Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Jul 27, 2018

Diego A. Libreros, age 41, of Northville, passed away July 27, 2018.  He was born June 4, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of Diego Libreros and Ana Bagu.  Diego was united in marriage to Ana M. Medina on August 31, 2002; they spent 15 loving years together as husband and wife.

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Jul 18, 2018

John A. Trubacs, age 98 a longtime resident of Northville, passed away July 18, 2018.  He was born January 19, 1920 in Latvia. He was married to Nina T. Plepis for over 67 years until her death in 2014.  John worked for Ford Motor Company for 35 years. He was a devoted member of Our Lady of...

Jul 6, 2018

Bruce Lloyd Turnbull, born 10/7/19 in downtown Northville and lifelong resident passed away July 6th, 2018 of complications at Providence Hospital. Bruce was the beloved husband of 58 years to the late Rita “Heatley” Turnbull (the Salutatorian of the Northville Class of 1936).  Bruce is the cherished father of son Robert Bruce Turnbull (Peggy), Michael John Turnbull (Kathy), Craig...

Jun 23, 2018

Mary Ann Kendra (Smaza), formerly of Detroit, Dearborn Heights, and Northville, Michigan died at her home in Novi, Michigan on June 23, 2018 following a recurring battle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born August 28, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to Paul Smaza and Mary Sordyl...

Jun 22, 2018

Marie H. Huettner, age 86, of Plymouth, formerly of South Lyon, passed away June 22, 2018. She was born on December 12, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Veronica (nee Hofmeyer) Burger.  Marie was united in marriage to Lyle J. Huettner on October 10, 1959; they spent 50 loving years together until his death on July 14,...

Jun 19, 2018

Ila M. Aldrich, age 92, a longtime resident of Farmington, passed away peacefully June 19, 2018. She was born in Rose Center, Michigan, daughter of John Winters and Iva (nee Cross) Winters, the youngest of...

Jun 14, 2018

Harry J. Prentis, age 97 a longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away June 14, 2018.  He was born January 24, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Louis and Efstacia (nee Yacaco) Perentesis. He was united in marriage to Shirley J. Ryder on June 9, 1945. They were happily devoted to each other for 71 years until...

Jun 10, 2018

Constance L. Eis, age 86, of Northville, passed away June 10, 2018. She was born June 26, 1931 in Milford, Michigan; daughter of George and Jessie (nee Treece) Agnew. She was raised in Milford and graduated from Milford High School; Class of 1949. Connie continued her education at Eastern Michigan University and graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor’s in Business...

Jun 5, 2018

Margaret Robinson passed away Tuesday June 5, 2018 following a long and hard fought battle with terminal illness at the age of 82.  She was born to John and Jennie Konazeski, February 14, 1936 in Plymouth, Michigan. She began her career at General Motors, and then worked until retirement at News Printing in Northville doing design work.     She married Richard...

Jun 4, 2018

Pamela J. Dietz, age 71, longtime resident of Redford Township, passed away June 4, 2018. She was born on August 24, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois; daughter of Lloyd and Betty (nee Bigelow) Morgan.  She graduated from Cody High School in Detroit; Class of 1964.   Pam was united in marriage to Richard Dietz on March 22, 1974; they spent 26 loving...

May 27, 2018

Carol J. Bollin, age 94, of Farmington Hills, formerly of Livonia and Northville, passed away May 27, 2018. She was born on July 31, 1923 in Cloquet, Minnesota; daughter of Trygve and Eveline (nee Johnson) Heino.  She graduated from Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, Washington; Class of 1940.   Carol was united in marriage to William H. Bollin on October 13,...

May 13, 2018

Mark A. Madar, age 63 of Northville, passed away May 13, 2018.  He was born January 19, 1955 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of Albert and Anna (nee Plecenik) Madar. He graduated from Grosse Pointe South High School; Class of 1973. Mark lived in Grosse Pointe Park most of his life until recently moving to Northville in 2015. Being a...

May 13, 2018

Mary Jo Griffith, age 79, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away May 13, 2018. She was born on January 2, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Thelma (nee Swonk) Hopkins. She was united in marriage to Richard A. Griffith on October 10, 1959.  They were devoted to each other for 46 years until his death in 2005. ...

May 12, 2018

Antonio “Tony” Silvestri Jr., age 55 of Northville, passed away May 12, 2018.  He was born May 23, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Antonio and Anna (nee Mancini) Silvestri. Tony proudly served in the Army National Guard in 1983. Tony owned and operated Northville Interiors, a construction company since 1990. Before becoming self employed he worked as a test...

May 6, 2018

Linda E. Gatrell, age 69, formerly of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on May 6, 2018 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  She was born November 18, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Edward and Mary Frances (nee Holder) Monarch.  She graduated from Redford High School; Class of 1966. Linda was united in marriage to James C. Gatrell on July 10, 1968; they...

May 3, 2018

Lee Eudon Holland, 85, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018, surrounded by his family at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan.  He was born October 4, 1932 in Esto, Florida to Mertice Mae Armstrong and Delmas Preston Holland.  Raised by his single mother in Enterprise, Alabama, he worked to help support his family doing...

Apr 28, 2018

Robert J. Cooney, age 82 of Northville, passed away April 28, 2018.  He was born February 6, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Francis and Kathleen (Sweeney) Cooney. Bob graduated from University of Detroit Jesuit High School; Class of 1954. He served in the Michigan National Guard following graduation. He was united in marriage to Patricia A. McIllwain in June...

Apr 25, 2018

Violet J. Kaminski, age 100, of Northville, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away April 25, 2018. She was born on June 23, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Mary (nee Lipinski) Gurskey. She was united in marriage to Frank C. Kaminski on August 26, 1939; they spent 65 loving years together until his death on September 8, 2004. ...

Apr 24, 2018

Eleanor P. Mastantuono, age 91, of Novi, passed away April 24, 2018. She was born on April 17, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Michele and Maria (nee Leone) Colasante. She graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in Detroit; Class of 1945.  Eleanor was united in marriage to Armando Mastantuono in 1945; they spent 34 loving years together until his...

Apr 22, 2018

Lilly V. Snyder, age 95, a longtime resident of Plymouth, passed away April 22, 2018. She was born on April 10, 1923; in Plymouth, Michigan daughter of Ernest and Thyra (nee Nilsson) Wickstrom. She graduated from Plymouth High School; Class of 1940.  Lilly was united in marriage to Orrin Snyder on January 31, 1941; they spent 30 loving years together...