Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Phyllis J. Heckemeyer
Mar 5, 2013
Phyllis Jean Heckemeyer of Northville died on Tuesday, March 5, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan of complications of metastatic breast cancer. She survived a previous battle with breast cancer in 1995-6. Phyllis was born on April 7, 1948 in Pigeon, Michigan to Hannah Jane Yackle and the late Orville Oswald Yackle. Phyllis was a graduate of...
Thomas A. Shifflet
Mar 1, 2013
Thomas A. Shifflet, age 72, of Davenport, Florida, went to be with the Lord the evening of March 1, 2013. He was born August 12, 1940 in Marion, Ohio to John and Margaret Shifflet. Tom, as he was known to his family and friends, was a computer programmer network specialist. He worked and raised his family in Canton, Michigan. He...
Gerry Sherwood Culpepper
Feb 28, 2013
Gerry S. Culpepper Age 71, of Northville, passed away suddenly February 28, 2013. He was born October 1, 1941 in Dearborn, Michigan; son of Henry and Helen (Lockman) Culpepper. Gerry spent his childhood in Dearborn, lived in various places throughout his life, and has lived in Northville for the last 15 years. He was a proud graduate of the University...
Rosemary K. Hagge
Feb 24, 2013
Rosemary K. Hagge Age 88, of Northville passed away February 24, 2013. She was born May 7, 1924 in Highland Park, Illinois; daughter of Henry and Ione (Dolson) Kruse. She was united in marriage to Dr. Donald R. Hagge on September 23, 1944; she spent 24 loving years with him until his death in 1968. She was an active member...
Henry Paul Rokicki
Feb 23, 2013
Henry P. Rokicki Age 102, of Northville formerly of Harbor Springs, passed away February 23, 2013. He was born January 25, 1911 in Warsaw, Poland; son of Stanley and Helen (Jusinski) Rokicki. Henry spent his childhood in Hamtramck and raised his family in Farmington Hills. He was the owner of Henry's Hardware in Hamtramck before becoming a residential plumber. Henry...
William F. Vandermass
Feb 19, 2013
William F. VanderMass Age 89, of Northville, passed away February 19, 2013. He was born June 11, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; son of William and Leona (Mosser) VanderMass. William proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He received his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University. He was the Vice President of Sales for...
Emily Lillian Miller
Feb 18, 2013
Emily L. Miller Age 96, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away February 18, 2013. She was born November 7, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Louis and Helena (Schenk) Petroit. She was united in marriage to George E. Miller on November 15, 1936; they spent 63 loving years together until his death in 1999. In 1938 George and Emily...
Marian F. Zayti
Feb 17, 2013
Marian F. Zayti Age 92, of Townshend,Vermont previously of Northville, passed away February 17, 2013. She was born January 8, 1921 in Northville Township; daughter of Chester and Mary (Traub) Shoebridge. Marian graduated from Plymouth High School in 1938; she was a high school athlete who played on both the basketball and softball teams. She later attended the Henry Ford...
Michelle Lynn Johnson
Feb 14, 2013
Michelle L. Johnson Age 33, of Livonia, passed away peacefully February 14, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 13, 1979 in Livonia; daughter of James and Vicki (Vacante) Johnson. Michelle graduate from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2004. She was a talented graphic design artist; she not only did brilliant freelance...
Helen Traskos
Feb 12, 2013
Helen Traskos Age 92, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2013. She was born on September 19, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Frank and Anna (Wlazlo) Traskos. Private services will be held.
Leona Nellie Andrews
Feb 4, 2013
Leona N. Andrews Age 98, of Lake, a former longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 4, 2013. She was born April 15, 1914 in Perry, Michigan; daughter of Harry and Nellie (Byer) Estey. She was a 1932 graduate of Lansing High School. Leona was united in marriage to Rev. James F. Andrews on August 18, 1933; they spent 70...
Jane Lee Anderson
Feb 2, 2013
Jane Lee Anderson Age 79, of Northville, passed away peacefully February 2, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Jewel Anderson. Cherished mother of Michael Anderson, Patricia (Mark) Belanger, Timothy (Laura) Anderson, and Leigh (James) Stearns. Loving sister of Douglas (Irene) Schoonover, and Paul (Rita) Schoonover. Adored grandmother of Brandon, Meghan, Joel, Jeremy, Elizabeth, Kaitlyn, and Emily; and great grandmother of...
Edward K. Atton
Feb 2, 2013
Edward K. Atton Age 89, longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 2, 2012. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Peggy F. Atton. Cherished father of Barbara (William) Haskin, Kirk (Janet) Atton, Scott (Leslie) Atton, Dana (Linda) Atton, Blythe (Mark) Rushlow, and Sean Atton. Dear brother of Donald Atton and Carol (Richard) Leis. Adored grandfather of 8 and...
Beverly M. Cline
Feb 1, 2013
Beverly M. Cline Age 72, of Commerce Township, formerly of Northville, passed away February 1, 2013. Beloved mother of the late Gary Cline and mother-in-law of the late Donna Cline. Loving grandmother of Ashley Cline. Dear sister of Leona Moore, Eloda Moran, Louie (Bobbie) Springer, Thomas (Carol) Springer, Walter Springer, and the late Lois Cooper. Also survived by many nieces...
Donald Joseph Vento
Jan 29, 2013
Donald "Don" Vento of Muskegon and Battle Creek, Michigan and Scottsdale, Arizona passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Don is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and David Kerr; his son and daughter-in-law, Jonathon and Lori Vento; and his beloved grandchildren, Jason Livingston, Brooke Fisher, Amie Wendt and Kylie Vento. He is also survived...
Billie I. Erwin
Jan 28, 2013
Age 87, of Gold Canyon, AZ, formerly of South Lyon, passed away January 28, 2013. Loving wife of the late J.W. Erwin. Cherished mother of William (Linda) Erwin, James (Eileen) Erwin, Douglas (Kathi) Erwin, and Thomas (Adra) Erwin. Adored grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 7. Private services were held.
Ronald R. Lupi
Jan 16, 2013
Ronald R. Lupi Age 69, of Whitmore Lake, passed away on January 16, 2013. He was born on January 9, 1944 in Ann Arbor; son of Ralph and Virginia (Lupo) Lupi. He is survived by his beloved soul mate of 50 years Lucinda Lupi; his children, Dino Lupi, Marty Lupi, and Quint Lupi; his siblings, Sandy Navarre, Bob Lupi, and...
Virginia Daisy Meyer
Jan 15, 2013
Virginia D. Meyer Age 75, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2013. Virginia was born on March 24, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Warren and Beatrice (Aitken) Meyer. Private services will be held.
Stephen G. Vitale
Jan 14, 2013
Stephen G. Vitale Age 48, of Northville, passed away January 14, 2013. Loving husband of Kathleen M. Vitale. Adored father of Jack and Lauren. Cherished son of Mamie "Mickey" Vitale and the late Gus Vitale. Dear brother of Craig (Marilyn) Vitale, Gina Kendrick, and Rodney Vitale. Also loved by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and friends. The visitation...
Florence "Jodie" O'Hare
Jan 12, 2013
Age 69, longtime resident of Northville, passed away January 12, 2013. Beloved wife of Richard F. O'Hare. Cherished mother of Kelli (Michael) Paslawski and the late Steve O'Hare. Dear step-mother of Mari Takeda. Adored grandmother of Julia (Josh) Balogh, Rachael Paslawski, and Leah Paslawski; great grandmother of Jenna Balogh; and step grandmother of 3. The visitation will be held, Wednesday,...
