obituaries Obituaries from page 73 MARION F. SELIK, 85, of West Bloomfield, died peacefully on May 2, 2015, surrounded by family. She remained the center of family and holiday celebrations for decades. An excellent cook and baker, she prepared traditional and new dishes, perfected her gefilte fish and freely shared recipes and cooking or baking tips. She loved conversation and lunch with her friends, Betty and Lou Chernoff, Lorraine Silbur and Florence Davidson, and enjoyed many afternoons playing mah jong with new friends at Meer Apartments. With her husband, she enjoyed trav- els in Europe, Hawaii and across the American West. She especially loved living in Michigan, taking road trips to Charlevoix and visiting Downtown Detroit for a stop at the DIA. She enjoyed opera and was a loyal Tigers fan. A lifetime Hadassah member, Mrs. Selik also contributed to the community as a PTA member and later as PTA pres- ident, working at the polls on Election Day and volunteering at Henry Ford Hospital. She was joyful, fiercely independent, generous and a dear friend to many who will greatly miss her. She leaves a lifetime of cherished memories to her children, Nancy and Michael Kay of Bethesda, Md., Laurie Selik and Eric Roth of Los Angeles, Calif., Ron and Laurie E. Selik; grand- children, Margaret Kay, David B. Selik, Adam Selik; great-niece, Devorah Glanz; nieces and nephews, Marlene and Larry Glanz, Susie and Rodney Shacket, Barbara and Kevan Kreitman, Rhonda and Larry Katz, Marilyn and Eric Berkley; sister-in-law, Clara Selik, broth- er-in-law, Johnny Katz; brother, Alan Goodgall; special friends, Joan and Bob Epstein, and Cathy Slavik; loving friend and devoted caregiver, Donna West. Mrs. Selik was the beloved wife of the late David M. Selik. She was also predeceased by her sis- ter, Dorothy Katz, and brother, Irving Goodgall. Contributions may be made to Hadassah-Greater Detroit. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. "THE TIME YOU SPENT WITH US AND MY CHILDREN TALKING ABOUT MY FATHER AND EXPLAINING THE PROCESS OF DYING HELPED MAKE THIS TIME OF SADNESS AND LOSS TOLERABLE." WE APPRECIATE THE FEEDBACK WE RECEIVE FROM THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 W. 9 Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48075 • 248.569.0020 • IraKaufman.com 74 May 14 • 2015 Obituaries HOWARD SHORE, 54, of Farmington Hills, died May 10, 2015. He is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Jeffrey Aisen of Huntington Woods, Helen and Wayne Kristall of Huntington Woods, Sharon and Larry Taitelbaum of Swampscott, Mass.; loving nieces and nephews, car- ing and compassionate caregivers. Contributions may be made to JARC, 30301 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. A graveside service was held at Shar Hashomayim Cemetery in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Obituary Charges The processing fee for obituaries is: $100 for up to 150 words; $200 for 151-300 words, etc. A photo counts as 30 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at smanello@renmedia.us . RON STEWART, 75, of Oak Park, died May 9, 2015. A graduate of Ferris State University, Mr. Stewart was a member of the Birmingham Stamp Club, B'nai B'rith Stewart and Temple Emanu-El. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Stewart; children; grandchildren; broth- er, Edward Stewart of Bolton Landing, N.Y. He was the son of the late Bessie and the late Samuel Stewart. Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, 1461 E. 12 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071; Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org; or Ferris State University, 420 Oak St., Prakken 101, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.