Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Sep 13, 2023

Gail A. Johnson Age 65, longtime resident of Novi, formerly of Detroit and Dearborn Heights, passed away September 13, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Arthur and Helen (Hojnecki) Konczal. She graduated from Annapolis High School in Dearborn, class of 1975. She continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she earned a...

Sep 11, 2023

Claude A. Freel Jr., age 93, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away September 11, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Claude and Irma Freel. He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit, class of 1947. He continued his education at Eastern Michigan University studying History and Economics and earning a bachelor's...

Sep 11, 2023

Gloria J. Collins, age 94, longtime resident of Northville, passed away September 11, 2023.  She was born on May 19, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas; daughter of James and Hilda (Ehrlich) Ray.  She met the love of her life, Raymond J. Collins, at a YMCA dance.  The two were married and they spent many years devoted to one another...

Sep 7, 2023

Mary Jean “MJ” Fritz, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away September 7, 2023.  She was born on December 10, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Philip G. and Elizabeth J. (Dugan) Fritz. Mary Jean was born with spastic cerebral palsy and was deaf, due to incomplete knowledge about the RH factor at the time she was...

Sep 7, 2023

Robin L. Moore, age 49, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2023.  She was born on October 26, 1973 in Southfield, Michigan; daughter of William Wall and Adele (Rupp) Wall. Robin was united in marriage to Paul E. Moore on March 6, 1999; they spent over 24 years devoted to each other.

Robin was raised...

Aug 24, 2023

Mark A. Sanchez, age 55, of Northville passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Arturo and Sandra (Mattonen) Sanchez. He graduated from Franklin High School, class of 1985. Following graduation, he enlisted to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. Mark proudly served his country...

Aug 24, 2023

Ronald W. Zorney, age 90, of Northville, formerly of Plymouth, passed away August 24, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Peter and Mary (Elko) Zorney. He graduated high school in Dearborn and continued his education at Wayne State University in Detroit where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Ronald proudly...

Aug 11, 2023

Patricia G. Allen, age 85, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away August 11, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1937 in Banner, Arkansas; daughter of David and Iris (Chandler) White. Patricia was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart James M. Allen on February 2, 1957; they spent 64 years dedicated to one another until his...

Aug 10, 2023

Doreen M. Errickson, age 75, recently of Northville, Michigan, formerly a longtime resident of Morris Plains, New Jersey, passed away August 10, 2023.  She was born on November 14, 1947 in Glenridge, New Jersey; daughter of Albert and Marie (Riordan) Mehrbach.  Doreen was united in marriage to William Errickson on May 16, 1970; they spent 41 years devoted to...

Aug 8, 2023

Helen E. Hay

Age 95, of Northville, passed away August 8, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1927 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; daughter of George and Margaret (Morrison) Mathieson. At the age of 18, Helen moved from Canada to Northville, Michigan where she resided for over 77 years.

Helen worked at Northville High School...

Aug 5, 2023

Dennis W. Deron, age 81, longtime resident of Northville, formerly of Canton, passed away August 5, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Edward and Nathalie (Wilkolaski) Deron. He grew up in Allen Park, Michigan and graduated from Allen Park High School; class of 1960.  Following high school, Dennis enlisted in the United...

Aug 4, 2023

March 26, 1935 - August 4, 2023

Marilyn Virginia Kerns Hopping, 88, passed away on August 4, 2023, in the comfort of home and care of family.

She was born, at home, to Edward and Marguerite Kerns at the nadir of the Great Depression, a perfectly healthy and robust baby, as she loved to point...

Aug 4, 2023

Michael J. Kowalchuk, age 67, longtime resident of Novi, passed away August 4, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1956 in Utica, New York; son of Peter and Eugenia (Nowik) Kowalchuk. He graduated from New York Mills High School in New York Mills, New York; class of 1974.  He continued his education at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New...

Jul 31, 2023

Ryan S. Middlekauff, age 45, of Dearborn, passed away July 31, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1978 in Southfield, Michigan; son of Gary Middlekauff and Manneetta (nee Sitler) Erspamer. Ryan grew up in Farmington Hills and graduated from Farmington High School; class of 1996.

Ryan began a successful career with Mickey Shorr just out of...

Jul 31, 2023

Celesta E. Van Hellemont, age 103, longtime resident of Northville, passed away July 31, 2023.  She was born on November 16, 1919 in Livonia, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Bertha (Christ) Lute.  Celesta was united in marriage to George Van Hellemont on August 31, 1940; they spent 70 years devoted to one another until his death on July 4,...

Jul 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of “Denny” Dennis Wayne Davis

"Denny" Dennis Wayne Davis, born on March 28, 1960, in Longview, WA, left this world peacefully at his home in Northville, Michigan, on July 29, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Denny's departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of...

Jul 28, 2023

Meredith L. Friedman, of Northville, passed away on July 28, 2023 after a lengthy, courageous cancer battle.  She was born on November 6, 1948 in Sharon, Pennsylvania; daughter of William and Rose (Meredith) Wachter. Meredith was united in marriage to Leonard S. Friedman on June 10, 1978; they spent 45 years lovingly devoted to one another.

Meredith...

Jul 27, 2023

George P. Alcser, age 81, of Novi, passed away on July 27, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1941 in Budapest, Hungary; son of George and Elizabeth (Kopp) Alcser. His family moved to the United States when he was a young boy; choosing Ferndale to raise George and his siblings. After he was married, George chose to make...

Jul 13, 2023

Rajean Anderson of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 13, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born in Flora, Illinois on June 11, 1933 to Robert and Lindell Hargis.

Beloved wife of the late Walter Anderson. Loving mother of Steven (the late Tammy), Teri (Jeff), David (Lorie), Joseph (Stacey),...

Jul 6, 2023

Kathleen M. Benedict, age 65, of Northville, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away July 6, 2023.  She was born on August 4, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Edward and Bessie (Boniecki) Tobin.  She graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit; class of 1975.  Kathleen was united in marriage to Allan Benedict on October 24, 1986; they spent 36...