Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
A. Ruth Balko
Apr 11, 2025
A. Ruth Balko, age 101, longtime resident of Northville, passed away April 11, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1923 in Farmington, Michigan; daughter of Ernest and Minnie Carolina (Brummer) Esch. Ruth grew up on a farm in Farmington and proudly graduated from Farmington High School; class of 1940. She was united in marriage to Elmer Balko on June...
Paul J. Kinville
Apr 7, 2025
Paul John Kinville, age 67, of Northville, died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on April 7, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1957; son of John and Elaine (Noonan) Kinville. Paul graduated from Cody High School, class of 1975. He was united in marriage to Karen E. McGuire on August 23, 1980, and together they shared...
Carolyn M. Totten
Apr 7, 2025
Carolyn M. Totten, 87, of Northville, passed away on April 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She was born on February 3, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Charles F. and Dorothy (Tarte) Coe. Carol graduated in 1956 from Southeastern High School in Detroit and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marygrove College.
Carol began her professional journey as...
Sheri N. Silence-Pryde
Apr 6, 2025
Sheri Silence Pryde, age 53, of Milford, formerly of Hartland and Linden, passed away April 6, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Philip Silence and Judith (nee Douglas) Silence. She grew up in Royal Oak and proudly attended Dondero High School, class of 1990.
After graduating from high school, Sheri pursued her passion for...
Yvonne R. Stephens
Apr 3, 2025
Yvonne Rae Stephens, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, caring sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters at the age of 89 on April 3, 2025. Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on June 29, 1935, she was the eldest daughter of Frederick and Ardyce (Bagnall) Hebal. Yvonne shared a devoted 39-year marriage with Raymond Anthony Stephens,...
Fran Gilmer
Apr 3, 2025
Fran Gilmer, age 76, of Farmington Hills, passed away on April 3, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of Harry and Katherine (Reem) Gilmer. Fran moved to Michigan with her family when she was 16 years old. She attended Northville High School with the class of 1967.
Throughout her life, Fran was known for her...
Andrew A. Romanoff
Mar 30, 2025
Andrew A. Romanoff, age 90, of Westland, passed away March 30, 2025. He was born October 14, 1934; son of Peter and Mary (Wloroniuk) Romanoff. Andy, as known to his family and friends, graduated from Chadsey High School, class of 1953. He continued his education at Wayne State University. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
Dennis P. Mucci
Mar 30, 2025
Dennis P. Mucci, age 75, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away peacefully March 30, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Amol and Anne (Paul) Mucci. Dennis was united in marriage to Margaret R. Jaje, they spent 38 years lovingly devoted to one another.
Dennis was raised on Westwood in Detroit and began his education...
Susan F. Allen
Mar 29, 2025
Susan F. Allen, age 67, of Novi, passed away on March 29, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1957 in Tecumseh, Michigan; daughter of Richard and Genevieve (Riopelle) Frolich. Susan was united in marriage to Gary F. Allen on December 19, 1987 and they spent 37 years lovingly devoted to one another.
Susan is survived by her loving husband, Gary...
James O. McLean
Mar 28, 2025
James O. McLean, age 78, of Saline, passed away March 28, 2025. He was born February 25, 1947 in Northville, Michigan; son of Joseph Warren and Magdalene (Schell) McLean. Jim, as known to his family and friends, was united in marriage to Carole A. Chizmar on June 8, 1968; they spent over 56 years lovingly devoted to one another. He...
James F. Schrot
Mar 20, 2025
James F. Schrot, age 92, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 20, 2025. He was born August 11, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Leo and Nora (Roberts) Schrot. James was united in marriage to Bonnie J. Renaud on June 21, 1952; they were high school sweethearts and spent 72 years together. He proudly served his country as a...
Leona M. Janisewski
Mar 17, 2025
Leona M. Janisewski, age 87, of Northville, passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1937 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; daughter of Robert and Leona (Wellings) Sloan. Leona was united in marriage to Irvin L. Janisewski on August 22, 1981; they spent over 32 years together until his death on December 29, 2013.
Leona grew up in...
Connie S. Price
Mar 12, 2025
Connie S. Price, age 88, of Canton, formerly a longtime resident of Waterford, passed away on March 12, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1936 in Hardy, Kentucky; daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Trout) Newman. She graduated from Kermit High School in Kermit, West Virginia; class of 1955.
Connie dedicated over 30 years of her career to Human Resources at...
Sharon A. Bollin
Mar 8, 2025
Sharon A. Bollin, age 78, of Farmington Hills, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Andrewlitis) Raff. She graduated from Melvindale High School; class of 1964. Sharon was united in marriage to William D. Bollin on October 30, 1971; they devoted over 53 years to one...
Marilyn A. Bernhardt
Mar 6, 2025
Marilyn A. Bernhardt, age 83, of South Lyon, formerly of Northville, passed away on March 6, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1941 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Henry and Agnes (Meyer) Bernhardt.
Marilyn grew up in Northville and was a proud graduate of Northville High School. Following high school she continued her studies at St. John’s Lutheran College. Marilyn...
George S. Bak
Mar 3, 2025
George Bak, of Northville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 3, 2025 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Marilyn, his daughters Jenna Wolfe (Scott) and Renee Cassata (Mike), and four grandchildren (Noah, Adam, Cecilia, and Addison).
George was born in Belgium, and came to the US with his parents at...
David J. Pike
Feb 17, 2025
David J. Pike, age 70, of Unionville, passed away February 17, 2025. David was born on May 12, 1954 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of Richard and Gloria (Ager) Pike. David was united in marriage to Linda M. Opasik on June 15, 1974, devoted to their love for over 50years. Dave graduated from Cody High School in Detroit with the...
Benita M. Puzzuoli
Feb 13, 2025
Benita M. Puzzuoli, age 74, longtime resident of Canton, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2025. She was born May 12, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Marcelle (Gaconia) Engerer. Benita was united in marriage to Kent Puzzuoli on April 21, 1972. Together, they built a life filled with love and shared 52 wonderful years...
Karen E. Saxton
Feb 13, 2025
Karen E. Saxton, age 83, of Northville, passed away February 13, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Toivo and Edna (Laitinen) Elsila. She graduated from Redford High School; class of 1958. Karen was married at the age of 18. She was married for 25 years and had 3 beautiful children. Karen was later...
Betty Leatrice Breazeale
Feb 13, 2025
Betty Leatrice Breazeale, age 97, of Northville, passed away February 13, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1927 in Enola, Arkansas; first daughter of Elihu and Eva (Mathews) Bowie. As a child, Betty, known as Leatrice or Lea, was baptized into the Missionary Baptist Church in Gobler, Missouri . Leatrice left school at the age of 15 to marry,...
