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GARY ALAN
SCHWARTZ, 69,
of Newport
Beach, Calif., for-
merly of West
Bloomfield, died
Feb. 15, 2020.
Gary loved to be around
people. He was loved by
many at his community in
California. His friends con-
sidered him family and or a
mentor.
He was a semi-pro golf-
er, an excellent salesman, a
black lab lover and a truly
wonderful father, brother
and friend. On his best day,
he could be found in the
pool, the hot tub or with a
tennis racquet or golf clubs.
He will be missed by all who
knew and loved him. He
lived like a rock star and will
never be forgotten due to his
legacy.
Mr. Schwartz is survived
by his daughters, Brittani
Schwartz and Ellery Droz-
Schwartz; brother, Robert
(Christine); sister, Lynda
(Douglas) Thal; many nieces,
nephews and friends.
He was the son of the late
Flora Kaufman and the late
Louis Schwartz.
Oceanside services were
held in Newport Beach by
his friends of more than 20
years who considered him
family. Contributions may
be made in his name or in
his dog Tammy’
s name, to
Michigan Humane Society.
Local arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.
BERNARD SHERMAN, 98,
of West Bloomfield, died
Feb. 15, 2020.
He is survived by his
sons and daughters-in-law,
Richard and Linda Sherman,
Douglas Sherman and
Stacey Gurian; brother, Earl
Sherman; grandchildren,
Jessica (Jordan) Mikols, Ian
Sherman and Shoshanna
Gurian-Sherman.
Contributions may be
made to a charity of one’
s
choice. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.
MELANIE SUE
SICHERMAN,
54, of Ortonville,
passed away with
her family by her
side on Feb. 12,
2020.
She was the loving wife of
Gary D. Sicherman; beloved
mother of Amber Nichole
Sicherman (Krzystof Cpak);
dear daughter of the late
Delbert (Butch) Phillips and
Lois Phillips Graunstadt;
dear sister of the late Tracie
Phillips; cherished grand-
mother of Victoria Reigh and
Christine Nichole.
Services were held at the
Riverside Chapel, Simpson-
Modetz Funeral Home,
5630 Pontiac Lake Road,
Waterford.
EDITH
SIMMONS, 87,
of Southfield,
died Feb. 8, 2020.
More than
40 years ago,
Edith placed her seat belt
on as she looked out at Ben-
Gurion Airport. She was
leaving Israel for home in
the USA. Her emotions were
mixed as she did not want to
leave. Inwardly, she felt that
Israel was now her home.
She mentioned time and
time again how she felt that
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