Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Linda Elizabeth Gatrell
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...
Lee Eudon Holland
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...
Robert James Cooney
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...
Violet J. Kaminski
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. ...
Eleanor P. Mastantuono
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...
Lilly V. Snyder
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...
Luanne Mccurdy
Apr 20, 2018
McCurdy, Luanne Zimmerman Age 90, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018 at her home in Abbey Park, New Hudson. Â Luanne was born in Rochester Indiana on February 28, 1928 to Lon and Fern Zimmerman. Â After graduating from Rochester High in 1946, she attended both Ball State University in Muncie Indiana and Indiana University in Bloomington briefly considering becoming a...
Linda J. Burton
Apr 12, 2018
Linda J. Burton  Linda J. Burton, age 76, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on April 12, 2018. She was born May 12, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of G. Merrill and Muriel (nee Price) Emery. She graduated from Redford High School; Class of 1959. Linda was united in marriage to Richard J. Burton on June 22, 1979; they spent...
Ronald G. Bunnell
Apr 6, 2018
Ronald G. Bunnell, age 81, longtime resident of Belleville passed away April 6, 2018.  He was born September 22, 1936 in Dearborn, Michigan; son of Garnett A. and Stella E. (nee Szucs) Bunnell. Ronald graduated from Romulus High School; Class of 1954. He continued his education at University of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering in...
Carl W. Stephens
Apr 1, 2018
 Carl W. Stephens, age 98, of Northville passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018. He was born May 26, 1919 in Horton Bay, Michigan; son of Bernard and Ollie (nee Van Amburg) Stephens. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman; serving in North Africa and Italy. Carl was united in marriage to Pearl Denton on...
Susan Jane Gregg
Mar 30, 2018
Susan J. Gregg, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 30, 2018. She was born on October 5 in Antigo, Wisconsin; daughter of Charles S. and Nola A. (nee Malliette) Bally. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Steven F. Gregg on December 26, 1977. They were married for over 40 years. Susan graduated from...
Virginia Rita Smith
Mar 30, 2018
SMITH, Virginia Rita Esslin December 28, 1920 – March 30, 2018 passed peacefully in her sleep at the beloved home which she and her late husband, Cliff, built for themselves upon their marriage in 1941. Their 65 years of marriage were highlighted by travel, running their custom building business, and enjoying their family. Virginia was one of seven children of...
Clara B. Hall
Mar 26, 2018
Clara Bell Hall, age 94, of South Lyon, passed away on March 26, 2018. She was born November 2, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Harry and Minerva (nee Rogers) Goodwin. Clara was united in marriage to Hallett L. Hall on September 8, 1945. They spent 57 loving years together until his death on July 2, 2003.  Clara worked as...
James L. Watson
Mar 25, 2018
James L. Watson, age 62, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2018 in Howell, Michigan. He was born March 23, 1956 in Livonia, Michigan; son of Frederick and Jenny (nee Folino) Watson. Jimmy was lovingly devoted to Annette D. (nee Waldman) Watson for over 40 years. He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1974. Jimmy grew up in Northville...
Irene Swiech
Mar 24, 2018
Irene Swiech  Irene Swiech, age 92, longtime resident of Dearborn Heights, passed away on March 24, 2018. She was born July 14, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Walter and Mary (nee Bukowy) Bartoszek. She graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit; Class of 1943. Irene was united in marriage to Edward B. Swiech on April 15, 1950; they spent...
Marion J. Anderson
Mar 21, 2018
Marion J. Anderson, age 97, of Brighton, passed away on March 21, 2018. She was born June 4, 1920 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Roscoe George and Myrtle (nee Ward) Lang. She has lived in Brighton for the past 10 years and was formerly of Punta Gorda, Florida. Marion was united in marriage to James H. Anderson for over 50...
Irene E. Schultz
Mar 17, 2018
Irene E. Schultz, age 94, of South Lyon, passed away March 17, 2018. She was born December 28, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Michael and Rose Holoweski. Irene enlisted into the United States Navy in 1944 and proudly served in the WAVES branch until her honorable discharge on November 23, 1945. She was united in marriage to Robert L....
June M. Pertile
Mar 13, 2018
June M. Pertile, age 68, of Hartland Township, formerly of Northville, passed away surrounded by family on March 13, 2018. She was born June 1, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Charles and Doris (nee Bartlett) Thomas. She grew up in Detroit and was a 1968 graduate of Cooley High School; later she received her Associate Degree from Schoolcraft College....
Douglas Marshall Denney
Mar 8, 2018
Douglas Marshall Denney, age 75, of South Lyon, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, March 8th at his home with his wife, Paula, and family members at his side.Born in Mt. Pleasant, Doug was the oldest child of Robert and Geraldine Denney. Doug was involved in many sports and academic activities at Mt. Pleasant High School and remained in Mt. Pleasant...
Bernice M. Murphy
Mar 5, 2018
Bernice M. Murphy  Bernice M. Murphy, age 94, of Northville, formerly a longtime resident of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018. She was born December 20, 1923 in Bakerton, Pennsylvania, daughter of John R. and Agnes M. (nee Zadai) Stefanik. She graduated from Western High School in Detroit, Michigan; Class of 1942. Bernice was united in marriage...
