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FLORENCE (KLIMAN) 
CHAFETS, 94, of West Palm 
Beach, Fla., formerly of Oak Park 
passed away suddenly on April 30, 
2019. 
She was an actuary for the 
UAW Detroit until she retired 
to Florida, where she was an 
active member of her community, 
spending countless hours volun-
teering for many Jewish and civic 
organizations.
Mrs. Chafets is survived by 
her sons and daughters-in-law, 
Howard and Shari Lesnick, 
Michael and Mona Lesnick; 
grandchildren, Ben Lesnick, Maxx 
Lesnick, Stacy (Arik) Beyer and 
Marc Lesnick; great-grandchil-
dren, Ethan Beyer and Isabella 
Beyer; beloved sister and brother-
in-law, Rikki and Mark Friedman; 
nieces, nephews and countless 
friends.
She was the mother of the late 
Bruce Lesnick; the loving sister of 
the late Solomon Kliman and the 
late Louie Kliman; the widow of 
the late Arthur Chafets.
 Interment was at the Star of 
David Cemetery, West Palm 
Beach. Arrangements were by 
Palm West Funeral Home, West 
Palm Beach. Contributions may be 
made to a charity of your choice 
or Tamarack Camps, Send a Kid 
to Camp Greatest Needs Fund.

JERRY S. CHAPNICK, 82, of 
Bloomfield Hills, died May 5, 
2019.
He is survived by his beloved 
wife, Susan Chapnick; daughter 
and son-in-law, Claire Chapnick 
and Gerald Sorokin; son and 
daughter-in-law, Gary Alan and 
Michele Chapnick; grandchildren, 
Sasha Chapnick-Sorokin, Phoebe 
Chapnick-Sorokin, Josh Chapnick 
and Ali Chapnick; many other lov-
ing family members and friends. 
Interment was held at the Beth 
El Memorial Park Cemetery 
in Livonia. Contributions may 
be made to Temple Israel or 
to a charity of one’
s choice. 
Arrangements by Dorfman 
Chapel.

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