Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
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...
Kevin W. Rogers
Oct 16, 2012
Age 46, of Northville, passed away October 16, 2012. He was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, son of Percy and Violet (Malashewski) Rogers. He was united in marriage to Linda J. Townsend on March 31, 2006. Kevin was a caring husband and generous man. He worked as a biomedical technician for Surgitech at Beaumont Hospital after receiving his degree from...
Joseph F. Dunnabeck, Sr.
Oct 15, 2012
Joseph Dunnabeck, 96, of Northville, passed to eternal life October 15, 2012 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Detroit on May 20, 1916 to Joseph F. and Nellie Carbery Dunnabeck, he graduated Cass Tech High School in 1935 and went to work at American Standard Industrial Division for 40 years, retiring in 1975 as...
Jeffrey P. Zayti
Oct 14, 2012
Age 45, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away October 14, 2012. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 14, 1967, son of Julius and Inge (nee Schmidt) Zayti. Jeffrey was a 1986 graduate of Northville High School. He was instrumental in the daily operations of Zayti Trucking for many years. Jeffrey loved spending time with his family. His true...
Ruby D. Daves
Oct 14, 2012
Ruby D. Daves Age 94, of South Lyon, passed away peacefully October 14, 2012. She was born July 30, 1918 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to Jonah and Maebelle (nee Turner) Pittman. She was united in marriage to Bryan A. Daves on October 24, 1936; and they spent 43 loving years together until his death in 1980. Ruby was a very...
Jay L. Morrison
Oct 10, 2012
Age 62, of Northville passed away suddenly on October 10, 2012. Beloved son the the late J. Dee Morrison and the late Virginia D. Lance Morrison. Loving father of Randi Warren-Williamsen. Cherished brother of Kathy Baldwin, Mary Morrison, and Jeff Morrison. Grandfather of 3. Jay proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A graveside service was held...
William E. Widmaier
Oct 6, 2012
Age 89, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away October 6, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Dear brother of Loretta Sloan, Doris Bonner, Richard (Doris) Widmaier, Ernest (Margaret) Widmaier, and thelate Thomas H. Widmaier. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a proud member of the VFW Post 4012. The visitation will be held Tuesday, October 9,...
Audrey M. Tuttoilmondo
Oct 6, 2012
Surrounded by her loving family a great lady, Audrey Mabel Eichelberger Tuttoilmondo, peacefully began the next stage of her journey on Saturday, October 6th 2012, at 6:08 PM. She began her travels on Valentines Day in 1926, in a farm house near Cissna Park, IL, joining two older brothers. She grew up on the family farm near Dewey, IL, during...
Pauline J. Kelly
Oct 1, 2012
Age 82, of longtime resident of Northville, passed away October 1, 2012. She was born March 17, 1930 in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania; daughter of Joseph and Mary (nee Gavelic) Bailey. She was united in marriage to Richard A. Kelly on June 21, 1969; and they spent 43 loving years together. Polly, who had a Master's Degree in Education from Penn...
Mary Ellen Adam
Oct 1, 2012
Age 74, of Livonia, passed away October 1, 2012. Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Debra (David) Witek, Cynthia (Jack) Ramm, David (Corey) Adam, and Doug (Marcie Dembek) Adam. Dear sister of John (Carol) Klocke, Wes (Marilyn) Klocke, and Joanne (Jim) White. Adored grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 4. She was a member of Ladies Oriental Shrine,...
Audrey M. Becker
Sep 30, 2012
Age 86, longtime area resident, passed away September 30, 2012 in Novi. She was born June 11, 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of Robert M. and Viola (nee Corbett) Book. She married Wilfred Charles Becker on June 14, 1947. Audrey was a teacher, librarian and administrator in Livonia Public Schools, retiring in 1985. A lifelong Methodist, she sang in church...
John E. Mcclure
Sep 27, 2012
Age 82 of Northville, passed away September 27, 2012. He was born on October 15, 1929, son of John and Bertha (nee VanVelzor) McClure. John was united in marriage to the love of his life Patricia on October 15, 1955; they were married for 56 years until her death in 2011. He was a truck driver with UPS for 40...
Helene A. Dorfstatter
Sep 24, 2012
Age 86, of Livonia, passed away September 24, 2012. She was born August 16, 1926 in Alexanderfeld, Germany; daughter of Paul and Maria (nee Bdnarczyk) Heinrich. She was united in marriage to Alfred Dorfstatter on February 27, 1954; they spent 58 devoted years together. Helene was a very wise and strong woman. She was a noble person who knew her...
Bernard J. Babel
Sep 23, 2012
Age 75 of Northville, passed away September 23, 2012. He was born on April 18, 1937, son of Bernard and Stella (nee Myers) Babel. Bernard was united in marriage to Ila Jane Hawes on November 6, 1976; they spent 36 loving years together. Bernie was a devout catholic and graduated from St. Theresa in 1955. He then went on to...
Hazel M. Olson
Sep 21, 2012
Age 80, of Northville passed away September 21, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Norman Olson, Jr. Cherished mother of David S. Olson and Jackson G. Olson. Adored grandmother of Michael Olson and Rebecca (Andrew) O'Harrow and great grandmother of Anthony, Kaitlyn, and Cole. Loving sister of Betty Buckley, Lois Romans, Phyllis Hewlett, Roger (Brenda) Smith, Ronald Smith, the late...
