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…DR. ABRAHAM ELSON, 87, of Southfield, died Dec. 12, 2010. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pearl Elson; sons and daughter-in-law, Jerome Elson of Southfield, Larry and Barbara Elson of Commerce; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Dr. Eric Robb of Port Huron, Roberta and Marc Gantman of Saginaw; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Joanne Elson of Gurnie, Ill.; sister and brother-in- law, Rosalie and George Ohrenstein of Walled Lake; gr...…
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