obituaries Obituaries from page 61 HELENE POLITZER, 90, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 16, 2014. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Jerry Frohlich of Novi, Susan and Dr. Marc Beals of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Julie and Dr. Thomas Song, Jaimee and David Witten, Jill Frohlich, Jonathon Frohlich, Aaron and Alana Beals, Jodi Beals, Marnie Beals; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Emma, Tyler, Alex, Kyra, Noah. Mrs. Politzer was the beloved wife for 60 years of the late Henry Politzer. Contributions may be made to Weizmann Institute of Science, 633 Third Ave., 20th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Interment was held at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ALVIN SCHULTZ, 83, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sylvia Schultz; children, Michael and Kathy Schultz, Marshall and Schultz Berni Schultz, Laurie and Irwin Groskind, Eric and Stacey Schultz; grandchildren, Rebecca Schultz and her fiance, David Wald, Jonathon Schultz, Jessica Schultz, Sarah Schultz, Marley, Ashley and Blake Groskind, Jake and Jonah Schultz, Max and Joey Olson; siblings, Saul and Emily Schultz, Walter and Dolores Littman, Marian Littman and Rena Littman; aunt, Rose Kohn. He was also loved by many devoted friends and family members. Mr. Schultz was the devoted son of the late Lillian and the late Julius Schultz, and the late Katherine Schultz; the dear broth- er of the late Marvin Littman. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. HARRIET SKLAR, 86, of Franklin, died Oct. 15, 2014. She was an elegant, intelligent woman with discerning tastes. As a child, she was an accom- plished pianist. As an Sklar adult, she channeled c. 1990 her creative energy into making a home filled with sensual delights — the aromas of baking pies and brisket, MORE COMFORTABLE FOR YOU, IN ANY WEATHER Since we upgraded our heating and air conditioning systems and became the nation's first funeral home to use geothermal energy, we have received very positive feedback. The Chapel is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The efficient energy system has not needed any service calls and creates a consistently comfortable environment for the families we serve and their guests. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 W. 9 Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48075 • 248.569.0020 • 62 October 23 • 2014 JN Obituaries IraKaufman.com the varied hues and textures of the ceram- ics, textiles and glass she collected, the rich scent of the roses she grew. Harriet had a solitary but generous nature; she was a voracious reader who loved watching the busy finches at her bird feeders, but she also loved to entertain. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Manuel Sklar; daughters and son-in-law, Susan Sklar Hurwitz and Dr. Martin Hurwitz, and Melissa Sklar; sons and daughter-in-law, Dr. David Sklar and Julie Edgar, and Joel Sklar; grandchildren, Ariel Hurwitz Green and Joseph Green, Noah and Lizzy Hurwitz, Judith Hurwitz, Jonah Sklar, Daniel Sklar, Lev Sklar; great- grandchildren, Asher Hurwitz, Gabriel Green and Nathaniel Green; sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Dr. Samuel Indenbaum. Mrs. Sklar was the devoted mother of the late Elizabeth Sklar; the devoted daughter of the late Rose and the late Harry Latt. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Congregation Shaary Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034, www. shaareyzedek.org; Young Israel of Oak Park, 15140 W 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237, www.yiop.org; or to a char- ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. LEON "SKIPPY" WARNER, 78, of Farmington Hills, died Oct. 14, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Debrah Warner; sons and daughters-in-law, Jan Warner and Shoshana Warner of Ann Arbor, Scott and Michelle Warner of Lathrup Village; daughters and sons- in-law, Pamela and David Marsh of West Bloomfield, Stephanie and Jason Wagner of Royal Oak; grandchildren, Kayla Mandel-Warner, Ian Wagner, Ella Wagner, Jack Marsh, Sari Wagner and Eli Warner; a loving niece, nephews, other family mem- bers and friends. Mr. Warner was the son of the late Jack and the late Bessie Warner. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, B'nai B'rith or to a charity of one's choice. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.