Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Lawrence Merrill Bemish
Dec 27, 2012
Lawrence Merrill "Larry" Bemish Age 78, passed away peacefully in his home in Northville, Michigan with his wife Catherine Eugenie (Green) "Jean" Bemish by his side on December 27, 2012. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 22, 1934 to Leslie and Ann (Sonderman) Bemish. He's survived by his wife Eugenie, son Andrew Lawrence "Andy" Bemish of Northville,...
John A. Burry
Dec 26, 2012
Age 82, of Northville, passed away December 26, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Louise I. Burry. Cherished father of Brenda Alverson, Beth (Steve) Pieckiel, David (Diane) Burry, Edwin (Kristyn) Burry, and Bruce (Bonnie) Burry. Adored grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 4. The visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., with...
Joseph Gatteri
Dec 25, 2012
Joseph Gatteri Age 82, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away December 25, 2012. He was born on May 21, 1930 in Farmington; son of Joseph and Dominica (Turina) Gatteri. Joseph was united in marriage to Margaret I. Marshall on April 29, 1950; they spent 62 loving years together. He proudly served his country with the Army during the Korean...
Jennie Ray
Dec 25, 2012
Age 82, of Taylor passed away December 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Frank Ray. Cherished mother of Diana Ray, Carol (Don) Fichter, Frank (Mary Lou) Ray, JoAnn (Ben) Schmidt, and Kathi (Kevin) Shepherd. Adored grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of the late Virginia Orlando. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m., with time of gathering...
Terese Ann Weber
Dec 23, 2012
Terese Ann Weber Age 58, of Northville, passed away December 23, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 9, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri; daughter of John and Clara (Kuras) Weber. She graduated from MSU; where she played collegiate level golf. She then went on to continue her golf career with the LPGA, traveling the world...
Helen Sanders
Dec 22, 2012
Age 90, of New Hudson, formerly of Redford and Detroit, passed away December 22, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Paul Sanders. Cherished mother of John (Stephanie) Sanders, Larry Sanders, and Greg (Anne) Sanders. Adored grandmother of Eric (Kristen) Sanders, Jason (Debbie) Sanders, and Zachary Sanders; and great grandmother of Brennan, Keara, Selia, Leland, Stephen, and Matthew. Dear sister of...
Vitina Marie Laudicina
Dec 18, 2012
Vitina M. Laudicina Age 96, of Dearborn, passed away December 18, 2012. She was born April 30, 1916 in Albion; daughter of Nicola and Giacomina (Lodato) Palise. She spent most of her life in Dearborn before moving to Livonia and Northville. She was united in marriage to Jasper Laudicina on November 5, 1949; they spent over 51 loving years together...
Enid L. Penn
Dec 14, 2012
Enid L. Penn Age 92, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away December 14, 2012. She was born September 4, 1920 in Detroit; daughter of Henry and Ann (Bone) Whetter. She grew up in Detroit and was a graduate of McKenzie High School, class of 1938. She was united in marriage to Harold Penn on February 8, 1941; they spent...
Gladys Suzannah Smith
Dec 12, 2012
Gladys S. Smith (nee Myers) Age 94, a longtime resident of Livonia, passed away December 12, 2012. She was born August 1, 1918 in Hillsdale, Michigan; daughter of Frank and Chloe (nee Baxter) Myers. She was united in marriage to William B. Smith on January 12, 1940; they spent over 63 loving years together until his death in 2003. Gladys...
Janice A. Steele
Dec 11, 2012
Janice A. Steele Age 74, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away December 11, 2012. She was born November 5, 1938 in Detroit; daughter of Edward and Helen (Zimmel) Barta. She has been a loving and devoted wife of Richard Steele for 54 years. Janice received her Master of Education specializing in Learning Disabilities from Wayne State University; she retired...
Carol S. Kuzdak
Dec 8, 2012
Age 77, of South Lyon, formerly of Detroit, passed away December 8, 2012. She was born April 10, 1935 in Ironwood, MI; daughter of Richard and Wilma (nee Korhonen) Rushford. A graduate of McKenzie High School in 1953; she was a resident of Detroit until 2005. She was united in marriage to Richard A. Kuzdak on November 22, 1956; and...
Sophia Ann Allen
Dec 3, 2012
Sophia Ann Allen passed away December 3, surrounded by her loving family. She touched many lives in the 16 days she spent on earth. Beloved daughter of Ethan and Sarah (nee Boll) Allen; loving sister of Isabel Allen; cherished granddaughter of Greg and Susan Boll and Jon and Nancy Allen; dear great granddaughter of Von and Dawn Boll, Virginia Heckler...
Jack L. Sherman
Dec 1, 2012
Age 82, of South Lyon, formerly of Farmington Hills and Midland, TX, passed away December 1, 2012. He was born in Flora, Illinois, son of Ross and Nadean (Goad) Sherman. He was a corporate executive with Chevrolet Division of General Motors, and following his retirement in 1985, he was the owner of Jack Sherman Chevrolet in Midland, TX for 18...
James William Moore
Dec 1, 2012
James W. Moore Age 63, of South Lyon passed away December 1, 2012. He was born November 12, 1949 in Watertown, New York, son of Arthur and Jeanne (Keib) Moore. He was married to Carol for over 38 years. Jim was Vice President of Solutions and Execution Standards for Ryder's Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) business segment. He was responsible for...
Dr. Thomas M. Cook
Nov 20, 2012
78, passed away on November 20, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Ann Cook, dearest father to Andrea, Paul, and Jeannine and adored grandfather to his seven grandchildren; Daniel, Kaitlyn, Kevin, Emily, Madeline, Jessica, and Lucas. Born in Detroit in 1934, and graduated from Cooley High School in 1952, Tom received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in...
Marilyn M. Kaestner
Nov 13, 2012
April 3, 1933- November 13, 2012. Marilyn Kaestner, beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully from a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Marilyn was born in Detroit to the late Lloyd and Peg (Freer) Nelson. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Kaestner, and her children: Susan Walsh, Jane Funfgeld-Crowley (Dan), Julie Tuck, and...
Robert Post Deneweth
Nov 10, 2012
Robert (Rob) Post Deneweth, age 46, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2012. Resident of Novi since 2007, formerly of Findlay, Ohio and Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Julie (Green) Deneweth. In addition to his wife, Rob is survived by his loving children Christopher, Alexander and Natalie. Born May 22, 1966, Rob graduated from Centerline High School in 1984 and...
Raymond J. Fischer
Oct 21, 2012
Age 77, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away October 21, 2012. He was born on August 13, 1935 in Detroit, son of Raymond and Gwendolyn (nee Rudolph) Fischer. He graduated from U of D High School and from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce. Joe was united in marriage to Mary Lou Ryan...
William S. Lute
Oct 20, 2012
Age 87, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2012 at his home in Livonia; right next door to where he was born on April 3, 1925, son of Charles and Bertha (nee Christ) Lute. He was united in marriage to Mary Rose Joyal on November 1, 1951; and they spent 60 loving years together. William grew up on a farm...
Donald W. Olenik
Oct 18, 2012
Age 70, of Pinckney, formerly of Brighton, passed away October 18, 2012. Loving father of Gerald Olenik, Vincent (Brenda) Olenik, and Tayna (Bertrand) Bouquin. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Sydney, Emma, Alexander, and Clara. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm and Wednesday 10-Noon with a memorial service beginning at Noon at Casterline Funeral Home, 59255 Ten Mile, South Lyon. Memorial contributions appreciated to the...
