Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Oct 15, 2023

Deborah A. Southworth, age 72, longtime resident of Novi, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023.  She was born on June 1, 1951 in Wyandotte; daughter of Robert Hugh and DeVonne “Bonnie” (Branstetter) Moore.  Deborah graduated from Airport High School in Carleton; class of 1969.  She continued her education at Michigan State University where she earned a...

Oct 15, 2023

Margaret Louise Larson celebrated her 100th birthday this past June with family and friends at Oakmont in Northville. She was born on June 21, 1923 in Muskegon, Michigan, daughter of John and Augusta M. (Matson) Lang. Margaret was raised in Muskegon and graduated from Muskegon High School, class of 1941.

She married her high school sweetheart, Charles...

Oct 13, 2023

Katherine “Cookie” Crossley, age 78, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away October 13, 2023.  She was born on August 17, 1945 in New York, New York; daughter of Kiril and Margaret (Howard) Karadjoff.

Katherine graduated from Benedictine High School in Detroit; class of 1963.  She continued her education at U of M Dearborn where she earned a...

Oct 10, 2023

Cory S. Bartley, age 38, of Birch Run, passed away October 10, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1985 in Port Huron, Michigan; son of Debra A. Okarmus Bartley and James L. Osgood. Cory was united in marriage to Amber M. Weir-Franks on October 2, 2010; devoted to their love for 13 years.

He graduated from...

Sep 27, 2023

James P. Bowman, Jr., age 51, of Novi, formerly of Grant, passed away September 27, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1972 in Royal Oak, Michigan; son of James P. Bowman, Sr. and Patti Ann (Morgan) Bowman. Jim grew up in Farmington, Michigan and graduated from Farmington High School; class of 1990.  Following high school, he attended Specs...

Sep 18, 2023

Raymond Camilleri, age 69, a 34-year resident of Novi, passed away on September 18, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1954 in Rabat, Malta. His family immigrated to the United States when he was 14 years old. The son of Carmelo Camilleri and Mary Stella (Grixti) Camilleri, Raymond graduated from Holy Redeemer High School. Soon after graduation, Raymond...

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

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 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 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...