Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Charles Bryant Miracle
Apr 22, 2016
Charles B. Miracle Age 81, of Northville, passed away on April 16, 2016. He was born May 20, 1934 in Oaks, Kentucky; son of Charles and Rhoda (nee Cheek) Miracle. He was united in marriage to Catherine “Susie” Ries on April 16, 1955; celebrating 61 years of marriage just a few days ago. Charles was a Fleet Manager at Friendship...
Michael S. "Misha" Hanna
Apr 16, 2016
Michael S. “Misha” Hanna Age 21, of Northville, passed away on April 16, 2016. He was born July 12, 1994 in Togliatti, Russia and moved to the US with his family in 1997. Misha lived in Morton, IL until 2004 when his family moved to Northville. He had an infectious smile and brown eyes that would light up any room...
Scott W. Cambra
Apr 16, 2016
Scott W. Cambra Age 47, of Canton, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2016. He was born July 18, 1968 in Freemont, California; son of Kenneth and Veronica (nee Caruso) Cambra. Scott graduated from Catholic Central High School and later attended Ferris State University. He has been a journeyman electrician with Ford Motor Company for over 20 years. Scott was...
Myrna J. Jenkins
Apr 16, 2016
Myrna J. Jenkins Age 76, longtime resident of Northville, passed away April 16, 2016. She was born December 4, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Lucille (nee Morgan) Layton. She was a graduate of Redford High School in Detroit; Class of 1958. Myrna was united in marriage to Raymond Jenkins on March 25, 1961; they spent 55 loving...
Sue E. Hooper
Apr 15, 2016
Sue E. Hooper Age 59, longtime resident of Northville, passed away April 15, 2016. She was born August 9, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Nyda (nee Kelley) Barrix. She graduated from Holt High School; Class of 1974. Sue was united in marriage to Kirk T. Hooper on March 21, 1981; they spent 35 loving years together. Sue...
Lois H. Craigie
Apr 8, 2016
Lois Hannah Craigie, age 97, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016. She was born on December 9, 1918 in Lincoln, Michigan; daughter of John Douglas and Mae Maria (nee Beebe) Edgar. She graduated from Redford High School, class of 1935. She made Livonia her home for 40 years and has lived in New Port...
Kathleen Mae Mitchell
Apr 8, 2016
Kathleen "Kay" Mitchell A longtime resident of Northville passed away on April 8, 2016. She was born April 20, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Lloyd S. and Mildred (nee Meininger) Comer. For many years Kay worked as an x-ray technician in Detroit. She was a devoted member of the Northville Garden Club and loved to garden. Kay enjoyed playing...
Judith Tekieli-Florio
Apr 2, 2016
Judith Tekieli-Florio Age 60, of Northville, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2016. She was born April 11, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stanley and Jane (nee Kasiewicz) Tekieli. Judy moved to Northville with her parents and made it her home for over 45 years. She was united in marriage to Nicholas F. Florio on August 25, 1996; lovingly...
Angela Rackov
Mar 19, 2016
Angela “Nellie” Rackov Age 104, of Marion formerly of Novi, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016. She was born July 3, 1911 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Anna (nee Zboch) Chmura. She was united in marriage to William Rackov on November 13, 1933; they spent over 49 loving years together until his death in 1982. During World...
Jerry R. Travis
Mar 16, 2016
Jerry R. TravisAge 55, of Lexington, Michigan, passed away on March 16, 2016. He was born March 15, 1961 in Yale, Michigan; son of Clare Travis and Rosella (nee Quinn) Travis. He graduated from Cros-Lex High School in Croswell, Michigan; Class of 1979. Jerry worked as a horse trainer for over 30 years; he had a very strong work ethic...
Conrad J. Burkman
Mar 14, 2016
Conrad John BurkmanAge 81, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on March 14, 2016. He was born February 28, 1935 in Northville, Michigan; son of John and Ruth (nee Yerkes) Burkman. Conrad graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1952. He furthered his education with a Bachelor Degree from Cleary College. Conrad was united in marriage to Nina E....
Doreen Barbara Echols
Mar 6, 2016
Doreen B. Echols, age 88, of South Lyon passed away peacefully on March 6, 2016. She was born July 22, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Albert and Anne (nee Schreiber) Lane. She was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Echols on April 27, 1946; they spent over 59 loving years together until his death in 2005. She graduated from...
Crystal Star Arnett
Mar 5, 2016
Crystal Star Arnett, age 35, of Wixom went home to be with Jesus on March 5, 2016. She was born July 2, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; daughter of David Arnett and Pamela (nee McClure) Silverthorn. Crystal was blessed with three beautiful children. Crystal’s life consisted of helping others. She served as an EMT for six years and became Vice...
Andrew A. Torok
Feb 27, 2016
Andrew A. TorokAge 89, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on February 27, 2016. He was born September 22, 1926 in Putnam Township, Michigan; son of Andrew and Theresa (nee Bokrus) Torok. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. On June 12, 1949 he married the love of his life Gennell Rood; they...
Mitchell Rackov
Feb 23, 2016
Mitchell Rackov age 79, of Marion, formerly of New Hudson, passed away on February 23, 2016. He was born March 2, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan; son of William and Angela (nee Chmura) Rackov. Mitchell graduated from Northville High School in 1953; following graduation he attended University of Michigan. He worked as an Engineer in the metal fabrication industry; he retired...
Roger S. Miller
Feb 19, 2016
Roger S. MillerAge 94, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on February 19, 2016. He was born December 1, 1921 in Oakland Township, Michigan; son of Donald and Lillian (nee Chatfield) Miller. Roger proudly served in the United States Army during World War II where he was initially deployed to Africa and then to Italy. He was wounded while...
Warren P. Fogarty
Feb 17, 2016
Warren P. FogartyAge 89, of Northville passed away February 17, 2016. He was born on March 22, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan; son of John Roy and Gertrude (nee Lecuyer) Fogarty. He was united in marriage to Rose Marie Kirchoff on August 18, 1951; devoted to each other for over 64 years. They made Westland their home until moving to Northville...
Anthony Michael Ventura
Feb 16, 2016
Anthony Michael VenturaAge 76, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 16, 2016. He was born May 5, 1939 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of Michael and Sara (nee Audia) Ventura. Anthony was united in marriage to Ethel Roech on November 21, 1964; spending almost 20 years devoted to each other until her death on February 17, 1984....
Sybil L. Beetler
Feb 15, 2016
Sybil L. Beetler, age 77, a longtime resident of Northville passed away February 15, 2016. She was born November 24, 1938 in Wise County, Virginia; daughter of Jackson and Nora (nee Smith) Jessee. She was united in marriage to Charles “Dan” Beetler on November 20, 1965; celebrating 50 loving years together in 2015. Sybil received her Associates Degree in Art...
Karen L. Riebling
Feb 12, 2016
Karen L. Riebling, age 61, of South Lyon, formerly of Northville passed away February 12, 2016. She was born October 19, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Richard and Doris (nee Guoin) Edmark. She graduated from St. Rita Catholic School in Detroit in 1973. Karen was united in marriage to Paul Riebling on July 12, 1974; they spent 33 loving...
