Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

May 4, 2020

Jack G. McAleer, Jr., age 69, of Novi, passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born on July 22,1950 in Lansing, Michigan, son of Jack G. and Vivian (nee Bennett) McAleer. Jack proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He was united in marriage to Linda Leeson and they were devoted to each other for many...

Apr 30, 2020

Joseph J. Bress, age 46, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away April 30, 2020.  He was born June 16, 1973 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of James and Shereyl (Beauchamp) Bress.  He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1992.  Joseph was united in marriage to Andrea Rioux on June 15, 1996; they spent 23 years together as...

Apr 29, 2020

Richard F. Widmaier, age 90, a longtime resident of Livonia, passed away April 29, 2020. He was born in Northville, Michigan on February 20, 1930; son of Charles and Annetta (Wells) Widmaier.  He was united in marriage to Doris M. Fisher on February 11, 1955; married for 65 years, together they raised 5 children.

Richard grew up...

Apr 24, 2020

Harold F. Pratt, age 94, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away April 24, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 9, 1925; son of Thomas and Emma (nee Haisch) Pratt.  Harold proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was united in marriage to Gloria L. Biddinger on September 19, 1942; dedicated...

Apr 23, 2020

Kathryn “Gaye” Stilwell, age 86 of Livonia, formerly of Northville and Sterling Heights, passed away on April 23, 2020. She was born in Ionia, Michigan on September 3, 1933; daughter of Clifton and Rose (nee Herald) Dyke.   Gaye graduated from Annunciation Catholic School in Detroit; Class of 1951.  She was united in marriage to John A. Stilwell on October...

Apr 20, 2020

Danielle Boutin, age 50, of Northville, passed away April 20th, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born to Johanna Rossetti and the late Robert Delp on October 29th, 1969 in Warren, Michigan. Danielle graduated in 1988 from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, and following high school she attended Western Michigan University. She married Robert "Bob" Boutin...

Apr 19, 2020

Eleanor Jean Shaeffer, age 88 of Northville, passed away on April 19, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan; cherished only child of Kenneth and Marian (nee Bracy) McPherson. Known to friends and family as Jean, she was raised in Plymouth and moved to Akron, Ohio in 1959 after marrying James A. Shaeffer. James and...

Apr 18, 2020

Dennis Lee Bradshaw, age 62, of Northville, passed away April 18, 2020. He was born in Burlington, North Carolina on August 23, 1957; son of Ivey and Pearl (Littlejohn) Bradshaw.  He graduated from Rossville High School in Rossville, Georgia; Class of 1977. He continued his education at University of Memphis where he was the quarterback of the football team. ...

Apr 3, 2020

Jean Carbary

Age 62, longtime resident of Novi, passed away April 3, 2020.   She was born December 1, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio; daughter of Steve and Nancy (nee Groebel) Harvilla.  She graduated from Thurston High School in Redford; Class of 1976.  She was united in marriage to James Carbary on June 25, 1977; they spent 42 loving...

Apr 3, 2020

Keith E. Steinhebel, age 80, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away April 3, 2020.  He was born May 14, 1939 in Northville, Michigan; son of Charles and Helen (nee Weeks) Steinhebel.

Keith was a proud graduate of Northville High School, class of 1958. He was a Truck Driver in the Steel Hauling Industry. Keith, a dedicated...

Apr 1, 2020

John C. Barnaby, age 80, of Howell, formerly of Detroit and Dearborn, passed away April 1, 2020.  He was born May 31, 1939 in Ironwood, Michigan; son of Douglas and Harriet (nee Musolf) Barnaby.  John graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit; Class of 1957.

John worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad for 17 years.  He also...

Apr 1, 2020

Elmer A. Balko, age 97, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away April 1, 2020. He was born July 7, 1922; son of Edward and Amanda (nee Witt) Balko.

He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1940.  Elmer proudly served his country in the Army of the United States during WWII.  A true hero, he received two...

Mar 30, 2020

Lawrence Francis Gucken, passed away on March 30, 2020. He was born on November 19,1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; son of Frank and Loretta (nee Dignan) Gucken. Lawrence was united in marriage to Sylvia A. Oesterling on November 24, 1961; devoted to each other for over 58 years.

Known as Larry by his friends and family, he was...

Mar 29, 2020

Robert B. Fair, Jr., age 92, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 29, 2020. He was born January 17, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Robert B. and Edith Elizabeth (nee Pugsley) Fair, Sr.  He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit; Class of 1945.  Robert continued his education at Detroit Institute of Technology where he earned a...

Mar 28, 2020

Samuel J. Azar, age 94, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 28, 2020. He was born November 10, 1925 in Winchester, Kentucky; son of James and Nabeeha (nee Fakhoury) Azar.  Samuel proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

He was an assembly line worker for General Motors for 28 years;...

Mar 25, 2020

James M. Carbary, age 63, longtime resident of Novi passed away March 25, 2020. He was born February 13, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Harold W. and Myrtle M. (nee McIntyre) Carbary.  James graduated from Thurston High School in Redford; Class of 1975. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Jean A. Harvilla on June...

Mar 25, 2020

Jimmy “Jim” Olszewski, age 69, longtime resident of Canton, passed away March 25, 2020. He was born October 6, 1950 in Dearborn, Michigan; son of Henry Joe and Marie May (nee Swingle) Olszewski.  Jimmy attended John Glen High School in Westland.  He was united in marriage to Lynne E. Tomlinson (nee Autry) on June 12, 1998; they spent 21...

Mar 17, 2020

Richard K. Sievert, age 75, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 17, 2020. He was born July 28, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Karl and Margaret (nee Culp) Sievert.  Richard graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn; Class of 1962.  He continued his education at University of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. ...

Mar 16, 2020

Joseph Niezgoda, age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 16, 2020. He was born Friday, November 13, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Joseph and Dorothy (nee Gurka) Niezgoda, Jr.  Joseph attended Cody High School in Detroit where he lettered in both football and swimming.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Joseph...

Mar 10, 2020

The Brokas family truly appreciates your thoughts and prayers. For public safety and concern, they have chosen to change the funeral service from a public service to a private service. This was not an easy decision to make but they would like to thank you for your understanding.

Shirley A. Brokas, age 85 of Plymouth,...