Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Phyllis M. Bussell
Dec 11, 2013
Phyllis M. Bussell, age 93, of Farmington Hills, passed away December 11, 2013. She was born August 28, 1920 in Bentley, Michigan; daughter of Frank and Ruth (nee McGrady) Pelton. She was a 1938 graduate of Sterling High School. Phyllis was united in marriage to Alfred Bussell in 1956; they spent many loving years together until his death in 2009....
Frank M. Skelton
Dec 8, 2013
Age 93, of Palm Harbor, FL., died Dec. 8, 2013. Born in Detroit, he served in WWII as a surgical technician in Northern Africa and Italy. He enjoyed various careers including advertising and real estate. Survived by his wife Martha of 41 years, brother-in-law David (Julie) Mulligan and sister-in-law Patricia (Thomas) O'Connell, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Frank...
Doris I. Close
Nov 30, 2013
Doris I. Close, age 94, of Northville, passed away peacefully November 30, 2013. She was born May 14, 1919 in Plymouth, Michigan; daughter of Harold and Olive (nee Roberts) Compton. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School in 1937. Doris was united in marriage to Donald "Mike" Herrick on December 2, 1940, who passed away April 13, 1973. Doris...
Elaine J. Porter
Nov 27, 2013
Elaine Jeanette Porter, age 95, of Pelion, South Carolina, passed away November 27, 2013. She was born March 3, 1918 daughter of Clifford and Mae (Bollman) Winter. Elaine was united in marriage to Robert Kenneth Porter; they spent many loving years together until his death in 1973. Elaine was a bank teller with Manufacturer's National Bank; she retired after 25...
Edwin J. Pawlowski
Nov 22, 2013
Edwin J. Pawlowski age 87 a longtime resident of Northville, passed away November 22, 2013. He was born on February 10, 1926 in Cheboygan, MI; son of John and Helen (nee Antkowiak) Pawlowski. Edwin was united in marriage to Catherine Genna on November 8, 1952; they spent many loving years together until her death in 1999. All of his life...
Margaret P. Dalton
Nov 22, 2013
Margaret Patricia Dalton, age 85, of Redford, passed away November 22, 2013. She was born March 12, 1928 in County Kerry, Ireland; daughter of Thomas and Catherine (nee Nagle) Spillane. Margaret was united in marriage to William Dalton on January 5, 1949; they spent many loving years together until his death in 2010. Margaret was a selfless and loving wife,...
Hildegard M. Weber
Nov 16, 2013
Hildegard M. Weber Age 86, of Plymouth, formerly of Grand Blanc, MI and Dunedin, FL, passed away November 16, 2013. She was born May 12, 1927 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany; daughter of Joseph and Anna (nee Preuss) Eilert. Hildegard was united in marriage to Helmut Weber on November 25, 1950 and they spent 62 loving years together. In 1953, she and...
Roger L. Sturbaum
Nov 4, 2013
Roger Sturbaum was defined by the finer things in life. His love for fishing was utterly obvious. He rarely missed a Buckeye game (as good alum should). He enjoyed educating people in the finer arts: billiards, poker, and barbeques. It was not uncommon to see him give 200% to any task or go out of his way to help a...
David L. Kellar
Oct 27, 2013
David L. Kellar, age 76, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away October 27, 2013. He was born on June 11, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI; son of Francis and Lula (nee Shaver) Kellar. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Dave was united in marriage to Lee Grasmeyer on December 22, 1962;...
Mary Lou Mair
Oct 14, 2013
Mary Lou Mair, age 81, of South Lyon, formerly of Plymouth, Fenton, and Hawks, MI, passed away October 14, 2013. She was born March 27, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio; daughter of Robert and Mary (nee Gretzinger) Sass. Mary Lou was united in marriage to Robert Mair in 1955; they spent 53 loving years together until his death in 2009. Mary...
Robert E. Holloway
Oct 12, 2013
Robert E. Holloway 1940-2013, a generous, kind and faithful man, who battled to the end against numerous health complications, lost his life with his family at his bedside, early Saturday, October 12. Rob was a successful entrepreneur, founding Security Corporation in the 1970s. Through his leadership and guidance he watched it become one the largest security companies in the country....
Michael D. Plester
Oct 10, 2013
Michael D. Plester, age 41 of Telluride, Colorado, passed away October 10, 2013. He was born on May 8, 1972 in Farmington Hills, MI; son of David and Karen (nee Bouffard) Plester. Michael graduated from Churchill High School in 1990 and received his Associates Degree from Henry Ford Community College. At 25 years of age Mike's dream of living in...
Thomas Joseph Petz, M.D.
Sep 29, 2013
Thomas J. Petz, M.D. Age 83, of Northville, formerly of Grosse Pointe, passed away September 29, 2013. Beloved husband of Catherine. Cherished father of Thomas Joseph (Kathryn) Petz, Jr., William John Petz, David Goyeau Petz, John James Petz, Catherine Petz (Jason) Hilliard, and the late James David Petz. Adored grandfather of Margaret, Thomas III, Emily, and Jack. A private family...
Lawrence W. Haase
Sep 19, 2013
Age 83, of Northville and Traverse City, passed away September 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Theresa. Cherished father of Bridget (John) Paff, Tracey (David) Wright, Alison (Richard) Dyer, Jeffrey Haase, Brent (Kathy) Haase, Gretchen (Kevin) Bruce, and Luke Haase. Adored grandfather of 18. The visitation will be held Friday, September 20, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Casterline...
Donald V. Konieczny
Sep 18, 2013
Donald V. Konieczny Age 79, of Northville, formerly of Livonia, passed away on September 18, 2013. He was born May 31, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Leo Konieczny and Helen Stark. Donald proudly served his country in the US Navy following the Korean War; he served on a flag ship in the Mediterranean. He was united in marriage on...
Marian J. Bloom
Sep 14, 2013
Age 91, of Northville, formerly of Southfield, passed away September 14, 2013. She was born April 3, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Garnet and Mary (nee Humphrey) Eden. Marian was united in marriage to Richard J. Bloom; they were married for over 50 years until his death in 1997. She worked for the Southfield Sun as a journalist, running...
Iris D. Shoner
Sep 11, 2013
Iris D. Shoner Age 88, a longtime resident of Northville, went to be with the Lord September 11, 2013. She was born May 31, 1925 in Farmer Township, Ohio; daughter of Vern and Thirza (Parnum) Hitt. Iris was united in marriage to Eugene Shoner on May 6, 1944; they spent 55 loving years together until his death in 1999. Iris...
Angus "Mickey" Diehl
Sep 8, 2013
Mickey Diehl, age 81 of Commerce Twp., formerly of Northville, passed away September 8, 2013. He was born Angus Fredrick Diehl on July 13, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Lewis and Agnes (Thoms) Diehl and has had the nickname Mickey since birth. For the past 56 years he has worked at Wolverine Flexographic Manufacturing Co.; he purchased the company...
Geraldine Mccrumb
Aug 26, 2013
Geraldine "Gerry" McCrumb Age 92, a longtime resident of Northville and Plymouth, passed away August 26, 2013. She was born March 21, 1921 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Irene (Fisher) Johnston. Gerry was born and raised in Northville; she graduated from NHS class of 1939. She was united in marriage to Jack B. McCrumb on January 14, 1943;...
Frances V. Bynoe
Aug 21, 2013
Age 100, of Northville, formerly of Taylor, passed away August 21, 2013. She was born February 24, 1913 in Vilna, Poland; daughter of Victor and Anna (Owsuik) Waloski. She was united in marriage to Joseph Bynoe; they were married for many years until his death in 1968. Frances, a homemaker, was a member of St. Alfred Parish in Taylor. She...
