Joan graduated from Central High
School in 1952. She married her high
school sweetheart, Eddie Pollak, on Feb.
25, 1954, and for 64 years they shared
an adventurous and loving life together.
They resided in Southfield until 1975,
when they moved to San Diego.
They enjoyed traveling the globe and
sharing the company of dear friends
and family. They passed on their love of
exploration to their children and grand-
children.
Joan will always be remembered for
her sense of style, devotion to those
to whom she was closest and how her
smile lit up every room as she entered.
She took great pleasure in the accom-
plishments of her children and grand-
children.
Mrs. Pollak is survived by her hus-
band, Edward Pollak; daughter, Laura
Maio; son, Jeffrey Pollak and his long-
time partner, Joy Dornick; grandchil-
dren, Dr. Natanya (Dr. Jason) Mishal,
Justin (Jenna) Maio, Izzy Pollak,
Samantha Pollak; three great-grand-
children, Jordan Lily and Ethan Mishal,
and Rachel Maio. She is also survived by
her sister, Brenda Zales; sisters-in-law,
Esther Belinsky and Tina Belinsky; many
loving nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her dear

brothers, Arnold Belinsky and Fred
Belinsky, whom she loved and admired;
and brother-in-law Neil Zales.
Contributions may be made to San
Diego Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.
org/sandiego.

ANN PRESS (nee Katkowsky), 73, for-
mer Detroiter of Hoschton, Ga., died
Jan. 14, 2018.
She was the beloved wife of Michael
for 51 wonderful years; loving mother
of Jill (Randy) Goetz and Robin (Larry)
Kalis; cherished grandma of Ami, Jeffrey
and Timmy Goetz, and Sam, Julie and
Aliza Kalis; dear sister of Robert (Suzy)
Katkowsky, Marilyn (Clarence) Turner;
treasured aunt, cousin and friend of
many.
Mrs. Press was the devoted daugh-
ter of the late Pearl and the late Karl
Katkowsky; dear sister of the late
Larry (Natalie) Katkowsky and the late
Michael Katkowsky,
A service was held at Shalom
Memorial Funeral Home in Arlington
Heights, Ill. Interment was at Shalom
Memorial Park. Contributions may be
made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society. For information and condo-
lences, (847) 255-3520, or www.shalom2.
com.

KATHERINE ROGERS, 65, of Ann
Arbor, died Jan. 19, 2018.
She is survived by her sister and
brother-in-law, Judith Rogers and Peter
Freedman, M.D.; mother, Clara Rogers;
niece, Anya Freedman, M.D.; nephew,
Ari Freedman; great-nephew, Sionnach
Freedman.
Ms. Rodgers was the beloved daugh-
ter of the late Jack Rogers.
Contributions may be made to a char-
ity of one’s choice. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.

FREDA
ROSENBLATT, 91, of
Southfield, died Jan. 21,
2018.
She was an empow-
ered woman beyond
her time. She attended
the University of
Rosenblatt
Illinois and graduated
with a bachelor of arts
degree and then a
master of social work
degree from Wayne State University.
She worked as a social worker for the
city of Detroit and the state of Michigan
for more than 50 years. Freda began her
professional career in the Department
of Public Welfare and retired as asso-

ciate director of Detroit Psychiatric
Institute; she was its director of social
work when the facility closed in 1997.
Mrs. Rosenblatt is fondly remembered
by her colleagues and coworkers for
her drive, dedication, mentorship and
especially for her tenacious advocacy
for the treatment of an underserved
community. She was very proud that
she spent her entire professional public
service career helping others. She will
be missed by her family members and
friends of many years.
She leaves behind her nephews,
Reuven (Karin) Fauman, Robert (Lou
Ann) Ross, Mark (Theresa) Ross; her
niece, Rhonda Ross. She treasured the
time she spent with her many family
members, including her five great-niec-
es, three great-nephews, their children
and numerous cousins and extended
family members.
Mrs. Rosenblatt was the loving sister
of the late Faye Fauman and the late
Samuel Ross.
Interment was held at Adat Shalom
Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia.
Contributions may be made to Feed the
Children, the Jewish National Fund or to
a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.

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