Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Aug 31, 2018

Karen A. DeBenedet, age 69, of Livonia, passed away on August 31, 2018. She was born on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Ralph J. and Marjorie A. (nee Swingle) Kimble. Karen graduated from Linden High School, class of 1967. She continued her education at Michigan State University, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science...

Aug 28, 2018

William P. Van Buren, age 62, of White Lake previously of Tequesta, Florida, passed away August 28, 2018.  He was born May 22, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, son of William Parker and Barbara Ann (Alvey) Van Buren.  He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1974.  Billy was devoted to his loving companion Velvet Van Buren for over 38...

Aug 21, 2018

Michael Lee Rankin-Justice, age 68, of Northville, passed away August 21, 2018.   He was born June 6, 1950 in Franklin, North Carolina; son of John Justice and Mary (nee Rankin) Justice.  He graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, North Carolina; Class of 1969.

Michael proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Aug 20, 2018

Rita R. St. Clair, age 94, longtime resident of Northville, passed away August 20, 2018. She was born on December 30, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Rose (Noess) Kaufmann.  Rita was united in marriage to Frank S. St. Clair on April 7, 1951; they spent 36 loving years together until his death 1986.

Rita...

Aug 20, 2018

Robert E. Jones, age 95, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away August 20, 2018.   He was born May 22, 1923 in Flint, Michigan; son of Edgar and Grace (nee Bevairs) Jones.  He proudly served his country with the United States Army during WWII where he worked on a hospital ship in the Pacific as a dental technician.  Robert...

Aug 15, 2018

Ronald M. Towas, age 72, lifelong resident of South Lyon, passed away August 15, 2018.   He was born April 7, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Paul and Stella (nee Miazga) Towas.  He proudly served his country with the United States Army during Vietnam.  He served in the 47 th Calvary Unit as a Reconnaissance Scout and patrolled the...

Aug 14, 2018

Catherine Eugenie “Jean” (Green) Bemish

Age 81, passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter Katherine Clare “KC” Bemish in Ann Arbor, Michigan with KC by her side and KC’s dog, Rowdy, nestled in the crook of her knees on the evening of August 14, 2018.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 26, 1937...

Aug 12, 2018

Richard E. Lane, age 87, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away August 12, 2018.   He was born November 12, 1930 in Shelbyville, Indiana; son of Guy and Gladys (nee Simms) Lane.  Richard proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was united in marriage to Eileen Schoch on October 1, 1955; they spent...

Aug 2, 2018

Judith M. Shawl, age 73, of Northville, passed away August 2, 2018. She was born December 2, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Robert and Ruth (nee Schaarschmidt) Shawl. Judith grew up in Livonia and graduated from Clarenceville High School; Class of 1963. Judith has lived in various states over the years including New York, Florida, and California. She...

Jul 31, 2018

Donald V. Denomme, age 88, of Northville previously of Alpena, passed away July 31, 2018.  He was born April 10, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Theophile W. and Eileen (nee Regier) Denomme.  Donald served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Barbara J. Clark on February...

Jul 29, 2018

Jane D. Liberati, age 87, of Northville, passed away July 29, 2018. She was born May 1, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan; daughter of Donald and Jennie (nee Jacobsen) Wragg. She was united in marriage to Ferdinando “Fred” E. Liberati on April 19, 1951; dedicated to each other for over 67 years.

In 1984 Fred and Jane...

Jul 27, 2018

Diego A. Libreros, age 41, of Northville, passed away July 27, 2018.  He was born June 4, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of Diego Libreros and Ana Bagu.  Diego was united in marriage to Ana M. Medina on August 31, 2002; they spent 15 loving years together as husband and wife.

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Jul 18, 2018

John A. Trubacs, age 98 a longtime resident of Northville, passed away July 18, 2018.  He was born January 19, 1920 in Latvia. He was married to Nina T. Plepis for over 67 years until her death in 2014.  John worked for Ford Motor Company for 35 years. He was a devoted member of Our Lady of...

Jul 6, 2018

Bruce Lloyd Turnbull, born 10/7/19 in downtown Northville and lifelong resident passed away July 6th, 2018 of complications at Providence Hospital. Bruce was the beloved husband of 58 years to the late Rita “Heatley” Turnbull (the Salutatorian of the Northville Class of 1936).  Bruce is the cherished father of son Robert Bruce Turnbull (Peggy), Michael John Turnbull (Kathy), Craig...

Jun 23, 2018

Mary Ann Kendra (Smaza), formerly of Detroit, Dearborn Heights, and Northville, Michigan died at her home in Novi, Michigan on June 23, 2018 following a recurring battle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born August 28, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to Paul Smaza and Mary Sordyl...

Jun 22, 2018

Marie H. Huettner, age 86, of Plymouth, formerly of South Lyon, passed away June 22, 2018. She was born on December 12, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Veronica (nee Hofmeyer) Burger.  Marie was united in marriage to Lyle J. Huettner on October 10, 1959; they spent 50 loving years together until his death on July 14,...

Jun 19, 2018

Ila M. Aldrich, age 92, a longtime resident of Farmington, passed away peacefully June 19, 2018. She was born in Rose Center, Michigan, daughter of John Winters and Iva (nee Cross) Winters, the youngest of...

Jun 14, 2018

Harry J. Prentis, age 97 a longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away June 14, 2018.  He was born January 24, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Louis and Efstacia (nee Yacaco) Perentesis. He was united in marriage to Shirley J. Ryder on June 9, 1945. They were happily devoted to each other for 71 years until...

Jun 10, 2018

Constance L. Eis, age 86, of Northville, passed away June 10, 2018. She was born June 26, 1931 in Milford, Michigan; daughter of George and Jessie (nee Treece) Agnew. She was raised in Milford and graduated from Milford High School; Class of 1949. Connie continued her education at Eastern Michigan University and graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor’s in Business...

Jun 5, 2018

Margaret Robinson passed away Tuesday June 5, 2018 following a long and hard fought battle with terminal illness at the age of 82.  She was born to John and Jennie Konazeski, February 14, 1936 in Plymouth, Michigan. She began her career at General Motors, and then worked until retirement at News Printing in Northville doing design work.     She married Richard...