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…life c Tcles 44 March 29 Jennifer Sofferin Togal and Seth Togal of San Tan Valley, Ariz., proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Adina Seren Togal. Togal Happy grandparents are Judy and Don Sofferin of Farmington Hills, Bonnie and Steven Growe of Chandler, Ariz., and Jeff Togal of Roseville. Elated great-grandparents are Brenda Vinton of Oak Park, Sam Gordon of Detroit, Beverly Togal of West Bloomfield, Saul Togal of West Bloomfield, ...…
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