Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Mar 13, 2023

Edward C. Brown, age 78, of Northville, Michigan and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away March 13, 2023.  He was born on December 5, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; son of William and Ruth (Leland) Brown. Ed grew up in Birmingham and eventually moved to Northville in 1978. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War where...

Mar 11, 2023

James T. Morché, age 82, of Northville, passed away March 11, 2023.  He was born on October 22, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Rudolf and Clara (Eggly) Morché. Jim was lovingly devoted to Susan Sendelbach for over 23 years. Jim and Susan spent 15 winters at Anna Maria Island, Florida enjoying the sunshine.

Jim graduated from...

Mar 8, 2023

Ilene "Dolly" Harris passed away on March 8, 2023 surrounded by her three loving children. She was born Ilene Louise Stitzman on August 23,1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Evelyn(Morrison) Stitzman and her younger brother, Henry(Buzzy) Stitzman. Ilene attended Detroit Holy Redeemer High School, class of 1962, where she was a member of the...

Mar 3, 2023

Evelyn S. Crowley

Age 92, a previous longtime resident of Redford, Michigan and a current resident of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully March 3, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stanislaw and Josephine (Kokoszka) Kokoszka. She graduated from St. Andrew Catholic High School in Detroit, Class of 1948.  She was...

Mar 3, 2023

Robert P. Robeson, Jr., age 76, of West Bloomfield, formerly of Novi and Ann Arbor, passed away March 3, 2023.  He was born on August 31, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio; son of Robert P. and Helen L. (Braunlin) Robeson, Sr.

Bob graduated from New Haven High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Class of 1964.  Following high school,...

Mar 2, 2023

Delbert B. Black

Age 90, of South Lyon, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023. He was born May 23, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan; son of William and Ruth (Biery) Black. He graduated from Northville High...

Feb 22, 2023

John E. Swanson, Jr., age 80, longtime resident of Northville, unexpectedly passed away on February 22, 2023, with his family by his side.  He was born on August 14, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, son of John E., Sr. and Virginia R. (Penrod) Swanson.  He graduated from Thornton Township High School...

Feb 15, 2023

Marcia L. Engelhart

Marcia L. Engelhart, age 71, of Highland Township, formerly of Dearborn and Grand Blanc, passed away February 15, 2023.  She was born on September 1, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana; daughter of Raymond and Florence (Nieckula) Smalarz. She married Richard Engelhart on October 7 th , 1972 and they spent 13 loving years...

Feb 15, 2023

Dennis Thomas Novara, age 76, longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 15, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Joseph and Josephine (Ruvolo) Novara.  Growing up in Detroit, Dennis’ reputation as a hard worker with a desire to help and mentor others was already evident. He graduated from Benedictine High School in...

Feb 14, 2023

James L. Seager, age 84, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away February 14, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1938 in Wilkensburgh, Pennsylvania; Thomas and Grace (Eaton) Seager. He graduated from high school in Northern Michigan.  Following high school, he served in the National Guard Reserves until joining the United States Navy.  He proudly served his country as...

Feb 12, 2023

William W. Naughtin, age 74, of Northville, passed away February 12, 2023. He was born to John M. “Budge” and Marie C. Naughtin in Spalding, NE in 1948.

Bill grew up on a farm outside Spalding, Nebraska.  He loved the sandhills of Nebraska and the work tied to it and always wanted to return there to raise...

Feb 8, 2023

Audrey T. Smith

Age 94, of Northville formerly of Dearborn, passed away February 8, 2023.  She was born October 6, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois; daughter of Carl and Helen (Hurkes) Testroet.  She graduated from Jones Commercial High School in Chicago, Illinois; class of 1945.  Audrey was united in marriage to Richard E. Smith on April 26, 1952;...

Feb 7, 2023

Margaret A. Cassady

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt passed away on February 7, 2023 at age 85. She was born on August 11, 1937 in Plymouth, Michigan; daughter of Stephen and Mary (Kopsey) Schomberger. Margaret was a graduate of Plymouth High School, class of 1954. She was united in marriage to Allen W. Cassady...

Feb 5, 2023

Anna M. Malecki

Age 96, a longtime resident of Northville passed away on February 5, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 27, 1926; daughter of Andrew and Anna (Pillar) Demchak. Ann, as known by her family and friends, graduated from Cass Technical High School, class of 1944. Following graduation, she began a career as...

Feb 5, 2023

Nancy L. Gazley

Age 89, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1933 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Lennie (Beemer) Williams. After attending Northville High School, Nancy began a career as an accounting clerk with the State of Michigan Department of Mental Health. She...

Feb 5, 2023

Phillip G. Ulrich, age 88, of Northville, formerly a longtime resident of Dearborn, passed away on February 5, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1934 in Sturgis, Michigan; son of Alvin and Mildred (Kribs) Ulrich.  He spent his childhood in Dearborn and graduated from Dearborn High School; Class of 1953.  Following high school, he proudly served his country...

Jan 30, 2023

Ruth Marie Barker

Age 84, passed away of natural causes on January 30, 2023. Born at home in the small community of Karlin, Michigan on December 13, 1938; daughter of Dallas and Vlasta (Spilka) Stickney. She moved to the Farmington Hills...

Jan 29, 2023

Gregory J. Bousquet

Age 63, of Northville, Michigan passed away on January 29, 2023. He was born October 5, 1959 in Lafayette, Indiana; son of William and Suzanne (Zikmund) Bousquet. Greg was united in marriage to Tamara Johns on November 20,...

Jan 26, 2023

Hazel M. Raubacher

Age 91, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on January 26, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1931 in Chatsworth, Georgia; daughter of Grover and Addie (Pendley) Terry. Hazel graduated from Murray County High School, class of 1949. Following graduation, she attended business school and began a career as an administrative assistant...

Jan 19, 2023

John L. Walker, Jr., age 63, of Dearborn Heights, formerly of Royal Oak and Ann Arbor, passed away January 19, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia; son of John L. Walker and Mary Ann Tanner. He graduated early from St. Hedwig High School in Detroit; Class of 1976.  Following high school, he attended Mercy...