HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

Local obituaries for the week beginning October 8, 2006


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Sunday, October 8, 2006


Joe J. Dahm 

Joe J. Dahm, 72, of Clinton Township and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, 
October 6, 2006, at Mount Clemens General Hospital.   He was born on December 24, 
1933 in Clintonsville, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Wege) Dahm.  He 
married Dorothy M. Marks. She preceded him in death on December 20, 1990.   He 
served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly 40 years in various capacities, working primarily 
in electrical maintenance. He was a member of the Moose Club, Elks Club, and enjoyed 
being on the computer, hunting, and fishing.   Joe is survived by one son, Bruce Dahm, of 
Clinton Township; one daughter, Kathleen Brown, of Algonac; three grandchildren, 
Mark (Leanna) Huffsmith, of Clyde, Daniel Watrous, of Algonac, Monique Watrous, of 
Algonac; seven great grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by one brother, David 
Dahm.   Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2006, at the Kaufman 
Funeral Home in Bad Axe with the Rev. Burton Kincaid officiating. Interment will be in 
the Colfax Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 
p.m. on Monday at the Kaufman Funeral Home. 


Albert Klebba 

Albert J. Klebba, 65, a resident of Chesterfield Township, died Friday, September 22, 
2006, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Clinton Township.   He was born July 9, 1941 in 
Paris Township.   Mr. Klebba was employed as a modern prototype for the automobile 
industry and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He married Diana 
Hentkowski on December 27, 1975 in Ohio.   He is survived by his wife, Diana; children, 
Donna (Daniel) Doan, of Lenox; Denise (Bryan) Winston, of Macomb, Kevin 
Wisniewski, of Marysville, and Dana (Michael ) Studer, of Chesterfield; 10 
grandchildren; and siblings, David (Donna) Klebba, of Caro, Diane (Jim) Paine, of Bad 
Axe, and Robert (Marcy) Klebba, of Ubly. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on 
Saturday, October 21, 2006, at Christian Memorial Gardens, 521 Hamlin Road, 
Rochester Hills. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Gendernalik Funeral Home 
Inc. of New Baltimore. 


Betty Lou Paolucci 

Betty Lou Paolucci, 73, resident of Bad Axe, passed away suddenly on Thursday, 
October 5, 2006, at Huron Medical Center.   She was born December 20, 1932 in Elkton 
to the late Milford and Ethyle (Bennett) Cox.   Betty Cox and Italo Paolucci were united 
in marriage on February 10, 1968 in Detroit. He preceded in her in death on February 24, 
1993.   Betty served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. She was a homemaker 
who loved to cook and visit with her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching the Detroit 
Tigers, WWF Wrestling and games shows.   Mrs. Paolucci is survived by two sons, 
David and his wife, Yvonne, of Bad Axe, and Shane and his special friend, Beth, of Bad 
Axe; one daughter, Sharon Kozfkay and her husband, Daniel, of Port Hope; seven 
grandchildren; three nephews; one brother, Don Cox and his wife, Delores, of 
Roscommon; one brother-in-law, Arnold Paolucci, of Bad Axe.   She was preceded in 
death by one brother, Harold Cox; and a niece, Diana Cox. Services will be at 10 a.m. on 
Monday, October 9, 2006, at the MacAlpine Funeral Home Chapel in Bad Axe with the 
Rev. Jerry Sutton officiating. Burial will be in the Verona Township Cemetery.   
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the time of the 
service at 10 a.m. on Monday.   Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary 
Fund. 


Henry Roestel 

Henry Edward Roestel, 89, of Pigeon, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006, at Home 
Sweet Home Retirement Manor in Pigeon.   He was born in Chandler Township on June 
7, 1917 to Fred and Annie (Fritz) Roestel of Pigeon.  He graduated from the Chandler 
School. He was married to Gertrude Rathje at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne, on 
October 23, 1937.   He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served on 
many boards. He was also a member of the McKinley Farm Bureau and served on the 
McKinley Township Board for many years.   Mr. Roestel enjoyed his family, being 
outside, and in his garden.   He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, to whom he had been 
married for nearly 69 years; two sons, a daughter and their spouses, Leon and Janice 
Roestel, Don and Peggy Roestel, and Margie and Mike Stevenson, all of Pigeon; 13 
grandchildren and their spouses; 28 great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one 
sister, Geraldine Steinman, of Elkton; and several nieces and nephews and spouses.   
Preceding him in death were his parents, Fred and Annie Roestel; a brother, Walter 
Roestel and his wife, Lil; and a brother-in-law, Nelson Steinman.   Funeral services will 
be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Church in 
Pigeon, with the Rev. James A. Gorsegner officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.   Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Meyersieck-
Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on 
Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church.   Memorials for Mr. Roestel may be made to the 
St. John's Lutheran Church, Home Sweet Home, Scheurer Hospital or the charity of the 
donor's choice. 


Jean P. Toth 

Jean P. Toth, 81, an 18-year resident of Caseville and formerly of Roseville, passed away 
on Friday, October 6, 2006, at her home.   She was born on September 7, 1925 in Detroit. 
On August 25, 1946, Jean was united in marriage to William E. Toth.   She was a 
homemaker and her hobbies included sewing and knitting.   Jean is survived by her 
husband of 60 years, William E. Toth; a son, William J. (Karen) Toth; daughters, Gail 
Samuel, Bonnie Gavlinski and Marjorie Toth; brother, Harvey Haska; sisters, Valoria 
Cummings and Marilyn Ewart; seven grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.   
Funeral services will be at noon on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at the Kaul Funeral 
Home, 27830 Gratiot Street in Roseville, with the Rev. James B. Authier, of Cross 
Lutheran Church, Fraser, officiating.   Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. on Monday at 
the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cadillac Gardens Cemetery in Clinton Township. 
Friends may share memories with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.   Memorials 
may be made to the Home & Hospice Advantage, 5986 Cass City Road, Cass City, 
Michigan 48726. 



Monday, October 9, 2006


Gilberto "Tito" Nazario 

Gilberto "Tito" Nazario, 47, of Cass City, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 7, 
2006, in Pontiac.   He was born October 23, 1958 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Gilberto and 
Edelfina (Rosa) Nazario.   Tito worked for Bartnik Service of Cass City. He loved to ride 
his motorcycle. He was a member of the Golden Eagles of Pontiac. Tito loved spending 
time with his family and friends.   Tito is survived by his children, Gilberto Nazario, of 
Cass City, Jose Nazario, of Cass City, Ana Nazario, of Pontiac, Jessica Galvan, of Cass 
City; girlfriend, Lisa Mester, of Cass City; grandchildren, Jose Nazario II, Julius Nazario, 
Ciera Forrest (Nazario), Taylan Nazario, Mercedez Nazario, Emilio Nazario; mother, 
Edelfina (Jose) Pagan, of Detroit; sisters, Maria Perez, Marisol Rodriguez, Damaris 
Toledoyin, Mariluz Nazario; brothers, Hector Nazario, Evaristo Nazario, Jose Nazario 
and their families; mother of his children, June Nazario, of Cass City. He was preceded in 
death by his daughter, Edelfina "Sheena" Nazario; a brother, Israel Nazario and his 
father, Gilberto Nazario.   A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, 
October 11, 2006, in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, with Pastor JT Mabe, Mizpah 
Missionary Church, officiating. Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery.   
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at 
the funeral home.   Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund.  Family 
and friends may share memories, prayers, and stories with the family at 
www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 



Tuesday, October 10, 2006 – No obituaries reported


Wednesday, October 11, 2006


Joseph Roy Korman 

Joseph Roy Korman, 88, formerly of Caseville, died Thursday, October 5, 2006, in 
Deerfield Beach, Florida after a brief illness.   Joe was born February 11, 1918 in Detroit 
to the late Steve and Anna (Kosek) Korman. He retired from Budd Company in 1983 
after over 35 years of employment with them. He moved to Caseville after retiring. He 
was a member of the Caseville Eagles, Caro Moose Lodge, and the AMVETS. He 
enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and bowling.   Joe is not survived by any immediate 
family but leaves behind many others who will miss his friendship and company.   A 
memorial gathering will be conducted at noon on Saturday, November 4, 2006, at the 
Caseville Eagles Hall. There will be an Eagles' Ritual followed by a meal and fellowship.   
Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements.   Memorials may 
be made to the Caseville Eagles' Scholarship Fund. 


James Alexander Milligan 
James A. Milligan, 92, of Cass City, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006, in Northwood 
Medical Care Unit.   He was born March 16, 1914 in Cass City to Alex and Mary 
(Brown) Milligan.   He married Pauline Knight on November 24, 1944 in Pauline's home 
in Cass City. She died March 10, 2003.   Jim's family settled in Cass City coming here 
from Scotland. He was an area farmer all his life. Jim liked to travel, attending several 
World Fairs. He was a member of Cass City First Presbyterian Church and served as a 
church elder. Jim is survived by his sons, Dr. Robert Milligan (Dr. Sharon Danes) of St. 
Paul, Minnesota, David (Kristine) Milligan, of Cass City; grandchildren, Adam Milligan, 
Samuel Milligan, Michael Milligan and Elisabeth Milligan; sister, Marjorie Karr, of 
Gagetown.   He was preceded in death by a sister, Marion Oatley; a brother-in-law, 
Leonard Karr. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 
2006, in Cass City First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Blackburn officiating. 
Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 2 to 5 
p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, and from 10 to 
11 a.m. on Friday at the church.   Memorials may be made to Cass City First Presbyterian 
Church or Rawson Memorial Library. Family and friends may share memories, prayers, 
and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 



Thursday, October 12, 2006


Richard Val Schwert Sr. 

Richard Val Schwert Sr., 72, of Caseville, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at 
Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon of lung cancer.   Dick was born July 2, 1934 in Indianapolis, 
Indiana to the late Val and Ida (Vance) Schwert. He served in the U.S. Army during the 
Korean Conflict. He married Christina MacLeod of Detroit in 1961.   He drove a truck 
for Ford retiring in 1993. He has had a home in Caseville since 1979 and lived there 
permanently after retiring. He attended St. Roch Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching 
NASCAR and spending time with family and friends.   Dick is survived by his wife, 
Christina; son, Richard Jr. and his wife, Colleen, of Taylor; daughter, Maggie, of 
Dearborn Heights; and grandchildren, Jeremiah, William, Rusty and Miranda.   A 
Memorial Mass will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2006, at St. Roch Catholic 
Church in Caseville.   Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 1 p.m. 
on Saturday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville.   Memorials may be made to 
the St. Roch Food Pantry. Condolences may be shared online at www.cfcCaseville.com. 


Friday, October 13, 2006


Gary David Francell 

Gary David Francell, 66, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 9, 2006, in Fort 
Myers, Florida at his residence.   He was born December 12, 1939 in Detroit to Mary S. 
(Lievens) Francell and the late David P. Francell.  He was a builder by trade.   He is 
survived by his daughter, Debra, and son-in-law, Kerry Mahoney, of Farmersville, Texas; 
and his mother, Mary S. Cucrcua, of Fort Myers, Florida.   Gary was a partner in the 
construction company, Indesco Corporation, in the 1960s and early 1970s which 
constructed the Troy Hilton and participated in developing industrial parks and a big 
section of the Maple Road area in Oakland County. He subsequently was a general 
partner in Pine Knob Investment Company in the 1970s to the early 1980s which owned 
and operated the Pine Knob Entertainment Complex, including, but not limited to, the 
Pine Knob Ski Resort, the outdoor amphitheater, and the Pine Knob mansion. Gary 
relocated to the Fort Myers, Florida area in the mid-1980s where he continued work 
developing commercial and residential properties for his own company, Panther 
Corporation, which worked in conjunction with Regal Properties developing various 
shopping centers and office complexes in Fort Myers, Florida. Gary then worked in 
conjunction with Imperial Property Development through the late 1990s developing and 
constructing exquisite homes in the Naples, Florida area that included the home selected 
as the "Dream Home" in early 1998. Gary continued some property investment projects 
over the past five years during which time he also spent time with his continuous hobby 
of collecting all sorts of things, especially antiques and depression glass, watching the 
stock market, eBay purchasing, spending time outdoors, and sailing; helping care for his 
mother whom he brought to live with him (and for whom he splurged on satellite TV for 
all of the Piston's games so she would agree to relocate from Michigan); long 
conversations with his daughter, Debra; and spending some time with his few close 
friends.   Gary was always modest and understated and would rather you thought he was 
a construction worker than an owner. He always worked hard and greatly valued the few 
people he trusted, just as they did him. He will be greatly missed by his mother, daughter, 
son-in-law, and closest friends, all of whom are fortunate to have had him in their lives 
and are glad he helped develop many things they can still see for many years to come. He 
will be laid to rest in Ubly as he desired to be close to his father who predeceased him.   
Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 
2006, at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, 2091 E. Main Street, Ubly (989) 658-8501. 
Interment will follow at the St. Ignatius Cemetery. 


Louis John Reid, Sr. 

Mr. Louis John Reid, Sr., 80, of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 
2006, at Autumnwood of Deckerville.   He was born April 22, 1926 in Ferndale to the 
late Whitlow and Margaret (O'Neil) Reid. He married Margaret Murray on April 23, 
1946 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.   Louis was a graduate of the White Rock 
Country School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy in the 
Atlantic. Louis moved to White Rock in 1946. He currently was a parishioner at Our 
Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach.   Louis is survived by his wife of 
60 years, Margaret T. Reid, of Harbor Beach; three sons, Louis Reid, Jr. and his wife, 
Rita, Robert Reid and his wife, Linda, and Barry Reid; three daughters, Elizabeth Booms 
and her husband, Raymond, Gwendolyn Peyerk and her husband, Kenneth, Sharon 
Kramer and her husband, Lloyd, all of the Harbor Beach area; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Joseph J. Reid, of Norfolk, 
Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by one infant son, 
James Reid; one brother, James Reid and his wife, Margaret; two sisters, Mabel Moeller 
and her husband, Frank, Jean Terbrack and her husband, Marvin; and one sister-in-law, 
Fay Reid.   A Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2006, at Our Lady 
of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. The Rev. T.J. Fleming, pastor, will 
officiate. Burial will be in the White Rock Cemetery with graveside military honors.   
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in 
Ubly and from noon until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. There will be a parish vigil 
service at 7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.   Memorials are requested to Our Lady of 
Lake Huron Catholic School in Harbor Beach. 


Frank Ernest Terry 
Frank Ernest Terry, 76, of Elkton, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at 
Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.   He was born November 22, 1929 to Helen (Ayres) and the 
late Julius Lee Terry. He was united in marriage to his wife, Joann Newsome, on July 18, 
1964 in Pontiac.   Mr. Terry was of the Jehovah's Witness faith and an elder who was 
very active in his congregation. He retired from the Caro State Home on March 29, 1992. 
He was manager of the Mobile Home Park in Elkton and really enjoyed his work. He was 
an avid reader and liked to study. He loved his dog, Cocoa, as well as his family and 
friends.   He is survived by his wife, Joann, of Elkton; his mother, Helen, of Leonard; one 
son, Kevin (Christine) Terry, of Shipley, Florida; three brothers, Adelbert (Joan) Terry, 
of Columbiaville, Robert Terry, of Leonard, and Marion (Butch), and Sue Terry, of 
Rochester Hills; four sisters, Alice Heinrick, of Westland, Marjorie (Cliff) Scheall, of 
Miranda, California, Rebecca (Dan) Flood, of Hope, and Leona Terry, of India; and four 
grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his father, J. Lee Terry; one brother, Joseph 
Terry; one brother-in-law, Jack Heinrick; and one granddaughter.   Funeral services will 
be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2006, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.   
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the hall. Cremation will follow. 


Marion Jean Rayl 

Marion Jean Rayl, 81, of Silverwood, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006, in United 
Hospice of Marlette Inpatient Center.   She was born April 14, 1925 in Akron to John and 
Zella (Fuester) Horst. She married Edwin V. Rayl on December 24, 1943 at her family 
farm in Akron.  Marion graduated in 1943 from Akron High School as Salutatorian. She 
attended one year at County Normal and taught school in a country school near Gilford 
for a year after. After they were married, Marion stayed home to help Edwin on the farm 
and to raise their family. She was a foster grandmother in Kingston Community Schools 
for 15 years.   Marion is survived by her husband, Edwin; children, Renae (Richard) 
Taylor, of Kingston, Carol (Clifford) Collins, of Kingston, John (Laurie) Rayl, of 
Silverwood; grandchildren, Cheryl (Hank) Belfield, Patrick (Rhonda) Taylor, Cindy 
(Jamie) Clapsaddle, Kimberly (Brian) Luptowski, Daniel (Cheryl) Rayl, Crystal (Eric) 
Hayes, Jeremy (Bobbi) Rayl, Sarah Rayl, Candy Collins, Chanse Collins; great 
grandchildren, Hannah, Joshua, Michael, Chelsey, Kyleigh, McKenzie, Zachary, Jacob, 
Collon, Caitlyn, James; sisters, Mildred Kielitz, of Florida, Maxine Fox, of Akron, 
Gwendolyn Llewellyn, of Berkley, Donna Llewellyn, of Fremont, Noreen (Jerry) 
Kuchkow, of Jackson, Joann (Dean) Kritzman, of Deckerville, Ethel (James) Albertson, 
of Bay City, Walter (Noreen) Horst, of Sandusky; and many nieces and nephews. She 
was preceded in death by sisters, Ruby Peck, Maude Hessey; three infant brothers; 
brothers-in-law, Otto Kielitz, Charles Fox, Timothy Llewellyn, and Arthur Llewellyn.   A 
funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2006, in Deford 
Community Church with Pastor David Mercer officiating. Interment will be in Novesta 
Township Cemetery, Cass City.   Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 
5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, and from 1 to 2 
p.m. on Sunday at the church.   Memorials may be made to Deford Community Church, 
Deford Christian Academy or Kingston Community Schools Scholarship Fund.      
Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at 
www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 












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