Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Jan 9, 2024

Eleanor F. Kobierzynski, age 94, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on January 9, 2024. She was born October 10, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Casimira (Waruszewski) Klein. She graduated from Saint Casimir High School in Detroit; class of 1947 and continued her education at UCLA where she studied photography.  Eleanor was acquainted with Arthur...

Jan 8, 2024

Gabriel Vladimir Wildman, age 15, of Northville, passed away tragically on January 8, 2024.  He was born on November 6, 2008 in Livonia, Michigan; son of James and Katya (Golovin) Wildman. Gabe was a Freshman at Northville High School. He attended Thornton Creek Elementary and Hillside Middle School. Despite his mischievous class clown persona, he possessed a unique ability...

Dec 27, 2023

Loren Christopher Smith, age 60, of Pinckney, formerly of Northville, passed away December 27, 2023.  He was born on May 11, 1963 in Wayne, Michigan; son of Franklin and Joan (Perkowski) Chakrabarty.  Christopher was united in marriage to Tina M. Peace on January 16, 2016; they spent 7 years lovingly devoted to one another. Christopher graduated from Plymouth-Salem High...

Dec 26, 2023

John Thomas Speer, age 77, of Northville, passed away December 26, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1946 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; son of James and Pearl (Walter) Speer. Tom, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Upper St. Clair High School; class of 1967.  He went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army...

Dec 20, 2023

Donald Kerutis, age 91, lifelong resident of Detroit, passed away December 20, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Detroit; son of Frank and Lottie (Vedro) Kerutis.  Donald graduated from Chadsey High School; class of 1950.  He proudly served his country as a Damage Controlman Third Class on the U.S.S. Kirkpatrick in the United States Navy during...

Dec 13, 2023

Mary L. Kocian, age 89, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Huntley, Montana; daughter of George and Clementine (Danssaert) DeBoutte. She was united in marriage to Frank W. Kocian on June 12, 1954; spending over 60 years devoted to their love until his death in 2014....

Dec 13, 2023

Patricia M. Blackburn, age 99, of Northville, formerly of Taylor, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Madeline (Wandrie) Curran. She was united in marriage to Robert Blackburn on June 9, 1950; spending over 55 years devoted to their love until his death in 2005.

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia S. Neff, age 79, of Northville, passed away on December 12, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1944 in Highland Park, Michigan; daughter of Henry and Joyce (Anderson) Patterson.  She graduated from Madison High School in Madison Heights, class of 1962.  She then went on to earn her associate degree in business from Ferris State University.  While...

Dec 12, 2023

Jack O. Crawford, age 74, lifelong resident of the Northville/Novi area, passed away December 12, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1949 in Northville; son of Jack and Helen (Comer) Crawford.  Jack was united in marriage to Linda A. Johnson on August 19, 1972; they spent 51 years lovingly devoted to one another.

Jack graduated from...

Dec 10, 2023

Geraldine Dorais, age 86, of Canton, formerly of Northville and South Lyon, passed away on December 10, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stephen and Ethel (Jozsa) Smolnik. She graduated from Dearborn High School, class of 1955.

Geraldine had a long and successful career in the postal service. Starting as...

Dec 8, 2023

Raymond Leo Ziegler, age 96, of Northville, formerly of Livonia, passed into Eternal Life on December 8, 2023. Predeceased by his wife, Thelma, Raymond is now reunited with her, the love of his life. His greatest legacy is his legacy of love. His family remembers him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, soon-to-be-great-grandfather, brother and uncle.

Raymond...

Dec 7, 2023

Doanld E. Tate  (July 5, 1931 – December 7, 2023)

Donald Edward Tate, of Novi, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was 92 years old.

Donld loved jazz and played the saxophone for years in various bands, having the opportunity to perform with several famous musicians in the “golden era” of the genre. Later...

Dec 6, 2023

Mary Lou Downing, age 90, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on December 6, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1933 in Farwell, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Helen (Bradley) Austin. She graduated from Plymouth High School; class of 1951.  Mary Lou was united in marriage to James Downing on April 5, 1952, they spent 37 years devoted...

Dec 5, 2023

Duane A. Deron, age 53, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away December 5, 2023. He was born on May 27, 1970 in Wayne, Michigan; son of Dennis and Sharon (Scott) Deron.

Duane graduated from Redford High School; class of 1988.  Following graduation, he went to work alongside his dad as a Heat and Frost Insulator for...

Nov 28, 2023

Sharon Marie Olech, age 59, of Northville, formerly of Livonia, passed away on November 28, 2023. She was born on December 22, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Norbert and Jenny (Bolak) Olech. She graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, class of 1981.

Sharon last worked as a bartender at Buddy’s Pizza in Livonia. Previously, she...

Nov 26, 2023

Floyd Dale Pantier, age 90, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away November 26, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1933 in Rocky Ford, Colorado; son of Floyd and Lila (Quick) Pantier. Dale was united in marriage to Lois H. White on April 30, 1955; they spent 68 years lovingly devoted to one another.

Dale graduated...

Nov 25, 2023

Rhonda M. Rosselle, age 62, of Livonia, passed away on November 25, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Pamphile and Jean (Buttermore) Rosselle, Jr. She graduated from Northville High School; class of 1978. Following high school, she continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she earned a bachelors degree in paralegal....

Nov 25, 2023

Patricia J. Borg, age 81, longtime resident of West Bloomfield, passed away on November 25, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Joseph and Beatrice (Zeman) Korzen. Patricia graduated from Roosevelt University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Patricia continued her education at the University of Michigan where she earned...

Nov 18, 2023

Beverly J. Ipson, age 74 of Plymouth, passed away on November 18, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of John V. and Vivian (Castetter) Corn. She graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana; class of 1967. A gifted student, she continued her education at Ball State University where she earned a...

Nov 14, 2023

Jean Patrice Coon, 60, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 at her home in Novi, Michigan.

Jean was born May 7, 1963 in Hancock, Michigan and was the fifth daughter to the late Jay Bernard “Bernie” Coon and the late Maxine Ann (Ries) Coon. Growing up, Jean and her siblings could be found outdoors enjoying the...