Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Feb 14, 2024

Claudia A. Borcherts, age 78, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 14, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1945 in Royal Oak, Michigan; daughter of Francis and Bernice (Schultz) Zaremba. She was united in marriage to Frederick H. Borcherts on July 23, 1966; spending over 52 years devoted to their love until his death in...

Feb 10, 2024

Mona Gail Alonzo, age 82 a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2024. She was born in Huntington, Arkansas on October 26, 1941; daughter of Paul and Ivey Lou (Jones) Fuller.

Mona's life journey reflects her unwavering commitment to both family and personal passions. A motivated young woman, she graduated at...

Feb 8, 2024

Mary C. Bayerl, age 84 of Northville, passed away on February 8, 2024. She was born in Huron County, Michigan on March 19, 1939; daughter of Cecil and Leona (Wessels) Thurtle. Mary was united in marriage to Richard J. Bayerl on April 29, 1961; spending over 62 years devoted to each other. Mary and Richard began their family in...

Feb 8, 2024

Gayle E. Gatteri, age 68, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 8, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1955 in Garden City, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Marshall) Gatteri. Gayle grew up in Wixom and attended South Lyon High School; class of 1973.

Gayle worked as a waitress at Joseph’s Coney Island...

Feb 6, 2024

Louise M. Hall, age 91 of Northville, passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1932; daughter of Herman and Margaret (Stock) Michael.

Louise was united in marriage to John A. Hall on April 12, 1952; spending over 62 years devoted to each other until his death in 2014.

Feb 5, 2024

Meghan Barton Burke

8.25.1989 - 2.5.2024 (34)

Mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend.

Meghan was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma this past June and fought until the very end to stay with us. She was taken from us too soon, early Monday morning, February 5th, 2024....

Feb 4, 2024

Patti Ann Bowman, age 73, of Novi, formerly of Farmington Hills and Plymouth, passed away on February 4, 2024. She was born on October 5, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Lloyd and Betty (Bigelow) Morgan. She attended Cody High School in Detroit through her junior year before transferring to Farmington High School where she graduated in 1967.

Feb 2, 2024

John G. Schuster, age 80, longtime resident of Northville, formerly of Redford, passed away on February 2, 2024.  He was born on June 3, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan; son of John E. and Helen (Ogdie) Schuster.

John graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, class of 1961. Following high school, he attended the University of Michigan...

Jan 18, 2024

Kristine Joran Frogner, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the age of 75, in St. Pete Beach, her favorite vacation spot where she escaped the cold Michigan winters.

Kris was born May 12, 1948, to Jeanne (Decker) Frogner and Herbert James Frogner in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was the oldest of five children. She...

Jan 16, 2024

Marvin E. Martin Jr., age 78, of Northville, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024.  He was born on December 27, 1945 in Hickory, North Carolina; son of Marvin E. Martin Sr. and Blanche Phillips. Marvin was drafted into the United States Army in 1967. He served his country during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge.

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Jan 9, 2024

Eleanor F. Kobierzynski, age 94, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on January 9, 2024. She was born October 10, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Casimira (Waruszewski) Klein. She graduated from Saint Casimir High School in Detroit; class of 1947 and continued her education at UCLA where she studied photography.  Eleanor was acquainted with Arthur...

Jan 8, 2024

Gabriel Vladimir Wildman, age 15, of Northville, passed away tragically on January 8, 2024.  He was born on November 6, 2008 in Livonia, Michigan; son of James and Katya (Golovin) Wildman. Gabe was a Freshman at Northville High School. He attended Thornton Creek Elementary and Hillside Middle School. Despite his mischievous class clown persona, he possessed a unique ability...

Dec 27, 2023

Loren Christopher Smith, age 60, of Pinckney, formerly of Northville, passed away December 27, 2023.  He was born on May 11, 1963 in Wayne, Michigan; son of Franklin and Joan (Perkowski) Chakrabarty.  Christopher was united in marriage to Tina M. Peace on January 16, 2016; they spent 7 years lovingly devoted to one another. Christopher graduated from Plymouth-Salem High...

Dec 26, 2023

John Thomas Speer, age 77, of Northville, passed away December 26, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1946 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; son of James and Pearl (Walter) Speer. Tom, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Upper St. Clair High School; class of 1967.  He went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army...

Dec 20, 2023

Donald Kerutis, age 91, lifelong resident of Detroit, passed away December 20, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Detroit; son of Frank and Lottie (Vedro) Kerutis.  Donald graduated from Chadsey High School; class of 1950.  He proudly served his country as a Damage Controlman Third Class on the U.S.S. Kirkpatrick in the United States Navy during...

Dec 13, 2023

Mary L. Kocian, age 89, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Huntley, Montana; daughter of George and Clementine (Danssaert) DeBoutte. She was united in marriage to Frank W. Kocian on June 12, 1954; spending over 60 years devoted to their love until his death in 2014....

Dec 13, 2023

Patricia M. Blackburn, age 99, of Northville, formerly of Taylor, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Madeline (Wandrie) Curran. She was united in marriage to Robert Blackburn on June 9, 1950; spending over 55 years devoted to their love until his death in 2005.

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia S. Neff, age 79, of Northville, passed away on December 12, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1944 in Highland Park, Michigan; daughter of Henry and Joyce (Anderson) Patterson.  She graduated from Madison High School in Madison Heights, class of 1962.  She then went on to earn her associate degree in business from Ferris State University.  While...

Dec 12, 2023

Jack O. Crawford, age 74, lifelong resident of the Northville/Novi area, passed away December 12, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1949 in Northville; son of Jack and Helen (Comer) Crawford.  Jack was united in marriage to Linda A. Johnson on August 19, 1972; they spent 51 years lovingly devoted to one another.

Jack graduated from...

Dec 10, 2023

Geraldine Dorais, age 86, of Canton, formerly of Northville and South Lyon, passed away on December 10, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stephen and Ethel (Jozsa) Smolnik. She graduated from Dearborn High School, class of 1955.

Geraldine had a long and successful career in the postal service. Starting as...