AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 57 KARL R. SCHAEFER, 94, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rhea Schaefer; sons and daughter-in-law, Neil Schaefer, Lyle Schaefer, Paul and Jodi Schaefer, and Todd Schaefer; grandchildren, Dana and Zach Heaton, Randi Schaefer and Eric Schultz, Dylan Schaefer and Tiffany Keane Schaefer, Bebe Schaefer, Matt and Caiti Hughes, Evan Hughes, Samantha and Greg Finn, Natalie Schaefer and Scott Schaefer; great-grandchildren, Maxwell Heaton and Zoe Hughes; sister- in-law, Annette Schaefer. He is also survived by Jan Schaefer, Julie Schaefer, Kathy Schaefer, Devin Schaefer; and other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Schaefer was the loving brother of the late Donald Schaefer. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Accent Hospice, 17855 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287, accentcare.com/ community-outreach-foundations; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. HARRIET SEMP, 77, of Oak Park, died Aug.14, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Peninah Miriam Semp; son, Ari Moshe Semp; sister and brother-in- law, Lee and Jeron Frank; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Daniel and Janice Bernstein. Mrs. Semp was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Semp; the cherished mother of the late Devorah Michelle Semp; the loving sister of the late David Bernstein. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery in Flint. Contributions may be made to Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), P.O. Box 5021, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5021, breakthrought1d.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MICHAEL RONALD SMALL, 79, of Franklin, died Aug. 9, 2024. Michael, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, passed away with his wife by his side. He will be deeply missed. Michael was born in Detroit on Nov. 14, 1944. He graduated from Oak Park High School. He met his best friend and the love of his life, Tandy, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; they were married six months later and have been passionately in love for 56 years. Mike spent his entire working career in the steel industry. He helped found Pioneer Steel Corporation, where he continued to work until his passing. Mike loved people and all sorts of activities. Throughout his life, he enjoyed golfing, club making, fly tying, glass blowing, getting his pilot’s license, skeet shooting, shooting pool, jewelry making and fixing things around the house and yard. In addition to Tandy, he is survived by his two children, Tiffany (Erik) Elie and Bradley (Rebecca) Small; his grandchildren, Sloan, Sabrina, Jade and Taylor; his brother, Mark (Jan) Small; and sister, Debbie (Mark) Flansberg. Interment took place at Franklin Cemetery in Franklin. Contributions may be made to the Eagles for Children, the Jewish Federation of Detroit or the Evans Scholars Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. SUSAN SOVEL, 82, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 12, 2024. Susan, who loved to use her talents for the good of many, volunteered for 50 years at the Detroit Institute of Arts and received the Distinguished Service Award in 2006. She also volunteered and was on the board of the Friends of the West Bloomfield Library. Susan was a shining light in the lives of so many, and her memory will continue to brighten and inform the lives of those who knew and loved her. Along with her adored parents, Kopel and Estelle Kahn, Susan grew up with her sister and best friend, Alyssa, surrounded by a close-knit extended family: Ethel and Phil Levant, Jerry and Rita Keywell, Joyce and Paul Pensler, who were another three sets of devoted “parents;” and cousins, Synde Keywell, Denise and Fred Kalt, Karen and Bob Hellman, Gail and Chuck Lichtman, Julian and Debbie Levant, Jay and Lori Pensler, Sandy and Anita Pensler, Sheri and Ric Gerlinger. Susan was also a beloved aunt to Julee Mertz and Paul Webster, and Jeff and Jennifer Mertz; and great- aunt to Elliott and Carter Webster, and Charlotte and Amelia Mertz. Married to Robert Sovel more than 35 years, Susan was a devoted mother, grandmother and great- grandmother to her adored Sovel family: children, Rick Sovel and Laura Powers, Jeff and Joann Sovel, Karen Sovel and Chris Dellavecchia; grandchildren, Jasmine and Eric Sovel-Charnesky, Janelle Polasek, Adam Dellavecchia, Amy Dellavecchia and the late Allison Dellavecchia; great- grandchildren, Joy, Jebriel, Vivi, Journey, Jubilee, Jack, Jasper, Jade and Skyler. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Federation of Detroit, 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, jewishdetroit.org/send-a-tribute; or Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202, dia.org/support/donate. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. NANCY WALDMAN, 77, of Commerce Township, died Aug. 15, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jay Waldman; daughters and sons- in-law, Melissa and Todd Rowe, and Stacey and Dave Stoddard; grandchildren, Jaren Sharrard, Ryan Sharrard, Breanna (Ben) Hartman, Makenna Rowe, Grace Rowe, Nicholas Rowe and Zane Rowe; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Amelia and Charlotte; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Nick Altwerger; many other loving family members and friends. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Gesher Human Services, Hadassah or Heart to Heart Hospice Home of Michigan. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. FRANCINE WIGOD, 78, of Royal Oak, died Aug. 10, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband, Gerald Wigod; daughter, Rachel Wigod Schwartz; sons and daughters-in-law, Tare and Keri (Middleditch) Wigod, and Aaron and Ashley (Berman) Wigod; grandchildren, Benjamin Schwartz, Sophie Schwartz, Sela Wigod, Scarlet Wigod, Sammy Wigod and Sawyer Wigod; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheryl and Ronald Greenberg, Nora Hutchinson Hall and Ann (Barry Burns) Hutchinson Burns; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Bubbie Zaydie Family Camp at Camp Tamarack. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.