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DAVID E. CAPLAN, 89, of 
Boca Raton, Fla., died May 
13, 2024. 
He is survived by his 
beloved companion, Felicia 
Gatchalian; brother and 
sister-in-law, Walter and 
Margo Caplan; nieces and 
nephews, Andrea (Allyn) 
Okun, Bernard (Kelly) 
Caplan, Diane Landay, Dr. 
Stuart (Susan) Landay and 
Bruce (Barbara) Landay. 
David was the dear 
brother of the late Elaine 
Landay. 
Interment was held at 
Machpelah Cemetery in 
Ferndale. Contributions may 
be made to a charity of one’s 
choice. Arrangements by 
Dorfman Chapel.

ETHEL 
CHUDLER, 87, 
of West 
Bloomfield, died 
May 12, 2024.
She is survived 
by her sons and daughters-
in-law, Dr. Randy and Kim 
Chudler, Kevin and Dr. Beth 
Chudler, Brett and Neisha 
Chudler; grandchildren, 
Alex, Jessi, Dani, Kyle, 
Ethan, Casey and Corey 
Chudler; many other loving 
family members and friends.
Ethel was the devoted 
sister of the late Miriam 
Grushkin. 
Interment was held at 
Adat Shalom Memorial 
Park Cemetery in Livonia. 
Contributions may be 
made to the Alzheimer’s 
Association. Arrangements 
by Dorfman Chapel.

NILI KATZ, 83, 
of Birmingham, 
died May 9, 
2024. 
She is survived 
by her husband, 

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