Michelle Avakian, a resident of Northville, Michigan, died on July 17th, 2018 at the age of 68. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Sunday July 22nd, 2018

Time of Service:

9:30 AM  

Interment at:

Private Interment, though a public memorial service will be held

Officiant:

Rabbi Paul Yedwab  

Shiva Information:

No formal shiva will be held.  

Charitable contributions:

The American Lung Association
1475 E. 12 Mile Rd.
Madison Hts., MI 48071
Phone: (248) 784-2000.  

Family Members:

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amy Szerman and Trevor Boutilier; mother, Sandra Russman; granddaughter, Morgan Boutilier; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and David Crowley, Leslie and Bob Iwrey; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Helaine Russman, Scott and Mickey Russman; former spouse, David Szerman. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Michelle was the beloved wife of the late Steve Avakian; daughter of the late Robert Russman and sister of the late Melissa Stanfield.  

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