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Myron L. “Mynie” Milgrom, 94, of Southfield, died Nov. 28, 2021.

Mynie was a strong-willed Jewish family man. He believed in shalom bayit (peace in the home) and was truly the happiest when his family was together.

He was a gregarious and charismatic, a natural schmoozer whose personality drew people to him.

Born Sept. 27, 1927, Mynie was the beloved third child of the late Max Milgrom and the late Fannie Berman Milgrom Cooper. He was close to all his aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom helped connect him to the most important person in his life, his father, who died when Mynie was 5.

Even with losing his father so young, Mynie connected to strong and inspiring men in his life including his grandfather, Shmuel Milgrom, family friend, Jacob Soberman, and stepfather, Meyer Cooper.

Mynie grew up with older siblings Lillian and Louis, and later welcomed Jack and Thelma into the family.

After graduating from Central High School in 1945, Mynie was drafted into the Army but never saw active service. He was stationed in Kentucky until his honorable discharge in 1947. When he returned home, he earned his degree in chemical engineering at the University of Michigan.

Mynie was the vice president of sales at the Soberman and Milgrom Paint Company, created by his father and Jacob Soberman, which ultimately became Mercury Paint Company.

Mynie and his beloved late wife, Jacqueline, met at a party for returning veterans. They got engaged in 1949 and were married Oct. 15, 1950, at Shaarey Zedek on Chicago Boulevard.

They were married for 70 years and had four daughters together, Paula, Marcia, Marianne and the late Carole Jo.

“They were devoted to each other, and they loved their life together. She made things perfect for him, and he took care of her,” said youngest daughter Marianne Milgrom Bloomberg.

Throughout the years, Mynie and Jackie traveled the world — to Europe and the Far East and Israel many times, several times with Federation.

Mynie had a deep connection to Congregation Shaarey Zedek. He became president of the Men’s Club and, ultimately, president of the synagogue.

Mynie was also proud of being a co-founder of the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation in 1984.

He believed strongly in philanthropy and giving back, and supported Jewish education at Hillel Day School, where he was among those who started the Endowment Fund.

He was honored by the Jewish Theological Seminary for his involvement. He was also involved with JARC, the Technion, Israel Bonds and the Holocaust Memorial Center. Being honored as an “8 over 80”‘ by Jewish Senior Life was among his proudest moments.

Mynie was instrumental in founding enrichment funds at Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network, including the Carole Jo Lasser, z’l, Music Fund, after his daughter’s death in 2016, so future JHCN clients would benefit from personalized, interactive visits that provide comfort and enrichment through music.

“People are remembering him as a great guy and someone that helped them,” Bloomberg said. “Someone wrote to me that he put them on the path to their career. He changed lives, it sounds like to me. It’s really warming that he made an impact on people. I think in this life that’s all you want, to know you changed one life, that’s everything.”

Mynie Milgrom was the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Milgrom; dear father of Paula Milgrom and Jim Barnett, Marcia and Tony Dodge, Marianne and Robert Bloomberg, and the late Carole Jo Lasser; devoted grandfather of Samuel Lasser and Lauren Miller, Rachel Lasser, Max and Rebecca Appelman, Michael and Lindsey Barnett, Brie and Vincent Hesano, Natasha Sydney Dodge, Allison Bloomberg and Will Bloomberg; proud great-grandfather of Adam, Owen and Norah Lasser, Olivia Appelman, Stella, Lucy and Henry Barnett, and Hailey and Brayden Hesano.

He was the dedicated brother of Sally and the late Nathan Soberman, the late Lillian and the late Jack Perlman, the late Thelma and the late Louis Milgrom; loving son of the late Max Milgrom, the late Fannie Milgrom Cooper and the late Meyer I. Cooper; and son-in-law of the late Lillian and the late Morris D. Pushkin.

He’s also survived by nieces, nephews and many loving family members and friends as well as devoted caregivers, Shantel Tran, Margo Sliwinska, Sandra Walker, Doris Poprawa and Brittany Drzinsky.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions in his honor can be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, Carole Jo Lasser Music Fund, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jewishhospice. org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

Mynie Milgrom

Rabbi Joseph Krakoff contributed to this obituary.

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LORRAINE

BLANCK, 100, of Bloomfield Hills, died Dec. 2, 2021. She is survived by her children, Stuart Blank, Stanford and Roz Blanck, and Fred Blanck and Andree Joyaux; grandchildren, Lisa and Peter Ehrlich, Adam and Lauren Blanck, and Jenna Blanck and her fiance, Jacob Gutner; great-grandchildren, Mia and Alexandra Ehrlich, and Jesse Blanck. She is also survived by her caregivers, Margaret, Glennis, Mandy and Donna; as well as many loving relatives and friends.

Mrs. Blanck was the beloved wife of the late Martin M. Blanck; the loving sister of the late Getrude Beerbohm, the late Marbel Hackelman and the late Sidney Denenburg; the devoted daughter of the late Jacob and the late Yetta Denenburg.

Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jewishhospice.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

PHYLLIS RANA

EHRLICH, 73, of Livonia, died Nov. 26, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Ida Ehrlich; dear mother of Jamison (Shannon) Pollack and Amy Pollack; loving grandmother of Michael Aguilar and Matthew Aguilar; cherished sister of the late Michael Ehrlich.

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

DANIEL

FELDMAN, 96, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 26, 2021. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Dr. Jeffrey Ingber; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Richard and Laurie Feldman, Dr. Randy and Cheryl Feldman; grandchildren, Dr. Jason (Rebecca) Ingber, Stacy (Jorey) Chernett, Dr. Michael (Dr. Lori) Ingber, Jessica (Jason) Berman, Jaime (Josh) Goldman and Alex (Karen) Feldman, Dr. Jeremy (Randal) Feldman and Matthew (Alyssa) Feldman; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Janet Feldman; companion, Rhoda Raderman; sisters-in-law, Rosalie Dean and Judy Roth; 17 great-grandchildren; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Mr. Feldman was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Feldman; brother of the late Marilyn Berman; brother-inlaw of the late Harold Dean and the late Sanford Roth.

Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

Myron “Mynie” Milgromz’l

SEPTEMBER 27, 1927 – NOVEMBER 28, 2021

MAY HIS MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING WE REMEMBER & MOURN OUR DEAR FRIEND

MYRON MILGROM

Z’L

BELOVED PATRIARCH OF THE MILGROM FAMILY AND A PIONEER OF JHCN’S MUSIC ENRICHMENT FUND. Myron was a gregarious and charismatic man who loved to schmooze and make new friends wherever he went. He felt blessed to have been married to Jackie z’l, the love of his life, and to have raised four wonderful daughters. Mynie cherished his Jewish identity, loved being a Levi and was invested in countless causes that emphasized Jewish education. Following the death of his beloved daughter Carole Joz’l, Mynie and Jackie established the Carole Jo Lasser Music Fund to bring the power of music to patients and their families at end of life. Because of Mynie’s vision, thousands of JHCN’s patients have benefited from the joy of Jewish and popular music.

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Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Milgrom. Dear father of Paula Milgrom and Jim Barnett, Marcia and Tony Dodge, Marianne and Robert Bloomberg and the late Carole Jo Lasser. Devoted Grandfather of Samuel Lasser and Lauren Miller, Rachel Lasser, Max and Rebecca Appelman, Michael and Lindsey Barnett, Brie and Vincent Hesano, Natasha Sydney Dodge, Allison Bloomberg and Will Bloomberg. Proud great-grandfather of Adam, Owen and Norah Lasser, Olivia Appelman, Stella, Lucy and Henry Barnett and Hailey and Brayden Hesano. Dedicated brother of Sally and the late Nathan Soberman, the late Lillian and the late Jack Perlman, the late Thelma and the late Louis Milgrom. Loving son of the late Max Milgrom, the late Fannie Milgrom Cooper and the late Meyer I. Cooper and son-in-law of the late Lillian and the late Morris D. Pushkin. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many loving family members and friends. The family of Jacqueline and Myron L. Milgrom extends heartfelt gratitude to their devoted caregivers – The Fab 5 - Shantel Tran, Margo Sliwinska, Sandra Walker, Doris Poprawa and Brittany Drzinsky.

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STEVEN FRIEDMAN, 72, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Oak Park, died Nov. 27, 2021.

He was the cherished brother of Karen (Keith) Kalish, Michael Friedman, Robert (Debbie) Friedman. He was the loving uncle of three nieces and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mr. Friedman was the son of the late Calman and Marvelle Friedman.

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JON ERIC GRAY,

60, of Wixom, died Nov. 26, 2021. He fought a valiant battle against COVID, but it was too high a hill to climb. His suffering is over, and he joins his family in heaven. He will be remembered by family and many, many friends for his happiness, smile, devotion, kindness, humor and love for the Vikings, Tigers and Red Wings.

Mr. Gray is survived by his son, Jordan Gray; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Paul Delaney; cousins, Arnie and Sharyn Cohl, Lisa (Israel) Cohl Hertz; aunt, Claudia.

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

MARTHA HAAS,

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RICHARD MOSS,

88, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judie Moss; son and daughter-in-law, David and Jerri Moss; daughter and sonin-law, Sue and Michael Barash; grandchildren, Amanda Moss, Isabel Moss, Xinsheng Moss, Peninah Barash, Moshe Barash, Yoni Barash; sister-in-law, Sue Donahue; many loving nieces and nephews.

Mr. Moss was the dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Arthur Moss, the late Samuel and the late Edith Moss, the late Adelle and the late Sy Robbins.

Contributions may be made to Na’amat Midwest, 10024 Skokie Blvd., #226, Skokie, IL 60077; or American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076. A graveside service took place at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

DARRYL SCOTT

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Darryl was a devoted friend to many. He touched people’s lives in a way that was unforgettable and a true inspiration to all who knew him. May his memory forever be a blessing.

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Darryl was preceded in death by his dear mother, Leslie Rogers.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Building Relationships Inc., Spill the Honey, 23179 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48033, spillthehoney.com/donate; Kadima, 15999 W. 12 Mile, Southfield, MI 48076, kadimacenter.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

ZLATA ROSE, 88, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 1, 2021. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Ron Lederman; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Lori Rose; grandchildren, Nicole Lederman, Jenny Lederman and Matt Scheppele, Meghan Lederman, Rachel and Matt Goreshnik, and Aaron Rose and his partner, Amber Fleming; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Leah Goreshnik. She is also survived by her loving caregiver, Becky Jones; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Mrs. Rose was the beloved wife of the late Morris J. Rose.

Interment was at B’nai Israel Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, parkinsonsmi.org; Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, temple-israel.org/tributes; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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daughter-in-law, Josh and Julie Rossman; grandchildren, Jacob and Sofia.

Mr. Rossman was the beloved husband for 62 years of the late Donda Rossman.

Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 1150, Southfield, MI 48034, heart.org/en/ affiliates/michigan/detroit. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

JACK H.

SCHECHTER, 94, of Highland Beach, Fla., died Nov. 25, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Vinocur) Schechter; daughters and son-in-law, Sandy Adler, and Ruth and Robert Pomish; sons and daughters-in-law, Marc and Marcie Schechter, and David and Lori Schechter; stepchildren, Steven Sherman and Stacy Sherman; grandchildren, Robert and Michelle Adler, Jeffrey Adler, Dayna Adler, Erin Schechter and Matt Rocco, Alex and Ali Schecter, Jessica Pomish and her fiance, Kory Manuel, Nicole Pomish, Julie Schechter and her fiance, Andrew Kerr, Jody Schechter and Jason Baldachino, Sam Egar and Sophie Egar; great-grandchildren, Edison, Cassidy and Shiloh Adler, Harper and Jake Rocco, and Graham Schechter. He is also survived by his devoted caregiver, Flore Jeffson.

Mr. Schechter was the beloved son of the late Julius and the late Hilda Schechter; the dear father-in-law of the late Edward Adler.

Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Kadima, Julius A. Schechter Home, 15999 W. 12 Mile, Southfield, MI 48076, kadimacenter.org; or JARC Schechter Home, 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, jarc.org/give. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

MICHAEL

USHER, 75, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 24, 2021.

He is survived by his sons, Matthew Usher and Andrew Usher; daughter, Lori-Anne Usher; granddaughter, Ava Usher; sisters and brother, Sam Butterfly, Misha Bowman, Larry and Lucinda Usher, and Sunny Haack and Michael McInerny. He is also survived by Arlene and Tony Adelson.

Mr. Usher was the devoted son of the late Morris and the late Sophie Usher.

Contributions may be made to Elara Caring, 3010 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75234, elara.com/ services/hospice-care; or Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201, karmanos.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

A Life of Adventure & Caring

Eugene Neugebohr, 78, of Bloomfield Hills, died peacefully at home on Nov. 21, 2021.

He was born in Russia in 1943 and immigrated to Israel in 1956. In 1965, he immigrated to the United States.

Eugene was larger than life and truly enjoyed life to the fullest. He had many interests and was an avid sportsman, enjoying ski trips to Colorado with family and friends, helicopter skiing with his grandson Josh, motocross racing and auto racing with his son Oren and others at the M1 racecourse and scuba diving with his wife, Ina. He loved to push his family to be as adventurous as he was and enjoyed visiting his grandson Itai at his hockey games, his granddaughter Paityn at her horseback riding shows and his eldest granddaughter Zoe at her swim meets and soccer games.

Eugene also loved attending Pistons home games with Ina or daughter Claire. He was very family- oriented and loved to spend every moment that he could with his loved ones. He was incredibly proud of all his grandchildren and was looking forward to attending his grandson Josh’s wedding and granddaughter Zoe’s graduation from college in 2022. He always looked forward to receiving new artwork from granddaughter Paityn and hearing about the latest news in grandson Itai’s life at school.

Eugene was always ready for the next adventure. He loved to have fun and explore new places, interests, foods and art with his family and friends. The Neugebohr family traveled the world extensively with Eugene leading the group throughout Europe and Israel. Almost every Sunday Eugene would go to lunch with Ina and his grandchildren Paityn and Itai to his favorite restaurant and to the movies afterward. On Sunday afternoon, Eugene and Ina would visit Jordan, his special needs grandson, and Jordan’s friend, companion and caregiver, Marion. Eugene and Jordan had a very special relationship. Jordan loved his Saba with all his heart and would light up whenever Eugene walked into the room. They communicated in a way that was very special to them.

When granddaughter Zoe began studying film production in high school, he never missed a screening or film festival in which she was involved. He never missed an opportunity to attend a rock concert with his daughter Claire or an opera, play or musical with his Ina. Eugene and Ina often would take Josh and Zoe on trips to Europe, where they loved to visit museums and historical sites.

Eugene also looked forward to Sunday morning motorcycle rides with the local chapter of the Chai Riders. Those rides were special to him, and he made many friends among the members. Eugene was very philanthropic. He and Ina always looked forward to attending FIDF functions with their son Oren, his wife, Kristen, and their daughter Claire; Eugene had a special connection with FIDF as a board member. He was a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces Armored Corps Division as a tank commander. He and Ina supported many students in the FIDF impact program, allowing soldiers to obtain college educations. He often stayed connected with and visited with the soldiers that he and Ina supported. The couple also supported the Friendship Circle, JARC and Variety the Children’s Charity among others.

Eugene was an astute businessperson. He founded Auto Electric International in the basement of his Oak Park home and built it into an international supplier of remanufactured starters and alternators to the automotive aftermarket. He was so proud when his son Oren joined the business and helped grow it even further.

Eugene was loved and adored by everyone he crossed paths with. He was a bright star with a big smile. He had a magnetic personality that was irresistible. A true mensch, Eugene was loved by his family, friends and employees and respected in his industry as a leader and visionary. He was a man of great integrity, determination and always had a positive mental attitude. His attitude and encouragement impacted so many people in a positive way.

Eugene will be sorely missed by everyone fortunate enough to know him. His life ended too soon, but it was a very full and happy life.

Mr. Neugebohr is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ina Neugebohr; daughter, Claire Kahn and her fiancé, Aubrey Tobin; son and daughterin-law, Oren and Kristen Neugebohr; grandchildren, Joshua Kahn and his fiancée, Mirtha Echeverria, Jordan Kahn and his loving caregiver and companion, Marion Frazine, and Zoe, Paytyn and Itai Neugebohr; brother and sister-in-law, Avi and Ada Neer; brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Hanan and Magi Puterman; nieces and nephews, Noam Neer, Tal and Dror Neer Kastel, Sharon and Anat Puterman, Sagi Puterman, and Dan Puterman. He is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Friendship Circle, Meer Family Friendship Center, 6892 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, friendshipcircle.org/donate; JARC, 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301; Friends of the IDF, Michigan Chapter, P.O. Box 999, Walled Lake, MI 48390, fidf.org/donate; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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