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…ANNETTE DUCHAN, 90, of Oak Park, died Feb. 11, 2009. She is survived by her children, Dr. Bruce Duchan of Oak Park, Barbara and Ron Stoffer of Oak Park, Aaron and Tamar Duchan of North Carolina; many loving grandchildren and great-grand- children. Mrs. Duchan was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Duchan. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072 or to a char- ity of one's choice. Interment at Nusach Hari...…
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…Obituaries Obituaries from page C35 the cantorial soloist at Temple Sinai in nearby Amherst for 91/2 years. She taught musical and spiritual workshops, con- ducted youth and adult choirs and per- formed in concerts in the United States, Canada and Israel. She is survived by her two sons, Jacob and Jonah Mink. Jacob is currently in Vermont and Jonah is in Israel, Berghash said. Israeli Foreign Ministry officials said that representatives of C...…
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