Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Margaret Rea, age 78, of Northville, formerly of Novi, passed away peacefully October 15, 2019. She was born on September 20, 1941 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; daughter of Gordon and Mary (nee Murray) McIntyre.  She graduated from West Bloomfield High School; Class of 1959.  Mary Margaret was united in marriage to James D. Rea on August 1, 1962;...

Oct 10, 2019

Ann S. Helganz

Age 95, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2019. She was born on June 6, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Joseph Evans and Emelia Klansko. Ann was united in marriage to Jack Helganz on June 6, 1946; they spent 58 loving years together as husband and wife.

Ann recently...

Oct 6, 2019

Robert L. Neff, Jr., age 76, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully October 6, 2019. He was born March 13, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Robert L. and Mary T. (McElvarr) Neff.  Robert graduated from Shrine High School in Royal Oak; Class of 1961.  An athlete in high school he played baseball, football, and ran track.  He...

Sep 28, 2019

Chris J. Poulos, age 78, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away September 28, 2019. He was born June 6, 1941 in Livonia, Michigan; son of John and Georgia (nee Levendiotis) Asimacopoulos.   Chris was united in marriage to Penny Kanellos on July 31, 1966; they were lovingly devoted to one another for 53 years.

Chris worked as a...

Sep 19, 2019

John R. Raubacher, age 89, longtime resident of Northville, passed away September 19, 2019. He was born July 27, 1930 in Janesville, Wisconsin; son of George and Margaret (nee Earle) Raubacher.  He graduated from Janesville High School; Class of 1948.  John continued his education at University of Wisconsin where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics.  Throughout college he...

Sep 12, 2019

Herbert E. Weston, Jr. DDS., age 94, of Northville, passed away September 12, 2019. He was born July 16, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Herbert E. and Alice (nee Wilson) Weston. Herb was united in marriage to Jean Anne Lay on August 25, 1951. They were happily married for 49 years until her death on August 28, 2000....

Sep 4, 2019

Karen K. Dunnabeck

Age 75, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter of Kenneth and Dorothea (nee Freeman) Willits.  She graduated from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Class of 1962.  Karen was united in marriage to Joseph F. Dunnabeck...

Aug 29, 2019

Frank B. Gessler, age 88, of Novi, formerly of Northville and Farmington Hills, passed away August 29, 2019.  He was born November 19, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Franz and Bernhardine (nee Fauler) Gessler.  He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard.  Frank was united in marriage to Lois M. Baker on September 5, 1959;...

Aug 27, 2019

Johnnie L. “JR” Hamilton, Jr., age 58, of Garden City, formerly of Northville, passed away peacefully August 27, 2019. He was born April 1, 1961 in Augusta, Georgia; son of Johnnie L. Hamilton and Carol J. Hamilton (nee Ferrera).  Johnnie married the love of his life Angela A. Olszewski on August 18, 1989; they just celebrated their 30 th...

Aug 21, 2019

Mary F. Miller

Age 91, of Northville, formerly of South Lyon and Farmington Hills, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan: daughter of Frank and Mary Marcella (nee McEvoy) Stang. Mary was united in marriage to Charles A. Miller on June 22, 1953; they spent 27 loving...

Aug 3, 2019

Jeannine Antoinette (n é e DeBellefeuille) Girouard. Also known as Memere, Mimi, May-may, Mom, Ma-mere, and Frenchie. Born June 19, 1929 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and died August 3, 2019 in Livonia, Michigan.

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Jul 15, 2019

Delia C. Van Hall

Age 76, of Livonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019. Delia was born on October 23, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio; daughter of Albert and Wilma (nee Huwe) Martin. She was united in marriage to Thomas L. Van Hall on November 28,...

Jul 13, 2019

Sandra K. Hardesty, age 70, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away July 13, 2019. She was born on November 2, 1948 in Bad Axe, Michigan; daughter of Willard and Esther (nee Gallarno) Tinsey.  She graduated from Bad Axe High School; Class of 1964.  Sandra was united in marriage to Douglas E. Hardesty on December 26, 1975; they spent 33...

Jul 12, 2019

Mary C. Bongiovanni

Age 84, of Northville, formerly of Highland, passed away July 12, 2019. Mary was born on May 7, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Frank and Clara (nee Ollariu) Hamlin. She graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit; Class of 1954.  Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Bongiovanni on December 3, 1971; they...

Jul 12, 2019

Ferdinando “Fred” Liberati, age 89, longtime resident of Northville, passed away July 12, 2019.  He was born December 15, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Emilio and Antonietta (nee Saggere) Liberati.  Fred graduated from Northern Evening High School in Detroit; Class of 1948.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was...

Jul 10, 2019

Donald A. Danald, age 75, of Northville, passed away July 10, 2019.  He was born July 10, 1944 in Mongomery, Alabama; son of George and Madeleine (nee Menzel) Danald.  He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard.  Donald was united in marriage to Jeanne A. Danald on January 23, 1999; they spent 18 loving years together...

Jul 9, 2019

Lois Goebner, age 89, of Northville, formerly of West Chester, PA and Palm Coast, FL, passed away July 9, 2019. She was born on May 21, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA; daughter of Lemuel and Margaret Elsie (nee Dunham) Sheaffer. She graduated from Sharon Hill High School in Sharon Hill, PA; Class of 1948. Lois was united in marriage to...

Jul 7, 2019

Holly M. Evans, age 56, longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away July 7, 2019. She was born on March 14, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio; daughter of Robert McGregor and Mary Lou (nee Sass) Mair.  Holly attended Canton High School in Canton, Michigan in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.  She was devoted to God and had been baptized...

Jul 7, 2019

Mary E. Brehm, passed away very peacefully with loved ones next to her side on Sunday, July 7, 2019.  She was a long-time resident in Northville, MI, but started her life in Buffalo, NY, when she was born on May 22, 1928 to Gunard and Mary (T. Rothery) Ottos.  She attended St. Mary’s School for the deaf after she...

Jun 29, 2019

Judith J. Field, age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on June 29, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1939 in Bucyrus, Ohio; daughter of William and Eva (nee Miller) Judy. Judith was united in marriage to Nathaniel L. Field on January 25, 1959; they spent 60 loving years devoted to one another.

Judith was...