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ILENE DUNN, 91, of West Bloomfield, died on Feb. 2, 2022. She was the beloved wife for 70 years of Jerry Dunn; cherished mother of Margie Dunn (Mark Davidoff) and Karyn Dunn; grandmother of Avi (Amanda) Davidoff, Kale Davidoff and Reese Hood; adored great-grandmother of Chase Davidoff, Audrey Davidoff and Emmett Davidoff; sister of Diane Kaplan, Marlene Nessel and the late Carolyn Leiderman.

Interment was at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

FLAYER, 69, of Southfield, died on Jan. 27, 2022. He was the beloved husband for 35 years of Barbara Flayer; cherished father of Jessica (David) Bigger; grandfather of Sophia Bigger; brother of Bonnie (Thomas) Machowski; brother-in-law of Sandra (Seth) Warschausky, Larry Finkel (Rocco Marinaccio) and Mark (Jan) Finkel.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to U-M Rogel Cancer Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, CCGC 6-303, Ann Arbor, MI 481090944; or National Foundation for Cancer Research, 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1105, Rockville, MD 20852. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

FULLER, 77, of Birmingham, died Jan. 26, 2022. She is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, Allan (Katya Tsviardova) Licht, Brian and Barbara Light; daughter, Dawn Light; grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah, Jordan, Hannah, Naomi, Simone and Francis; great-grandchild, Delilah; brother and sisterin-law, David (Hope GellerFischel) Fischel; sisters, Alice Boerstler, Charlene Epstein, Marlene Fischel and Sally Kourtakis; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends She is also survived by her devoted loving cat, Roxy Fuller.

Mrs. Fuller was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Fuller and the late Jerry Light.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

GOLDSTEIN, 84, of West Bloomfield, died on Feb. 1, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Goldstein; cherished mother of Jonathan Goldstein (partner, Cheri Bashara) and Deborah Goldstein; grandmother of Tyler and Samantha Goldstein, and Marc Green; great-grandmother of Hazel HeidenreichGoldstein; sister of Judie Blumeno (Arnold Levitsky). She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and a world of friends.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions

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JONAS, 76, of West Bloomfield, died on Jan. 30, 2022. He was the husband for 54 years of Shirley Jonas; cherished father of Franklin Jonas and Joseph Jonas; brother-in-law of Aaron and Cynthia Greenspon; cousin of Richard and Dena Sanders. He is also survived by a world of friends.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Israel Defense Fund, P. O. Box 999, Walled Lake, MI 48390; Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

JOSEFF, 98, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 28, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife, Corrine Joseff; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sherri Joseff; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Edward Nager; grandchildren, Jennifer Joseff, Bree Goldsmith and Jason (Rita) Nager; great-grandchild, Shay; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Mr. Joseff was the devoted brother of the late Ellanore (the late Merle) Bronstein, the late Blanche (the late Nardy) Levin and the late James (the late Rita) Joseff; son of the late Isadore and the late Yetta Joseff; son-in-law of the late Louis and the late Lena Corman; brother-in-law of the late Ralph and the late Marilyn Bernstein.

Interment took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the Jewish War Veterans or the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

79, passed away on Jan. 31, 2022. She was deeply loved for her selflessness, love of friends and family, and enormous heart.

She was born June 28, 1942, in Detroit. Joyce was married to Elliott Nelson for 56 years; she proudly raised her family before retiring to Las Vegas in 1998.

Joyce was CEO of the Nelson family, where she sat front row center as captain of their cheer team for absolutely everything. Later, she was promoted to bubbie as she mentored, loved and spoiled five of her proudest achievements, her grandchildren, a role she was born to play.

Joyce’s kitchen served as headquarters for friends and family to convene. She always had everyone’s favorite dessert and snacks and free flowing coffee. She lit up a room with her personality, kindness and positive disposition. She was a trusted ear and adviser to all.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband, Elliott. She was an incredible mother to Marc Nelson, Lori Kraft (Paul), and

expresses its heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family of expresses its heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family of Lois Shiffman a”h Judge Avern Cohn a”h

The Yeshiva has dedicated the learning for this month by our students The Yeshiva has dedicated the learning for this month by our students and Kollel Scholars in the merit of the neshama of and Kollel Scholars in the merit of the neshama of Lois Shiffman, of blessed memory. Avern Cohn, of blessed memory.

Along with her husband, Dr. Milton Shiffman, a”h, she dedicated Judge Cohn will be remembered for his dedication to her life and efforts to supporting Jewish Education for all. Jewish Education and his empathy for those less fortunate.

May her virtuous efforts on behalf of the Jewish People and the Detroit community be a blessing to her family and to us all. May his virtuous efforts on behalf of the Jewish People and the Detroit community be a blessing to his family and us all.

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Wendy Riback (Steve); and grandmother to Jake, Ashley, Gabi, Zak and Rosie. She is also survived by her brother, Ken.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Micki Grossman; and brother, Sandy Sherman.

To honor Joyce, donations to the National Kidney Foundation or Nathan Adelson Hospice would be appreciated.

JOSEPH R. PAPO, passed away on Jan. 18, 2022.

Joe worked as a financial adviser for Roney and Company (now Raymond James) for 36 years until his retirement in 2007.

He loved and cherished his “girls,” loved watching the Tigers and Lions with Nancy, all of Carrie’s baked goods and going to Addy’s softball games. He will be greatly missed.

He was a loving husband for 58 years to his wife, Cindy, whom he met on a blind date and they had not been apart since. He is also survived by two daughters, Nancy Papo and Carrie Kannisto (Mark); and one granddaughter, Addison (Addy); sister, Jean (Susan) Alspector (Stanley) of Colorado; in addition to several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Papo was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Pearl Papo.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

BERNARD RUSS, 98, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Feb. 1, 2022.

He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Mr. Russ was the beloved husband of the late Rose Russ.

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On Feb. 17, Dr. Ruben Kurnetz would have celebrated his 98th birthday. There is not a day that passes that I don’t think of him and miss him. My life has never been the same since his death three years ago. He was only 94 years old, and we all needed him so much. I really thought he would live forever, and he will always be alive in my heart. It was my distinct privilege to have met and known Dr. Kurnetz through his son, Sid, who was our former neighbor for a decade and with whom my husband Marv and I retain a friendship. During this time, a friendship evolved with Dr. Kurnetz, which Marv and I will always treasure. Each morning, I shared daily telephone conversations with Dr. Kurnetz well before he left home for his daily walk at the First United Methodist Church in Birmingham. In my mind, I can still hear his strong resonant voice greeting me with “Yell-ow” — his signature greeting. When he tired of chatting, he would end the conversation by saying “I’ve had enough of your mishigas; Call me tomorrow.” And I always did. Dr. Kurnetz once shared with me that he was not a religious man, but a moral man. When we spoke of his theological beliefs, he once said, “God does not have a cellphone.” I remember making regular visits to the cemetery to visit his grave hopeful to, once again, hear his words of wisdom. One time, despite the regularity of my visits, as I stumbled over snow- covered ground, I simply could not find his grave. I can still remember tears streaming down my face, saying Kaddish, audibly beseeching the bleak, gray skies. ‘Where are you, Dr. Kurnetz?” I listened intently and I heard his response despite the answer I would have preferred. “Hey, kiddo, I’m not here anymore. Where I am I see things from a totally different perspective. You don’t need to come here anymore.” I think Dr. Kurnetz finally found the cellphone. One day, too, I will find the cellphone. Until then, I will find comfort in the knowledge that, until we meet again, I will know that I was blessed to share a friendship with a “straight shooter” who will remain in my heart and in my memory bank for the duration of my years. Dr. Kurnetz’s memory is for a blessing.

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SALOMON, 82, of Commerce Township, died Feb. 3, 2022.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Marvin Salomon; daughters and son-in-law, Joanna and Jack Geer, Anita Salomon; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Ann Salomon; grandchildren, Joshua Geer, Leah and Jeremy Salomon, and Wylie Farris; sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Sheldon Kohn; sister-inlaw, Lorraine (William) Irving; many other loving family members and friends.

Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Hermelin Brain Tumor Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel

STOLLER, 100, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 28, 2022. She is survived by her children, Elaine (Kerry) Greenhut, Dr. Kenneth (Sheryl) Stoller, Lisa (Larry) Jackson and Howard (Carol) Stoller; grandchildren, David (Dr. Dana) Greenhut, Rebecca (Steven) Blaharski, Sandra (Bryan) Hamburger, Daniel (Rachel) Stoller, Jeffrey Stoller, Joel Jackson (fiancée, Rachel Kraig), Jared (Whitnee) Jackson, Steven Jackson, Jacob Stoller and Shannon Stoller; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Alyssa, Julia, Leslie, Alex, Hayley and Charlotte; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Mrs. Stoller was the beloved wife of the late Sol Stoller.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

BRUCE E. THAL, 90, of Birmingham, passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s disease on Jan. 29, 2022.

He graduated from Central High School in 1949 and the University of Michigan School of Business in 1952. It was at the Michigan League on the U-M campus that he met Ileane Levine, beginning a romance that would endure until her passing in 2015. They married in 1953 and raised their family in Oak Park and then Huntington Woods, before moving to Birmingham.

Bruce’s life was one of professional achievement and community service. His 40-year career in accounting began in the local partnership he launched as a young postgraduate and culminated as a partner of Deloitte. He served as president of the boards of Sinai Hospital and of Jewish Vocational Services and as a board member of the Michigan Humane Society and the City of Birmingham Planning Board. As a civic leader, he was invariably wise and steady.

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ments, Bruce was a mensch. Everyone who met him knew him to be warm, generous, soft-spoken, with a self-deprecating sense of humor. But he also had a sense of integrity that was unshakeable, an instinct for doing right, a sharp and curious mind, and a deep sense of loyalty to all his communities. His friends from every phase of his life — his Detroit neighborhood, Central High, the University of Michigan — remained friends for life, sharing golf games, diner lunches and political arguments decades later.

Most of all, he took endless delight in his family: in the careers of his children and their partners, in the soccer, softball and baseball games, singing performances and life adventures of his grandchildren. He also loved the dogs in his life: Caesar, Slicker, Max and Gracie. After retirement, he and Gracie would spread that joy by visiting residents in the adult care facility of Jewish Vocational Services.

Bruce was a lifelong devotee of Metro Detroit, its cultural institutions and its sports teams. Another great love of his life was the University of Michigan. He attended football games at the Big House for 75 years, always equipped with ponchos for the rain, hand heaters in the snow, and with maize and blue paraphernalia. It is a great joy and comfort to his loved ones that in the fall of 2021, at the age of 90, he was able to attend five U-M games and the team went undefeated in all of them.

Mr. Thal is mourned by his children, Denise (David Scobey), Robert Thal and Susan (Ed Siebert); his grandchildren, Jake, Rafe and Isaac Scobey-Thal, and Samantha, Jesse and Lena Siebert; his partner, Heather Armbruster; and by a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and a community of friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ileane Thal; brothers, Donald and Richard Thal; parents, Ellis and Dorothy Thal.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, Dorothy Thal Summer Camp Fund, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. The Jewish News was saddened by the death of Judge Avern Cohn on Feb. 4. Look for a remembrance of his life and legacy in next week’s issue.

The obituary for Donald Davis (Feb. 3) should have indicated that he was also survived by brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Bob and Reva Rosen.

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Professor Yale Kamisar, legal scholar and author, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.

Yale was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Aug. 29, 1929, to Samuel and Mollie (Levine) Kamisar, Eastern European Jewish immigrants with limited formal education. From these modest beginnings, he became an eminent legal scholar, author and teacher. At the time of his passing, Yale was the Clarence Darrow Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Michigan, where he had taught (and entertained) students for 40 years.

A nationally recognized authority on constitutional law and criminal procedure, Professor Kamisar was often referred to as the “father of Miranda” for his influential role in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision of Miranda v. Arizona in 1966. The Court cited one of Kamisar’s most famous essays, “Equal Justice in the Gatehouses and Mansions of American Criminal Procedure,” in that decision. But Professor Kamisar’s contributions to the field of criminal law extend far beyond Miranda. His writings on criminal law and the administration of justice spanned decades, influencing generations of scholars, jurists and lawyers.

Professor Kamisar’s work has been cited in more than 30 U.S. Supreme Court opinions and hundreds of lower federal court and state court decisions. Francis A. Allen, former dean of University of Michigan Law School, described Yale’s book Police Interrogation and Confessions: Essays in Law and Policy (1980), as “one of the great achievements of legal scholarship since the end of the Second World War.”

Professor Kamisar also wrote extensively on the U.S. Supreme Court, contributing to five annual volumes of The Supreme Court: Trends and Developments, as well as chapters on criminal procedure for The Burger Court: The Counter-Revolution That Wasn’t, The Burger Years and The Warren Court: A Retrospective.

A prolific casebook writer, Professor Kamisar co-authored 10 editions of Modern Criminal Procedure: Cases, Comments & Questions, and 10 editions of Constitutional Law: Cases, Comments & Questions over a 50-year span. Most law schools continue to use these textbooks today, a testament to the enduring value of his work.

Over the years, Professor Kamisar received a range of honors and awards in recognition of his contributions to law and legal scholarship. In 1978, he received an L.L.D. honorary degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. The following year, he received an honorary degree from the University of Puget Sound. In 1990, the National Law Journal named him as one of the 100 most influential lawyers in the country.

When Professor Kamisar retired from full-time teaching in 2004, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote a tribute, stating that “from his early years as a

law teacher, Yale produced path-marking scholarship.” She added: “with Yale … I have seen not only the mark of a great warrior, ever ready to leap into the breach to relieve injustice. I have seen, as well, a fine thinker at work, one ready to reconsider even long-held beliefs in hopes of finding a better answer.”

Professor Kamisar was an alumnus of New York University, which he attended on an academic scholarship, and Columbia Law School, where he was a member of the Columbia Law Review and graduated second in his class. Professor Kamisar was also a veteran who served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1952, he commanded a platoon in the assault on T-Bone Hill, during which he was wounded in one of the bloodiest battles of the war. During that battle, he ascended the enemy-occupied hill in broad daylight with just one man in front of him and hundreds of soldiers behind him. He was awarded four military medals: the Purple Heart, the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea-Korea War Service Medal.

After the war, he began his legal career as an associate at Covington and Burling in Washington, D.C., where he practiced antitrust law under the mentorship of firm partner Dean Acheson, former Secretary of State in the Harry S. Truman Administration. Yale soon left private practice to begin his teaching career at the University of Minnesota Law School and then Harvard Law School. In 1965, he became a tenured professor at the University of Michigan, retiring in 2003.

Yale was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be deeply missed by his family. He will be remembered not only for his devotion to his family but also for his keen sense of humor and extraordinary ability to tell a great story, a talent that has been passed on to his sons.

Professor Kamisar is survived by his wife, Joan (Russell); sons, David (Denise) Kamisar of West Bloomfield, Gordon (Karen) Kamisar of Sammamish, Wash., and Jonathan (Stacy) Kamisar of Weston, Conn,; grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicholas, Ben (Shelby Lopez) and Mia Kamisar; sister, Myrna (Jerry) Berkin; extended family members, friends, colleagues. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Bernice (Samuel) Adler.

Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.