Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Conrad R. Dowel
Apr 4, 2017
Conrad Richard Dowel, age 85, of Northville, formerly of Westland, passed away on April 4, 2017. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on October 30, 1931; son of Stanley and Joanne (nee Mendleski) Podolski. Connie, as his friends called him, proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. During his time with the Army he served as...
Kathleen I. Musa
Mar 29, 2017
Kathleen Irene Musa, age 55, of Dunedin, Florida, formerly of Canton passed away peacefully in her home on March 29, 2017. She was born on May 8, 1961 in Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada; daughter of Gerald and Monica (nee Fox) Fleury. Kathy spent most of her childhood in Maumee, Ohio and Erie, Michigan. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High...
Nancy R. Gray
Mar 25, 2017
Nancy R. Gray, age 81, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 25, 2017. She was born April 19, 1935 in Vicksburg, Michigan; daughter of Lerton and Hazel (nee Kennedy) Pinkerton. Nancy was united in marriage to Richard A. Gray and they were devoted to each other for over 50 years. In 1957 she graduated from Eastern Michigan University...
Lulu Mae Witt
Mar 12, 2017
Lulu Mae Witt, age 100, of Brighton, formerly of Northville, passed away March 12, 2017. She was born January 30, 1917 in Salem, Michigan; daughter James Burr and Margaret Gladys (nee Whitmire) Lyke. She graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1936. Lu was united in marriage to Norman Witt on June 27, 1937; they spent 60 loving years devoted...
Clarence A. Hein
Mar 9, 2017
Clarence A. Hein, age 99, of Canton previously of Detroit, passed away peacefully March 9, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 11, 1917; son of William and Clara (nee Roschewski) Hein. Clarence was a graduate of Mackenzie High School in Detroit. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Army during World War II. Clarence...
Walter G. Shureb
Mar 9, 2017
Walter G. Shureb Walter G. Shureb, age 95, longtime resident of Northville, formerly of Detroit, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family March 9, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 10, 1921; son of Michael and Alice (nee Prato) Shureb. Walter graduated from Central High School in Detroit; Class of 1938. He continued his education at...
Richard C. Grant
Mar 7, 2017
Richard C. Grant, age 86, a resident of Northville and a previous resident of Farmington Hills, passed away on March 7, 2017. He was born on January 29, 1931; son of Raymond and Anna (nee Stone) Grant. Richard was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School and graduated from University of Detroit Mercy in 1952 with a Bachelor of...
Frances I. Ondrus
Mar 2, 2017
Frances I. Ondrus Frances I. Ondrus, age 92, of Northville, formerly of Parma, Ohio, passed away March 2, 2017. She was born May 28, 1924 in Brooksvale, Pennsylvania; daughter Mariano and Carmella (nee Corrado) Bello. She graduated from Dunbar Township High School in Pennsylvania; Class of 1942. Frances met Daniel J. Ondrus while working as a USO girl greeting the...
Joseph T. "Tom" Viel
Mar 1, 2017
Joseph Thomas Viel Joseph “Tom” Viel, age 73, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully March 1, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 27, 1943; son of Robert and Edith (nee Meloche) Romano. Tom graduated from Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights; Class of 1961. He proudly served his country in the United States Army where he...
Cheryl Ann Giesa
Feb 13, 2017
Cheryl Ann Giesa Cheryl Ann Giesa, age 57, of Northville, passed away on February 13, 2017 after a courageous fight against cancer. She was born on February 12, 1960 in Dearborn; daughter of Richard and Patricia (nee Schwab) Cywinski. Cheryl was married to Patrick L. Giesa on September 25, 1999; lovingly devoted to each other for 17 years. Cheryl was...
Dick Snyder
Feb 8, 2017
Dick Snyder, age 73, of South Lyon, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, went home to be with Jesus his Savior February 8, 2017. He was born April 18, 1943; son of Clyde and Letha (nee Adams) Snyder. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School; Class of 1961. While in high school, Dick was a tremendous athlete; he was on...
Nancy L. Barkoot Lanzetta
Feb 7, 2017
Nancy Lee Barkoot Lanzetta, age 78, of Northville, formerly of Redford, passed away suddenly on February 7, 2017. She was born January 21, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Melford and Mary Helen (nee Corbett) Boyd. Nancy was married to John Paterson in 1959, and they were together for 10 years. They were lucky to have the opportunity to live...
Annabelle L. Dolsen
Feb 4, 2017
Annabelle L. DolsenAnnabelle L. Dolsen, age 92, longtime resident of Northville, formerly of New Hudson passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017. She was born March 23, 1924 in Pontiac, Michigan; daughter of Norme and Louise (nee Oldenburg) Bowers. Annabelle graduated from New Hudson High School; Class of 1942. She continued her education receiving a 2 year teaching certificate from...
Lillian E. Buttermore
Jan 30, 2017
Lillian E. Buttermore Lillian E. Buttermore, age 99, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away January 30, 2017. She was born February 17, 1917 in Redford, Michigan; daughter of George and Mary (nee Schoeb) Henning. Lillian was united in marriage to Charles F. “Chuck” Buttermore on March 8, 1934; they spent 63 loving years together until his death in 1997....
Wallace John Bouffard
Jan 28, 2017
Wallace J. Bouffard Age 92 of Northville, previously of Garden City, passed away on January 28, 2017. He was born June 4, 1924 in Oberlin, Ohio; son of Adrian and Mildred (nee Marrone) Bouffard. He was united in marriage to Anna Maria Christoph in July of 1947; celebrating over 63 years of devotion to each other until her death in...
Barbara Jean Bidwell
Jan 25, 2017
Barbara J. Bidwell Age 87, of South Lyon, previous longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully January 25, 2017. She was born May 23, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of James and Beatrice (Pickett) Earl. Barbara graduated in 1947 from Redford High School. She was united in marriage to Lawrence H. Bidwell on October 15, 1949. They spent over 51...
Kylie Nicole Mattic
Jan 20, 2017
Kylie Nicole Mattic April 6, 2004 - January 20, 2017 Kylie, a 12-year-old resident of Northville, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving family on January 20, 2017. She was born April 6, 2004 in Wayne, Michigan; daughter of Leroy and LaToya (Smith) Mattic. She bought intense joy to the people in her life and was loved by...
Valerie Anne Morris
Jan 13, 2017
Valerie A. Morris Age 69, formerly of Dearborn and Southgate, passed away on January 13, 2017 at Marycrest Manor in Livonia after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy. She was born on January 12, 1948 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; daughter of Budd Lynch and Frances B. (nee Gee) Lynch. She was raised in Dearborn and graduated from Divine Child...
Christopher M. Lafayette
Jan 12, 2017
Christopher M. LaFayette, age 24, of Seattle, WA, formerly of Northville, passed away on January 12, 2017. He was born July 6, 1992; son of Martin J. and Connie K. (nee Twomey) LaFayette, and brother of Caroline M. LaFayette. Christopher graduated from Northville High School; Class of 2010. During high school, he was Captain of the Swim Team, served on...
Dale M. Justin
Jan 1, 2017
Dale M. Justin Dale M. Justin, age 81, of Livonia, formerly of Northville and Clinton Township, passed away on January 1, 2017. He was born July 10, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Arthur and Adele (nee Baker) Justin. Dale had a very strong work ethic; he worked in food sales for many years and retired at the age of...
