Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Jewel Marie Luckett
Sep 9, 2017
LUCKETT, JEWEL (nee Mack) Jewel Luckett, active Member American Association of University Women-Northville/Novi Branch, Michigan Quester, and Northville Women’s Club; avid reader; women’s advocate; political enthusiast; and long-time Northville Resident, passed away in her home, surrounded by family Saturday, September 9 at the age of 91. Born Jewel Marie Mack, January 2, 1926, Detroit, Michigan; Jewel was a strong supporter...
Dr. James R. Payne
Sep 9, 2017
Dr. James Roger Payne, DDS, age 72, a longtime resident of Livonia, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2017. He was born December 24, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Alonzo and Maybell Payne. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Ann Pearl in 1970; they spent over 35 years devoted to one another until her death in 2005. Following...
Paul R. Thompson
Sep 6, 2017
Paul R. Thompson, age 69, of Northville, formerly of Illinois, California, and Texas, passed away suddenly September 6, 2017. He was born March 29, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois; son of Paul and Julia (nee Horvath) Thompson. He was united in marriage to Marcia B. Goldberg on December 27, 1969; they spent over 47 years devoted to one another. In 1970...
James D. Rea
Sep 1, 2017
James D. Rea, age 89, of Northville, formerly of Novi, passed away September 1, 2017. He was born July 11, 1928 in Dearborn, Michigan; son of Francesco and Gioconda (nee Monacelli)  Rea.  He graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn; Class of 1945.  He continued his education at Lawrence Tech where he received an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He...
Joanne Louise Eisele
Aug 29, 2017
Joanne Louise Eisele  Long-time Northville resident Joanne Louise Eisele (nee Kissane) passed away peacefully August 29, 2017 at the age of 84. She was born on September 16, 1932 in Highland Park, Michigan to Thomas and Wilhelmina (Hoffmeyer) Kissane.  Joanne is survived by her children, Sally Eisele, Susan Drewke, Janet (Carlos) Junca, Laura Eisele and Dan (Laura) Eisele, her grandchildren...
Brenda G. Haire
Aug 28, 2017
Brenda G. Haire, age 67, longtime resident of Novi, passed away on August 28, 2017. She was born August 5, 1950 in Tiptonville, Tennessee; daughter of Thomas and Virginia (nee Dyer) Hayes. She graduated from Plymouth High School; Class of 1968. Brenda was united in marriage to David R. Haire on June 7, 1980; they spent 37 loving years together...
Jeanne Ambler
Aug 27, 2017
Jeanne Ambler, whose family is in its 8th generation in Northville, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at her daughters home in Florida. She was 95. Jeanne was a life member of the Northville Mothers Club, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Northville, and a longtime member of Lakelands...
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...
