Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Jeannette M. Lovelace
Aug 29, 2025
Jeannette M. Lovelace, age 77, of Brighton, formerly of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on August 29, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1947 in Auburn, Alabama; daughter of Houston “Buddy” Lovelace and Madonna (Biegalke) Lovelace. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Wayne, Michigan with the class of 1966. Following high school, Jeannette attended Kutztown University in Pennsylvania...
Wilbur W. Goudreau Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Wilbur “Will” W. Goudreau, Jr., age 86, of Sylvania, Ohio, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully August 19, 2025.
Will is survived by his loving daughters, Carol Goudreau, Roxanne (Jeffrey) Fesko, and Angela (Ryan) Terry; his grandchildren, Amanda (fiancé Collin Puckett) Fesko, Christian (Emily) Fesko, and Cassie Fesko; and his great grandson, George Fesko. He was preceded in death...
Thomas L. Ganfield
Aug 17, 2025
Thomas L. Ganfield, age 83, longtime resident of Northville, passed away at home on August 17, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on February 12, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota; son of Douglas and Nola (Cheely) Ganfield. Tom was a graduate of Alexander Ramsey High School with the class of 1960....
John Durant Zinser
Aug 15, 2025
John Durant Zinser, age 96, of Novi, Michigan formerly of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 15, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois; son of Clayton and Virginia (Durant) Zinser. He was united in marriage to Suzanne Shafter on February 13, 1954; dedicating over 71 years to each other.
He moved with his family to Birmingham,...
Stephen A. Kershner
Aug 14, 2025
Stephen A. Kershner, age 76, of Oldsmar, Florida, passed peacefully in his sleep on August 14, 2025, two months after a diagnosis of liver bile duct cancer. He was born on April 15, 1949, in Bluffton, Indiana, son of Robert and Barbara (Andrews) Kershner. Stephen graduated from Adams Central High School in Monroe, IN with the class of 1967. Following...
Ryan W. Atty
Aug 13, 2025
Ryan W. Atty, age 36, of Bingham Farms, passed away on August 13, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1989 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Korial and Patricia (Yaw) Atty. Ryan grew up in Northville and graduated from Northville High School with the class of 2007.
Ryan had many passions and interests. He loved to learn about life’s great mysteries...
Dale R. Daugherty
Aug 10, 2025
Dale Russell Daugherty, age 83, of Howell, formerly of Davisburg, passed away on August 10, 2025. He was born on June 15, 1942 in Mount Clemens, Michigan; son of Russell and Eva (Jorah) Daugherty. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Betty Rae Shaw on November 11, 1988; spending over 36 years devoted to each other...
Marilou M. VanScoit
Aug 2, 2025
Marilou M. VanScoit, age 95, of Northville formerly of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on August 2, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1929 in Hancock County, Ohio; daughter of Everett and Mabel (Deck) Woodruff. She grew up in Ohio and was a proud graduate of Vanlue High School in Hancock County with the class of 1946. Marilou was...
Claudia S. Balko
Jul 30, 2025
Claudia S. Balko, age 72, a longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan; daughter of G. Carlos and Norma (Allen) Long. Claudia was united in marriage to Rex F. Balko on August 4, 1973; devoted to their love and family for over 51 years.
Claudia graduated...
Richard M. Henningsen
Jul 29, 2025
Richard M. Henningsen: A Pillar of Northville Township
Richard M. Henningsen, a distinguished resident of Northville Township, passed away peacefully on July 29th at the age of 89. He had been a cornerstone of the community for decades, and his extensive contributions to public service and unwavering dedication to the township have left an indelible mark.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, in August...
Frances Irene Kolly
Jul 26, 2025
Frances "Franki" Irene Kolly (Longo) - A blessing in this world for 86 years! The 'Artist' who saw love and beauty in the everyday world. In the smallest rocks / pinecones, forests, beaches, and sunrises/sunsets. She filled our hearts with laughter and smiles. After an extended illness, she passed away peacefully, on July 26, 2025, with her Daughter and Granddaughter...
James S. Lego
Jul 25, 2025
James Lego, age 84, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Edmund and Ethel Lego. James was united in marriage to Frances on December 29, 1962; they spent over 62 years dedicated to their love and family.
Jim graduated from Cody High School with the...
Richard S. Beamgard
Jul 21, 2025
Richard S. Beamgard, age 78, of Northville, passed away on July 21, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1947 in Hays, Kansas; son of Donald I. and Urla June (Argabright) Beamgard. Richard was united in marriage to Cheryl J. Tongish on May 22, 1971; they spent over 54 years dedicated to their love and family.
Dick, as he was known...
Tom H. Soboleski
Jul 18, 2025
Tom H. Soboleski, age 79, longtime resident of Pickford, passed away July 18, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; the only child of Henry and Emily (Rybinski) Soboleski. He attended Immaculate Conception Elementary and later transferred to St. Joan of Arc Elementary. Tom attended Austin Catholic Prep School in Detroit, where he excelled as a...
Gary W. Dudley
Jul 13, 2025
Gary W. Dudley, age 72, of Northville, formerly of Southfield, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas; son of Alphonso and Mary (Golston) Dudley. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lanette Williams on August 2, 1975. This August they would have celebrated 50 years...
Barbara M. Maise
Jul 13, 2025
Barbara M. Maise, age 90, of Northville, passed away on July 13, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Thomas and Jenny Borden. Barb was united in marriage to Raymond Elliot Maise on August 18, 1956; they spent 48 years together until his death in 2004.
Barb was born and raised in Detroit. After graduating...
Reba A. Jones
Jul 4, 2025
Reba A. Jones, age 85, longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away on July 4, 2025. She was born the youngest of 12 on February 15, 1940 in Marietta, Georgia; daughter of Clifford and Levern (Lightley) Bearden. She was a proud graduate of Northville High School; class of 1958. Reba was united in marriage to Edward D. Jones on February...
Travis C. Smith
Jun 30, 2025
Travis C. Smith, age 46, of Northville, formerly of Silverdale, Washington, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 30, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1979 in Hampton Roads, Virginia; son of Dimitri Smith and Elane Garner.
Travis graduated from Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington; Class of 1997. He went on to pursue higher education...
Mary Ellen Benning
Jun 30, 2025
Mary Ellen Benning, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana; daughter of Robert L and Jetta M (Mascari) Steed. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart James “Jim” Benning on April 8, 1961; they spent over 64 years devoted to...
Ronald R. Lane
Jun 27, 2025
Ronald R. Lane, age 65, a lifetime resident of Northville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 27, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Richard and Eileen (Schoch) Lane. Ron and Mary Fisher were united in marriage on September 29, 1990, sharing over 34 years of marriage...
