Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Dr. Gordon R. Forrer
Feb 17, 2015
Dr. Gordon R. Forrer Dr. Gordon R. Forrer, age 92, of Northville, passed away on February 17, 2015. Dr. Forrer was born April 1, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland, eldest son of Dr. Wilhelm G. Shules and Blanchard Forrer Shules. He trained as a medical doctor at the University of Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland at Baltimore School...
Cecelia F. Cook
Feb 12, 2015
Cecelia F. Cook Cecelia F. Cook, age 93, of Portage, formerly a lifelong resident of Wixom and New Hudson, passed away peacefully February 12, 2015. She was born in Wixom, Michigan on August 30, 1921; daughter of Charles and Josephine (nee Hopkins) Westervelt. Cecelia grew up on a large farm in Wixom and graduated from New Hudson School. She was...
Theresa F. Brossoit
Feb 8, 2015
Theresa F. Brossoit Theresa F. Brossoit, age 71, of Shelby Twp., formerly of Brighton, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on January 8, 1944; daughter of Edward and Mary (nee Ciborowski) Frank. Theresa, a devoted Catholic, attended school at Sacred Heart in Dearborn. She was united in marriage to Harvey Brossoit on October 23,...
Henry R. Tiilikka
Jan 31, 2015
Age 88, of Northville, passed away January 31, 2015. He was born August 3, 1926 in Ironwood, Michigan; son of Otto and Ellen (nee Justusson) Tiilikka. Henry proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. After serving in the Army, Henry received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Tech. He was united in marriage...
Daniel J. Barron
Jan 28, 2015
Daniel J. Barron Age 54, of Northville, formerly of Birmingham, passed away on January 28, 2015. He was born July 4, 1960; son of Joseph H. Barron, Jr. and Kathleen (nee Moore) Galli. Dan graduated from Brother Rice in 1978. He received a Bachelor of Science from University of Notre Dame in 1982 and later attended University of Michigan for...
Lucille E. Beyreis
Jan 27, 2015
Lucille E. Beyreis Age 96, of Westland a previous longtime resident of Bloomfield, passed away January 27, 2015. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 29, 1918; daughter of Gerhardt and Pauline (nee Wiersowski) Handloser. Prior to meeting her husband she worked as a sales clerk with J.L. Hudson. She married Robert "Bob" Beyreis after meeting him while both...
Gerald L. Vannoord
Jan 26, 2015
Gerald L. VanNoord Age 68, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on January 26, 2015. He was born January 12, 1947 in Zeeland, MI; son of Gelmer and Elaine (nee VanOort) VanNoord. Jerry was united in marriage to Ellen G. Meengs on August 8, 1969; they spent 45 loving years together. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1970...
Justine "Juty" Jiskra
Jan 23, 2015
Justine "Juty" Jiskra Justine "Juty" Jiskra, age 95, of Livonia, formerly of Cadillac, passed away peacefully January 23, 2015. She was born December 13, 1919 in Middlefied, Ohio; daughter of Frank and Hazel (nee White) Griffin. Juty was united in marriage to Otto A. Jiskra on April 16, 1942; they spent 62 loving years together until his death in 2004....
Susan M. Bishop
Jan 20, 2015
Susan Mary Bishop Age 77, a resident of Hartland since 1978, passed away peacefully January 20, 2015. She was born October 27, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Ernst Julius and Anna Margaret (nee Broome) Sommerman. She was a 1955 graduate of Bentley High School in Livonia. Susan was united in marriage to Daniel Bishop on January 26, 1957; celebrating...
Mitsue Asano Boyd
Jan 20, 2015
Mitsue A. Boyd Mitsue A. Boyd, age 90, of Hartland, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully January 20, 2015. She was born December 14, 1924 in Chiba City, Japan. She was united in marriage to William E. Boyd on September 3, 1953; they spent 54 loving years together until his death in 2008. Mitsue enjoyed sewing; she...
Thomas J. Downey
Jan 14, 2015
Thomas J. Downey Age 77, of Northville, passed away January 14, 2015. He was born June 18, 1937 in Lima, Ohio; son of Thomas A. and Amy J. (nee Mauer) Downey. Thomas attended St. John's Catholic Elementary and High School in Lima, Ohio, following graduation he attended University of Detroit. He worked as a computer systems analyst programming software and...
Don E. Confer
Jan 13, 2015
Don Confer was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 6, 1943 and grew up in the Rosedale Park community. Don graduated from Redford High School and went on to earn his undergraduate degree in business administration after completing studies at Central Michigan University and then Detroit Institute of Technology in 1965. His early career path in business led him to...
Charles M. Williams
Jan 12, 2015
Charles M. Williams, Sr. Age 81, of Farmington Hills, passed away January 12, 2015. He was born December 2, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Burney and Helena (nee McFadden) Williams. Charles joined the United States Air Force on May 20, 1953 at 19 years old. He retired with the rank of Technical Sargent on September 1, 1973 after over...
Ann S. Williamsen
Jan 9, 2015
Ann S. Williamsen Age 95, of Northville, passed away January 9, 2015. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 28, 1919; daughter of Angelo and Louise (nee Marotto) Farano. Ann was united in marriage to Clarence Williamsen in October of 1941; they spent 48 loving years together until his death in 1989. She was a lifelong resident of Omaha,...
Marlene C. Buckhave
Jan 5, 2015
Marlene C. Buckhave (nee Mino) Age 76, of Livonia, passed away January 5, 2015. Marlene was born on August 7, 1938; she spent her childhood in Farmington and most of her married life in Livonia. She was united in marriage to Jens Buckhave in May of 1956; they spent 58 loving years together until his death in September of 2014....
Dr. George P. Kalas
Jan 3, 2015
Dr. George P. Kalas, MD, PhD Age 85, of Northville, passed away peacefully January 3, 2015. He was born December 2, 1929 in Iraklion, Crete, Greece; son of Paul and Hariklia (nee Kontojianni) Kavallinis. George was united to marriage to Maria Dretaki in 1966; they have spent 48 loving years together. He attended medical school in Athens and specialized in...
Robert W. Krueger
Jan 2, 2015
Robert W. Krueger Age 89, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on January 2, 2015. He was born February 11, 1925 in Knoxville, Tennessee; son of Wabun and Gertrude (nee Caldwell) Krueger. Bob was drafted into the United States Army on June 21, 1943 and served on active duty during World War II and the Korean War. He was...
Eileen R. Sonk
Dec 28, 2014
Eileen R. Sonk Age 84, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully December 28, 2014. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 17, 1930; daughter of Thomas and Marguerite (nee Lynch) Roddy. Eileen was united in marriage to Stanley F. Sonk on August 17, 1952; they spent 62 loving years together. Eileen was a member of Our Lady of...
Rebecca F. Muller
Dec 24, 2014
Rebecca "Becky" Muller, age 74, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away peacefully December 24, 2014. She was born August 28, 1940 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Robert F. and Marjorie (nee Horan) Coolman. She spent most of her life in Northville; living most recently in Clarkston to be closer to her family. Becky received her Bachelor Degree from Michigan...
Frank W. Kocian
Dec 7, 2014
Frank W. Kocian Age 89, longtime resident of Northville, passed away December 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Mary. Cherished father of Rhonda Kocian. Adored grandfather of Emily Vradenburg. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at VFW Post 4012, 438 Main Street, Northville. The service will begin at 4:00 p.m. with VFW Color Guard and sharing...
