Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
