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Obituaries January 5 • 2017 53 90, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 28, 2016. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Teri Shipper of West Bloomfield, Tobye and Mark Bello of West Bloomfield, Paula and Mark Birnholtz of West Bloomfield; son and daughter- in-law, Stewart and Sandy Shipper of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Melissa) Moss, Keri (Steven) Lynch, Ben (Elina) Shipper, Allison Shipper, David Shipper, Tracye (Stuart) Schwartz, Jennifer (David) Geiringer, Jessica (Eric) Unatin, Zachary Bello, Jordan, Matthew and Eric Birnholtz; great-grandchildren, Drew and Evan Lynch, Jake, Noah and Emma Geiringer, Micah, Asher and Eden Schwartz, Jack and Dylan Unatin. Mrs. Shipper was the sister of the late Sol Hoberman. Interment was held at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. MARILYN DAWN SILVER, 86, of Southfield, died Dec. 20, 2016. She is survived by her sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Scott and Debra Silver, and David and Lydia Silver; grandchildren, Randall and Emily Silver, Eric Silver, Sarah Silver and Joshua Silver. R egene Schmier, 94, of Bloomfield Hills, passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 22, 2016. She and her beloved twin sister, Ruthe, were born to Dorothy and Frank Schefman in Grand Rapids. At the age of 12, she and her family moved to Detroit. After graduating from Central High School, she went on to study at Wayne State University and received her degree in art education. She then taught art in the Detroit Public Schools. Regene married the love of her life, her Sunday school teacher, Leslie R. Schmier. As she put it, "We began populating Detroit with a large family." While raising their seven children, she and Leslie were devoted to their community. They were committed to seeing Temple Israel grow and flourish. Their love of the arts was evident in their support of the Hilberry and Bonstelle theaters at Wayne State University. Regene was also an active member of the scholarship committee for art students at Wayne State. In addition, she wrote annual musical productions for Hadassah fundraisers. She later helped establish the Jewish Ensemble Theater (JET). She was particularly proud of creating and endowing Temple Israel's Schmier Family Concert Series, which welcomes the entire community to enjoy free classical music perfor- mances. Regene began studying piano as a young girl and continued with lessons, daily practicing and recitals until recently. She was also a gifted visual artist. She took her last painting lesson at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) just a few weeks ago. Above all, her greatest source of pride was the close-knit family she created. Her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Schmier was the wife of the late Leslie R. Schmier. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Gabi) Schmier, Robert (Linda) Schmier, Ronny (Ellen) Schmier, Susan (Jerry) Oleshansky, Joann Lillis, Diane (Alan) Levine, Mark (Crystal Kizy) Schmier, Liz Schmier, and Holly Baird. She was the cherished grandma "Gene Gene" of Jason (Robyn) Schmier, Stephen (Elyssa) Schmier, Sebastian and Celeste Schmier, Brian (Jamie Rosemurgy) Schmier, Brad (Alyson) Schmier, Lauren (Tim) Carey, Kate (Uri Gurvich) Schmier, Michelle (Andy) Morgan, Michael (Julie) Oleshansky, Jennifer Lillis, Shanna (Nestor) Rivera, Evan Lillis, Leslie (Taylor) Marton, Julia Marton, Emilia Schmier, Sydney Schmier, and the late Jessica Schmier. She was the great-grandmother of Ava Schmier, Jake, Chloe and Cole Schmier, Myla Schmier, Dylan Carey, Mackenzie, Madison and Marissa Morgan, Hayden, Hunter and Joshua Oleshansky, Jasmine and Elan Rivera; dear sister-in-law of Beverly Schmier and Theda Schefman; adored sister of the late Ruthe and the late Irving Levine, and the late Myron Schefman. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Schmier Family Concert Series Fund, Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, www.temple-israel.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. * A Gifted, Artistic Soul Regene Schmier c. 1986 continued on page 54 HebrewMemorial.org | 248.543.1622 | 800.736.5033 | 26640 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237 ENTERING OUR SECOND CENTURY OF CARING AND RESPECTED SERVICE ANYONE CAN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT A PERSON HAS DIED. WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR LOVED ONE…..LIVED!