Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Oct 8, 2018

Donald L. Malinowski, age 78, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away October 8, 2018.  He was born on July 13, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Leo and Jesse (nee Gutowski) Malinowski.  Don earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and his Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management from Wayne State University.  He was united in...

Oct 4, 2018

Deborah Lynn Dogonski, age 65, of Farmington, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2018. She was born May 18, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan; daughter of Walter Blain Lambert and Hazel Virginia Childress.  She graduated from Clarenceville High School; Class of 1971. Debbie was united in marriage to Gary John Dogonski on September 27, 1980. They were devoted to each...

Oct 4, 2018

Raymond L. Halbert, age 93, of Northville, passed away October 4, 2018.   He was born August 29, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Robert and Rachel (nee Gray) Halbert.  Raymond attended St. Benedict’s in Detroit; Class of 1944.  He proudly served his country with the United States Army during WWII, where he was stationed in the Philippines. Following his...

Sep 27, 2018

Alice Shirley Lokey, age 93, of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018. She was born November 22, 1924 in Iron Mountain, Michigan; daughter of Donald and Leola (nee Noall) Moody.  She graduated from Ishpeming High School; Class of 1942. Shirley was united in marriage to Wilburn B. Lokey on February 16, 1946;...

Sep 23, 2018

Leona “Fran” Braue, age 83, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away September 23, 2018 in Grand Blanc. She was born on September 13, 1935 in Jackson Heights, New York; daughter of Francis and Lilley (nee Aurelia) Petroff.  Fran was united in marriage to Harold L. Braue on June 15, 1957; they spent 55 loving years together until his...

Sep 22, 2018

Gary L. Mobarak, age 72, of South Lyon, passed away September 22, 2018.  He was born on June 20, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Francis and Thelma (nee Treaster) Mobarak.  He was a 1964 graduate of Northville High School.  Gary was united in marriage to Kristie L. Fritz on August 26, 1965. They have lived in South Lyon...

Sep 18, 2018

James Mattteucci "Jimmie" died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on September 18, 2018 in Northville, MI at the age of 82.

Jim is survived by his wife, Janice Matteucci; six children, Jeff Matteucci (Deb), Jamie Matteucci (Diana), Joan Fox (Bill), Jill Jarvela (Jerry), Jackie Bates (Mike), Jason Matteucci (Gina); eleven grandchildren, Danielle Beyer (Matt), Felicia...

Sep 15, 2018

Eileen M. Lane, age 84, of Northville, passed away on September 15, 2018. She was born on June 20, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Otto and Elinor (nee Getty) Schoch. Eileen has lived in Northville since she was 2 years old. She was united in marriage to Richard E. Lane on October 1, 1955. They were devoted to...

Sep 13, 2018

Kenneth Carter Gutman, 97, formerly of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home in Northville, Michigan. He was born on May 30, 1921 in Memphis, Missouri, to the late David and Hazel (Carter) Gutman.  Ken was the husband of 59 years to the late Louise Gutman (Ruark).  He is survived by his loving...

Sep 9, 2018

Daniel J. Geisler, age 57, longtime resident of Northville, passed away September 9, 2018.   He was born October 28, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Albert and Helen (nee Ryan) Geisler.  He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1979.  Dan continued his education at Michigan State University where he was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity.  Dan worked...

Sep 4, 2018

Frida K. Lepler was born in Hart Germany on May19,1927.  In 1952 while working at a US Army base in Germany she met her beloved, David Lepler whom she married in November 1953. The two moved to the US in early 1954 and settled in Redford Township in 1956 to raise their daughter, Shirley. Frida took on a part...

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...