Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Jerry R. Travis
Mar 16, 2016
Jerry R. TravisAge 55, of Lexington, Michigan, passed away on March 16, 2016. He was born March 15, 1961 in Yale, Michigan; son of Clare Travis and Rosella (nee Quinn) Travis. He graduated from Cros-Lex High School in Croswell, Michigan; Class of 1979. Jerry worked as a horse trainer for over 30 years; he had a very strong work ethic...
Conrad J. Burkman
Mar 14, 2016
Conrad John BurkmanAge 81, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on March 14, 2016. He was born February 28, 1935 in Northville, Michigan; son of John and Ruth (nee Yerkes) Burkman. Conrad graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1952. He furthered his education with a Bachelor Degree from Cleary College. Conrad was united in marriage to Nina E....
Doreen Barbara Echols
Mar 6, 2016
Doreen B. Echols, age 88, of South Lyon passed away peacefully on March 6, 2016. She was born July 22, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Albert and Anne (nee Schreiber) Lane. She was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Echols on April 27, 1946; they spent over 59 loving years together until his death in 2005. She graduated from...
Crystal Star Arnett
Mar 5, 2016
Crystal Star Arnett, age 35, of Wixom went home to be with Jesus on March 5, 2016. She was born July 2, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; daughter of David Arnett and Pamela (nee McClure) Silverthorn. Crystal was blessed with three beautiful children. Crystal’s life consisted of helping others. She served as an EMT for six years and became Vice...
Andrew A. Torok
Feb 27, 2016
Andrew A. TorokAge 89, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on February 27, 2016. He was born September 22, 1926 in Putnam Township, Michigan; son of Andrew and Theresa (nee Bokrus) Torok. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. On June 12, 1949 he married the love of his life Gennell Rood; they...
Mitchell Rackov
Feb 23, 2016
Mitchell Rackov age 79, of Marion, formerly of New Hudson, passed away on February 23, 2016. He was born March 2, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan; son of William and Angela (nee Chmura) Rackov. Mitchell graduated from Northville High School in 1953; following graduation he attended University of Michigan. He worked as an Engineer in the metal fabrication industry; he retired...
Roger S. Miller
Feb 19, 2016
Roger S. MillerAge 94, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on February 19, 2016. He was born December 1, 1921 in Oakland Township, Michigan; son of Donald and Lillian (nee Chatfield) Miller. Roger proudly served in the United States Army during World War II where he was initially deployed to Africa and then to Italy. He was wounded while...
Warren P. Fogarty
Feb 17, 2016
Warren P. FogartyAge 89, of Northville passed away February 17, 2016. He was born on March 22, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan; son of John Roy and Gertrude (nee Lecuyer) Fogarty. He was united in marriage to Rose Marie Kirchoff on August 18, 1951; devoted to each other for over 64 years. They made Westland their home until moving to Northville...
Anthony Michael Ventura
Feb 16, 2016
Anthony Michael VenturaAge 76, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 16, 2016. He was born May 5, 1939 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of Michael and Sara (nee Audia) Ventura. Anthony was united in marriage to Ethel Roech on November 21, 1964; spending almost 20 years devoted to each other until her death on February 17, 1984....
Sybil L. Beetler
Feb 15, 2016
Sybil L. Beetler, age 77, a longtime resident of Northville passed away February 15, 2016. She was born November 24, 1938 in Wise County, Virginia; daughter of Jackson and Nora (nee Smith) Jessee. She was united in marriage to Charles “Dan” Beetler on November 20, 1965; celebrating 50 loving years together in 2015. Sybil received her Associates Degree in Art...
Karen L. Riebling
Feb 12, 2016
Karen L. Riebling, age 61, of South Lyon, formerly of Northville passed away February 12, 2016. She was born October 19, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Richard and Doris (nee Guoin) Edmark. She graduated from St. Rita Catholic School in Detroit in 1973. Karen was united in marriage to Paul Riebling on July 12, 1974; they spent 33 loving...
Elizabeth A. Potter
Feb 11, 2016
Elizabeth A. Potter, age 86, a longtime resident of Westland passed away peacefully in the arms of her son Thursday, February 11, 2016. She was born September 14, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts; daughter of Brenton and Kathleen (nee Zwicker) Grant. She completed her undergraduate degree at Webster College in Missouri and received her Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
William Everett Schmidt
Feb 11, 2016
William E. Schmidt, age 82, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 11, 2016. He was born June 17, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio; son of Everett and Dorothy (nee Kline) Schmidt. William was united in marriage to Lora J. Angell on November 21, 1964; they spent 51 loving years together.William graduated with a Master’s Degree from Wayne State...
Keith R. Mannisto
Feb 10, 2016
Keith Reuben MannistoAge 67, a lifetime resident of Northville, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2016. He was born February 9, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan; son of Ralph and Ruth (nee Siira) Mannisto. Keith was united in marriage to Anne E. Vargo on August 29, 1978; they spent over 37 devoted years together. Keith began a career as a...
Peter M. Ross, Jr.
Jan 22, 2016
Peter M. Ross, Jr.. age 78, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2016. He was born August 17, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Peter M. and Clementine (nee Elie) Ross. He proudly served in the United States Army following the Korean War in the communication department. Peter was united in marriage to Karen L. Engwall...
Virginia M. Mclean
Jan 20, 2016
Virginia Mae McLeanAge 91, passed away January 20, 2016 in Hitchcock, Texas. She was born March 27, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Bert and Dorothy Trumble. She married the love of her life Robert Krug in Columbia, South Carolina in 1943. She tragically lost her husband Robert at the age of 31, in 1955. She was left to raise...
David Adam
Jan 11, 2016
David AdamAge 84, of Livonia, passed away on January 11, 2016. He was born December 8, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan; son of David and Margaret (nee Adams) Adam. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. David was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Klocke on June 23, 1956; they spent 56 loving years together until...
Nancy A. Liddell
Jan 7, 2016
Nancy A. Liddell, age 83, longtime resident of Northville passed away January 7, 2016. She was born September 30, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; daughter of Joseph and Ann (nee Hladysh) Raczkowski. While attending nursing school Nancy was introduced to Thomas Liddell by her friend Dorothy, who happened to be his cousin. They were united in marriage on November 12, 1955;...
Myrna Jean Shank
Dec 31, 2015
Myrna J. Shank, age 85, of Northville passed away December 31, 2015. She was born September 22, 1930 in Livonia Township, Michigan; daughter of Lionel and Shirley (Baldwin) Mickens. Myrna was united in marriage to Bruce Shank on June 24, 1960; devoted to each other and their family for 55 years until his death on September 28, 2015.Myrna was an...
Helmut Weber
Dec 26, 2015
Helmut WeberAge 95, of Plymouth, formerly of Grand Blanc, MI and Dunedin, FL, passed away on December 26, 2015. He was born October 13, 1920 in Ückendorf, Germany; son of Hermann and Ida (nee Stein) Weber. Helmut was united in marriage to Hildegard M. Eilert on November 25, 1950; they spent 62 loving years together until her death in 2013.In...
