Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Jun 6, 2020

Dorothy L. Homrich

Passed away on June 6, 2020, at the age of 88, in Ocala, Florida. She was born on January 23, 1932 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Roy and Jennie (nee Miller) Kehrl. Dorothy was united in marriage to Thomas L. Homrich on June 1, 1963; married for 57 years. She was born, raised and...

Jun 4, 2020

Lisa V. Provencher passed away on June 4, 2020, at the age of 50, after a valiant fight against cancer. She was born on March 27, 1970 in Farmington, Michigan; daughter of Aloysius and Elizabeth (Stefanszki) Ungvari. Lisa graduated from the University of Michigan – Dearborn with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She worked for several years at Merrill...

Jun 4, 2020

Mary E. Justice

Age 92, of Northville Michigan, passed away June 4, 2020.  She was born on January 11, 1928 in Franklin, North Carolina; daughter of Roy and Cora (Haskett) Rankin.  Husband, John (Bill) H. Justice and spent many loving years together until his death. She was also preceded in death by her son Michael Lee Rankin-Justice,...

May 27, 2020

Margaret J. Moore

Age 96, longtime resident of Northville, passed away May 27, 2020.  She was born March 11, 1924 in Maple Rapids, Michigan; daughter of Lloyd N. and Gladys Laura (nee White) Morse.  She graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1942.  She was united in marriage to Lloyd H. Moore on June 4, 1944; they...

May 20, 2020

Joann Crain

Age 92, of Farmington Hills, formerly of Englewood, Florida and Livonia, passed away May 20, 2020.   She was born July 29, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of William and Alice (nee Joldersma) DeHaan.  She graduated from Royal Oak High School in Royal Oak; Class of 1945.  Joann was united in marriage to Allan Crain on...

May 20, 2020

Lenore P. Cerda, age 75 of Redford, passed away on May 20, 2020. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1944; daughter of Joseph and Agnes (nee Miller) Dienhart. Lenore was united in marriage to Raymond L. Cerda Jr. on February 2, 1970. They were devoted to each other for 32 years until his death on September...

May 17, 2020

Kayleen J. Hartman, age 81 of Northville, passed away on May 17, 2020. She was born in Green Springs, Ohio on October 5, 1938; daughter of Wilbur and Gladine (nee Knappenberg) Bell.

Kay graduated from Green Springs High School, class of 1956. She continued her education at Bowling Green State University where she earned a Bachelor of...

May 15, 2020

John T. Savanna, age 72, a longtime resident of the Ann Arbor area, passed away May 15, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1947; son of Thomas and Genevieve (nee Thiery) Savanna.  He graduated from Taylor Center High School in Taylor, Michigan; Class of 1966.  He continued his education at Washtenaw Community College and Eastern...

May 7, 2020

Diane F. Scott, age 82 of Northville, passed away on May 7, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 27, 1938; daughter of Clarence and Frances (nee Ryzack) Pfent. Diane was united in marriage to Richard L. Scott on August 5, 1961; spending over 58 years devoted to each other. Diane and Dick began their family in...

May 4, 2020

Jack G. McAleer, Jr., age 69, of Novi, passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born on July 22,1950 in Lansing, Michigan, son of Jack G. and Vivian (nee Bennett) McAleer. Jack proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He was united in marriage to Linda Leeson and they were devoted to each other for many...

Apr 30, 2020

Joseph J. Bress, age 46, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away April 30, 2020.  He was born June 16, 1973 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of James and Shereyl (Beauchamp) Bress.  He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1992.  Joseph was united in marriage to Andrea Rioux on June 15, 1996; they spent 23 years together as...

Apr 29, 2020

Richard F. Widmaier, age 90, a longtime resident of Livonia, passed away April 29, 2020. He was born in Northville, Michigan on February 20, 1930; son of Charles and Annetta (Wells) Widmaier.  He was united in marriage to Doris M. Fisher on February 11, 1955; married for 65 years, together they raised 5 children.

Richard grew up...

Apr 24, 2020

Harold F. Pratt, age 94, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away April 24, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 9, 1925; son of Thomas and Emma (nee Haisch) Pratt.  Harold proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was united in marriage to Gloria L. Biddinger on September 19, 1942; dedicated...

Apr 23, 2020

Kathryn “Gaye” Stilwell, age 86 of Livonia, formerly of Northville and Sterling Heights, passed away on April 23, 2020. She was born in Ionia, Michigan on September 3, 1933; daughter of Clifton and Rose (nee Herald) Dyke.   Gaye graduated from Annunciation Catholic School in Detroit; Class of 1951.  She was united in marriage to John A. Stilwell on October...

Apr 20, 2020

Danielle Boutin, age 50, of Northville, passed away April 20th, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born to Johanna Rossetti and the late Robert Delp on October 29th, 1969 in Warren, Michigan. Danielle graduated in 1988 from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, and following high school she attended Western Michigan University. She married Robert "Bob" Boutin...

Apr 19, 2020

Eleanor Jean Shaeffer, age 88 of Northville, passed away on April 19, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan; cherished only child of Kenneth and Marian (nee Bracy) McPherson. Known to friends and family as Jean, she was raised in Plymouth and moved to Akron, Ohio in 1959 after marrying James A. Shaeffer. James and...

Apr 18, 2020

Dennis Lee Bradshaw, age 62, of Northville, passed away April 18, 2020. He was born in Burlington, North Carolina on August 23, 1957; son of Ivey and Pearl (Littlejohn) Bradshaw.  He graduated from Rossville High School in Rossville, Georgia; Class of 1977. He continued his education at University of Memphis where he was the quarterback of the football team. ...

Apr 3, 2020

Keith E. Steinhebel, age 80, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away April 3, 2020.  He was born May 14, 1939 in Northville, Michigan; son of Charles and Helen (nee Weeks) Steinhebel.

Keith was a proud graduate of Northville High School, class of 1958. He was a Truck Driver in the Steel Hauling Industry. Keith, a dedicated...

Apr 3, 2020

Jean Carbary

Age 62, longtime resident of Novi, passed away April 3, 2020.   She was born December 1, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio; daughter of Steve and Nancy (nee Groebel) Harvilla.  She graduated from Thurston High School in Redford; Class of 1976.  She was united in marriage to James Carbary on June 25, 1977; they spent 42 loving...

Apr 1, 2020

John C. Barnaby, age 80, of Howell, formerly of Detroit and Dearborn, passed away April 1, 2020.  He was born May 31, 1939 in Ironwood, Michigan; son of Douglas and Harriet (nee Musolf) Barnaby.  John graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit; Class of 1957.

John worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad for 17 years.  He also...