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grandson, Henry V
. Michaels; 
brother and sister-in-law, 
Franklin Levinson and Ilona 
Staikou; brother-in-law and 
sister-in-law, Dr. Al and Aurelia 
Michaels.
Mrs. Michaels was the cher-
ished mother of the late Gary 
Steven Michaels; the devoted 
daughter of the late Benjamin 
and the late Clara Levinson. 
Interment was at Clover Hill 
Park Cemetery. Contributions 
may be made to a charity of one’s 
choice. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

ESTHER SKLAR 
MINTZ, 94, of 
Farmington Hills, 
died Feb. 13, 2024. 
After graduating 
from the University 
of Michigan, Esther taught for a 
short time in Detroit, then took 

time off to raise her children 
before returning to teaching. 
She received a master’s degree in 
reading from Oakland University 
and served as a reading consul-
tant for West Bloomfield Schools 
for 28 years.
Mrs. Mintz is survived by her 
son, Steven Mintz; daughters, 
Charlotte “Cathy” Mintz and 
Julie Mintz; grandchildren, Seth 
Mintz, Sean and Lisa Mintz; 
great-grandchild, Caleb Mintz; 
many loving nieces, nephews and 
cherished friends.
She was predeceased by her 
beloved husband of 64 years, 
Marvin Mintz; sister and broth-
er-in-law, Melba and Sidney 
Winer; her sister, Seena Sklar; 
and brother, Gerald Sklar, sis-
ters-in-law and brothers-in-law, 
Beatrice and Shurly Horwitz, 
Lucille and Milton Sims; parents, 
Harry and Tillie Sklar; parents-

in-law, Samuel and Charlotte 
Mintz.
The family is grateful to 
devoted helpers, Karen Kopicko, 
Danita Johnson, Mildred 
Perkins, Betty White and Laurie 
Hill. 
Contributions may be made 
to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy 
Network, 6555 W
. Maple West 
Bloomfield, MI 48322, jhcn.org/
donate/tribute; or to a charity of 
one’s choice. Arrangements by 
Ira Kaufman Chapel.

DAYLE IRIS 
WEINGARDEN 
PRINSTEIN, 70, of 
Farmington Hills, 
died Feb. 11, 2024. 
She is survived by 
her beloved and devoted hus-
band of 42 years, Jay Prinstein; 
son, Justin Prinstein; daughter 
and son-in-law, Rachel and 

Jeffrey Schostak. She was the 
treasured “Mimi” of George 
Schostak, Sofia Schostak and 
Theodore Schostak; she is also 
survived by her mother, Libby 
Weingarden; sister, Lauren 
Weingarden; sister and brother-
in-law, Janice and Mark Kettler; 
brother and sister-in-law, 
Sheldon and Judy Klein; special 
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, 
Andrea Prinstein and Brant 
Pifer; many loving nieces, neph-
ews, cousins, colleagues, stu-
dents and a world of friends. 
Mrs. Prinstein was pre-
deceased by her sister and 
brother-in-law, Donna and 
Alan Pearlman; parents, 
Shirley Davidson and George 
Weingarden; mother-in-law and 
father-in-law, Vivian and Allen 
Prinstein. 
Contributions may be made 
to LUNGevity Foundation, 

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