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sister-in-law, Phyllis 
Freedland; many beloved 
nieces and nephews. 
Mr. Schwartz was 
predeceased by his siblings, 
William and Pauline 
Schwartz, Julius and May 
Schwartz, Rachel and Jack 
Kellman, and David and 
Mildred Schwartz; and 
his brother-in-law, Sid 
Freedland.
Interment was at Adat 
Shalom Memorial Park. 
Contributions may be 
made to Tamarack Camps, 
the Janice and Michael 
Schwartz Scholarship Fund, 
6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 
380, Bloomfield Hills, MI 
48301, tamarackcamps.com/
tributes. Arrangements by 
Ira Kaufman Chapel.

HARRIET SELIK, 101, died 
Aug. 25, 2023.
 She was a loving wife, 
mother and grandmother, 
and worked for Detroit Bagel 
for decades. Always full of 
life and with a huge circle of 
friends, Harriet was active to 
the end. 
Mrs. Selik is survived by 
her children, Betsy LaFond, 
Judi Selik, Scott Selik, Joel 
Selik; grandchildren, Sophie 
and Sean LaFond; son-in-
law, Eric Eicher; beloved 
nieces, nephews and a huge 
circle of friends.
She was the mother-in-law 
of the late Lawrence LaFond; 
sister of the late Shirley 
Sonkin.
Interment was at 
Machpelah Cemetery. 
Contributions may be 
made to a charity of one’s 
choice. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

R

osalyn Rebeck was always ready to 
lend a helping hand.
Rebeck, who passed away at 
age 72 in West Bloomfield on Aug. 23, 
2023, is remembered for many things, but 
two exceptional traits stand out most: her 
unwavering commitment to helping others 
and her vivacious personality that many 
describe as “full of life.”
As a longtime volunteer at Yad Ezra for 
nearly 12 years and as past president of B’nai 
B’rith International, Rebeck, born 
Rosalyn Sue Teman, learned how to 
give back selflessly at a young age.
She was born in Toledo, Ohio, to 
Bernie and Evelyn Teman. Bernie 
Teman was a successful businessman 
with a shoe store that specialized 
in large shoes. Evelyn, meanwhile, 
dedicated much of her time to 
volunteer work for people with 
disabilities.
It was a cause near and dear to the 
Temans’ hearts. Rosalyn’s younger sister, Sherie 
Teman, had special needs, and her family was 
there for her around the clock. Evelyn served 
as Sherie’s main advocate and caregiver, while 
Rosalyn helped her mother.
Even throughout her years at Toledo 
High School, Rosalyn tirelessly cared for her 
younger sister. Her calling in life was clear: 
Rosalyn wanted to help others.
Studying education in college and working 
at a daycare center that was run by the county 
for abused and neglected children, Rosalyn 
developed a deep passion for supporting those 
in need, especially those without a voice.
Some time later, through a group that met 
in the JCC in Detroit, Rosalyn was introduced 
to her future husband, Raymond Rebeck.
One of the group members had an 
acquaintance in Toledo and arranged a 
party in the city. Raymond drove down, met 
Rosalyn, and the rest is history, so they say.
Raymond found Rosalyn warm, friendly 
and easy to talk to. While Raymond came 
from a modest background with limited 
Jewish education, Rosalyn loved him as he 

was. It was one of many reasons why they got 
married on June 8, 1975, at Temple Israel in 
Toledo.
The Rebecks lived in Oak Park on Seneca 
Street. Raymond worked as an accountant, 
while Rosalyn took on a number of clerical 
jobs. When the couple moved to West 
Bloomfield, she followed her roots in 
education and built a daycare business from 
the ground up that operated out of their home, 
which she ran for nearly 28 years.
Raymond and Rosalyn Rebeck 
had a penchant for traveling. They 
visited all 50 states, took numerous 
cruises, and traveled to Europe, 
South America, Australia and 
beyond. Their favorite trip, however, 
was to Israel, where they traveled an 
impressive 10 times.
While Rosalyn loved going to 
the casino, animals and music, 
her greatest love was for her and 
Raymond’s son, Aaron Rebeck, with 
whom she was inseparable.
Rosalyn was a devoted grandmother to her 
grandchildren, Devon and Brynn Rebeck. 
She was even part of a “grandma group” that 
gathered with their grandchildren.
Last year, Raymond and Rosalyn Rebeck 
were honored by Yad Ezra for their 
tremendous support of the organization. 
Following her retirement, Rosalyn worked 
in the warehouse, helped clients gather their 
groceries and packed food boxes.
In addition to Yad Ezra, the Rebecks actively 
volunteered with the Friendship Circle, Jewish 
Federation, AIPAC, Hebrew Free Loan and 
other Jewish organizations.
While Rosalyn Rebeck is missed deeply by 
her loved ones, her many friends, family and 
people whose lives she impacted will forever 
cherish her open arms — and open heart.
Contributions to honor Rosalyn Rebeck’s 
memory can be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W
. 11 
Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072. Contributions 
can also be made to Almost Home Animal 
Rescue, P.O. Box 250602, West Bloomfield, MI 
48325. 

Full of Life: Remembering 
Rosalyn Rebeck

ASHLEY ZLATOPOLSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY

Rosalyn Rebeck

