N
ancy Ellen Siegel,
72, (née Mitchnick),
beloved wife, moth-
er, sister, aunt, niece, cousin
and friend, passed March 19,
2022.
A Detroit native, she
graduated with distinction
from Mumford
High School
and Wayne State
University’s
Monteith College
and commenced
a lifelong career
of service to oth-
ers. Her ability to
gain people’s trust
and understand
their needs and
dreams propelled
her through posi-
tions in the arbitration, med-
ical administration and real
estate professions.
Nancy and her husband,
Alan, met in 1973 at a party
that their respective friends
had encouraged them to
attend. Alan remarked, “I fell
in love with her at first sight;
with her beauty and keen
mind, I felt I was the lucki-
est guy in the world.” They
married soon after and were
blessed with the birth of their
son Joshua in 1979. Nancy
and Alan rejoiced in raising
Joshua and their 48-year long
marriage.
In addition to centering
her life on Alan and Joshua,
Nancy also loved celebrat-
ing holidays with extended
family, attending the theater
and traveling. She possessed
a strong Jewish identity and
was a dedicated member of
Temple Kol Ami, serving in
its sisterhood and member-
ship and fundraising com-
mittees. Throughout her life,
Nancy was also an advocate
for social justice, notably
pursuing action to advance
workers’ rights, racial equity
and LGBTQ+ rights. Her son
Josh recalled that, “My mom
taught me from an early age
that all people are worthy of
dignity and respect.”
Faced with medical issues
in midlife, Nancy
persevered and
continued family
activities and
community
involvement. “We
cherished these
extra years with
Nancy, with the
joys, the tears,
and the adven-
tures,” said her
sister Karen.
Nancy will
be deeply missed by all who
knew her and were touched
by her kindness, warmth,
generosity of spirit and sense
of humor.
Nancy is survived by
husband, Alan Siegel; son,
Joshua Siegel (partner Paul);
sister, Karen Strichartz; niece,
Jessica Strichartz; nephew,
Aaron Strichartz (partner,
Sarah) aunts, cousins and
many friends. Nancy’s family
would like to offer special
thanks to Nancy’s caregiv-
ers and the hospice staff at
Chester Street Residence, who
provided her with exceptional
care and comfort.
Nancy was preceded
in death by her parents,
Abraham and Sylvia (née
Pasmanter) Mitchnick.
Interment was at Adat
Shalom Memorial Park.
Contributions may be
made to the Blood Cancer
Foundation of Michigan or
Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Arrangements by Dorfman
Chapel.
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ity to excel at everything she
undertook.
An outstanding scholar, she
also shone in creative pursuits,
attending Interlochen National
Music Camp and Cass Tech
High School, where she won
notice as a pianist, harpist
and ballet dancer. Equally
outstanding in athletics, she
starred in high diving, ice
skating and even baseball for
an intramural men’s college
team.
In 1973, she attended the
University of Michigan,
moving on to its medical
school, where she achieved
a residency in dermatology,
the first woman to do so in
35 years. She became a fellow
of the American Academy of
Dermatology and paved the
way for other women.
While in training, she met
and married fellow student,
Joel Ross. The two physicians
moved to San Diego. There,
Linda maintained a large
practice with many devoted,
grateful clients.
A series of chronic illnesses
forced early retirement, but
she continued to pore over
the latest medical journals to
keep up with advancements in
her field. Despite recurring ill-
ness and pain, she was always
warm, loving and charitable to
a fault. She never failed to dis-
play humility, grace, kindness
and consideration to others.
She was loved, admired and
respected by all who knew her.
During her 50+ years of
marriage to Joel, she saw her
son Andrew become a der-
matologist and marry Tiffany
Green, whom Linda loved like
a daughter. During her final
years, her greatest joys were
her two grandsons, Jordan and
Kobe.
She is interred at El Camino
Memorial Park in San Diego,
Calif.
SUSAN RYCUS,
75, of Howell, died
March 15, 2022.
She is survived
by her daughter,
Shari Klein; many
other loving family members
and friends.
Susan was the daughter of
the late Ida and the late Lou
Rycus; sister of the late Bob
Rycus and the late Brenda
Rycus.
Interment took place at Beth
El Memorial Park Cemetery
in Livonia. Contributions may
be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.
CELIA SIGMAN,
96, of Skokie, Ill.,
died March 22,
2022.
She is survived
by her sons and
daughters-in-law,
Dr. Garry and Helen Sigman,
Barry and Katherine Sigman;
daughter, Carol Shuster;
grandchildren, Dr. Richard
(Emily) Shuster, Dr. Adam
(Dr. Anna) Shuster, Andrew
Sigman, Lee (Jenna) Sigman,
Dr. Michael (Dr. Joselyn)
Sigman, and Joshua (Mariella)
Sigman; great-grandchild-
ren, Ryan, Ari, Jacob, Maya,
Zachary and Cooper; many
other loving family members
and friends.
Mrs. Sigman was the
beloved wife of the late Julius
Sigman; the mother-in-law of
the late Dr. Allen Shuster.
Interment took place at
Clover Hill Park Cemetery in
Livonia. Contributions may
be made to Detroit Public
Televison-DPTV or the Red
Cross. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.
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