Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Apr 20, 2024

Phillip LaColla, age 73, of Northville, passed away on April 20, 2024 after a brave fight against cancer. He was born July 16, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Charles and Zena (Mamone) LaColla. He grew up and raised his family on the Eastside, living in Sterling Heights, Macomb Township, and Warren before moving to Northville in 2016.

Apr 14, 2024

Donna Jean Thomas

November 19, 1932 – April 14, 2024

In pictures, she looked like Judy Garland. Then later like Audrey Hepburn. But she was not. She was unmistakably Donna. And it was her inner beauty that made her beloved to everyone who encountered her.

She was born in Northville in 1932 to...

Apr 6, 2024

William S. Ruschak, age 90, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024. He was born August 29, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan; son of Stephan and Anastasia (Moscheck) Ruschak. After graduating from Detroit Pershing High School, Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, serving as an Air Control Tower...

Apr 6, 2024

George T. Williams (“Terry”), age 79, of Northville, formerly of Livonia, passed away April 6, 2024.  He was born on February 17, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan; son of George R. and Anita (Byrne) Williams.  He graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia; class of 1963.  Following high school, he continued his education at University of Michigan Dearborn where he...

Mar 17, 2024

Jon M. Nicholls

Age 81, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on March 17, 2024. He was born September 26, 1942 in Laurium, Michigan; son of Walter and Winifred (Warth) Nicholls.

Jon moved to Northville with his parents at the age of 12. After graduating from Northville High School in the class of 1960,...

Mar 16, 2024

Benjamin Kemp, Sr., age 93, of Canton, Georgia, formerly of Pace, Florida and Westland, Michigan, passed away March 16, 2024.  He was born on August 11, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Louis and Mae (Madden) Kemp.  Benjamin was united in marriage to Eunice McEwan on November 10, 1956; they spent 67 years lovingly devoted to one another as...

Mar 15, 2024

Landen R. Bosak, age 18, of Northville passed away unexpectedly at home on March 15, 2024. He was born on June 15, 2005 in Commerce Township, Michigan to Frank H. Bosak, III and Christine A. Bethel.

Recently, Landen spent his time learning a new form of communication called Spell 2 Communicate. This allowed his family and friends...

Mar 2, 2024

Judith Claire Bartol

August 16, 1933 – March 2, 2024

Judith Bartol, age 90, formerly of Marquette, MI, and Traunik, MI died at Pomeroy Assisted Living and Memory Care in Northville, MI on March 2, 2024 after several years living with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Judy was born on August 16, 1933 in Ishpeming, MI...

Feb 29, 2024

Jeanne M. Bloch, age 89, a longtime resident of Westland, passed away on February 29, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1935 in New Bedford, Massachusetts; daughter of Herve and Yvonne (LaForest) Parent. She graduated from St. Anthony High School in New Bedford, MA; class of 1953. Jeanne was united in marriage to Richard P. Bloch on May...

Feb 28, 2024

Linda A. Crawford, age 73, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on February 28, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Alex and Edna (Martens) Johnson.  She was united in marriage to Jack O. Crawford on August 19, 1972.  They spent 51 loving years together devoted as husband and wife until his...

Feb 27, 2024

Janice K. Plymale, age 84 of Davison, passed away on February 27, 2024. She was born on December 13, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan; daughter of Otto and Freida (Krause) Ruppal. Janice graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School, class of 1957. She continued her education at Michigan State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

Feb 22, 2024

Mavis J. Fusco, age 99, of Northville MI, formerly a longtime resident of Burton, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1924, in Akron, Ohio; daughter of Orval W. and Mabel (Calvert) Lemmons.  She was united in marriage to Henry Fusco on September 18, 1948, they spent 70 years lovingly devoted to one...

Feb 22, 2024

Ramon R. Kugler, age 86, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 22, 2024. He was born February 10, 1938 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of Raymond and Alice (Foxworthy) Kugler.  Ramon was united in marriage to Carolyn Jean French on August 5, 1961; they spent 62 years lovingly devoted to one another.

Ramon graduated from...

Feb 19, 2024

Jeanne Holmes

September 24th, 1961 - February 19th, 2024

Jeanne Marie (Yockey) Holmes was born and raised in Troy, Michigan to parents Chester and Nancy Yockey alongside her brother, Phil, and sister, Marsha. She was married to the love of her life, Doug Holmes, for 40 years living in Novi, MI and is survived by...

Feb 14, 2024

Claudia A. Borcherts, age 78, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 14, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1945 in Royal Oak, Michigan; daughter of Francis and Bernice (Schultz) Zaremba. She was united in marriage to Frederick H. Borcherts on July 23, 1966; spending over 52 years devoted to their love until his death in...

Feb 10, 2024

Mona Gail Alonzo, age 82 a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2024. She was born in Huntington, Arkansas on October 26, 1941; daughter of Paul and Ivey Lou (Jones) Fuller.

Mona's life journey reflects her unwavering commitment to both family and personal passions. A motivated young woman, she graduated at...

Feb 8, 2024

Mary C. Bayerl, age 84 of Northville, passed away on February 8, 2024. She was born in Huron County, Michigan on March 19, 1939; daughter of Cecil and Leona (Wessels) Thurtle. Mary was united in marriage to Richard J. Bayerl on April 29, 1961; spending over 62 years devoted to each other. Mary and Richard began their family in...

Feb 8, 2024

Gayle E. Gatteri, age 68, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 8, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1955 in Garden City, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Marshall) Gatteri. Gayle grew up in Wixom and attended South Lyon High School; class of 1973.

Gayle worked as a waitress at Joseph’s Coney Island...

Feb 6, 2024

Louise M. Hall, age 91 of Northville, passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1932; daughter of Herman and Margaret (Stock) Michael.

Louise was united in marriage to John A. Hall on April 12, 1952; spending over 62 years devoted to each other until his death in 2014.

Feb 5, 2024

Meghan Barton Burke

8.25.1989 - 2.5.2024 (34)

Mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend.

Meghan was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma this past June and fought until the very end to stay with us. She was taken from us too soon, early Monday morning, February 5th, 2024....