Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Audrey Mae Jacobsen
Dec 1, 2014
Audrey Mae Jacobsen departed December 1, 2014 at the age of 76 from sudden cardiac arrest. The beloved wife of Kenneth Jacobsen for 50 years, Audrey is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughter in-laws and five grandchildren. Her eldest son Ken Jacobsen, Jr lives in Commerce Michigan with his wife Stephanie, son Bryce and daughter Aspen. Her youngest...
Dorothy M. "Aunt Dot" Charlton
Nov 24, 2014
Dorothy M. "Aunt Dot" Charlton Age 94, of South Lyon, formerly of Detroit, passed away November 24, 2014. She was born in Buffalo, New York on March 12, 1920; daughter of George and Mae (nee Clark) Charlton. Dorothy worked as a Secretary for Michigan Central Station in Detroit; retiring after 40 years. She was a member of Meadowbrook Congregational Church...
Rodney R. Prim
Nov 22, 2014
Rodney R. Prim Age 84, died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Blue Sage Pointe in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born to the late Mary and Anton Prim on February 22, 1930, in East Conemaugh, Pennsylvania. Rodney, graduated from the University of Detroit where he received a BS in Industrial Management (1951) and MBA in Business (1953). He...
Mary R. Macdougall
Nov 19, 2014
Mary R. MacDougall Age 89, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away November 19, 2014. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 29, 1925; daughter of Stephen and Susan (nee MacDougall) White. She was united in marriage to Archie MacDougall on August 4, 1951; they spent over 55 loving years together until his death in 2007. Mary received her...
Jean Coolman
Nov 19, 2014
Jean Coolman, age 80, of Northville, passed away peacefully November 19, 2014. She was born October 5, 1934 in Cass City, Michigan; daughter of Kenneth and Laverne (nee Hill) Dodge. She graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1952. Jean was united in marriage to Richard A. Coolman on August 20, 1955; they were married for 59 years. Just after...
Collette R. Higgins
Nov 7, 2014
Collette Rose Higgins Collette R. Higgins, age 29, of Commerce Township, passed away suddenly November 7, 2014. She was born July 30, 1985 in Pontiac, Michigan; daughter of Gino Rea and Ann Gaul. Collette was united in marriage to Garrett Higgins on October 28, 2011. She was a very considerate, caring, and loving wife and mother. She was a 2004...
Elaine L. Pitak
Nov 5, 2014
Elaine L. Pitak, age 93, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully November 5, 2014. She was born February 20, 1921 in Gary, Indiana; daughter of Joseph and Lillian (nee Haug) Tanner. Elaine was united in marriage to Mitchell Pitak on October 13, 1945; they spent 47 loving years together until his death in 1992. During WWII, Elaine worked making...
Thomas Patrick Mcevilly
Nov 2, 2014
Thomas P. McEvilly Age 93, of Northville, formerly of Dearborn passed away peacefully November 2, 2014. He was born January 16, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Richard and Frances (nee Rugg) McEvilly. Thomas was united in marriage to Adeline "Del" Estenberg on September 2, 1943; celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary this year. He proudly served in the United States...
Leatha L. Litsenberger
Oct 31, 2014
Leatha L. Litsenberger Age 104, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Litsenberger. She loved exercising and walking everyday; she and her husband would often be seen walking around downtown Northville. Leatha also enjoyed playing cards, gardening, and going out to eat. She is survived by...
Joseph Gatteri Iii
Oct 22, 2014
Joseph Gatteri III Age 50, of Northville, passed away on October 22, 2014. He was born January 28, 1964 in Garden City, Michigan; son of Joseph and Margaret (nee Marshall) Gatteri. Joe was a courtesy clerk with Busch's in Farmington Hills. Joe was an amazing uncle; he loved having fun with his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed watching WWE wrestling...
Mary K. Simpson
Oct 20, 2014
Mary K. Simpson Age 48, of Plymouth, passed away October 20, 2014. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on April 2, 1966; daughter of Guy M. and Ruby V. (nee Stachewicz) Renfroe. Mary grew up in Westland and was a graduate of John Glenn High School. She was a member of the Northville Moose Lodge. Mary enjoyed bowling, fishing, and...
Elaine V. Gregory
Oct 18, 2014
Elaine V. Gregory, age 97, of Northville, passed away October 18, 2014. She was born December 27, 1916 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; daughter of Fred H. and Mabel (nee Ellsworth) Smith. Elaine was united in marriage to Floyd E. Gregory; they spent 25 loving years together until his death in 1982. Elaine has been a resident of Northville for 40...
James Harris
Oct 16, 2014
James Harris 54 years old, passed away October 16, 2014. Dearest son of the late Frederick and Janet Harris. Beloved brother of Anna (Jack) Serge, Donna (Joe) Gonzales and Frederick (Gail) Harris. Loving uncle of Anthony (Theresa), Andrea, Ryan, Travis and the late Brent. He will also be missed by many cousins. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2014...
Genevieve Zaremba
Oct 15, 2014
Genevieve Zaremba Age 96, of Northville, passed away peacefully October 15, 2014. She was born February 8, 1918; daughter of Andrew Bednarek and Katherine Policht Bednarek Wiewiora. She was born, grew up, and raised her family in Detroit and recently moved to Northville. Genevieve was united in marriage to John Zaremba on September 6, 1942; they spent over 34 years...
Helen Konczal
Oct 14, 2014
Helen Konczal, age 81, of Novi, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away October 14, 2014. She was born August 24, 1933 to Stanley and Clare (nee Kajder) Hojnecki. Helen was united in marriage to Arthur J. Konczal on November 3, 1957; they spent 24 loving years together until his death in 1982. She was the owner of Accuform Printing and...
Thomas W. Weber
Oct 12, 2014
Tom Weber, 79, of Pentwater, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on October 12, 2014. Tom was born in Detroit, January 13, 1935, to Margaret (Sumner) and Dr. Karl W. Weber. He was preceded in death by his brother Carl Weber. Tom was a graduate of Duke University and a life-long Blue Devils fan. He served in the US Coast Guard in...
Jean S. Brisbin
Oct 11, 2014
Jean S. Brisbin, age 58, of Novi, passed away peacefully October 11, 2014. She was born June 19, 1956 in Jusmag, Manila, Philippines; daughter of John and Catherine (nee Dawson) Skarzenski. Jean grew up in Pittsburgh and was a 1974 graduate of Keystone Oaks High School. In 1979 she joined the United States Navy where she met the love of...
Howard H. Behrman
Oct 8, 2014
Age 98, of Plymouth formerly of Northville, passed away peacefully October 8, 2014. He was born February 27, 1916 in Danbury, Ohio; son of Edward and Henrietta (nee Gulau) Behrman. He was a 1934 graduate of Lakeside High School, where he was class president. In 1936, he graduated from Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio with a major in accounting. He...
Leroy E. Ording
Sep 21, 2014
LeRoy E. Ording Age 93, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully September 21, 2014. He was born May 2, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois; son of Edward and Gladys (nee Lundgren) Ording. LeRoy was united in marriage to Phyllis Dodd on August 4, 1945; and they spent 69 loving years together. He proudly served his country during WWII as a...
Will R. Mulvaney
Sep 21, 2014
Will R. Mulvaney Age 63 of Flat Rock, formerly of Ann Arbor, passed away suddenly September 21, 2014. He was born October 31, 1950 in Peoria, Illinois. Will was a College Professor before realizing his dream of coaching football. Football was his passion and he was thrilled to exercise that passion coaching football at Flat Rock Community High School. Will...
