Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Marilynn G. Goering
Jul 4, 2026
On July 4, 2026, Marilynn (Bloodworth) Goering peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness as she joined her beloved husband, Karl. Long time resident of Northville, Michigan who recently moved to Clermont, Florida. Loving mother of Elizabeth Lynn Reigle and Christine (Adam) Lally. Born in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late George N. Bloodworth and...
Barbara G. Marsiglio
Sep 13, 2026
Barbara G. Marsiglio, age 79, longtime resident of Northville, formerly of Livonia, passed away on September 13, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1946, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, daughter of Howard and Mary (Young) Behr. Barbara was united in marriage to Joseph J. Marsiglio on June 20, 1985. Together, they shared 41 wonderful years of marriage, lovingly devoted to one...
Mary S. Watson
Sep 7, 2026
Mary S. Watson, age 80, of Novi, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1946, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Roy and Jennie (Robinson) Marz. Mary grew up in Northville and was a proud 1964 graduate of Northville High School.
On September 18, 1965, Mary was united in marriage to Harry Watson. Together, they...
Carol Mae Markstrom
Sep 6, 2026
Carol Mae Markstrom, age 96, longtime resident of South Haven, passed away on September 6, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1930, in Covert, Michigan, daughter of Francis and Clara (Aulie) Beckwith. Mae, as she was known by her family and friends, grew up in Covert and graduated from Covert High School with the Class of 1946. On September...
Marietta Aldrich
Sep 3, 2026
Marietta Aldrich, age 101, of Northville, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on August 25, 1925, in Dundee, Michigan, the daughter of Forde and Hatti (Sollares) Stacey. She was united in marriage to Dayton “Bob” Aldrich on January 19, 1945 and together they shared 47 years lovingly devoted to one another until his passing on August 18,...
Joseph Bongiovanni
Aug 26, 2026
Joseph Bongiovanni, age 99, lifelong resident of Northville passed away on August 26, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1927 in Northville, son of Frank and Mary (Scida) Bongiovanni. He was a graduate of Northville High School. Joseph was united in marriage to Donna L. Batchelder on March 18, 1961; they spent 65 years lovingly devoted to one another.
At...
Sandra L. Swartzmiller
Aug 19, 2026
Sandra Lee Larson Swartzmiller, beloved mother, Nana, sister and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 19, 2026. She was 84 years old.
Sandra was born April 26, 1942, to Marvin and Helen Larson and grew up in Glenwood, Minnesota. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1960 and then attended Gustavus Adolphus College and then St. Olaf...
Robert J. Lambrix
Aug 15, 2026
Robert J. Lambrix, age 86, of Northville, MI, formerly of Rochester, NY and Middletown, OH, passed away on August 15, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1939, in Lancaster, New York, son of Donald and Sabina (Sellers) Lambrix.
Robert graduated from Brighton High School in the Rochester, New York area with the Class of 1957. He went on to attend...
John R. Claassen
Aug 14, 2026
John R. Claassen, age 99, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away on August 14, 2026. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1926, in Omaha, Nebraska, to John Peter and Justina (Regier) Claassen. On May 25, 1957, he married Mary Little, they were married for 54 years until her death in 2011. John and Mary crafted a family that showcased...
Sandra L. Atkins
Aug 12, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) L. Atkins, age 82, of Novi, passed away on August 12, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1943, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Stuart and Kathleen (nee Kirk) Lawson. She grew up in Windsor and graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy with the Class of 1962. She met the love of her life, Larry Atkins, through...
Robert L. Higbee
Aug 9, 2026
Robert Lewis Higbee II, age 82, of Roscommon, passed away on August 9, 2026. Born on April 22, 1944, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was the son of Robert and Eileen (Peters) Higbee. Bob married Judith J. Gall on June 22, 1968, after a six-year courtship and a mutual agreement that diplomas would come before “I do.” It proved to...
Jane Thomas
Aug 6, 2026
Jane Thomas, born Eva Jane Powel, grew up in Effingham, Illinois as an only child with her two parents, Eldon and Marie Powel. Jane has always been a high achiever, exceeding expectations in school, and participating in many extracurriculars such as playing multiple instruments, acting in plays, and baton twirling. A very defining part of her childhood was spending summers...
James M. Cole
Aug 4, 2026
James "Jim" Matthew Cole, 68, of Coldwater, Michigan, officially found a way to be on the lake forever on August 4, 2026.
Jim, Jimmy, Jimbo, Dad, Daddy-o, Grandpa Jimmy—he went by many names and was, to put it plainly, the absolute best in the business. When it came to being a husband, dad, grandfather, and friend, Jim set the gold standard.
A...
Bonita "Bonnie" S. Pilarz
Aug 3, 2026
Bonita "Bonnie" Sue Pilarz, 73, of Livonia and a proud Northville resident for more than 35 years, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
For more than 50 years, Bonnie shared a loving marriage with her devoted husband, David W. Pilarz, centered on faith and...
Pamela L. Correll
Jul 26, 2026
Pamela Lee Correll, age 82, of Farmington Hills, passed away on July 26, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1944, in Northville, Michigan, daughter of Alfred and Pearl (Willis) Parmenter. She grew up in Northville and graduated from Northville High School with the Class of 1962. She continued her education at Michigan State University where she met her future...
Lawrence Feeny
Jul 26, 2026
Lawrence Feeny, 86, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, in the company of his family in Livonia, Michigan.
Larry was born on September 27, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Christine (Bell) Feeny and William Feeny, Scottish and Irish immigrants. One of seven children, his father passed away when he was four years old, leaving his mother to raise the lot...
George J. Bluga
Jul 23, 2026
George J. Bluga, age 65, a longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan; son of John and Irene (Constas) Bluga. He graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia with the class of 1979. George was united in marriage to Linda Cooley on May 21, 2021, they...
Jeffrey A. Mills
Jul 18, 2026
Jeffery A. Mills, age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Wyndham “Ed” and Edna (Gracey) Mills. He was united in marriage to Jenda J. Verhines on December 22, 1970; together, they shared 55 years of love and devotion.
Jeff spent his childhood in Livonia...
Margaret "Cookie" Gatteri
Jul 14, 2026
Margaret “Cookie” Gatteri, age 94, of Northville, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Gilmore Roy and Margaret Clara (Fienau) Marshall. She graduated from high school in 1948 and began working at a local ice cream shop. It was there that a handsome young man named Joe stopped...
Beverly A. Kahler
Jul 14, 2026
Beverly A. Kahler, age 62, of Northville, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter of Donald E. and Marilyn H. (Kaising) Stockelman. On September 9, 1995, she married the love of her life, Alan K. Kahler, in a ceremony led by Bev's uncle, Bishop Jack Kaising. Together they shared...
