Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Kenneth C. Oesterle, Jr.
Jun 25, 2017
Kenneth Carlyle Oesterle, Jr., age 76, of New Hudson, passed away on June 25, 2017. He was the first son born to Kenneth and Lillian (nee Rennert) Oesterle on May 4, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He was united in marriage on November 24, 1962 to Carole L. Stuckey. After graduating from Redford Union High School in 1959, Ken proudly served...
Ronald G. Baggett
Jun 21, 2017
Ronald G. Baggett, age 66, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on June 21, 2017. He was born May 29, 1951 at Sessions Hospital in downtown Northville; son of Othal “Bim” and Bernice (nee Lute) Baggett. Ron graduated from Northville High School, Class of 1969. When Ron was 12 years old his father bought him his first tractor and...
William Michael "Liam" Collins
Jun 20, 2017
William M. “Liam” Collins William M. “Liam” Collins, age 47, of Westland, formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away on June 20, 2017. He was born October 20, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan; son of William and D. Jeanne (nee Bedore) Collins. Liam graduated from De La Salle Collegiate in Warren, Michigan; Class of 1987. He continued his education at Wayne...
Donald L. Peterson
Jun 14, 2017
Donald Leslie Peterson, age 66, a longtime resident of Novi, passed away on June 14, 2017. He was born June 11, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Edwin and Ethel (nee Carlson) Peterson. Donald spent his childhood in Inkster and Dearborn Heights, graduating from Inkster Cherry Hill High School in the class of 1969. Donald lovingly wed his bride Cheryl...
Barbara J. Smith
Jun 14, 2017
Barbara Jane Smith, age 64, of Northville passed away peacefully June 14, 2017. She was born January 13, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Douglas and Irene (nee Hurst) Moore. Barbara grew up in London, Ontario and Kingston, Ontario. She was united in marriage to Gary M. Smith on June 26, 1976; they were dedicated to each other for over...
Jean E. Sherman
Jun 11, 2017
Jean E. Sherman, age 97, of L’Anse, Michigan, formerly of Northville, Charlevoix, and St. Clair, passed away on June 11, 2017. She was born April 4, 1920 in Novi, Michigan; daughter of Duncan and Isabelle (nee Watt) Chisholm. She attended Farmington High School in Farmington, Michigan. Jean was united in marriage to Howard M. Sherman on October 25, 1939; they...
Norbert E. Murphy
Jun 8, 2017
Norbert E. Murphy, age 95 of Northville, passed away on June 8, 2017. He was born April 22, 1922 in Bakerton, Pennsylvania; son of Eugene F. and Mary Ann (nee Sponsky) Murphy. Private First Class Norbert E. Murphy received a Purple Heart Medal, for his dedicated service in the United States Army during World War II. Upon returning from the...
Ryan Patrick Gohl
Jun 3, 2017
Ryan P. Gohl Age 30 of Northville, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2017. He was born August 6, 1986 in Southfield, Michigan; son of Terrence and Sandra (nee McElwee) Gohl. He graduated from Divine Child High School; Class of 2003. Ryan was united in marriage to Kristin Fierro on October 5, 2013; devoted to one another for over 3...
Shawn D. O'Neill
May 19, 2017
Shawn D. O’Neill, age 54, longtime resident of Novi, passed away on May 19, 2017. He was born January 18, 1963 in Livonia, Michigan; son of Donald J. and Marie L. (nee Michael) O’Neill. Shawn graduated from Redford Union High School; Class of 1981. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for 37 years, most recently with International Industrial Contracting...
Charles John Jones
May 5, 2017
Charles J. Jones, age 92, of Northville, formerly a longtime resident of New Port Richey, Florida and Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on May 5, 2017. He was born August 28, 1924 in Dearborn, Michigan; son of Charles Vincent and Jessie (nee Nolais) Jones. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II where he was...
Dorothy A. Kluesner
May 4, 2017
Dorothy A. Kluesner, age 83, longtime resident of Novi, formerly of Northville, passed away May 4, 2017. She was born November 6, 1933; daughter of John and Ruth (nee Andrews) Martin. Dorothy graduated from Redford High School. She was a devoted homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. Dorothy was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing bridge. She was very social...
Mary Ellen Zokas
May 1, 2017
Mary Ellen Zokas, age 88, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away May 1, 2017. She was born April 16, 1929 in Chelsea, Massachusetts; daughter of Orson and Mary Smith. Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Robert F. Zokas in 1950 and they were devoted to each other for 64 years.She was a graduate of Malden High School class...
David R. Jarrett
Apr 30, 2017
David “Dick” Jarrett Age 78 of Northville, passed away on April 30, 2017. He was born June 3, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan; son of David F. and Edith C. (nee Anderson) Jarrett. In 1956 he graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit. Dick continued his education at University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering...
Eleanor R. Worden
Apr 23, 2017
Eleanor R. Worden Eleanor R. Worden, age 88, longtime resident of Livonia, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Anthony and Rose (nee Pelz) Lehn. She graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit, Michigan; Class of 1945. Eleanor was united in marriage to William T. Worden in 1948;...
Beverly Jane Clawson
Apr 22, 2017
Beverly J. Clawson, age 80, of Northville, formerly of Gregory, passed away peacefully April 22, 2017. She was born September 10, 1936; daughter of William and MaryJane (nee Guiles) Capler. Beverly graduated from Dearborn High School; Class of 1954. She was united in marriage to Glenn R. Clawson on January 14, 1975; they spent 42 loving years devoted to one...
Rose M. Harrison
Apr 21, 2017
Rose Marie Harrison, age 74, of Northville passed away on April 21, 2017. She was born on May 21, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stanley and Hettie (nee Adamkiewicz) Kleczewski. Rose graduated from Melvindale High School; Class of 1959. She worked as a blue print machine operator at Detroit Diesel for 15 years. She has been a resident of...
Lydia P. Daniel
Apr 19, 2017
Lydia Paulina Daniel, age 94, of Northville passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2017. She was born on July 24, 1922 in San Nicandro, Italy; daughter of Guistino and Maria (nee Eusanio) Calderone. Lydia has lived in Northville for 16 years; she was previously of Prudenville and Wyandotte. She worked as a beautician for most of her...
Patricia Ann Rokicki
Apr 16, 2017
Patricia A. Rokicki, age 89, of Farmington Hills and Harbor Springs, passed away April 16, 2017. She was born December 1, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; daughter of Edward and Emilia Riegler. Patricia was raised in Muskegon and later moved to Good Hart and Harbor Springs. She was united in marriage to Henry Rokicki on August 29, 1987; dedicated to...
Vernell Bishop
Apr 14, 2017
Vernell Bishop, age 94, longtime resident of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at home April 14, 2017. She was born March 24, 1923; daughter of Walter E. and Ruby M. (nee Chandler) Scott. Vernell graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan; Class of 1941. She worked as a Medical Biller for the State of Michigan at Plymouth State Home, Northville...
Jon Henri White
Apr 11, 2017
Jon Henri White Jon Henri White, age 77, of Tecumseh, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on April 11, 2017. He was born October 15, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan; son of William and Bernice (nee Kane) White. Jon attended Cooley High School in Detroit. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Private First...
