Stern Michael Alan of Minneapolis passed away December 27th after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was 53. Survived by wife, Gwen; sons, Richard and David Stern; mother, Margo Stern; brother & sister-in-law, William & Nancy Stern; and lifelong friends, Alan & Janny Silver. Preceded in death by father, Howard. Michael graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (1971), Georgetown Law School (1974), and was a partner at Fredrickson & Byron Law Firm for over 25 years. A special thank you to Dr. Elliot Francke, Dr. Daniel Weisdorf and the staff at the U of M Bone Marrow Clinic. Funeral Services SUNDAY, 11 AM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave S. The family requests memorials be made to Temple Israel in lieu of flowers. SHIVA Sunday evening only at 2401 Humboldt Ave S. Arr. Hodroff & Sons.