Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Jeanne Marie Smith
Dec 28, 2013
Age 83, longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away December 28, 2013. Beloved mother of Kirk (Shirley) Lucas. Adored grandmother of Chris (April), Eric, Mari Jane (Donny), and Sean, and great grandmother of 1. She was preceded in death by her sons, Dane Gray Lucas and Bartt Nathan Lucas, and her great grandson Anthony. Private family services held.
Carole F. Mccarroll
Dec 25, 2013
Carole F. McCaroll Age 72, of Northville passed away December 25, 2013. She was born December 26, 1940; daughter of Robert and Clara (nee Schultz) McCarroll. Carole attended the Detroit College of Business and worked as an Administrative Supervisor for Riverside Hospital and Botsford Hospital. She was an avid shopper and loved QVC. She enjoyed traveling to her favorite vacation...
Clara Rose Fahim
Dec 23, 2013
Passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on December 23, 2013. Born on December 19, 2013 she was the cherished daughter of Drs. Daniel and Abigail Fahim. Adored sister of David Joseph and Sophia Elaine. Beloved granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard and Susan Teich and Dr. and Mrs. Fahim and Hania Ibrahim; great granddaughter of Ms. Samira...
Thomas J. Liddell
Dec 19, 2013
Thomas J. Liddell Age 85, a longtime resident of Northville passed away on December 19, 2013. He was born December 9, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan; son of John Thomas and Ida (nee Wytrychowski) Liddell. He was united in marriage to Nancy A. Raczkowski on November 12, 1955; they just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Tom was an engineer with Mobil...
Gloria L. Pratt
Dec 17, 2013
Gloria L. Pratt, age 91, of New Hudson, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was born Thursday, April 27, 1922 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania; daughter of Willard and Marie (nee Seymore) Biddinger. She was united in marriage to Harold F. Pratt on September 19, 1942; they have spent over 71 loving years together. Gloria was a member of St. Paul's...
Suzanne M. Kerr
Dec 13, 2013
Age 65 of Battle Creek and formally of North Muskegon passed away Friday peacefully at her home after a long battle with ALS. She is survived by her husband, David and his daughter Gina , her son, Jason Livingston of North Muskegon her two daughters, Brooke Fisher of Grand Rapids and Amie & Toby Wendt of Alpharetta, Georgia , her...
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...
