Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Nov 16, 2024

Douglas W. Loomis, age 87, of Oscoda, formerly of Northville, passed away on November 16, 2024. He was born May 12, 1937 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan; son of Charles and Maxine (Chilcote) Loomis. Douglas graduated from Calumet High School in Griffith, Indiana in 1955. He was united in marriage to Daniece (Sekulich) Loomis on June 8, 1957; they spent 21...

Apr 20, 2025

Rodney J. Tabaczynski, age 80, of Northville, passed away on April 20, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1945; son of John and Florence (Jankowiak) Tabaczynski. He was born and raised in New York. After completing his education, he relocated to Birmingham, Michigan to be closer to the heart of the auto industry. Shortly after, he settled in Northville,...

Apr 18, 2025

Michael J. O’Brien, age 40, of Northville, died unexpectedly on April 18, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1984; son of John and Karel (Kortas) O’Brien. Mickey, as he was known to his family and friends, graduated from Northville High School, class of 2002. He continued his education at Schoolcraft College where he earned his associates degree.

Mickey’s greatest joy...

Apr 11, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

A. Ruth Balko, age 101, longtime resident of Northville, passed away April 11, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1923 in Farmington, Michigan; daughter of Ernest and Minnie Carolina (Brummer) Esch. Ruth grew up on a farm in Farmington and proudly graduated from Farmington High School; class of 1940. She was united in marriage to Elmer Balko on June...

Apr 7, 2025

Paul John Kinville, age 67, of Northville, died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on April 7, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1957; son of John and Elaine (Noonan) Kinville. Paul graduated from Cody High School, class of 1975. He was united in marriage to Karen E. McGuire on August 23, 1980, and together they shared...

Apr 7, 2025

Carolyn M. Totten, 87, of Northville, passed away on April 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She was born on February 3, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Charles F. and Dorothy (Tarte) Coe. Carol graduated in 1956 from Southeastern High School in Detroit and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marygrove College.

Carol began her professional journey as...

Apr 6, 2025

Sheri Silence Pryde, age 53, of Milford, formerly of Hartland and Linden, passed away April 6, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Philip Silence and Judith (nee Douglas) Silence. She grew up in Royal Oak and proudly attended Dondero High School, class of 1990.

After graduating from high school, Sheri pursued her passion for...

Apr 3, 2025

Yvonne Rae Stephens, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, caring sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters at the age of 89 on April 3, 2025. Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on June 29, 1935, she was the eldest daughter of Frederick and Ardyce (Bagnall) Hebal. Yvonne shared a devoted 39-year marriage with Raymond Anthony Stephens,...

Apr 3, 2025

Fran Gilmer, age 76, of Farmington Hills, passed away on April 3, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of Harry and Katherine (Reem) Gilmer. Fran moved to Michigan with her family when she was 16 years old. She attended Northville High School with the class of 1967.

Throughout her life, Fran was known for her...

Mar 30, 2025

Andrew A. Romanoff, age 90, of Westland, passed away March 30, 2025. He was born October 14, 1934; son of Peter and Mary (Wloroniuk) Romanoff. Andy, as known to his family and friends, graduated from Chadsey High School, class of 1953. He continued his education at Wayne State University. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Mar 30, 2025

Dennis P. Mucci, age 75, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away peacefully March 30, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Amol and Anne (Paul) Mucci. Dennis was united in marriage to Margaret R. Jaje, they spent 38 years lovingly devoted to one another.

Dennis was raised on Westwood in Detroit and began his education...

Mar 29, 2025

Susan F. Allen, age 67, of Novi, passed away on March 29, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1957 in Tecumseh, Michigan; daughter of Richard and Genevieve (Riopelle) Frolich. Susan was united in marriage to Gary F. Allen on December 19, 1987 and they spent 37 years lovingly devoted to one another.

Susan is survived by her loving husband, Gary...

Mar 28, 2025

James O. McLean, age 78, of Saline, passed away March 28, 2025. He was born February 25, 1947 in Northville, Michigan; son of Joseph Warren and Magdalene (Schell) McLean. Jim, as known to his family and friends, was united in marriage to Carole A. Chizmar on June 8, 1968; they spent over 56 years lovingly devoted to one another. He...

Mar 20, 2025

James F. Schrot, age 92, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 20, 2025. He was born August 11, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Leo and Nora (Roberts) Schrot. James was united in marriage to Bonnie J. Renaud on June 21, 1952; they were high school sweethearts and spent 72 years together. He proudly served his country as a...

Mar 17, 2025

Leona M. Janisewski, age 87, of Northville, passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1937 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; daughter of Robert and Leona (Wellings) Sloan. Leona was united in marriage to Irvin L. Janisewski on August 22, 1981; they spent over 32 years together until his death on December 29, 2013.

Leona grew up in...

Mar 12, 2025

Connie S. Price, age 88, of Canton, formerly a longtime resident of Waterford, passed away on March 12, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1936 in Hardy, Kentucky; daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Trout) Newman. She graduated from Kermit High School in Kermit, West Virginia; class of 1955.

Connie dedicated over 30 years of her career to Human Resources at...

Mar 8, 2025

Sharon A. Bollin, age 78, of Farmington Hills, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Andrewlitis) Raff. She graduated from Melvindale High School; class of 1964. Sharon was united in marriage to William D. Bollin on October 30, 1971; they devoted over 53 years to one...

Mar 6, 2025

Marilyn A. Bernhardt, age 83, of South Lyon, formerly of Northville, passed away on March 6, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1941 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Henry and Agnes (Meyer) Bernhardt.

Marilyn grew up in Northville and was a proud graduate of Northville High School. Following high school she continued her studies at St. John’s Lutheran College. Marilyn...

Mar 3, 2025

George Bak, of Northville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 3, 2025 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Marilyn, his daughters Jenna Wolfe (Scott) and Renee Cassata (Mike), and four grandchildren (Noah, Adam, Cecilia, and Addison). 

George was born in Belgium, and came to the US with his parents at...