90, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 28, 2016.
She is survived by her daughters
and sons-in-law, Teri Shipper of West
Bloomfield, Tobye and Mark Bello of West
Bloomfield, Paula and Mark Birnholtz
of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-
in-law, Stewart and Sandy Shipper of
West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Jeffrey
(Melissa) Moss, Keri (Steven) Lynch,
Ben (Elina) Shipper, Allison Shipper,
David Shipper, Tracye (Stuart) Schwartz,
Jennifer (David) Geiringer, Jessica (Eric)
Unatin, Zachary Bello, Jordan, Matthew
and Eric Birnholtz; great-grandchildren,
Drew and Evan Lynch, Jake, Noah and
Emma Geiringer, Micah, Asher and Eden
Schwartz, Jack and Dylan Unatin.
Mrs. Shipper was the sister of the late
Sol Hoberman.
Interment was held at Machpelah
Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions
may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.
MARILYN DAWN SILVER, 86, of
Southfield, died Dec. 20, 2016.
She is survived by her sons and daugh-
ters-in-law, Scott and Debra Silver, and
David and Lydia Silver; grandchildren,
Randall and Emily Silver, Eric Silver, Sarah
Silver and Joshua Silver.
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A Gifted, Artistic Soul
R
egene Schmier, 94, of Bloomfield
annual musical productions for Hadassah
Hills, passed away peacefully at her fundraisers. She later helped establish the
home on Dec. 22, 2016.
Jewish Ensemble Theater (JET). She was
She and her beloved twin
particularly proud of creating
sister, Ruthe, were born to
and endowing Temple Israel’s
Dorothy and Frank Schefman
Schmier Family Concert
in Grand Rapids. At the age of
Series, which welcomes the
12, she and her family moved
entire community to enjoy
to Detroit. After graduating
free classical music perfor-
from Central High School, she
mances.
went on to study at Wayne
Regene began studying
State University and received
piano as a young girl and
Regene Schmier
her degree in art education.
continued with lessons, daily
c. 1986
She then taught art in the
practicing and recitals until
Detroit Public Schools.
recently. She was also a gifted
Regene married the love of her life, her
visual artist. She took her last painting
Sunday school teacher, Leslie R. Schmier.
lesson at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art
As she put it, “We began populating
Center (BBAC) just a few weeks ago.
Detroit with a large family.” While raising
Above all, her greatest source of pride
their seven children, she and Leslie were
was the close-knit family she created.
devoted to their community. They were
Her legacy lives on through her children,
committed to seeing Temple Israel grow
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
and flourish. Their love of the arts was
Mrs. Schmier was the wife of the late
evident in their support of the Hilberry
Leslie R. Schmier. She is survived by her
and Bonstelle theaters at Wayne State
children, Jeffrey (Gabi) Schmier, Robert
University.
(Linda) Schmier, Ronny (Ellen) Schmier,
Regene was also an active member of
Susan (Jerry) Oleshansky, Joann Lillis,
the scholarship committee for art students Diane (Alan) Levine, Mark (Crystal Kizy)
at Wayne State. In addition, she wrote
Schmier, Liz Schmier, and Holly Baird.
She was the cherished grandma “Gene
Gene” of Jason (Robyn) Schmier, Stephen
(Elyssa) Schmier, Sebastian and Celeste
Schmier, Brian (Jamie Rosemurgy)
Schmier, Brad (Alyson) Schmier, Lauren
(Tim) Carey, Kate (Uri Gurvich) Schmier,
Michelle (Andy) Morgan, Michael (Julie)
Oleshansky, Jennifer Lillis, Shanna
(Nestor) Rivera, Evan Lillis, Leslie (Taylor)
Marton, Julia Marton, Emilia Schmier,
Sydney Schmier, and the late Jessica
Schmier. She was the great-grandmother
of Ava Schmier, Jake, Chloe and Cole
Schmier, Myla Schmier, Dylan Carey,
Mackenzie, Madison and Marissa Morgan,
Hayden, Hunter and Joshua Oleshansky,
Jasmine and Elan Rivera; dear sister-in-law
of Beverly Schmier and Theda Schefman;
adored sister of the late Ruthe and the
late Irving Levine, and the late Myron
Schefman. She is also survived by many
loving nieces and nephews.
Interment was at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
the Schmier Family Concert Series Fund,
Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road,
West Bloomfield, MI 48323,
www.temple-israel.org. Arrangements by
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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