Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Claudia S. Balko
Jul 30, 2025
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Claudia S. Balko
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The celebration of Claudia’s life will be held Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00am at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville.
Richard M. Henningsen
Jul 29, 2025
Richard M. Henningsen: A Pillar of Northville Township
Richard M. Henningsen, a distinguished resident of Northville Township, passed away peacefully on July 29th at the age of 89. He had been a cornerstone of the community for decades, and his extensive contributions to public service and unwavering dedication to the township have left an indelible mark.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, in August...
Frances Irene Kolly
Jul 26, 2025
Frances "Franki" Irene Kolly (Longo) - A blessing in this world for 86 years! The 'Artist' who saw love and beauty in the everyday world. In the smallest rocks / pinecones, forests, beaches, and sunrises/sunsets. She filled our hearts with laughter and smiles. After an extended illness, she passed away peacefully, on July 26, 2025, with her Daughter and Granddaughter...
James S. Lego
Jul 25, 2025
James Lego, age 84, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Edmund and Ethel Lego. James was united in marriage to Frances on December 29, 1962; they spent over 62 years dedicated to their love and family.
Jim graduated from Cody High School with the...
Richard S. Beamgard
Jul 21, 2025
Richard S. Beamgard, age 78, of Northville, passed away on July 21, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1947 in Hays, Kansas; son of Donald I. and Urla June (Argabright) Beamgard. Richard was united in marriage to Cheryl J. Tongish on May 22, 1971; they spent over 54 years dedicated to their love and family.
Dick, as he was known...
Tom H. Soboleski
Jul 18, 2025
Tom H. Soboleski, age 79, longtime resident of Pickford, passed away July 18, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; the only child of Henry and Emily (Rybinski) Soboleski. He attended Immaculate Conception Elementary and later transferred to St. Joan of Arc Elementary. Tom attended Austin Catholic Prep School in Detroit, where he excelled as a...
Gary W. Dudley
Jul 13, 2025
Gary W. Dudley, age 72, of Northville, formerly of Southfield, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas; son of Alphonso and Mary (Golston) Dudley. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lanette Williams on August 2, 1975. This August they would have celebrated 50 years...
Barbara M. Maise
Jul 13, 2025
Barbara M. Maise, age 90, of Northville, passed away on July 13, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Thomas and Jenny Borden. Barb was united in marriage to Raymond Elliot Maise on August 18, 1956; they spent 48 years together until his death in 2004.
Barb was born and raised in Detroit. After graduating...
Reba A. Jones
Jul 4, 2025
Reba A. Jones, age 85, longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away on July 4, 2025. She was born the youngest of 12 on February 15, 1940 in Marietta, Georgia; daughter of Clifford and Levern (Lightley) Bearden. She was a proud graduate of Northville High School; class of 1958. Reba was united in marriage to Edward D. Jones on February...
Travis C. Smith
Jun 30, 2025
Travis C. Smith, age 46, of Northville, formerly of Silverdale, Washington, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 30, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1979 in Hampton Roads, Virginia; son of Dimitri Smith and Elane Garner.
Travis graduated from Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington; Class of 1997. He went on to pursue higher education...
Mary Ellen Benning
Jun 30, 2025
Mary Ellen Benning, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana; daughter of Robert L and Jetta M (Mascari) Steed. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart James “Jim” Benning on April 8, 1961; they spent over 64 years devoted to...
Ronald R. Lane
Jun 27, 2025
Ronald R. Lane, age 65, a lifetime resident of Northville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 27, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Richard and Eileen (Schoch) Lane. Ron and Mary Fisher were united in marriage on September 29, 1990, sharing over 34 years of marriage...
Carol H. Forrer
Jun 25, 2025
Carol H. Forrer, age 100, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Southcott) Hanke. She graduated from High School in the class of 1942. Carol continued her education at Mount Mary University in Wisconsin, where she earned a bachelor’s...
Robert L. Townsend Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Robert L. Townsend, Jr., age 88, a beloved longtime resident of Northville, passed away on June 22, 2025. Born on January 1, 1937, in Franklin Township, Houghton County, Michigan, he was the son of Robert L. and Eva (Tomasic) Townsend. Bob graduated with the Class of 1955 from Cass Technical High School in Detroit.
Bob was first united in marriage to...
Steve J. Folino
Jun 19, 2025
Steve J. Folino, age 99, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1925 in Northville, Michigan; son of Luigi and Josephine (Fabiano) Folino. He graduated from Northville High School with the Class of 1944. A talented and dedicated athlete, Steve earned varsity letters in multiple sports, including basketball, football, and baseball....
Karl Goering
Jun 17, 2025
“If you’re reading this, I’ve reached the end of the road, and life. I’ve enjoyed both (roads and life), but nothing lasts forever.” - Karl Goering
Born December 11, 1940, died June 17, 2025. Long time resident of Northville, Michigan. Devoted husband of Marilynn Grace (Bloodworth) Goering. Loving and proud father of Elizabeth Lynn (Gerald) Reigle of Florida and...
Dorothy A. Memering
Jun 13, 2025
Dorothy A. Memering, age 90, of Northville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 13, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1935 in Blaine, Ohio; daughter of Joseph and Ethel (Norman) Corte. Dorothy married Norman Weeg on November 17, 1956, and they shared over 17 years of love and devotion until his passing on September...
Ellen M. Carlin
Jun 13, 2025
Ellen M. Carlin, age 91, of Harsens Island, passed away on June 13, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; daughter of Michael and Ellen (Sweeney) Laffey. She was united in marriage to Terrance Carlin on August 8, 1955; they spent over 62 years devoted to their love until his death in 2017.
Ellen began her career...
Patricia M. Cocuzza
Jun 10, 2025
Patricia “Patti” Cocuzza, age 74, of Northville, Michigan, a former longtime resident of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Evers) Cocuzza.
Patti was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Henry Ford High School in Detroit, Michigan, class of 1969. After graduation, Patti...
Clark Lawrence
Jun 6, 2025
Clinton Clark Lawrence. If you called him Clinton or Clint, you didn’t know him. He was Clark…a scholar, an avid reader, an expert on WWII, an incredible broker with a numbers brain that was beyond spectacular (a story you will hear), an early days of Hollywood trivia expert, a bowler, an umpire who gave his all, a gardener, the best...
