Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
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...
Hyrthol D. Harsh
May 20, 2014
Age 95, of Farmington Hills, formerly a longtime resident of Novi, passed away on May 20, 2014. He was born March 16, 1919 in Adrian, Michigan; son of Elmer and Tessie (nee Rhinehart) Harsh. He is survived by his loving children, Marilyn (Paul) Zehnder and Ellen Chuhran; and his grandchildren, John Chuhran, Shelley (Fred) Kretzinger, and Deborah (Mark) Bellomo. He...
Calvin F. Long
May 19, 2014
Calvin F. Long Living in his 90th year, of Farmington Hills, formerly of Pontiac, went to his Lord on May 19, 2014. He proudly served two tours of duty in the US Navy; the first during World War II and the second during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Paula D. Ulrich on May 22, 1948; this...
Lawrence G. Berthiaume
May 15, 2014
Age 71, of Northville, formerly of Farmington Hills, passed away on May 15, 2014. He was born September 7, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Arthur and Catherine (nee Zemsta) Berthiaume. He proudly served his country in the Navy from 1960-1964, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, aboard the USS Prairie as a Petty Officer 2nd Class, Machinist Repairman. Lawrence was...
Richard "Dick" Kelly
May 11, 2014
Age 88, longtime resident of Northville, passed away May 11, 2014. He was born on July 7, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Leona (nee Howell) Kelly. He was united in marriage to Pauline "Polly" Bailey on June 21, 1969; and they spent 43 loving years together until her death in 2012. Dick graduated from University of Detroit Dental...
Clair A. Mahinske
May 11, 2014
Age 60, of Northville, formerly of Howell, went home to be with the Lord, May 11, 2014. She was born February 19, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Paul R. and Virginia I. (nee Kretschmer) Mahinske. Clair graduated from Howell High School in 1972. She received a Bachelor Degree from Western Michigan University and later a Master Degree in Education....
Jason B. Vanloo
Apr 29, 2014
Age 37, of Canton, formerly of Northville and Charlevoix, passed away April 29, 2014. He was born on July 26, 1976 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Bryan R. and Sheri L. (nee Wolgamott). Jason grew up in Charlevoix and graduated from Charlevoix High School. He received an Associate's Degree from Lansing Community College and later graduated from the Radcliff Center...
Kenneth A. "Sonny" Kemp
Apr 29, 2014
Kenneth A. "Sonny" Kemp Age 80, of Farmington Hills, passed away April 29, 2014. He was born on September 6, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Kenneth G. and Edna L. (nee Whitman) Kemp. Kenneth, also known as Sonny, was a lifelong resident of Farmington Hills; moving to the area when he was 3 years old, later attending Farmington High...
Charles W. "Bill" Elwell, Jr.
Apr 18, 2014
Age 69, of Livonia, formerly of Northville, passed away April 18, 2014. He was born on October 25, 1944 in Northville, Michigan; son of Charles W. and Ruth E. (nee Willman) Elwell, Sr. Bill was united in marriage to Helen F. Lucas on March 12, 1971, and they spent 43 loving years together. He worked Admissions and the Winner's Circle...
Donald R. French
Apr 13, 2014
Age 82, longtime resident of South Lyon, formerly of Northville and Ann Arbor, passed away April 13, 2014. He was born on August 10, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Elsie Florence (nee Gardner) French. Donald graduated from Pennsylvania School of Optometry with a Doctorate in Optometry. He had his own practice, Dr. Donald R. French, OD, PC, on...
Penny Weaver
Apr 4, 2014
Age 66, of Northville, passed away peacefully April 4, 2014. She was born April 14, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter of Jack and Joan (nee Edwards) Chaille. Penny was united in marriage to Howard Weaver on November 23, 1983 and they spent 30 loving years together. Penny received a Master Degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a...
Richard L. King
Mar 10, 2014
Age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away March 10, 2014. He was born on July 4, 1934 in Romulus, Michigan to Cyrus King and Margaret Schmidt. Lee was united in marriage to Marilyn Holmes on May 19, 1956 and they spent 55 loving years together until her death in 2012. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1952. Following...
Clara E. Malo
Mar 4, 2014
Age 97, a longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away peacefully March 4, 2014. She was born September 28, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of John and Kathrina (nee Kahlor) Ollariu. Clara was united in marriage to Frank Hamlin, who passed away in 1969. She later married Maurice Malo and they spent 25 loving years together until his death in...
Mary E. Feole
Feb 27, 2014
Mary E. "Betty" Feole, age 94, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 27, 2014. She was born April 2, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Louis and Henrietta (nee Hughes) Genest. Betty was united in marriage to Julius Feole in 1962; they spent 38 loving years together until his death in 2000. During World War II Betty supported...
