Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Donald M. Cannistraro
Jul 6, 2014
Donald M. Cannistraro Age 73, of Northville, passed away July 6, 2014 of complications resulting from Parkinson 's Disease. He was born February 21, 1941 in Waltham, Massachusetts; son of Michael and Marjorie (Leishman) Cannistraro. Don was united in marriage to Janice W. Copson on October 30, 1965; they spent nearly 49 wonderful years together. Don grew up in Waltham,...
Barbara A. Figueiredo
Jul 3, 2014
Barbara A. Figueiredo Age 80, a lifelong resident of Northville passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2014. She was born in Northville on May 8, 1934; daughter of James and Grace (nee Spangler) Lower. She was united in marriage to Richard Figueiredo on November 5, 1952; they spent 59 loving years together until his death on July 9, 2011....
Arthur Ivins Greenlee
Jul 1, 2014
Arthur Greenlee passed peacefully surrounded by his family on July 1. He was a devoted, generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He will be missed, not only by his family, but by a wide circle of friends from his bridge groups and sports pursuits. He lived an active life of baseball, volleyball, cross-country skiing and was very happy...
Robert F. Zokas
Jul 1, 2014
Robert F. Zokas Age 87, of Northville, passed away July 1, 2014 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born February 18, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts; son of Frank and Anna (Baltusis) Zokas. His father, Frank S. Zokas entered the United States through Ellis Island in 1911 from Lithuania. Robert was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Smith on...
Ronald R. Nuechterlein
Jun 26, 2014
Ronald R. Nuechterlein Age 70, of Northville, passed away June 26, 2014 after a battle with a rare form of lymphoma. He was born August 2, 1943 in Frankenmuth, Michigan; son of Richard and Agnes(Hecht) Nuechterlein. He was united in marriage to Penny S. Pennell on July 30, 1966; they spent 47 years together. Ronald spent his childhood in Frankenmuth;...
Almeda M. Horsfall
Jun 22, 2014
Almeda M. Horsfall, age 89, of Northville, passed away June 22, 2014. She was born January 12, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois; daughter of Lewis and Bessie (nee Trout) Whetzel. On January 22, 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska Almeda married the love of her life Owen Horsfall and they spent 46 blissful years together until his death in 1989. Almeda and Owen...
Betty Joyce Thumm
Jun 17, 2014
Betty J. Thumm, age 85, of Northville, passed away June 17, 2014. She was born April 20, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Leo Wilfred and Vida Myrtle (nee Batchelor) Dilse. Betty graduated from Southeastern High School in 1947; she was a very gifted student. At the age of 13 she was hired at J.L. Hudson Company, but did not...
Katharina Amrein
Jun 12, 2014
Katharina (Karin) Amrein, age 73, of Northville passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at home after a three year battle with Lymphoma. She was born July 15, 1940 in Apatin, Serbia; daughter of Jakob and Theresia Amrein. Karin was married to Allan Inglis on May 25, 1985 in Montreal. The couple moved to Northville, Michigan in 1990. Karin dedicated her...
Frieda R. Andrews
Jun 10, 2014
Frieda R. Andrews Age 93, a resident of Novi since 2006, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She was born on March 22, 1921; daughter of Joseph and Theresa (nee Polt) Rummelsberger. Frieda was united in marriage to Eldon "Andy" Andrews on November 24, 1956; they were happily married for over 57 years. Frieda worked alongside her husband as...
Mary Elva Meek Lehman
Jun 8, 2014
Mary Elva, age 88 of Northville Twp, MI passed away on June 8, 2014 after a strong and courageous battle. Mary loved life, her church, and her Sunday school class, but her unconditional love and affection was for her children and family. Mary is survived by four of her five children; Roger of Phoenix, AZ; Susan and Sheryl of Plymouth,...
Fern Maxine Elias
Jun 7, 2014
Fern Maxine "Mickey" Elias Mickey Elias was born on January 17th, 1922 in Lincoln, NE and passed away early Saturday morning, June 7th, 2014 surrounded by family in Novi, MI. For Mickey, family was everything. To say that she was a mother, a wife, a chef and an artist all wrapped up into one will never do her justice enough....
William N. Brower
Jun 4, 2014
Age 71, longtime resident of Salem Township, formerly of Marine City, passed away June 4, 2014. He was born on July 28, 1942; son of William T. and Helen (nee Schuster) Brower. He worked as a Supervisor for Ameritech, retiring after 33 years with the company. William was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in South Lyon. He was...
Julius H. Saner
Jun 4, 2014
Age 85, longtime resident of Northville, passed away June 4, 2014. He was born on December 5, 1928 to Julius and Sophie (Huegel) Saner. He was united in marriage to Marjorie D. Opdenhoff on November 27, 1951; they spent 62 loving years together. Julius grew up on a farm on Powell Road in Plymouth, moved to Northville in 1960. He...
Steven L. King
Jun 3, 2014
Eminem is among the many in the music and recording worlds mourning the death of Steve King, the engineer who won a Grammy in 2003 for "The Eminem Show" and also mixed the rapper's award-winning "Lose Yourself" from the "8 Mile" film soundtrack. King's resume also included work with Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith, George Clinton, Eminem's D12 crew and its...
Harold C. Noffz
Jun 3, 2014
Harold C. Noffz Age 86, longtime resident of Northville, passed away June 3, 2014. He was born on February 9, 1928 in Fremont, Ohio; son of Emil and Else (Wandke) Noffz. He was united in marriage to Carol Irene Loughman, spending 48 years together. Harold graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He worked...
Kimberly Anne Hesse
Jun 2, 2014
Kimberly Anne Hesse passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2014 in Bloomfield Hills, MI. She was born on February 21, 1969, the daughter of Alan and Mary (Edwards) Hesse of Naples, FL. Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Todd Hesse and his partner Wes Adams of Los Angeles, CA., and Scott (Patricia) Hesse of Northville, MI....
James A. Mostyn
Jun 1, 2014
Age 94, of Northville, formerly of Las Vegas, NV and Detroit, passed away June 1, 2014. James worked for the City of Detroit Department of Streets and Traffic retiring as a Supervisor after many years. He was the Past President of AFL-CIO in Detroit. Throughout his life James had many interesting careers such as working as a furrier in New...
Neil D. Johnson
May 30, 2014
Age 79, longtime resident of Jackson, passed away May 30, 2014. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Jean Johnson. Cherished father of Michael Sue (Steven) Weaver, Beaty (Scott) Whitney, and Dave (Gina) Johnson. Adored grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 30. Dear brother of Marjorie Patrick. Preceded in death by his wife; his parents, George D. and...
Michael C. Mcarthur
May 29, 2014
Age 65, of Northville, passed away on May 29, 2014. He was born April 19, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Lawrence and Lena (nee Light) McArthur. Michael grew up in Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School in 1967. He worked as a cook for many years at various restaurants in the area, including the Wagon Wheel, the Palace, and...
Edward S. Ross
May 22, 2014
Age 83, longtime resident of Northville passed away May 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Marguerite. Cherished father of Brian (Kathy), Tom, Beth, and Mary. Adored grandfather of Kelly (Chris) Allen, and Sean and great grandfather of Henry Allen. Loving brother of Florine (the late Aldo) Fox, Mary Margaret (the late Roy) Jeffery, the late Donald Ross, and the late Catherine...
