Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Brian M. Corcoran
Jun 2, 2026
Brian M. Corcoran, age 47, of Northville, passed away on June 2, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1978 in Flint, Michigan; son of Mark and Karen (Sutter) Corcoran. Brian was united in marriage to Lindsay J. Middlekauff on March 15, 2008 and they spent 18 years lovingly devoted to one another.
Brian graduated from East Catholic High School in...
Frederick R. Duwel
Jun 1, 2026
Frederick R. “Dick” Duwel, age 84, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on June 1, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio; son of Frederick and Mary (Reardon) Duwel. Dick was united in marriage to Patricia (Jones) Duwel on August 28, 1965; they spent 59 years lovingly devoted to one another until her death on...
Carol A. Falle
Jun 1, 2026
Carol A. Falle, age 105 ¾ , a longtime resident of Livonia, passed away on June 1, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1920 on the Dowsett family farm in Salem, Michigan, the daughter of George Gunn and Rose Dowsett. Carol was united in marriage to Ed Falle on May 10, 1941; they spent 44 years lovingly devoted to...
Carl E. Follmer
Jun 1, 2026
Carl Ernest Follmer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family. He was born on October 13, 1932, in Cedarville, Michigan (Mackinaw County), to his late parents, Carl and Lena Follmer.
Carl graduated from Redford High School in 1950. Two years later, in 1952, he was drafted into...
Maxine V. Lapham
May 24, 2026
Maxine Violet Lapham, age 91, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away peacefully May 24, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1934 in White Earth, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Pearl (Murray) Clark. Maxine was united in marriage to Charles P. Lapham on February 5, 1955; they spent 66 years lovingly devoted to one another until his death...
John P. Manica
May 22, 2026
John P. Manica, MD, age 82, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on May 22, 2026. He was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on July 11, 1943 to John and Marioara (Pavel) Manica. John was united in marriage to Renee L. Tarrow on July 14, 1983; they spent just shy of 43 years lovingly devoted to one another.
John graduated...
Mary E. Messenger
May 21, 2026
Mary Messenger, age 72, of Novi, passed away May 21, 2026. She was born October 13, 1953 in Reseda, California; daughter of Charles Almeron and Marie Eva (Olds) Fox. Mary graduated from John Glen High School in Westland with the class of 1971. She continued her education at Henry Ford Community College where she earned an associate’s degree in administrative...
Robert F. MacKenzie
May 19, 2026
Robert Frank MacKenzie, age 90, of Novi, passed away on May 18, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1935, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Ralph L. and Florence M. (Smith) MacKenzie. Bob was united in marriage to Roema Lee Rohlfs on July 27, 1957. Together they shared more than 68 years devoted to love, family, and a life...
Robert D. King
May 16, 2026
Robert Douglas King
September 7, 1944 – May 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” King went to be with the Lord in heaven. Bob passed away in his home on May 16, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife Kathie (Shaffer) King (married 60 years in August); his brothers, Leroy (the late Judy) King, and Mark (Jackie) King; and his brother and sister-in-law...
William J. Leaga
May 9, 2026
William John Leaga, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. On August 6, 1971, Bill married the love of his life, Terry Shelley, and together they shared more than 54 years of marriage filled with laughter, love, and dedication to their family. Bill was a proud and loving...
William D. Bollin
May 5, 2026
William D. Bollin, age 79, a longtime resident of Farmington Hills, passed away on May 5, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 1, 1946 to William H. and Carol J. (Heino) Bollin. William graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia with the class of 1964. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force Academy...
Edwin M. Worth
Apr 29, 2026
Edwin M. Worth, age 83, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1943, to Charles and Ruth (Mosher) Titsworth. Edwin was united in marriage to Sharon M. (Daly) Worth on December 27, 1965; they spent just shy of 60 years lovingly devoted to one another until her death on December...
Nancy C. Burch
Apr 26, 2026
Nancy C. Burch, age 87, of Northville, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 17, 1938, in Monticello, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Maxine (Zirkle) Hodgin. On May 16, 1964, Nancy was united in marriage to Charles H. Burch, and together they shared more than 61 years...
Paul D. DeJohn
Apr 24, 2026
Paul D. DeJohn, age 83, a longtime resident of Plymouth, passed away on April 24, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1942, to Joseph and Julia (Tripp) DeJohn. Paul was raised in Northville and graduated from Northville High School with the Class of 1960. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served for two...
Roderick W. Brown
Apr 24, 2026
Roderick W. Brown, age 91, of Novi, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1935, in Ashland, WI the son of William & Margaret Brown. Affectionately known as Rod to family and friends, he was raised in Bessemer, MI and graduated from Bessemer High School with the Class of 1953. He went on to...
Roema Lee MacKenzie
Apr 22, 2026
Roema Lee MacKenzie, 90, of Novi, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. She was born September 26, 1935, in Akron, Michigan, to Edward and Jennie (Maurich) Rohlfs. She graduated from Akron High School with the class of 1952. On July 27, 1957, she married Robert F. MacKenzie, and together they shared over 68 years of marriage, creating a life...
Mary Lou Karhu
Apr 17, 2026
Mary Lou Karhu, age 89, of Livonia, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on July 24, 1936 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Irvin and Ethel (Hartner) Ware. Mary Lou was a proud graduate of Northville High School with the Class of 1954. She continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in...
Shirley E. Tarrow
Apr 16, 2026
Shirley E. Tarrow, age 82, longtime resident of Howell, passed away April 16, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1943 in Northville, Michigan; daughter of Arthur and Josephine (Wells) Tarrow. Shirley, the ninth of thirteen children, grew up in Livonia and proudly attended Bentley High School with the Class of 1961.
Shirley had a deep love for music and treasured...
Carolyn D. Stuart
Mar 31, 2026
Carolyn D. Stuart, age 75, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; daughter of Glenn and Ruth (Miller) Doonan. Carolyn was united in marriage to James W. Stuart on June 15, 1974; they spent over 51 years together devoted to their family.
Carolyn graduated from Monsignor O’Brien...
Cheryl A. Lingsch
Mar 27, 2026
Cheryl A. Lingsch, age 71, longtime resident of Troy, passed away March 27, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1954 in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela; daughter of John and Peggy Aline (Barron) Lingsch. Cheryl graduated from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA with the class of 1971. She continued her education at Kalamazoo College in Michigan where she earned a...
