Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Feb 7, 2019

Lillian S. Wiktor, age 99, longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 7, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Henry and Kate (nee Labedz) Swiech.  She graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit; Class of 1937.  Lillian was united in marriage to Walter F. Wiktor on September 22, 1945; they spent 50...

Feb 1, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Frederick Rice, unexpectedly passed away on February 1, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 1951; son of Frederick and Angalee (nee Webb) Rice. He was united in marriage to Rita C. McGuire on March 25, 1977; devoted to each other for more than 41 years.

Tom owned and operated The Gitfiddler Music Store...

Jan 31, 2019

Kathlene C. Boonstra, age 70, a longtime resident of Milford, passed away on January 31, 2019.  She was born November 1, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Richard and Mary Wright.  She was united in marriage to Ronald W. Boonstra on April 4, 1970; devoted to each other for over 48 years.

Kathlene created beautiful quilts and...

Jan 27, 2019

Carolyn Hull Bishop, age 100, of Northville, formerly of suburban Cleveland and Pennsylvania, passed away January 27, 2019. She was born in Toledo, OH , on March 28, 1918; daughter of Lavergne and Birdie (nee Fosler) Hull.  She graduated from Angola High School in Angola, Indiana; Class of 1936.  Carolyn was united in marriage to Floyd Bishop...

Jan 22, 2019

Sandra A. Rollins, age 73, longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away January 22, 2019. She was born on April 11, 1945; daughter of Robert and Alma (nee Stecker) Elston.  Sandra graduated from Flint Central High School; Class of 1963.  She was united in marriage to Donald A. Rollins on February 4, 1967; they spent 51 loving years together...

Jan 22, 2019

Jitendra T. Parkih, age 75, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away January 22, 2019. He was born on July 18, 1943 in Ahmedabad, India; son of Trilokchandra and Lila Parkih. He was united in marriage to Nayana Shah on January 24, 1971; they were lovingly dedicated to each other for 48 years.

Jitendra graduated from LD...

Jan 20, 2019

Betty Ann Sicilia, age 88, of Livonia, passed away January 20, 2019. She was born on December 30, 1930 in Highland Park, Michigan; daughter of Settimio and Antionette (nee Scudiere) Salci.  Betty graduated from Pershing High School in Detroit, class of 1947.  She was united in marriage to Luigi Sicilia on June 17, 1950; lovingly devoted to each other...

Jan 20, 2019

Suzann M. Strietzel, age 71, longtime resident of Northville, passed away January 20, 2019. She was born on March 4, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Eric and Irene Meek.   She was united in marriage to Reinhard Strietzel and they were lovingly devoted to each other for many years until his death in 2011.

Suzann worked for...

Jan 18, 2019

Bernadine T. Pytlak, age 75, of Northville, formerly of Dearborn and Port Richey, FL, passed away on January 18, 2019.  She was born October 12, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (nee Moran) Merta.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth Pytlak on November 4, 1967; devoted to each other for almost 50 years until his...

Dec 31, 2018

In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, the American Cancer Society , 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076, or AAA 1-B Central Office , 29100 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48304.

Cheryl K. Swies, age 59, of Wixom, formerly a...

Dec 27, 2018

James R. Honsinger, age 71, longtime resident of Plymouth, passed away December 27, 2018. He was born on October 17, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Dean and Mildred (nee Fritz) Honsinger. James graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1965. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.  James was united in marriage to...

Dec 26, 2018

Clara G. Laboda, age 99, of Northville, passed away on December 26, 2018.  She was born March 25, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Frank and Tillie (nee Zacna) Dwornik.  She was united in marriage to Adolph Laboda on April 30, 1939; devoted to each other until his death in 1992.

Clara worked as a Processing Clerk...

Dec 25, 2018

Glenn W. Doonan, age 93, of Northville formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away December 25, 2018. He was born on October 6, 1925 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; son of Barney and Ada (nee Sherwood) Doonan. Glenn graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Glenn was united in marriage to Ruth...

Dec 24, 2018

James Francis Haas, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 24th, 2018. Jim was born April 18th, 1933 in Detroit to Michael Haas and Catherine Schwartzfisher. Jim married Marlene Maryanne Mucci on June 14th, 1958. Jim is survived by his wife Marlene, son Richard, daughter Elaine Bannon, grandson John Bannon and siblings Frederick and Marilyn. Jim was...

Dec 15, 2018

Constance L. Barnes, age 94, of Howell, passed away on December 15, 2018. She was born January 12, 1924 in London, England; daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (nee Baily) Rose. Connie came to America as a war bride in 1946. She proudly became a United States citizen in 1959 and lived most of her life in Northville, Farmington, and...

Dec 11, 2018

Richard J. Selinske, age 97, of Northville, passed away December 11, 2018.  He was born on July 23, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Frank and Mary (nee Brueske) Selinske.  He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II.  Richard was born and raised in Detroit the youngest of 9 children.  Richard married Elizabeth J. Walls...

Dec 5, 2018

James L. Marks, age 68, of Roscommon, formerly of New Hudson, passed away December 5, 2018.   He was born June 16, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Harold and Audrey (nee Maxwell) Marks. He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1968. Jim was united in marriage to Nancy Koons on April 12, 1985; they spent 33 loving years...

Dec 4, 2018

Terry Lee Poster, age 69, of Livonia, passed away December 4, 2018. He was born on September 16, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan; son of Alvin Edward and Marilyn Mae (nee Hill) Poster. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Terry was united in marriage to Susan Crawford on September 17, 1971. Faithfully devoted to each...

Dec 4, 2018

Rosemary A. Regan, age 85, of Plymouth, passed away on December 4, 2018.  Rosemary was born January 10, 1933 in New York City, New York.  She was the daughter of Raymond and Madeline (nee Barrett) Guidera.  She graduated in the class of 1951 from Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, New York.  She was united in marriage on August...

Nov 29, 2018

November 29, 2018

One the morning of November 29 th , 2018 the much beloved father and brother Dr. Robert J. Engerer, pharmaceutical chemist, left this world for his eternal resting place in Paradise. A graduate from Michigan State with a Ph.D in Chemistry, Robert, known to his friends as Rob, fathered three...