Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

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...

Nov 13, 2023

Ernestine V. Hardesty, age 94, longtime resident of Salem Township, passed away on November 13, 2023. She was born on August 11, 1929 in Flint, Michigan, daughter of Perley and Lucy (Jewett) Jones. She graduated from Flushing High School in Flushing, Michigan; class of 1947. Ernestine was united in marriage to Glenn W. Hardesty on October 17, 1948; they...

Nov 11, 2023

David Kaminski, age 82, of Northville, Michigan passed away on November 11, 2023.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1941, the oldest son of Frank and Violet Kaminski. David was united in marriage to Irene Rhodes on July 17, 1993, they spent 30 years devoted to one another as husband and wife.

In high school David...

Nov 6, 2023

Gail R. Weir, age 77 of Northville, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas and Frances (Woitka) Weir. Gail was united in marriage to Vance R. Witmer on January 7, 1995.

Gail graduated from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in social...

Oct 28, 2023

Donald A. Marion, age 76, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away October 28, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of Arthur H. and Dorothy Mae (Erickson) Marion. Don grew up in the Southfield/Redford area before moving with his family to Livonia and graduating from Bentley High School.  He proudly served in...

Oct 27, 2023

Ruth A. Pelkey, age 96, of Northville, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on October 27, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1927 in Celina, Ohio; daughter of Albert and Celora (Gardner) Burwell.  Ruth graduated from Girls Catholic Central High School in Detroit; class of 1945.

Ruth worked for many years at Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit starting...

Oct 23, 2023

Thomas M. Voytal, age 77, longtime resident of Northville, formerly of Albion and Atlanta, GA passed away October 23, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1946, in Hamtramck, Michigan; son of John and Corinne (Ban) Voytal. He was united in marriage to Kimberly Campbell on May 21, 1977 and spent 46 years lovingly devoted to one another. Thomas...

Oct 18, 2023

Charles "CAP" Ambrose Pfeffer, age 78, longtime resident of Novi, passed away October 18, 2023.  He was born on August 18, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Elisabeth (Smith) Pfeffer.  Charly began dating the love of his life, Pamela Down, on May 16, 1974 and they were united in marriage on May 16, 1981.

Charly graduated...

Oct 17, 2023

Harold K. Mercer, age 83, of Northville, formerly a longtime resident of Windsor, Ontario (Canada); Troy, Michigan; and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away October 17, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1940 in Windsor, Ontario (Canada); son of Harold E. and Elizabeth (Gemmell) Mercer. Harold graduated from Forster Secondary School in Windsor in 1959. He continued his education...

Oct 16, 2023

Rosemarie DeLand, age 82, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on October 16, 2023.  She was born on January 27, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stanley and Lottie Iwanowicz.

Rosemarie graduated from Visitation High School, class of 1959. She was united in marriage to Charles P. DeLand on July 25, 1964. They were devoted to...

Oct 15, 2023

Leone Marie Lanning, age 95, of Redford Township, passed away October 15, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1928 in Canton, Michigan; daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Simms) Richards. She was united in marriage to Floyd “Bill” Lanning on September 28, 1950. They devoted over 55 years to each other until his death on June 14, 2006.

Oct 15, 2023

Deborah A. Southworth, age 72, longtime resident of Novi, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023.  She was born on June 1, 1951 in Wyandotte; daughter of Robert Hugh and DeVonne “Bonnie” (Branstetter) Moore.  Deborah graduated from Airport High School in Carleton; class of 1969.  She continued her education at Michigan State University where she earned a...

Oct 15, 2023

Margaret Louise Larson celebrated her 100th birthday this past June with family and friends at Oakmont in Northville. She was born on June 21, 1923 in Muskegon, Michigan, daughter of John and Augusta M. (Matson) Lang. Margaret was raised in Muskegon and graduated from Muskegon High School, class of 1941.

She married her high school sweetheart, Charles...

Oct 13, 2023

Katherine “Cookie” Crossley, age 78, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away October 13, 2023.  She was born on August 17, 1945 in New York, New York; daughter of Kiril and Margaret (Howard) Karadjoff.

Katherine graduated from Benedictine High School in Detroit; class of 1963.  She continued her education at U of M Dearborn where she earned a...

Oct 10, 2023

Cory S. Bartley, age 38, of Birch Run, passed away October 10, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1985 in Port Huron, Michigan; son of Debra A. Okarmus Bartley and James L. Osgood. Cory was united in marriage to Amber M. Weir-Franks on October 2, 2010; devoted to their love for 13 years.

He graduated from...

Sep 27, 2023

James P. Bowman, Jr., age 51, of Novi, formerly of Grant, passed away September 27, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1972 in Royal Oak, Michigan; son of James P. Bowman, Sr. and Patti Ann (Morgan) Bowman. Jim grew up in Farmington, Michigan and graduated from Farmington High School; class of 1990.  Following high school, he attended Specs...

Sep 18, 2023

Raymond Camilleri, age 69, a 34-year resident of Novi, passed away on September 18, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1954 in Rabat, Malta. His family immigrated to the United States when he was 14 years old. The son of Carmelo Camilleri and Mary Stella (Grixti) Camilleri, Raymond graduated from Holy Redeemer High School. Soon after graduation, Raymond...

Sep 13, 2023

Gail A. Johnson Age 65, longtime resident of Novi, formerly of Detroit and Dearborn Heights, passed away September 13, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Arthur and Helen (Hojnecki) Konczal. She graduated from Annapolis High School in Dearborn, class of 1975. She continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she earned a...

Sep 11, 2023

Claude A. Freel Jr., age 93, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away September 11, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Claude and Irma Freel. He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit, class of 1947. He continued his education at Eastern Michigan University studying History and Economics and earning a bachelor's...