obituaries Obituaries from page 77 MICHAEL PHILLIPS, SYLVIA PEARLMAN, 98, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 8, 2015. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in- law, Marilyn and Roger Boesky of La Jolla, Calif.; Linda Friedlander of West Pearlman Bloomfield, and Carol and Dr. Andrew Sofen of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Donna and Gaetano Mastropasqua, Keith and Sari Boesky, Beth and Jason Kadlec, David Friedlander, Bryan and Anna Sofen, Lauren Sofen, Jill Eisenshtadt, and Wendy and Tommy Begres; great-grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy, Kiara, Lorenzo, Kevin, Skylar and Tova; sister, Ann Carron; many loving nieces and nephews; caregivers, Kim, Stacy and Margo. Mrs. Pearlman was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Abe Pearlman; the cherished mother of the late Judy Pearlman; the loving sister of the late Dr. Sol Lesnick and the late Julius Lesnick. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Adat Shalom Synagogue, Dr. Abe and Sylvia Pearlman Education Fund, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, www.adatshalom.org ; or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. 66, of Southfield, died Aug. 12, 2015. He was a devoted member of Congregation Shir Tikvah. Mr. Phillips is survived by his son, Kevin Phillips Phillips of Southfield; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Moose Dailey; friends, Joyce May, Barbara Watnick, Jan Laurencelle. He was the dear son of the late Ross and the late Ilene Phillips Contributions may be made to Rick May's All Star Camp, 900 Wilshire Drive, Suite 202, Troy, MI 48084; or Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072. Interment was held at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. STANLEY RACEY, 87, of Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Oak Park, died Aug. 9, 2015. He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Phyllis; loving father of Sheryl Racey. He is also survived by his twin brother, Lincoln (Barbara) Racey; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Lt. Sherwood Racey, who was killed in action in World War II. Interment was at Curlew Hills in Palm Harbor, Fla. "HOW OLD SHOULD KIDS BE TO ATTEND FUNERALS?" It's one of the most common questions that we are asked. Our David Techner, a nationally recognized expert on explaining death to kids, answers that question in detail on the Personal Perspectives section of our website, www.irakaufman.com . This is part of a regular series, offering insights and answers to questions based on our experience. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 18325 W. Nine Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 248.569.0020 • IraKaufman.com 78 August 20 • 2015 JN Obituaries NETTIE RUBINSTEIN, 92, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 11, 2015. She is survived by her sons and daughter- in-law, Dr. Richard and Elizabeth Rubinstein of Commerce, Dr. Rubinstein Mark (the late Andrea) Rubinstein of Bloomfield; daughter, Barbara Rosner of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Matthew Rubinstein, Ari Rubinstein, Michael (Aimie) Rosner, David (Elizabeth) Rosner, Renee (Dustin) Tischler, Erika (Mikey) Shillman; great- grandchildren, Aaron, Jack, Addison, Hudson, Lexin, Austin. Mrs. Rubinstein was the beloved wife of the late Robert Rubinstein. Interment was held at the Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. IRVING WINEMAN, Wineman 89, of Oak Park, died Aug. 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Wineman; daughter, Lynda Steinberg of Las Vegas, Nev.; sons and daughter-in-law, Alan and Lisa Wineman of Clinton Township, and Bruce Wineman of Walled Lake; grand- children, Karen and David Alspector, David Steinberg and Emilianne Gross. Mr. Wineman was the cherished father of the late Michael Wineman; the dear brother-in-law of the late Ruth and the late Marshall Weitz. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 29000 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/ donate; the Alzheimer's Association- Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033, www.alz.org/gmc; or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Correction The obituary for Helen Friedman (Aug. 13) should have indicated that she was the loving daughter of the late Sarah and the late Louis Serebnitsky.