Lynn became a leader at an early age
and remained an example to follow for
her siblings and children. She went on
to epitomize the word, “supermom”
first, as a 35-year-old Michigan State
University student, and later as a com-
munications professional for both
the Michigan attorney general and
Department of Treasury.
Lynn’s generous spirit and unbridled
enthusiasm extended to those beyond
her family, too. She nurtured lifelong
friends and everyday acquaintances,
always putting their needs ahead of her
own.
A lover of life, laughter and family,
Lynn was surrounded by the enduring
love of her husband of 49 years, Ronald
K. Rycus; and her children, BJ (Jill)
Rycus, and Jeremy (Deb) Rycus. She is
also survived by siblings, Teri (Steve)
Barkin and Donny (Bonnie) Kerner;
grandchildren, Isabelle Rycus, Max
Rycus and Leo Rycus.

STEVEN SILK, 59, of
Waterford, died Sept.
20, 2017.
He was the owner of
the Velmeir Companies
in West Bloomfield.
Mr. Silk is survived
by his wife, Donna
Silk
Silk; sons, Ethan Silk
and Elliot Silk; mother,
Ayala Jedwab; brother, Elan “Al” Jedwab;
father-in-law and mother-in-law,
William and Geri Schwanger. He will be
lovingly remembered by colleagues and
friends.
He was the adored son of the late
Meir Jedwab.
Interment was at Adat Shalom
Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to Roeper School, Steven
Silk Memorial Scholarship Fund, 41190
Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI
48304. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.

DALE THAYER, 61, of Royal Oak, died
Sept. 23, 2017.
He is survived by his beloved hus-
band, Elwin Greenwald; father, Red

Thayer; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Linda (Jim) Clemens, Terri (Delbert)
Watson; sister-in-law, Judy Greenwald;
many loving nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends.
Mr. Thayer was the son of the late
June Long.
Contributions may be made to
Hospice of Michigan, Congregation Shir
Tikvah or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

RUTH WAYNE, 94, of
Delray Beach, Fla., died
Sept. 21, 2017.
She is survived by
her daughters and
sons-in-law, Sharon
and Allan Sefton, and
Debrah and Neill Klein;
Wayne
sons and daughters-
in-law, David and
Debbie Wayne, and Stewart and Irena
Wayne; grandchildren, Samantha and
Alexander Shune, Jocelyn and Aaron
Oleshansky, Scott and Rachel Wayne,
Declan and Aidan Thurman, Mark
and Brandy Wayne, Steven and Meryl
Wayne, Benjamin and Jehana Klein,

Daniel and Traci Klein, and Adam and
Elan Klein; great-grandchildren, Stella
and Madison Shune, Melissa and Elyse
Wayne, Olivia and Ava Wayne, Sophie,
Harrison, Sydney and Addisyn Klein,
Sarah, Zachary and Zoe Klein, and
Emerson and Noah Klein; sister, Edythe
Klein; many nieces, nephews and a
world of friends.
Mrs. Wayne was the beloved wife of
the late Seymour Wayne; the devoted
daughter of the late Benjamin and the
late Sophie Lefkowitz; the loving sister
of the late Julian Lefkowitz; the dear
sister-in-law of the late Sheldon Klein
and the late Ruth Lefkowitz.
Interment was at Machpelah
Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to Hadassah-Greater Detroit
Chapter, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West
Bloomfield, MI 48323, www.hadassah.
org; or to Parkinson’s Foundation of
Michigan, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite
150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, www.
parkinsonsmi.org. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.

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