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…obituaries Distinguished Physician D r. Joseph C. Honet, 78, of Franklin, died Feb. 17, 2012. Dr. Honet was a respected doc- tor of physical medicine and rehabilita- tion who held positions of leadership at local hospitals. He attended Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., Albany Medical College and the University of Minnesota. He served a fellowship in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. From 1962-64, ...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 62 ESTELLE MILLER, 89, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 18, 2012. She is survived by her beloved hus- band, Morris Miller of West Bloomfield, daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Fred Lenter of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-in-law, Kenn and Debby Miller of Miami; grandchildren, Sara (Doug) Diamond, Jesse Miller, Lindsey Miller, Lauren Lenter, Scott (fiancee Luci Hernandez) Lenter; great- grandchildren, Mac and ...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 65 GAIL WASSER, 71, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 16, 2012. She fought valiantly and without complaint for 20 years. Mrs. Wasser is survived by her husband of 51 years, Laurence Wasser; son, Eric Wasser of East Lansing; brother, Henry Katz; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Ted Gottlieb. Mrs. Wasser is also survived by loving family and a world of friends. Contributions may be made to National Kidney...…

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