Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
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...
Lynda Vayle Mango
Jun 1, 2025
Vayle Mango, longtime resident of Northville, passed away June 1, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Mary (Manning) Lorion. Vayle was united in marriage to Ken Mango on October 5, 1985; they spent 39 years lovingly devoted to one another.
Vayle was a graduate of North Farmington High School, Class of 1965....
Kathleen Fox
May 30, 2025
Kathleen Fox, age 99, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, a former longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1925 in Clothier, West Virginia; daughter of Wayne and Myrtle (Green) Miller. Kathleen was united in marriage to Lewis E. Fox; they spent 49 years dedicated to their love until his death on...
Bruce W. Fry
May 29, 2025
Bruce W. Fry, age 59, of Northville, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on May 29, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1965 in Kalamazoo; son of Kay A. (Strobbe) Hartley and William F. Fry. Bruce proudly graduated from Hackett High School in Kalamazoo with the class of 1983. He continued his studies at Western Michigan University where he...
Arthur J. Kobierzynski
May 28, 2025
Arthur J. Kobierzynski, age 95, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on May 28, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; son of August and Theophila (Lewandowski) Kobierzynski. He graduated from Saint Casimir High School in Detroit with the class of 1947. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the...
Katherine J. Parris
May 18, 2025
Katherine J. Parris, age 73, longtime resident of Salem Township, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio; daughter of Lawrence and Amanda (Jones) Brown. Katherine was united in marriage to David W. Parris, her high school sweetheart on August 28, 1971; they spent 53 years lovingly devoted to...
Alfred C. Qualman
May 16, 2025
ALFRED CLAUSEN QUALMAN, longtime resident of Northville, MI, passed away on May 16, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born on October 7, 1946 to Jack W. and Amy (Clausen) Qualman, and married to Connie (Aldrich) Qualman for over 53 loving, adventurous years.
After spending his early years in Birmingham, MI, Al’s family moved to Ann Arbor where he...
Dr. Vicente C. Pacheco
May 8, 2025
Vicente C. Pacheco, age 85, of Canton, passed away on May 8, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1940 in Legazpi City, Philippines; son of Isaias B. and Teodora (Calleja) Pacheco. He was united in marriage to Donna L. Koschen on June 28, 1968; devoted to their love for over 56 years.
After marrying Donna, Vicente spent 21 years building...
Charles Graham Jackson
May 7, 2025
Charles G. Jackson, “Charlie” a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, accomplished academic, and multi-career professional, passed away on May 7th at the age of 93. A longtime resident of Northville, Michigan, Charlie was born on December 5, 1931, in the small town of Attapulgus, Georgia, to James and Josephine (Parham) Jackson. He grew up in a close-knit household with...
Patricia A. Duwel
May 5, 2025
Patricia A. Duwel, age 83, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 5, 2025. She was born January 31, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Herbert and Marie (Kleiner) Jones.
Patricia was the beloved wife of Frederick R. Duwel and the cherished mother of Mary (Charles) Albrecht, Jeff Duwel, and Ann (Matthew) Giese....
Jean F. Rosselle
May 5, 2025
Jean F. Rosselle, age 90, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on May 5, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1934 in Plymouth, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Lillian (Henning) Buttermore. She graduated from Northville High School; class of 1952. Jean was united in marriage to Pamphile J. Rosselle, Jr. on April 19,...
