Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Doris Arlene Nunn
Jun 1, 2013
Doris A. Nunn Age 65, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away June 1, 2013. She was born August 7, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Donald and Mary (Brill) Wolfe. Doris received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan in 1969; she began her career as a Physical Therapist just after graduation. In that same year she...
Ruth Francis Maugle Crotty
May 25, 2013
Ruth F. Maugle Crotty Age 95, of Northville, a former longtime resident of Reading, Ohio and the Cincinnati, Ohio area, passed away May 25, 2013. She was born July 31, 1917 in Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter of Cleophus "Clay" and Victoria (Blanken) Bothe. Along with her first husband Dallas Maugle, she owned and operated Maugle Furniture and Appliance Company in Reading,...
Edmund John Walsh
May 24, 2013
Edmund J. Walsh A longtime resident of Northville, Michigan, passed away on May 24, 2013 at the age of 73. He was born August 14, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts; son of George and Mary (Clasby) Walsh. Eddie proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. After serving 4 years with the Marines, while working in...
Jane A. Young
May 23, 2013
Age 88, of Farmington Hills, passed away May 23, 2013. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Richard D. Young, M.D. Devoted mother of Tom (Julie) Young and Trish (Tim Zink) Young. Adored grandmother of Matt, Colleen, Liz, Sarah, Jessie, and Hannah and great grandmother of Lilly, Tara, Jenna, Bethany, Isabella, Logan, and Claira. Dear sister of Robert Alexander....
Esther Louise Smith
May 19, 2013
Esther L. Smith Age 95, passed away May 19, 2013, in Novi, Michigan, formerly of Columbus, Ohio. She was born January 29, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio; daughter of Leander and Myra (nee Walcutt) Neff. She was united in marriage to Elton Brownfield Smith and they spent many loving years together until his death in 2000. Esther, a homemaker, was a...
Virginia Grace Lang
May 19, 2013
Virginia G. Lang Age 88, of Northville, formerly of Farmington Hills and Traverse City, passed away May 19, 2013. She was married to Harry O. Lang, Jr. for 65 years until his death in 2012. She is survived by her children Terry (Katherine), Linda McCarthy, Laurel (Robert) Hern, Holly Lang and Heidi (Thomas) Brown; her grandchildren Terry, Jr., Leslie (Rylan),...
Rosemary Harris
May 18, 2013
Rose Mary Harris Age 70, of Northville passed away May 18, 2013. She was born on August 22, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Rose (Marino) De Meo. Rose Mary was a supervisor with W.J. Maxey Training School for Boys for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo; she also liked going to the casino. She...
Mary D. Azar
May 14, 2013
Mary D. Azar Age 84, passed away peacefully May 14, 2013. She was born May 8, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Dominac and Angeline (Giuliani) Dettore. Mary graduated from St. Mary's of Redford in Detroit, class of 1946. She worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell for over 30 years. She was united in marriage to Daniel Azar...
Patricia Ann Carlton
May 8, 2013
Patricia A. Carlton, age 76, of South Lyon, passed away May 8, 2013. She was born on November 24, 1936 in Pembroke, N.C. to Albert and Anna (nee Chavis) Hunt. She married Leon "Duke" Carlton on July 24, 1960; they spent 42 loving years together until his death in 2002. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church...
Nancy Marie Allen
Apr 26, 2013
Age 43, lifelong resident of Livonia, passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2013. Beloved wife of Brian F. Allen. Cherished daughter of Micheline J. Carlson and the late Gerald N. Carlson; and daughter-in-law of Polly Allen and the late Don Allen. Loving sister of Brian (Cathy) Carlson, Erika Carlson, Dave Carlson, and Don Carlson; sister-in-law of Leslie (Matt) Handyside. Dear niece...
Mark B. Wentz
Apr 22, 2013
Mark B. Wentz A resident of Waterford for the past 10 years, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2013 at the age of 50. He was born November 10, 1962 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania; son of Stanford and Helen (nee Gordon) Wentz. He was united in marriage to the loved of his life Megan Abraham on May 17, 2003. Big Mark,...
Walter J. Hammond
Apr 14, 2013
Walter J. Hammond Age 86, of Northville, passed away April 14, 2013. He was born March 22, 1927 in Salem Township, Michigan; son of Charles and Lena (Foss) Hammond. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Walter spent most of his life in Northville, but also lived in Intermediate Lake, Michigan for 15 years. After...
James Lee Embree
Apr 14, 2013
James (Jim) Lee Embree passed away on April 14th, 2013 at the age of 66 following an 8-month battle with esophageal cancer. He was at his home in Northville, Michigan surrounded by family. He spent the last 8 months imparting wisdom and expressing love to those around him. He fought a brave battle without complaint or resentment. He was born...
Marjorie Ann Faessler
Apr 7, 2013
Faessler, Marjorie Ann A longtime resident of Northville, passed away April 7, 2013 at the age of 88. Born September 7, 1924 in Detroit to Chauncey and Retta (Cruse) Walker; she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Jane Smith and her brother William Walker. A graduate of Detroit's Commerce High School, she attended Michigan State University before,...
Carol Ann Tallman
Mar 30, 2013
Age 48, of Hartland, passed away March 30, 2013. She was born February 18, 1965 in Wayne, Michigan to Wallace and Anna Maria (nee Christoph) Bouffard. Carol Ann was united in marriage to Joseph C. Tallman on June 14, 1985; they spent 27 loving years together. She worked as a financial manager with Howell Parks and Recreation Department. Carol Ann...
Mary Elizabeth Baughman
Mar 29, 2013
Age 90, of Northville, passed away March 29, 2013. Beloved mother of Judith (Larry) Pitera, Susan Baughman, the late Kathleen Baughman, and the late Joanne Baughman. Adored grandmother of Erik (Nga) Gross and Ryan Gross; and great grandmother of Emily, Starr, Kyle, Mai-Anh, Jacob, Me-Linh, and Joshua. A Time of Gathering will be held Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 10:30...
Richard E. Hauser
Mar 29, 2013
Richard E. Hauser Age 82, of Novi, passed away March 29, 2013. He was born January 21, 1931 in Bloomington, Illinois; son of Albert and Mabel (Youngblood) Hauser. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and was an accountant with General Motors for 28 years. Dick proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. After...
Cindy L. Anthony
Mar 26, 2013
Age 61, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away March 26, 2013. She was born May 4, 1951 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Cindy was united in marriage to Thomas L. Anthony on September 1, 1984; and they spent 28 loving years together. She was an avid reader, who enjoyed shopping, walking, exercising, gardening, and trying new recipes while cooking. Cindy truly...
Albert W. Johnson
Mar 24, 2013
Age 77, of Northville, passed away March 24, 2013. He was born May 23, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Albert and Helma (Berglund) Johnson. Albert was united in marriage to Linda L. (nee Goodrum) on July 31, 1983; and they spent 30 loving years together. A resident of Northville for 30 years, he has spent the past 8 winters...
Cecile D. Vanderhaeghen
Mar 7, 2013
Age 74, of Novi, passed away March 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Adrien Vanderhaeghen. Cherished mother of James (Heather) and David (Tiffany). Adored grandmother of Melissa, Kirstyn, Thomas, Michaela, Gloria, and Maximus. Dear sister of Diane, Annie, Christine, Rosa, Rita, and the late Willy. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. with...
