Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Almeda M. Horsfall
Jun 22, 2014
Almeda M. Horsfall, age 89, of Northville, passed away June 22, 2014. She was born January 12, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois; daughter of Lewis and Bessie (nee Trout) Whetzel. On January 22, 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska Almeda married the love of her life Owen Horsfall and they spent 46 blissful years together until his death in 1989. Almeda and Owen...
Betty Joyce Thumm
Jun 17, 2014
Betty J. Thumm, age 85, of Northville, passed away June 17, 2014. She was born April 20, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Leo Wilfred and Vida Myrtle (nee Batchelor) Dilse. Betty graduated from Southeastern High School in 1947; she was a very gifted student. At the age of 13 she was hired at J.L. Hudson Company, but did not...
Katharina Amrein
Jun 12, 2014
Katharina (Karin) Amrein, age 73, of Northville passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at home after a three year battle with Lymphoma. She was born July 15, 1940 in Apatin, Serbia; daughter of Jakob and Theresia Amrein. Karin was married to Allan Inglis on May 25, 1985 in Montreal. The couple moved to Northville, Michigan in 1990. Karin dedicated her...
Frieda R. Andrews
Jun 10, 2014
Frieda R. Andrews Age 93, a resident of Novi since 2006, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She was born on March 22, 1921; daughter of Joseph and Theresa (nee Polt) Rummelsberger. Frieda was united in marriage to Eldon "Andy" Andrews on November 24, 1956; they were happily married for over 57 years. Frieda worked alongside her husband as...
Mary Elva Meek Lehman
Jun 8, 2014
Mary Elva, age 88 of Northville Twp, MI passed away on June 8, 2014 after a strong and courageous battle. Mary loved life, her church, and her Sunday school class, but her unconditional love and affection was for her children and family. Mary is survived by four of her five children; Roger of Phoenix, AZ; Susan and Sheryl of Plymouth,...
Fern Maxine Elias
Jun 7, 2014
Fern Maxine "Mickey" Elias Mickey Elias was born on January 17th, 1922 in Lincoln, NE and passed away early Saturday morning, June 7th, 2014 surrounded by family in Novi, MI. For Mickey, family was everything. To say that she was a mother, a wife, a chef and an artist all wrapped up into one will never do her justice enough....
William N. Brower
Jun 4, 2014
Age 71, longtime resident of Salem Township, formerly of Marine City, passed away June 4, 2014. He was born on July 28, 1942; son of William T. and Helen (nee Schuster) Brower. He worked as a Supervisor for Ameritech, retiring after 33 years with the company. William was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in South Lyon. He was...
Julius H. Saner
Jun 4, 2014
Age 85, longtime resident of Northville, passed away June 4, 2014. He was born on December 5, 1928 to Julius and Sophie (Huegel) Saner. He was united in marriage to Marjorie D. Opdenhoff on November 27, 1951; they spent 62 loving years together. Julius grew up on a farm on Powell Road in Plymouth, moved to Northville in 1960. He...
Steven L. King
Jun 3, 2014
Eminem is among the many in the music and recording worlds mourning the death of Steve King, the engineer who won a Grammy in 2003 for "The Eminem Show" and also mixed the rapper's award-winning "Lose Yourself" from the "8 Mile" film soundtrack. King's resume also included work with Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith, George Clinton, Eminem's D12 crew and its...
Harold C. Noffz
Jun 3, 2014
Harold C. Noffz Age 86, longtime resident of Northville, passed away June 3, 2014. He was born on February 9, 1928 in Fremont, Ohio; son of Emil and Else (Wandke) Noffz. He was united in marriage to Carol Irene Loughman, spending 48 years together. Harold graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He worked...
Kimberly Anne Hesse
Jun 2, 2014
Kimberly Anne Hesse passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2014 in Bloomfield Hills, MI. She was born on February 21, 1969, the daughter of Alan and Mary (Edwards) Hesse of Naples, FL. Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Todd Hesse and his partner Wes Adams of Los Angeles, CA., and Scott (Patricia) Hesse of Northville, MI....
James A. Mostyn
Jun 1, 2014
Age 94, of Northville, formerly of Las Vegas, NV and Detroit, passed away June 1, 2014. James worked for the City of Detroit Department of Streets and Traffic retiring as a Supervisor after many years. He was the Past President of AFL-CIO in Detroit. Throughout his life James had many interesting careers such as working as a furrier in New...
Neil D. Johnson
May 30, 2014
Age 79, longtime resident of Jackson, passed away May 30, 2014. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Jean Johnson. Cherished father of Michael Sue (Steven) Weaver, Beaty (Scott) Whitney, and Dave (Gina) Johnson. Adored grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 30. Dear brother of Marjorie Patrick. Preceded in death by his wife; his parents, George D. and...
Michael C. Mcarthur
May 29, 2014
Age 65, of Northville, passed away on May 29, 2014. He was born April 19, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Lawrence and Lena (nee Light) McArthur. Michael grew up in Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School in 1967. He worked as a cook for many years at various restaurants in the area, including the Wagon Wheel, the Palace, and...
Edward S. Ross
May 22, 2014
Age 83, longtime resident of Northville passed away May 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Marguerite. Cherished father of Brian (Kathy), Tom, Beth, and Mary. Adored grandfather of Kelly (Chris) Allen, and Sean and great grandfather of Henry Allen. Loving brother of Florine (the late Aldo) Fox, Mary Margaret (the late Roy) Jeffery, the late Donald Ross, and the late Catherine...
Hyrthol D. Harsh
May 20, 2014
Age 95, of Farmington Hills, formerly a longtime resident of Novi, passed away on May 20, 2014. He was born March 16, 1919 in Adrian, Michigan; son of Elmer and Tessie (nee Rhinehart) Harsh. He is survived by his loving children, Marilyn (Paul) Zehnder and Ellen Chuhran; and his grandchildren, John Chuhran, Shelley (Fred) Kretzinger, and Deborah (Mark) Bellomo. He...
Calvin F. Long
May 19, 2014
Calvin F. Long Living in his 90th year, of Farmington Hills, formerly of Pontiac, went to his Lord on May 19, 2014. He proudly served two tours of duty in the US Navy; the first during World War II and the second during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Paula D. Ulrich on May 22, 1948; this...
Lawrence G. Berthiaume
May 15, 2014
Age 71, of Northville, formerly of Farmington Hills, passed away on May 15, 2014. He was born September 7, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Arthur and Catherine (nee Zemsta) Berthiaume. He proudly served his country in the Navy from 1960-1964, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, aboard the USS Prairie as a Petty Officer 2nd Class, Machinist Repairman. Lawrence was...
Richard "Dick" Kelly
May 11, 2014
Age 88, longtime resident of Northville, passed away May 11, 2014. He was born on July 7, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Leona (nee Howell) Kelly. He was united in marriage to Pauline "Polly" Bailey on June 21, 1969; and they spent 43 loving years together until her death in 2012. Dick graduated from University of Detroit Dental...
Clair A. Mahinske
May 11, 2014
Age 60, of Northville, formerly of Howell, went home to be with the Lord, May 11, 2014. She was born February 19, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Paul R. and Virginia I. (nee Kretschmer) Mahinske. Clair graduated from Howell High School in 1972. She received a Bachelor Degree from Western Michigan University and later a Master Degree in Education....
