SHARON ALLEN, 
89, of West 
Bloomfield, died 
Sept. 5, 2019. 
She is survived 
by her children, 
Robin Allen and her compan-
ion, Michael Pierz, T
racey Allen 
and Robert Schwartz, Wendy 
Schwartz and Larry Bennett, 
and Kenneth and Carole Allen; 
grandchildren, Brad Schwartz, 
Matt Schwartz, Dr. Scott 
Schwartz, Michelle and Baxter 
T
rapp, David Schwartz and Jack 
Allen. 
Mrs. Allen was the beloved 
wife of the late Stuart Allen; the 
loving sister of the late Chester 
and the late Margie Winston, 
the dear sister-in-law of the late 
Audrey Weiner, the late Barbara 
Nadel and the late Harold Allen; 
the devoted daughter of the 
late Benjamin and the late Belle 
Wachnansy. 
Interment was at Clover Hill 
Park Cemetery. Contributions 
may be made to Morikami 
Museum & Japanese Gardens, 
4000 Morikami Park Road, 
Delray Beach, FL 33446, 
morikami.org; or Henry Ford 
Hospice, 1 Ford Place, #5A, 
Detroit, MI 48202-9941, henry 
ford.com/hospice. Arrangements 
by Ira Kaufman Chapel. 

DR. ADAM 
APFELBLAT, 44, 
of West Bloomfield, 
died Aug. 31, 2019. 
According to 
his cousin Gary, 
husband of Paula, 
“Adam put more life into his 44 
years than most people do in 
88.” 
Dr. Adam passed peacefully 
in his sleep from a pulmonary 
embolism while doing one of his 
favorite things, vacationing with 
his greatest love in Ibiza, Spain. 
Dr. Adam Apfelblat grew up 
in Farmington Hills and later 
moved to West Bloomfield with 
his wife, Dr. Amanda Apfelblat. 
The Apfelblats met during 
undergrad at Michigan State, 
attended Life University of 

Chiropractic and continued their 
journey together, bringing hope 
to many and living life to the 
fullest. 
Dr. Amanda said, “No one 
could have loved me more. He 
always told me how much he 
loved me, brought me espresso 
in the morning and made sure I 
took vitamins each day. He was 
and is my everything.” 
The Apfelblats were generous 
with their time and gave to 
many charities. Dr. Apfelblat 
was a staple in both his busi-
ness (Michigan Chiropractic 
Specialists of Waterford) and 
home communities. He loved 
serving his chamber of com-
merce, his community and his 
profession. He recently received 
the Lasting Purpose Award from 
Life University. 
He adored his nieces and 
nephews, Max, Dylan, Elle and 
Sarah, and wanted to inspire 
them to live their very best life. 
He will be missed by his many 
amazing godchildren, the many 
lives he touched and his favorite 
dog, Dr. Lou. He brought a zest 
for living and made everyone feel 
as if they were the most import-
ant persons in the room. He will 
be missed more than words can 
express. 
Dr. Apfelblat was the son 
of Dr. Allen and Mrs. Ellen 
Apfelblat; brother of Lisa (Alan) 
Wittenberg and Julie Apfelblat 
(Lori Dunford). He was loved by 
his surviving in-laws, Frederick 
and Peggy Counts; his brother-
in-law, Rick Counts. 
Contributions may be made to 
the Adam Apfelblat Foundation 
for Chiropractic Advancement. 
Arrangements by Dorfman 
Chapel.

IRVING BARON, 88, of 
Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 1, 
2019.
 Mr. Baron is survived by his 
wife of 67 years, Betty Baron; 
children, Barbara Kendall and 
her fiance, Peter Staples, Jan and 
Ted Robertson, and Steve and 
Joann Baron; grandchildren, 
Melissa Kendall Kimber and 

Chris Kimber, Jessica and Dan 
Dlugosielski, Emily Robertson, 
Michelle Robertson, Samantha 
Baron, Aaron Dorondo and Sean 
Baron. 
He was the loving father-in-
law of the late Patrick Kendall; 
the dear brother of the late 
Erwin Baron. 
There will be a memorial 
service held in Maas Chapel 
at Temple Beth El on Sunday, 
Sept. 15, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. 
Contributions may be made 
to a charity of one’
s choice. 
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman 
Chapel.

LEO BERLIN, 90, 
of West Bloomfield, 
died Sept. 3, 2019.
He is survived 
by his daughters 
and sons-in-law, 
Shelly and Allen 
Klegon, and Susan and Chet 
Hendrickson; son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Carl Berlin and Jan 
Czarnota; grandchildren, Scott 
and Rebecca Klegon, Katie and 
Julian Standiford, and Matthew 
Berlin. 
Mr. Berlin was the beloved 
husband of the late Evelyn 
Berlin.
Interment was at Clover Hill 
Park Cemetery. Contributions 
may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 
W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 
48072, yadezra.org; Crohn’
s & 
Colitis Foundation of Michigan, 
25882 Orchard Lake Road, 
Suite 102, Farmington Hills, 
MI 48336, ccfa.org/chapters/
michigan; or to a charity of one’
s 
choice. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel. 

WILLIAM L. 
BRAUN, 81, of 
Farmington Hills, 
died Aug. 23, 2019.
He is survived 
by his loving wife, 
Nancy Braun of 
Farmington Hills; daughters 
and sons-in-law, Robin Braun of 
Farmington Hills, Lauren and 
Barb Braun of Novi, Rachel and 
Raed Jawad of Dearborn; broth-
er, Jules Braun; grandchildren, 
Anisa, Andy, Aya.
Contributions may be made 
to Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut 

Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 
MI 48323; Myasthenia Gravis, 
mg-MI.org; or B’
nai B’
rith, 
5600 W. Maple Road, A-100, 
West Bloomfield, MI 48322, 
bnaibrith.org. Interment was 
held at Hebrew Memorial 
Park. Arrangements by Hebrew 
Memorial Chapel.

RONALD 
FRUITMAN, 80, 
of Bloomfield Hills, 
died Sept. 5, 2019. 
He was loved by 
his wife, Ilene; chil-
dren, Richard and 
Alexandra, Jackie and Art, and 
Mike and Francie; grandchil-
dren, Zimin and Nate Cohen, 
Starla Belle Fruitman, and Alex 
and Mason Potter; his brothers, 
Larry Fruitman and Subodh 
Saggi; sister-in-law and brother-
in-law, Donna and Allan Apple; 
many loving nieces, nephews, 
friends and colleagues. He was a 
man for all seasons in business, 
in law, in adventurous travel, 
and in love and friendship. He 
will be missed by many. 
Mr. Fruitman was the devot-
ed son of the late Belle and the 
late Gordon Fruitman.
Interment was at Machpelah 
Cemetery. Contributions may 
be made to Jewish Family 
Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, 
West Bloomfield, MI 48322, 
jfsdetroit.org; Jewish Senior 
Life of Michigan, 6710 W. 
Maple Road, West Bloomfield, 
MI 48322, jslmi.org; or to 
a charity of one’
s choice. 
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman 
Chapel.

SARALEE 
JACKSON, 95, of 
Rochester Hills, 
died Aug. 31, 
2019. 
She is survived 
by her children, Marc and 
Lois Pomeroy, Keith and Sonia 
Pomeroy, and Denise and Bill 
Zolbert; eight grandchildren; 
18 great-grandchildren.
Interment was a private 
family graveside service. 
Contributions may be made 
to a charity of one’
s choice. 
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman 
Chapel. 

of blessed memory
Soul

