michigan Bicyclists, 416 S. Cedar St., Suite A, Lansing, MI 48912, www.lmb.org; or Michigan Animal Rescue League, 790 Featherstone, Pontiac, MI 48341, www. michigananimalrescueleague.org . Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. STEPHEN TOWER, 67, of Novi, died May 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Carol Tower; children, Heather and Adam Hermes, Andrea and Court Anderson, FROM THE FAMILIES WE SERVE "You offered us so many options that helped us resolve many of the planning issues we had to deal with. I really appreciated your attention to details. Everything was so personalized." We appreciate the feedback we receive from our community. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 W. 9 Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48075 • 248.569.0020 • IraKaufman.com 158 May 23 • 2013 JN Obituaries Karen and Chris McDonough, and Michael and Kara Smith; grandchildren, Collin Hermes, Drew and Jenna Anderson, Dillan McDonough, and Matthew and Tower Rachel Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Karen Tower; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, www. temple-israel.org; or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SHIRLEY ZIRKIN, 77, of West Bloomfield, died May 17, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Richard M. Zirkin; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Ronald Zirkin and Rebecca Zirkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Jay Danto, and Monica and Rick Schatz; grandchildren, Trevor Zirkin, Samantha and Jillian Danto, Ryan, Marlee and Mia Schatz; brother and sister-in-law, Herschel and Joan Solomon; sister-in- law and brothers-in-law, Judith Weiser, Howard and Libby Zirkin, and Joel Zirkin; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Zirkin was the loving sister of the late Frank Solomon, the late Marie Schultz and the late Elizabeth "Libby" Colb; the dear sister-in-law of the late Arnold Colb, the late Al Schultz and the late Sherwood Weiser. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, www.yadezra.org ; Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034, www. shaareyzedek.org; or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.