obituaries » Obituaries from page 69 BRIAN DRILICH, 65, of Naples, Fla., died Feb. 8, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Drilich of Newbury Park, Calif.; daughters and son-in-law, Leia and Gavin Flure of Champaign, Ill.; Ariel Weston of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; Shira Weston of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Emerson and Eden; brother and sister-in-law, Neal and Karen Drilich of Royal Oak; niece and nephew, Emily and Aaron Drilich; other loving family members and friends. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. brother-in-law, Suzanne James, and Carol and Howard Ellman. He is also survived by Kathy’s children, Dr. Bradley and Lauren Sachs, Ken and Jessica Sachs, and Julie and Marc Black; and many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Green was the dear brother-in-law of the late Bill James. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Brown Adult Day Program, the Richard Green Scholarship Fund, 6720 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, www. jslmi.org/donate. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ESTHER FARBER, 99, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 16, 2016. She is survived by her sons and daughters- in-law, Dr. Sydney and Mae Farber, Dr. Robert and Alene Farber; Farber grandchildren, Ashley (Nathan) Smith, Jennifer Farber, Merrick Farber, Michele (fiance Brian Elias) Arkin, Corey (Brittany) Farber; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Lindsey, Ashton, Jake, Shane, Madeline and Chase. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Esther was the beloved wife of the late David Farber. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one’s choice. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park in Livonia. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DOUGLAS GREKIN, 62, of Washington, D.C., died Feb. 16, 2016. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Kathleen Mazure; and sister and brother- in-law, Kelly and Michael Vaughan. Also remembered by many loving nieces, neph- ews, other family members and friends. Douglas was the son of the late Thomas and the late Molly Grekin, and brother of the late Lee Grekin. Interment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions can be made to Tipitina’s Foundation or to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. NORMA GROSINGER of Bloomfield Hills, died Feb. 20, 2016. Mrs. Grosinger is sur- vived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ilona and Max Fynke; sons and daughter-in-law, Grosinger Dr. Mark Grosinger, and Dr. Les and Dr. Tracey Grosinger; grandchildren, Nicole and Matthew Lester, Alexandra and Joel Browning, Alex Grosinger, Matthew Grosinger, Andrew Grosinger, Natalie Grosinger, Daniel Grosinger and Michael Grosinger; great- grandchildren, Elliah Lester and Asa Lester; brothers and sisters-in-law, Morris and Joyce Gural, and Henry and Sally RICHARD GREEN, 71, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 18, 2016. Mr. Green is sur- vived by his wife, Kathy Sachs Green; daughters, Sherri Green and her fiance Zachary Schultz, Green Jennifer Green and Lisa Spalding; grandchildren, Shay, Rye, Noah, Simon, Talia, Evan, Allison and Skylar; sisters and Nibbles Nuts Same Day Local Delivery Nation Wide Delivery 70 February 25 • 2016 SUZANNE BETH KAPLAN, 78, died Feb. 13, 2016, at her home in West Bloomfield. Sue was a lifelong learner and teacher who inspired countless stu- dents in her long career Kaplan that began in Detroit c. 2005 and continued on to Schoolcraft College. She also served as the chair of the Michigan Council for the Humanities. After she retired, Sue continued to share her gift of teaching through film and book clubs, lectures for various organizations, pub- lishing articles for Discover magazine and providing insights through book and film reviews. She was the loving mother of Jody Kaplan and Wendy Kaplan; cherished grandmother of David Leve; daughter of the late Florence and late Jack Cooper; and sister of the late Michael Cooper. She also leaves behind many loving friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Dorfman Chapel in Farmington Hills. Contributions can be made to Yad Ezra, Angela Hospice or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. CANISTERS or TRAYS From $10.99 and up 248-851-4450 SPECIAL XXXBNFSJDBOHPVSNFUDPN 10 OFF $ 2060330 %BJSZt%FMJt$BOEZ/VUt1BTUSZ *With Purchase of Any Tray over $50 NIBBLESandNUTS.com THELMA HARRIS, 83, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 17, 2016. She is survived by her beloved hus- band, Sydney Harris; daughter and son-in-law, Cherri and William Becker of Falls Church, Va.; brother and sister- in-law, Leonard and Tammy Nerenberg of Concord, Calif. She is also remembered by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Interment was held at the Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. t8F4IJQ/BUJPOXJEF 0SDIBSE-BLF3Et8#MPPNGJFME.* * 10 OFF CUSTOM SHIVA TRAYS $ 248.737.8088 RUTHYE HARELIK, 87, of West Bloomfield, formerly of Boca Raton, Fla., passed away on Feb. 3, 2016. She was the loving mother of Lynn Levick, Dr. Keith (Debbie) Harelik Levick, Randee Bassin, Leslye Harelik-Richie and Steven Harelik; cherished grandmother of Stacey (George) Kozora, Scott Lutren, Matthew Bassin, Justin (Alison) Richie, Dr. Lisa (Dr. Brian Doane) Levick, Elizabeth Bassin, Bradley (Allison) Levick, Robby Bassin, Bradley Harelik, Christopher Harelik and Jonathan Harelik; adored great-grandmother of Hailey Harelik and Madelyn Kozora. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews; and by her loving friend, Sherry Berry. Mrs. Harelik was the beloved wife of the late William “Herby” Harelik; loving sister of the late Paul (the late Rose and Mary) Richman, the late Dorothy (the late Phil) Moss and the late Sylvia (the late Morrey) Wasserman. Interment was at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach, Fla. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society or to a charity of one’s choice. Seven Layer & Chocolate Fruit Tray We use the FRESHEST Kosher Bakery, Nuts, Chocolate & Fruits Northwestern Highway Store NOW OPEN! Guralnick; brother-in-law and sisters-in- law, Emery and Roberta Grosinger, and Clara Garbon. She is also survived by her loving caregiver, Cassandra Brown, many loving nieces and nephews, and a great- grandson by love, Kevaughn Brown. Mrs. Grosinger was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Grosinger, the loving mother- in-law of the late Pam Grosinger and dear sister-in-law of the late Leslie Garbon. Interment was at Oakview Cemetery. 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