Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Thomas J. Sanderson
Aug 24, 2017
Thomas J. Sanderson Thomas J. Sanderson, age 71, of Novi, passed away on August 24, 2017. He was born August 26, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Robert W. and Maxine (nee Flanagan) Sanderson.   He graduated in 1968 from U of D with a Bachelor of Science where he majored in Accounting.    Thomas was united in marriage to Kathryn Nowak...
Esther Irene Bongiovanni
Aug 22, 2017
Esther I. Bongiovanni, age 93, a longtime resident of Northville passed away August 22, 2017. She was born October 9, 1923 in Northfield Township, Michigan; daughter of Grover and Claribel (Glass) Colby. Esther was a graduate of Lincoln Consolidated School in Ypsilanti; Class of 1941. She was united in marriage to Frank J. Bongiovanni on July 10, 1943; they spent...
Ronald G. Cramton
Aug 8, 2017
Ronald G. Cramton, age 73, of Detroit, Michigan, a longtime resident of Livonia, passed away on August 8, 2017. He was born October 10, 1943, in Pontiac, Michigan; son of Glenn B. and Ida E. (nee Leppanen) Cramton. He graduated from Cody High School in Detroit and continued his education at Ferris State University. Ronald was united in marriage to...
June D. Lafferty
Aug 8, 2017
June D. Lafferty, age 86, of Northville passed away August 8, 2017. She was born May 15, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois; daughter of Clarence A. and Eugenia (Comyn) Bostrom. June graduated in 1948 from Steinmetz High School in Chicago and graduated from Hillsdale College with a BS in Education. She was a retired teacher and taught history at Thurston High...
Beatrice Jean Whitney
Aug 7, 2017
Beatrice Jean Whitney, age 61, of Pleasant Lake passed away August 7, 2017. She was born July 5, 1956 in Jackson, Michigan; daughter of Neil David and Eva Jean (Carpenter) Johnson. Beaty, as known by her many friends, graduated from Leslie High School, class of 1974. She was united in marriage to Scott A. Whitney on December 21, 1975; devoted...
Esther Corinne Osborn
Aug 5, 2017
Esther C. Osborn, age 101, a longtime resident of Northville passed away August 5, 2017. She was born April 21, 1916 in Colbert County, Alabama; daughter of Gilbert and Sarah (nee Romans) Osborn. She worked for many years at the D&C Dime Store in Northville. Esther was a very private person who liked cooking. She made delicious apple pies and...
Thomas C. Bryson
Aug 1, 2017
Thomas C. Bryson Thomas C. Bryson, age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully August 1, 2017. He was born May 9, 1938 in Sylva, North Carolina; son of Neil and Soyrietta (nee Baumgarner) Bryson. Thomas was united in marriage to Joan M. Scheidel on January 18, 1964; they spent 53 years devoted to one another as husband and...
Larry E. Bennett
Jul 27, 2017
Larry E. Bennett, age 76, of Jensen Beach, Florida, formerly of Northville, passed away on July 27, 2017. He was born June 9, 1941 in Rankin, Illinois; son of Emmett and Erma (nee Kirby) Bennett.  He graduated from Rankin High School; Class of 1959. He continued his education at DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago.  Larry was united in marriage to...
William M. Howe
Jul 25, 2017
William Michael Howe, age 66, of Northville, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2017. He was born January 28, 1951 in Munich, Germany; son of William and Lily (nee Bratosoviene) Howe. Bill graduated from the University of Detroit in 1972 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Psychology. He played collegiate baseball for the University of Detroit and was...
Carole L. Oesterle
Jul 21, 2017
Carole L. Oesterle  Carole L. Oesterle, age 76, of New Hudson, formerly of Livonia and Northville, passed away on July 21, 2017. She was born February 25, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Vincent and Margaret (nee Cook) Stuckey. She graduated from Northville High School in 1959. She continued her education at Cleary College and received a certificate for secretarial...
Joseph Brian Evans
Jul 19, 2017
    Joseph Brian Evans, age 76, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on July 19, 2017. He was born September 2, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Robert A. and Winifred (nee Near) Evans. Brian graduated from Roseville High School in 1958. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served active duty for 3 years...
Mary Catherine Shinnick
Jul 18, 2017
Mary Catherine Shinnick {6/5/1950-07/18/2017} died peacefully in her sleep, at the Livonia Adult Gentle Care Home. Catherine is the daughter of the late John Graham Shinnick and Josephine {Smith} Shinnick. She is the sister of Bo Hall of Northville, Michigan, and Donna Griffin of Southern Pines, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her sister Claire Knapp. Catherine leaves behind seven...
Linda Beth Moore
Jul 17, 2017
Linda B. Moore, age 69, of Northville, formerly of Detroit and Redford passed away July 17, 2017. She was born February 6, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Melbourne and Beth (nee Christner) Shekell.  Linda graduated from Thurston High School in Redford; Class of 1966. She continued her education at Spring Arbor University where she received an Associate Degree. Linda...
Marjorie D. Saner
Jul 13, 2017
Marjorie D. Saner, age 95, a longtime resident of Northville passed away peacefully July 13, 2017. She was born February 7, 1922; daughter of Fredrick and Blanche (nee Roberts) Opdenhoff. Marjorie was united in marriage to Julius Saner on November 27, 1951; they spent 62 loving years together until his death in 2014.  Marjorie was a devoted homemaker; she took...
Nancy A. Tuley
Jul 6, 2017
Nancy A. Tuley, age 82, of Canton, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on July 6, 2017. She was born October 8, 1934 in Henderson, Kentucky; daughter of Wallace and Elizabeth (nee Watkins) Cheaney. Nancy was united in marriage to Robert M. Tuley on August 12, 1956; they spent 39 loving years as husband and wife until his...
Martha A. Gross
Jul 5, 2017
Martha A. Gross  Martha A. Gross, age 97, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017. She was born on October 17, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Charles and Lennie (Beemer) Williams. She attended Northville High School; Class of 1937. Martha was united in marriage to Peter J. Gross, II on August 14, 1937; they spent...
James Joseph Gormley
Jul 3, 2017
James Joseph Gormley, age 66, of Detroit, passed away on July 3, 2017. He was born September 12, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; son of John Joseph and Teresa Anne (nee Cassin) Gormley. Jim graduated from U of D Mercy with a BA in History. He was a very intelligent man who deeply appreciated history. He was very proud of his...
Evelyn A. Halas
Jul 1, 2017
 Evelyn A. Halas, age 76, of Northville, passed away on July 1, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Leonard and Tillie (nee Zablonski) Nadolsky. She graduated from Girls Catholic Central in Detroit; Class of 1958. Evelyn worked as the General Manager at Northville Downs for 20 years, retiring in 2008. She worked in...
Beverly A. Burnette
Jun 28, 2017
Beverly A. Burnette  Beverly A. Burnette, age 90, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on June 28, 2017. She was born September 24, 1926 in Rosebush, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Nellie (nee Maxwell) Thomas. She graduated from Saline High School; Class of 1945.  Beverly was united in marriage to Larry N. Burnette on October 2, 1965; they spent 41...
David M. Goss
Jun 26, 2017
David M. Goss  Age 61 of South Lyon, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2017. He was born February 5, 1956 in Flint, Michigan; son of David Edwin and Georgina (nee Kahler) Goss. He was a graduate of Northville High School; Class of 1974. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 4 years. He...
