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Interment was at Adat 
Shalom Memorial Park. 
Contributions may be made 
to Temple Emanu-El, Louis 
and Beatrice Weinstein 
Scholarship Fund, 14450 
W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, MI 
48237, emanuel-mich.
org; or to a charity of one’s 
choice. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

ADRIAN “RED” 
WILLIAMS, born Sept. 25, 
1936, in Detroit, passed away 
peacefully on July 2, 2022, in 
Fresno, Calif., surrounded by 
family. 
He was a practicing 
attorney for more than 60 
years and a beloved great-
grandfather, grandfather, 
father, brother, uncle, 

cousin and a dear friend 
to loved ones around the 
world. Known for his wit, 
storytelling, mischievous 
streak, love of good food and 
wine, and commitment to 
charitable work, he will be 
deeply missed. 
Red is survived by his 
immediate family: sister and 
brother-in-law, Rosanne 
and Richard Weinberg; 
sons, Charles Williams 
and Valentino Richardson; 
daughter, M.J. Williams. 
A widower, he looks 
forward to joining his late 
wife, Ann Williams. in 
eternity.

FLORENCE 
(RUTH 
GROSSMAN) 
YORKE, 97, of 
West Bloomfield, 
died on July 3, 
2022. 
She was a devoted teacher at 
Lessenger Elementary School 
in Oak Park. She relied on 
her students to finish reading 
Charlotte’s Web aloud every year 
because she could never do so 
without crying. Many of her 
former students kept in touch 
with Florence over the years, 
grateful for the difference she 
made in their lives through her 
kindness, caring and attention 
to their education.
Florence led the choir at 
Meer Apartments, poetry and 
play-reading groups and wrote 

book reviews for the building 
newsletter. She was a voracious 
reader and grammarian who 
could not abide any misuse 
of the English language. Her 
love of English and literature 
was fostered by Dr. Hilberry 
at Wayne State University. Just 
last year, she could still sing 
the “Hymn to Wayne” and the 
Central High School fight song. 
She loved growing up and 
living in Detroit for much 
of her adult life. Florence’s 
deepest love was reserved for 
her family and returned a 
thousandfold. She delighted in 
the many accomplishments of 
her children and grandchildren. 
Her memory will indeed be a 
blessing to all who knew and 
loved her. 
Mrs. Yorke was the beloved 

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For the peace you need . . .
for the respect of the life you treasured.

