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JOEL N. BRUSS, 
75, former 
Detroiter of 
Highland Park, 
Ill., died July 10, 
2021.
Joel was a man of many 
interests, passionate about 
hobbies and great food. His 
family was his everything, 
bringing him joy and nachas.
Mr. Bruss was the beloved 
husband for 51 years of 
Lauren Bruss; adoring father 
of Jonathan Bruss and Jill 
(Loren) Rivkin; doting 
Grampsy of Meredith and 
Jacob Rivkin. 
Contributions may be 
made to a charity of your 
choice. A graveside ser-
vice was held at Shalom 
Memorial Park, Arlington 
Heights, Ill. For additional 
information, visit Shalom 
Memorial Funeral Home, 
shalom2.com, (847) 255-
3520.

ARLENE RAE 
BURG, 74, 
passed away July 
7, 2021, in 
Margate, Fla.
A Detroit 
native, Arlene attended 
Wayne State University, 
where she earned her teach-
ing degree. She was a Sunday 
school teacher for 12 years 
at Temple Beth El and a 
manager for Kroger Grocery 
Stores for 15 years. 
Arlene was a devoted and 
loving mother, daughter, 
mother-in-law and friend. 
She is survived by her 
three daughters, Beth 
Silverberg (Alan), Angela 
Burg and Candice Burg. 
Arlene was the daughter of 
the late Sydney and Dorothy 
Fishman.
Contributions in her 
memory may be made to 
the Leukemia Research 
Foundation at 
allbloodcancers.org. 

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