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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Obituaries April 2025

Condolences to the family of Charlene Rita Estrin,who died on March 10. She was the mother of David Estrin (Vicki) andSam Estrin (z"l) (Terri); grandmother ofRyan Estrin and Michael Estrin; and brother of Melvin Goldman. 

Tributes may be made in Charlene's memoryto Big BrothersBig Sisters of Middle Tennesseeor Congregation Micah. 

 

Condolences to the family of Grete Glick, who died on March 18. She was the motherof Leslie Goldberg (Michael), Stephen Glick (Suzanne), Debbie Glick (Richard Kirschner) and Terry Glick (Michael Strauss); grandmotherofMack Goldberg (Townley), Perri and Jess Goldberg, Sarah Glick (Ryan Carvalho), Jeffrey Glick (Susan), Emily Glick, Adam Kirschner (Kate), Kayla Kirschner (James Dalton) and Seth Kirschner (Allyson); great grandmother of Monroe, Natalie, Andrew, Ethan, Connor, Eli, Simon and Olivia. 

Tributes may be made in Grete's memoryto Congregation Ahavath Israel (PO Box 892, Liberty, NY 12754)or Congregation Micah. 

 

Condolences to the family of Rentell Hendry who died on February 23. He was the husband of beloved Micah Academy teacher, Ms. LaShana. To support Ms. LaShana and her family, please reach out to the Congregation office at office@congregationmicah.org or 615-377-9799 for information. 

 

Condolences to the family of Richard Cristil Hiller, who died on March 6. He was the husband ofSusan Young Hiller; father ofNathan Joseph Hiller andMatthew Benjamin Hiller; and brother of  RoyHiller (Charlene). 

Tributes may be made in Richard's memoryto the Southern Poverty Law Centeror Congregation Micah. 

 

Condolences to the family of Robert BobLachman, who died on March 5. He is survived by his wife, Deena; daughter, Anne Marsala (Andrew); grandchildren, Drew, George and Hannah Marsala; sister, Susie; nephews, Ben, Mike and David; and niece, Bridget. 

 

Condolences to the family of Julio Ernesto Mejia Perez, who died on March 10. He was the father of Jorge Mejia (Taryn); and grandfather ofLily Mejia. 

Tributes may be made in Julio's memoryto Congregation Micah. 

 

Condolences to the family of Gerald JerryEmmett Newell who died on February 18. He was the husband of  Rita Lyles Newell for over 58 years;  father of son, Gerald Scott Newell (Amy); grandfather of Briley Jane Maurell (Arik), Casey Jacob Newell; great grandfather of Naama Leia Maurell and Lionel Avraham Maurell. 

 

Condolences to the family of Robert Alan Oglander who died on March 11. He was the husband of Mitzi Oglander for 72 years; father of Susan Chappell (Lindsay), Cindy Moskovitz (Scott), Gary Oglander (Eva); grandfather of Anna Eades (Cameron) and Lily Smith (Wilder), Andrew (Erin) and Lauren Moskovitz, and Daniel and Eric Oglander; and great-grandfather of Peyton, Ellis, Lennon, Asher and Turner Eades, and Octavia Moskovitz. 

Tributes may be made in Robert's memoryto St. Jude's Children's ResearchHospitalor Congregation Micah. 

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