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NORMA SHAPIRO, 84, of 
West Bloomfield, died Nov. 
12, 2020. 
She is survived by her son 
and daughter-in-law, Kerry 
and Jan Kaplan; daughter 
and son-in-law, Jean and 
Randy Winters; grandchil-
dren, Kelsey Kaplan, Michael 
Kaplan, Ryan Harband; many 
other loving family members 
and friends.
Mrs. Shapiro was the 
beloved wife of the late 
Norman Shapiro.
Interment took place at 
Adat Shalom Memorial 
Park Cemetery in Livonia. 
Contributions may be 
made to the Alzheimer’
s 
Association. Arrangements by 
Dorfman Chapel.

DR. SIDNEY 
SOIFER, 93, of 
Farmington Hills, 
died Nov. 15, 
2020. 
He is survived 
by his daughter, Susan Nestor; 
sons and daughters-in-law, 
Dr. Neil and Leslie Soifer, 
Douglas and Lori Soifer; 
grandchildren, Bethany 
(Chris) Burrows, Megan (Ian 
Candy) Nestor, Melissa (Sean 
Gavarny) Nestor-Gavarny, 
Jonathan Soifer, Hannah 
Soifer, Matthew Soifer 
(fiancée, Lauren Blazofsky), 
Jennifer Soifer; great-grand-
children, Thomas and 
Charles; many loving nieces, 
nephews, other family mem-
bers and friends. 
Dr. Soifer was the beloved 
husband of the late Bertha 
“Bee” Soifer; the brother of 
the late Ruth Caplan Savage 
and the late Shirley Soifer. 

Interment took place at 
Adat Shalom Memorial 
Park Cemetery in Livonia. 
Contributions may be made 
to a charity of one’
s choice. 
Arrangements by Dorfman 
Chapel.

ROBERT 
WALLACH, 80, of 
West Bloomfield, 
died Nov. 17, 
2020.
Per his beau-
tiful wife, many daughters, 
sons-in-law, daughter-in-law 
and wonderful grandchildren, 
Bob was the most vibrant, 
generous and wise gentleman 
to walk this earth. His legacy 
is the wonderful way he made 
others feel. 
He is survived by his 
adoring wife, Fern Wallach; 
daughters and sons-in-
law, Julie Brydon, Stacey 
(Jeffrey) Ehrlichman, Leslee 

(London Bates) Wallach, 
Randi (Ramin) Rafie, and 
Darcee (Marc) Matlen; lov-
ing grandchildren, Dylan 
Koblin, Taylor Koblin, 
Brandon Ehrlichman, Blake 
Ehrlichman, Carolina Bates, 
Nash Matlen, Trey Matlen, 
Raquel Rafie and Riley Rafie; 
sister, Diane Glazer; many 
nieces and nephews. In addi-
tion, he leaves behind a world 
of friends and family. 
Mr. Wallach was the 
dear father of the late Todd 
Wallach; son of the late Saul 
and Shirley Wallach; brother 
of the late Gerald Wallach. 
Interment was held at 
Machpelah Cemetery in 
Ferndale. Contributions 
can be made to any char-
ity that benefits COVID 
research or to the Leukemia 
and Lymphoma Society. 
Arrangements by Dorfman 
Chapel.

SOUL

OF BLESSED MEMORY

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