Obituaries

OF BLESSED MEMORY

A Devotion to Justice

SHARI COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Jonathan Tukel died on Sept. 17, 2021, at age 60. Judge Tukel, an Orchard Lake resident, had a distinguished career as a lawyer, federal prosecutor, judge and adjunct law professor.

As Rabbi Aaron Starr of Congregation Shaarey Zedek said at the funeral, Judge Tukel followed the Jewish precept that “Justice, justice you shall pursue.”

“He used his incredible gifts for justice, compassion, truth and faith and put his family above all else,” Rabbi Starr said.

Chief Judge Christopher Murray of the Michigan Court of Appeals, said, “Judge Tukel’s devotion to the rule of law and the Constitution was surpassed only by his love and dedication to his family, friends and the University of Michigan, where he was an adjunct professor.

“His laugh, sense of humor and never-ending curiosity about the law will be missed by all at the Court of Appeals.”

At his funeral, family members spoke of his commitment to being with his close extended family — enjoying summers at Camp Michigania near Boyne City, U-M football weekends and seders.

They appreciated his humility, deep sense of purpose and commitment to core values, but also his jokes and warmth that brought happiness to family occasions.

Judge Tukel was described as a proud Jew who treasured his Jewish culture and supported Israel, and as a defender of the underdog. Despite a difficult battle with multiple myeloma, a deadly cancer, he focused on his professional goals and family and was grateful for the rich life that he achieved.

Judge Tukel grew up in Oak Park and earned a bachelor’s degree and later a law degree magna cum laude from the University of Michigan. He began his legal career with the Detroit-based Honigman law firm, focusing on antitrust, labor and employment discrimination cases, as well as white-collar criminal defense.

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He subsequently served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Department of Justice, prosecuting cases involving narcotics, money laundering, tax evasion and public corruption.

Rabbi Starr noted, “In his professional career, Judge Jon Tukel pursued justice with his entire being.”

As chief of the National Security Unit, Assistant U.S. Attorney Tukel and his colleagues investigated and prosecuted international and domestic terrorism cases. He was involved in two particularly well-known terrorism cases — the Underwear Bomber who tried to blow up an airplane over Detroit in 2009, and an immigrant who tried to fraudulently obtain U.S. citizenship by concealing a terrorist past. In 2017, he achieved a lifelong dream by being appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Court of Appeals, 2nd District.

In 2012, Judge Tukel was honored for his accomplishments, including the prosecution of the Underwear Bomber. He received a “Leader in the Law” award from the Michigan Lawyers Weekly as well as the Attorney General Award from the Department of Justice for “Excellence in Furthering the Interest in U.S. National Security” and the United States Attorney’s Award from the United States Attorney’s Office.

Judge Tukel shared his knowledge as an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School. In addition, he lectured at the National Counterterrorism Center, the FBI Academy and at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada while serving at the Department of Justice. He also chaired the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board Hearing Panel.

Rabbi Starr said, “We will always remember Judge Jon Tukel as a man who used his incredible gifts to devote his life to justice, to compassion, to faith and, most of all, to his family — above all else.”

Judge Jonathan Tukel is survived by his wife, Sandra Tukel; sons, Steven Tukel, Henry Tukel and Andrew Tukel; mother-in-law, Reva Kuhel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Barry Kuhel, Dr. William and Alexandra Kuhel, and Dr. Alan and Beth Kuhel; sister and brother-inlaw, Susan Tukel and Michael Balloch; brother and sister-inlaw, Daniel Tukel and Shelly Milstein; nephews and niece, Albert Kuhel, Philip Kuhel, Ryan Kuhel and his fiancee, Alyssa Weakley, Talia Kuhel, and Adam Tukel-Finegood. He is also survived by many loving relatives, colleagues and friends.

Judge Tukel was the devoted son of the late Sherwin and the late Emily Tukel, and the loving son-in-law of the late Dr. Eli H. Kuhel.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Frankel Jewish Academy, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, www.frankelja. org; or Dresner Family Clinic, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201, www. karmanos.org/karmanos/ joseph-dresner-family-clinic. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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BERNSTEIN, 88, of Novi, died Sept. 23, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Fred Bernstein; son, Michael Bernstein; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Sanford Barris; sister-in-law, Loretta Meier; grandchildren, Brooke Bernstein, Aaron (Stephanie) Barris, Gayle (Paul) Shotkin, Kelsey Holden and Neil (Jessica) Barris; eight great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Bernstein was the sister of the late Mark Meier.

Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, to the Pancreatic Action Network or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

HERMAN

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Mr. Broder is survived by his wife, Frances, and four sons with Frances, Rodney (Elanna) Broder, Kenneth (partner, Elizabeth Troy) Broder, Arlan Broder and Joel (partner, Susie Okun) Broder; grandchildren, Rochelle (Scott) Broder-Singer, Ilyse (Lonny) Goldsmith, Kari Broder, Dayna Broder, Adrienne (Joshua) Katke, Pamela Broder (partner, Paul Mako) and Zoe (Jesse) Burgher; greatgrandchildren, Hannah Goldsmith, Emma Goldsmith, Broder Katke, Henry Katke, Theo Katke and Madeline Mako; many nieces and nephews. He was very close to his wife’s three sisters and their husbands, the late Hilda Ginns and her husband, his best friend, Albert Ginns; the late Jackie and Jerry Gibbs; and Beverly and Jerry Viedrah.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marge (Louis) Pleason; and brothers, Max (Bertha) Broder and Norman (Rose) Broder.

Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, hov.org/donate. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

MILDRED

BRODIE, 97, of West Bloomfield, died Sept. 21, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Caryn Jaeger and Laurie Green; grandchild, Alan Burk; many other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Brodie was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Brodie; sister of the late Martin Moss; motherin-law of the late Richard Jaeger.

Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund at Temple Israel or the Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

SIDNEY E. KLING, 88, of Brighton, died Sept. 22, 2021.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia Kling; children, Nathan Kling, Larry and Julie Kling, Adena Kling, Marc and Deborah Martinkowski, Laurie and Dean Jankowski; grandchildren, Danielle, Kayla, Matthew, Kaylin, Carson, Gavin, Ryan and Ava; many other loving family members and friends.

Mr. Kling was the brother of the late Marcia Kahn, the late Selma Racklin and the late Murray Kling.

Interment took place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

DAVID ALLAN

LAVERDIERE, 69, passed away Sept. 16, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1952, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for more than 25 years; he retired as a major.

Mr. Laverdiere is survived by his loving wife, Grace (Levett) Laverdiere. He was the proud father of Zach Laverdiere.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Americans with Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Directors, sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

WILLIAM GEORGE

LAWSON, 64, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 16, 2021.

He was a dedicated and committed caregiver for his father and his mother, a lover of all things sports and athletics: football, basketball and baseball. He also loved to cook.

Mr. Lawson is survived by his brother, John Arden Lawson. He was the beloved son of the late Harold and the late Ellin Lawson

Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Temple Beth El, Ellin and Harold Lawson Youth Institute, 7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, tbeonline.org/donationpage. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

JANICE A. FELDMAN

MELTZER, 70, born June 9, 1951, passed away Aug. 8, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz.

Born in Detroit, Janice received her nursing degree and practiced for several years in Los Angeles; she then switched to event planning for major concerts and sporting events.

She was always traveling around the world and taking wonderful pictures of her adventures. Being a talented, gifted artist since childhood, she created glass art full time and was invited to start teaching. Her unique glass artwork was displayed and sold at several venues.

Always upbeat and positive, she was beloved by all. Janice will forever be remembered and missed for her bubbly, fun, loving personality and her kind, thoughtful, supportive and generous spirit.

Mrs. Meltzer is survived by her loving sisters and brother, Carolyn Feldman, Ellen (Robert) Fenkell and Mark (Marianne) Feldman; her many loved nephews, niece, great-nephew, great-

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She was the beloved wife of the late David B. Meltzer, who affectionately referred to her as “JA;” the loving daughter of the late Cyril “Cy” and late Elaine Leslie Feldman.

Local arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

ZACHARY SCOTT

RAIDER, 23, of Birmingham, died Sept. 19, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Julie Fish Raider and Stuart Raider; brother, Joshua Raider; grandmother, Rhoda Raider; uncles and aunts, Martin and Alison Hochbaum, Jonathan Raider, and Richard and Ellen Simmons; many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a world of friends.

Mr. Raider was the cherished grandson of the late Jordan Sheldon Raider, and the late Steven and the late Elaine Fish.

Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Kadima, 15999 W. 12 Mile, Southfield, MI 48076, kadimacenter.org; Common Ground, 1410 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, commongroundhelps. org; or American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 120 Wall St., 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005,

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RON SOUFRINE, 73, of Palm Springs, Calif., formerly of Detroit, died Sept. 15, 2021.

He is survived by his beloved life partner, Ricki Rogow; children, Marcy, Zack (fiancée Kaylen), and Anthony; sister and brotherin-law, Joanee and Stephen Hurwitz; niece and nephew, Alexandra and Andrew Weitz; Wyatt, LuLu and Simone; Ricki’s children and grandchildren and a world of friends.

Mr. Soufrine was the devoted son of the late Albert and the late Shirley Soufrine.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Local arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

SUSAN KOKIL

STILLWATER, 72, of Oakland, Calif., formerly of Michigan, died Sept. 19, 2021.

She was a graduate of Detroit Cass Tech and the University of Michigan. She was a black belt in Kung Fu.

Mrs. Stillwater is survived by her daughter and sonin-law, Pilar Stillwater and Jeff Dalldorf; brother and sister-in-law, Larry Stillwater and Randi Brown;

sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Craig Ellison; adoring grandchild, Declan Stillwater; nephews Steven Stillwater (Carrie) and Michael Stillwater (Lisa); aunt, Betty Stone (the late Sidney Stone); many loving cousins and friends.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Fraida and the late Dr. Karl Stillwater. She was preceded in death by Pilar’s father, Harold Chivo Fellion.

Contributions may be made to the Dr. Karl Stillwater Memorial Fund in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital Foundation, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite. 218, Detroit, MI 48202-9807; or a charity of one’s choice.

DR. DAVID

SUSSER, 92, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 20, 2021. Dr. Susser is survived by his wife of 58 years, Danielle Susser; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Aviva Susser, and Eric Susser and Theone Davis; daughter and sonin-law, Nicole Susser and Roger Lewis; grandchildren, Ethan, Isaac and Anna Susser, Josephine, Victoria and Wyeth Davis, and Maya, Ella and Tessa Lewis; brother, Murray “Buzzy” Susser; sister-in-law, Liliane Hershkowitz; many loving nieces and nephews.

Dr. Susser was the loving brother of the late Ruth Leeds, the late Larry Susser, and the late Margery Tamres; the dear brother-in-law of the late George “Jojo” Zeff.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine, 3200 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312, dmu.edu/do; or American College of Osteopathic Internists, 11400 Rockville Pike, #801, Rockville, MD 20852, acoi. org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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