Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Mar 31, 2021

Troy A. Pinion, age 51, of Carleton, passed away suddenly March 31, 2021.  He was born on December 8, 1969 in Wayne, Michigan; son of John Robert and Cynthia Ann (nee Atchison) Pinion. Troy graduated from Southfield High School, class of 1989. He was united in marriage to Debra “Debbie” Grummel on November 7, 2010; they made a home...

Mar 30, 2021

Evelyn A. Allen

Age 101, of Northville formerly of Southfield and Detroit, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2021. She was born December 21, 1919 in Liberty, Texas; daughter of Ernest Joe and Anne (Brown) Boudreaux.  Evelyn was united in marriage to C. J. Allen for over 20 years until his death on August 11,...

Mar 25, 2021

Gerald A. Michaels, age 78, longtime resident of Brighton, formerly of Detroit, passed away March 25, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Albert and Marianne (Williams) Michaels.  Gerald graduated from Cody High School in Detroit; Class of 1960.

Gerald was the owner of Lola Valley Party Store on 6 Mile...

Mar 25, 2021

Jean Lince

Age 94, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on March 25, 2021. She was born on November 8, 1926 in Belper, England; daughter of Harold and Doris (Barker Jones) Padgett.   Jean emigrated to the United States after meeting Robert Lince during WWII.  They were united in marriage on January 17, 1947; and they spent 56...

Mar 22, 2021

Carolyn E. Toyer, age 90, of Northville, passed away March 22, 2021. She was born on May 8, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Max and Wanda (nee Leszczynski) Wosinski.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Joseph Wosinski, Helene Holman, and Max Weston. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and...

Mar 21, 2021

Kathleen K. “Katie” Balai

Age 81, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on March 21, 2021. She was born on November 22, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri; daughter of Henry and Nancy (nee Faxon) Kennedy.   Katie was united in marriage to John W. Balai on October 15, 1966; they spent 29 years devoted to one another until...

Mar 21, 2021

JoAnn Elizabeth Van Slambrouck Ozdaglar

Age 86, of Northville, passed away suddenly on Sunday on March 21, 2021 at her home. A native of Monroe, Michigan, she was born on January 25, 1935; daughter of the late Bernie and Lois Mac Van Slambrouck.  JoAnn was preceded in death by her sister Sylvia Glavin and six brothers, Thomas,...

Mar 16, 2021

Catherine S. Miracle, age 86, of Northville, passed away on March 16, 2021. She was born on January 28, 1935 in Southfield, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Lucille (nee Salisbary) Ries. She was united in marriage to Charles B. Miracle on April 16, 1955; spending 61 years devoted to their union before he passed away on April...

Mar 13, 2021

As the fiddle began to play, Bill Dunphy strolled out to the center of the stage in Fellowship Hall and gazed musingly out into the audience. He had already transformed himself from a respected elder at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church into Tevye from the little village of Anatevka. He posed the question, “A fiddler on the roof?” And, then...

Mar 10, 2021

Elizabeth (Liz) Ann (Crane) Dennis

The Villages, Florida

Elizabeth Ann Dennis age 71, died unexpectedly on March 10, 2021, at The Villages in Florida.  She was born on March 23, 1949, in South Lyon, MI, the daughter of Robert Leo and Dorothy Marie (Timlin) Crane.  Liz graduated from St. Brigid Grade School in Detroit, MI...

Mar 9, 2021

Carlo J. Mannino, age 88, of Northville, passed away March 9, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Vito and Antonina (nee Scrafano) Mannino. Carlo, also known as Carl or CJ, was united in marriage to Kathryn M. Hile Pilar on July 18, 1992; devoted to each other and their blended family for...

Mar 6, 2021

Charlotte M. Finnegan

Age 81, of Northville, formerly of Springfield, Virginia, passed away on March 6, 2021. She was born in Houston, Texas to John and Gladys Caulking, Jr.   In 1961, she married Richard N. Finnegan and they spent the next 59 years devoted to one another as husband and wife.

Charlotte has always been...

Feb 22, 2021

Donald E. Rodda, age 93, of Northville, Michigan passed away on February 22, 2021. He was born June 13, 1927 in Batavia, New York; son of Edward J. and Roslyn (nee Hoskins) Rodda.  Donald graduated Amherst Central High School, class of 1945. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy proudly serving his country during World War II....

Feb 19, 2021

Serge Artamonoff, age 86, longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 19, 2021.  He was born on October 8, 1934 in Riga, Russia; son of Ivan and Claudia Anikin.  Serge was united in marriage to Pauline Misin on February 3, 1957; they spent 63 years devoted to one another until her death on March 4, 2020.

Serge...

Feb 16, 2021

Judith A. Lian (Waddell )

Age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 16, 2021. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Edward and Kathleen (Tuohey) Waddell.  Judith was raised in Walled Lake and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1959.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth Lian...

Feb 15, 2021

William T. “Tom” Ritter, age 78, lifelong resident of the Northville/Novi area, passed away February 15, 2021.  He was born on April 12, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Richard and Alice (nee McClaren) Ritter.  He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1960.  Tom was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Joann Hinman on June 23,...

Feb 8, 2021

Myron U. Trenne, age 75, of Brighton, passed away February 8, 2021.  He was born on April 29, 1945 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota; son of Alfred and Edmee (nee Ellseth) Trenne.  Myron graduated from Fergus Fall High School, class of 1963. He continued his education at General Motors Institute graduating with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He...

Feb 8, 2021

Kerry “KC” Cecilia Kidder, age 67, of Northville, passed away on February 8, 2021. She was born on April 29, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Dr. Lawrence and Geraldine (nee McMahon) Beecher. KC was raised in Redford Township and graduated from Thurston High School, class of 1971. She and her husband Jeff have loved and lived in Northville...

Feb 3, 2021

John J. “Jack” Whelan, age 83, longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 3, 2021.  He was born on November 1, 1937 in Bronx, New York; son of John and Anne (nee Mullen) Whelan.  Jack attended Hackensack High School in Hackensack, New Jersey where he earned accolades and was recruited at the collegiate level for football, track and basketball. ...

Jan 18, 2021

Gary T. Dekun, age 73, of Plymouth, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born on September 8, 1947 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of John and Jean (Piotrowski) Dekun. Gary was raised in Detroit and graduated high school in Highland Park. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Gary was married to Gail Bennett...