Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Apr 1, 2020

Elmer A. Balko, age 97, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away April 1, 2020. He was born July 7, 1922; son of Edward and Amanda (nee Witt) Balko.

He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1940.  Elmer proudly served his country in the Army of the United States during WWII.  A true hero, he received two...

Mar 30, 2020

Lawrence Francis Gucken, passed away on March 30, 2020. He was born on November 19,1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; son of Frank and Loretta (nee Dignan) Gucken. Lawrence was united in marriage to Sylvia A. Oesterling on November 24, 1961; devoted to each other for over 58 years.

Known as Larry by his friends and family, he was...

Mar 29, 2020

Robert B. Fair, Jr., age 92, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 29, 2020. He was born January 17, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Robert B. and Edith Elizabeth (nee Pugsley) Fair, Sr.  He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit; Class of 1945.  Robert continued his education at Detroit Institute of Technology where he earned a...

Mar 28, 2020

Samuel J. Azar, age 94, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 28, 2020. He was born November 10, 1925 in Winchester, Kentucky; son of James and Nabeeha (nee Fakhoury) Azar.  Samuel proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

He was an assembly line worker for General Motors for 28 years;...

Mar 25, 2020

Jimmy “Jim” Olszewski, age 69, longtime resident of Canton, passed away March 25, 2020. He was born October 6, 1950 in Dearborn, Michigan; son of Henry Joe and Marie May (nee Swingle) Olszewski.  Jimmy attended John Glen High School in Westland.  He was united in marriage to Lynne E. Tomlinson (nee Autry) on June 12, 1998; they spent 21...

Mar 25, 2020

James M. Carbary, age 63, longtime resident of Novi passed away March 25, 2020. He was born February 13, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Harold W. and Myrtle M. (nee McIntyre) Carbary.  James graduated from Thurston High School in Redford; Class of 1975. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Jean A. Harvilla on June...

Mar 17, 2020

Richard K. Sievert, age 75, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 17, 2020. He was born July 28, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Karl and Margaret (nee Culp) Sievert.  Richard graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn; Class of 1962.  He continued his education at University of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. ...

Mar 16, 2020

Joseph Niezgoda, age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 16, 2020. He was born Friday, November 13, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Joseph and Dorothy (nee Gurka) Niezgoda, Jr.  Joseph attended Cody High School in Detroit where he lettered in both football and swimming.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Joseph...

Mar 10, 2020

The Brokas family truly appreciates your thoughts and prayers. For public safety and concern, they have chosen to change the funeral service from a public service to a private service. This was not an easy decision to make but they would like to thank you for your understanding.

Shirley A. Brokas, age 85 of Plymouth,...

Mar 4, 2020

Pauline Artamonoff

Age 80, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 4, 2020.   She was born November 28, 1939 in Burgas, Bulgaria; daughter of Alexander and Eugenia Misin.  She was united in marriage to Serge Artamonoff on February 3, 1957; they spent 63 loving years together as husband and wife.

Pauline emigrated to the United...

Mar 2, 2020

Betty M. Richards, age 97 of Northville, passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born on February 10, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Fredrick and Eleanor (nee Field) Renaud. Betty graduated from Northwestern High School in Detroit; Class of 1940. She was united in marriage to Edward D. Richards on July 24, 1943; celebrating over 55 years...

Feb 24, 2020

Matthew E. Shaw, age 24, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away February 24, 2020. He was born December 26, 1995 in Royal Oak, Michigan; son of Edward and Linda (Borchanian) Shaw. Matthew graduated from Northville High School; Class of 2014. Matthew was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, where he attended school through the eighth grade. Most...

Feb 21, 2020

Jiangchuan “John” Xie (谢江川), age 57, of Northville, passed away peacefully at home February 21, 2020. He was born March 5, 1962 in Nanchang, Peoples Republic of China; son of Fenlong Xie (谢丰隆) and Yuanjiu Shu (舒远玖). He was united in marriage to Zhaohui “Dawn” Xu (许朝晖) on September 27, 1990. They spent 29 loving years together as husband...

Feb 14, 2020

Susan A. Dysarczyk, age 66 a longtime resident of Canton, passed away on February 14, 2020. She was born on August 6, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan; daughter of Raymond and Barbara (nee Braboy) Lobert. Susan was united in marriage to William D. Dysarczyk on January 28, 1978; they just celebrated their 42 nd wedding anniversary. Susan graduated from Walled...

Feb 14, 2020

Bonnie Lou McKnight

Age 77, living her life in Oakland County, passed away February 14, 2020.  She was born May 13, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan; daughter of Rudolph E. and Marjorie M. (nee West) Hopp.  She graduated in 1960.  Bonnie Lou was looking forward to her upcoming 60 th reunion.

Bonnie Lou retired in 2002...

Feb 10, 2020

Robert G. Keller, age 68, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away February 10, 2021.  He was born on March 19, 1952 in Northville, Michigan; son of Royal “Fuzz” and Louise (nee Atchison) Keller.  Robert graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1970.

Robert worked for Northville Public Schools driving a school bus for many years.  He also...

Feb 9, 2020

David Grunewald, age 66, passed quickly from us on February 9, 2020.  He was born May 29, 1953 in Gaylord, Michigan; son of Leonard and Peggy (nee Noirot) Grunewald. His childhood was spent in Gaylord until his family moved down state in 1966. David graduated from Northville High School; class of 1972. He was a retired craftsman with General...

Feb 9, 2020

Velma L. Dinser

Age 90, of Northville, formerly of St. Petersburg Beach, Florida and Grosse Ile, Michigan, passed away February 9, 2020.   She was born August 9, 1929 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania; daughter of Darl and Dorothy (nee Williams) Roberts.  She attended Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, PA and graduated from Pittsburg Academy.  Velma was united in marriage...

Feb 7, 2020

Ferman A. Rohraff, age 89, lifelong resident of Salem, passed away February 7, 2020. He was born September 12, 1930 in Salem Township, Michigan; son of Anthony and Hazel (nee Lipstraw) Rohraff. He graduated from Plymouth High School; class of 1949.  Ferman was united in marriage to Barbara Jean (nee Raymor) on February 24, 1951; they spent 59 loving...

Jan 29, 2020

Wilma Sue Gatteri, age 90, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away January 29, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Bill and Thelma (nee Rook) Halmark.  Sue was united in marriage to John Gatteri on April 16, 1949; they spent 49 loving years together until his death on June 8, 1998.

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