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OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY
other family members and
friends.
Mr. Nosanchuk was the
loving son of the late Michael
Nosanchuk.
Contributions may be made
to the Michael Nosanchuk
Educational Fund at Temple
Shir Shalom or to a charity of
one’s choice. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.
SHELDON
ONICKEL, 93,
passed away sud-
denly on Feb. 26,
2022.
His work life
began at his par-
ent’s poultry stall, followed by
three years in the Army Air
Corps, where he rose through
the ranks, finishing as a ser-
geant.
Upon his return to the U.S.,
Sheldon spent two years work-
ing at DG (Dizzy Gillespie)
Records where Dizzy bestowed
on him the nickname “Flicker”
(as in chicken flicker). For the
next 35 years, he worked in the
radiological supply business,
finishing as sales manager.
Universally liked, an avid
bowler, golfer and Tigers fan,
Sheldon left smiles on all who
met him.
His loving family included
the late Fern Onickel, to whom
he was married for 51 years;
children, Harry (Kelly) Onickel,
Alan Onickel, Irene (Jim) Petts,
and Roslyn Onickel; grandchil-
dren, Kein Onickel and Shelly
Flores, Sierra Onickel, and
Henry Petts.
He was the loving brother
of the late Irving (the late Ann
“Honey”) Onickel; dear broth-
er-in-law of Miriam Stillwell,
Harriet (Marvin) Atlas and the
late Rita (the late Dan) Marquis.
Interment was at Beth El
Memorial Park. Contributions
may be made to National
Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd
St., New York, NY 10016, kid-
ney.org/donation; F.O.R.C.E.,
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd. W
.,
PMP #373, Tampa, FL 33647,
facingourrisk.org; Temple
Emanu-El, 14450 W
. 10 Mile,
Oak Park, MI 48237, emanu-
el-mich.org; or to a charity of
one’s choice. Arrangements by
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
PAUL ERNEST
PHILLIPS, 77, of
Belleville, died
Feb. 28, 2022.
He is survived
by his beloved wife,
Jade Hadassah
Choe; brother, David Phillips;
many loving nieces, nephews,
other family members and
friends.
Mr. Phillips was the brother-
in-law of the late Gail Phillips.
Interment took place at
Adat Shalom Memorial
Park Cemetery in Livonia.
Contributions may be made to
the Hadassah Hebrew Medical
School, to the Friends of the
Israel Defense Forces or to
Jewish Hospice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.
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