Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Billie I. Erwin
Jan 28, 2013
Age 87, of Gold Canyon, AZ, formerly of South Lyon, passed away January 28, 2013. Loving wife of the late J.W. Erwin. Cherished mother of William (Linda) Erwin, James (Eileen) Erwin, Douglas (Kathi) Erwin, and Thomas (Adra) Erwin. Adored grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 7. Private services were held.
Ronald R. Lupi
Jan 16, 2013
Ronald R. Lupi Age 69, of Whitmore Lake, passed away on January 16, 2013. He was born on January 9, 1944 in Ann Arbor; son of Ralph and Virginia (Lupo) Lupi. He is survived by his beloved soul mate of 50 years Lucinda Lupi; his children, Dino Lupi, Marty Lupi, and Quint Lupi; his siblings, Sandy Navarre, Bob Lupi, and...
Virginia Daisy Meyer
Jan 15, 2013
Virginia D. Meyer Age 75, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2013. Virginia was born on March 24, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Warren and Beatrice (Aitken) Meyer. Private services will be held.
Stephen G. Vitale
Jan 14, 2013
Stephen G. Vitale Age 48, of Northville, passed away January 14, 2013. Loving husband of Kathleen M. Vitale. Adored father of Jack and Lauren. Cherished son of Mamie "Mickey" Vitale and the late Gus Vitale. Dear brother of Craig (Marilyn) Vitale, Gina Kendrick, and Rodney Vitale. Also loved by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and friends. The visitation...
Florence "Jodie" O'Hare
Jan 12, 2013
Age 69, longtime resident of Northville, passed away January 12, 2013. Beloved wife of Richard F. O'Hare. Cherished mother of Kelli (Michael) Paslawski and the late Steve O'Hare. Dear step-mother of Mari Takeda. Adored grandmother of Julia (Josh) Balogh, Rachael Paslawski, and Leah Paslawski; great grandmother of Jenna Balogh; and step grandmother of 3. The visitation will be held, Wednesday,...
Jeannette L. Hampton
Jan 10, 2013
Jeannette L. Hampton Age 73, of Novi, passed away suddenly January 10, 2013. She was born April 17, 1939 in Cumberland, Maryland; daughter of Lloyd Brant and Ethel (Dietz) Bell. Jeannette was united in marriage to Lewis "Joe" Hampton; they spent over 25 loving years together until his death on January 10, 2013. She was very devoted to her faith....
Lewis F. Hampton
Jan 10, 2013
Lewis "Joe" F. Hampton Age 79, of Novi, passed away suddenly January 10, 2013. He was born January 31, 1933 in Temple, Texas; son of William and Virda (Moon) Hampton. Lewis was united in marriage to Jeannette L. Brant Harshman; they spent over 25 loving years together until her death on January 10, 2013. He was a retired factory worker...
Cecelia M. Bloniarz
Jan 7, 2013
Age 89, of South Lyon, passed away January 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Bloniarz. Cherished mother of Vivian (Walter) Carrigan and Michael (Sandra) Bloniarz. Adored grandmother of Timothy (Amanda) Carrigan and Katelyn (Michael Castaneda) Carrigan; and great grandmother of Abigail Kate and Vivian Mae. Private family services will be held. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to...
Jean F. Gordon
Jan 6, 2013
Jean F. Gordon Age 90, of Northville, passed away January 6, 2013. She was born January 6, 1923 in Oil City, Pennsylvania; daughter of Robert and Frances (Williamson) Gordon. Jean completed her undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University and her master's degree from Western Michigan University. She taught biology and horticulture for 19 years in the Livonia Public School district;...
John P. Mehill
Jan 1, 2013
Age 91, of New Hudson, MI, formerly of Parma, OH passed away January 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Augusta Mehill. Cherished father of Mark (Becky) Mehill. Adored grandfather of Nathan, Matthew, and the late Noah. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:30 a.m., time of gathering 10 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 Ten Mile,...
Ann Elizabeth M. Ziegler
Dec 29, 2012
Ann Elizabeth M. Ziegler Age 79, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away December 29, 2012. She was born May 8, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Joseph and Helen Grace (Hogan) FitzGerald. She was united in marriage to Ralph J. Ziegler on February 12, 1955; they spent 47 loving years together until his death in 2002. For many years...
Lawrence Merrill Bemish
Dec 27, 2012
Lawrence Merrill "Larry" Bemish Age 78, passed away peacefully in his home in Northville, Michigan with his wife Catherine Eugenie (Green) "Jean" Bemish by his side on December 27, 2012. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 22, 1934 to Leslie and Ann (Sonderman) Bemish. He's survived by his wife Eugenie, son Andrew Lawrence "Andy" Bemish of Northville,...
John A. Burry
Dec 26, 2012
Age 82, of Northville, passed away December 26, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Louise I. Burry. Cherished father of Brenda Alverson, Beth (Steve) Pieckiel, David (Diane) Burry, Edwin (Kristyn) Burry, and Bruce (Bonnie) Burry. Adored grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 4. The visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., with...
Jennie Ray
Dec 25, 2012
Age 82, of Taylor passed away December 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Frank Ray. Cherished mother of Diana Ray, Carol (Don) Fichter, Frank (Mary Lou) Ray, JoAnn (Ben) Schmidt, and Kathi (Kevin) Shepherd. Adored grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of the late Virginia Orlando. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m., with time of gathering...
Joseph Gatteri
Dec 25, 2012
Joseph Gatteri Age 82, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away December 25, 2012. He was born on May 21, 1930 in Farmington; son of Joseph and Dominica (Turina) Gatteri. Joseph was united in marriage to Margaret I. Marshall on April 29, 1950; they spent 62 loving years together. He proudly served his country with the Army during the Korean...
Terese Ann Weber
Dec 23, 2012
Terese Ann Weber Age 58, of Northville, passed away December 23, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 9, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri; daughter of John and Clara (Kuras) Weber. She graduated from MSU; where she played collegiate level golf. She then went on to continue her golf career with the LPGA, traveling the world...
Helen Sanders
Dec 22, 2012
Age 90, of New Hudson, formerly of Redford and Detroit, passed away December 22, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Paul Sanders. Cherished mother of John (Stephanie) Sanders, Larry Sanders, and Greg (Anne) Sanders. Adored grandmother of Eric (Kristen) Sanders, Jason (Debbie) Sanders, and Zachary Sanders; and great grandmother of Brennan, Keara, Selia, Leland, Stephen, and Matthew. Dear sister of...
Vitina Marie Laudicina
Dec 18, 2012
Vitina M. Laudicina Age 96, of Dearborn, passed away December 18, 2012. She was born April 30, 1916 in Albion; daughter of Nicola and Giacomina (Lodato) Palise. She spent most of her life in Dearborn before moving to Livonia and Northville. She was united in marriage to Jasper Laudicina on November 5, 1949; they spent over 51 loving years together...
Enid L. Penn
Dec 14, 2012
Enid L. Penn Age 92, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away December 14, 2012. She was born September 4, 1920 in Detroit; daughter of Henry and Ann (Bone) Whetter. She grew up in Detroit and was a graduate of McKenzie High School, class of 1938. She was united in marriage to Harold Penn on February 8, 1941; they spent...
Gladys Suzannah Smith
Dec 12, 2012
Gladys S. Smith (nee Myers) Age 94, a longtime resident of Livonia, passed away December 12, 2012. She was born August 1, 1918 in Hillsdale, Michigan; daughter of Frank and Chloe (nee Baxter) Myers. She was united in marriage to William B. Smith on January 12, 1940; they spent over 63 loving years together until his death in 2003. Gladys...
