Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home

Aug 19, 2024

Catherine Angela Crowe Petz

Age 95, of Novi, formerly of Grosse Pointe, passed away August 19, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Thomas Joseph Petz for 54 years. Cherished mother of Thomas Joseph (Kathryn) Petz, Jr., William John Petz, David Goyeau Petz, John James Petz, Catherine Petz (Jason) Hilliard, and the late James David Petz. Adored...

Aug 19, 2024

Elizabeth M. Cascaden, age 77, of Northville, passed away on August 19, 2024. Born on August 5, 1947, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, she was the beloved daughter of Arthur B. and Helen E. (Farrington) Gillette. Elizabeth was united in marriage to John P. Crotteau for over 17 years until his death in 2015.

Liz, as she was...

Aug 11, 2024

James R. Bone, age 85, of Northville, passed away on August 11, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan; son of James E. and Jean (Guthrie) Bone. Jim was a graduate of Redford High School, class of 1957. After graduation he joined the United States Navy; he proudly served his country aboard the USS Bremerton...

Aug 10, 2024

Michael Frank Pozan, age 89, of Livonia, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; son of George and Mary (Dupay) Pozan. Michael was a graduate of Mackenzie High School in Detroit, class of 1953. After graduation he attended Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. He was united in marriage to Joanne...

Aug 10, 2024

Jerol Stanley “Jerry” Olson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at the age of 86 in his adopted hometown of Northville, Michigan. Jerry’s life, which spanned nearly nine decades, was a testament to love, dedication, and community.

Born in 1938 in Cambridge, Minnesota, Jerry’s life journey took him from...

Aug 6, 2024

Barbara K. Williamson, age 90, of Novi, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on August 6, 2024. She was born on August 26, 1933 in Detroit; daughter of Charles and Ruth (Teagan) Kinzel.  Barb grew up in Detroit and graduated from Redford High School; class of 1951.  Following high school, she continued her education at Albion College...

Aug 5, 2024

Michael V. Mathers, age 76, of Novi, passed away on August 5, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1948 in Moline, Illinois; son of Robert and Shirley (Carlile) Mathers. He grew up in Streator, Illinois and moved to Michigan while in high school. Mike graduated from Grosse Pointe High, class of 1966. He attended Lawrence Institute of Technology...

Aug 3, 2024

William H. Hooth, age 88, recently of Clarkston, passed away on August 3, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; son of Howard and Pearl (Piner) Hooth.  He graduated from Portage High School; class of 1953. Following high school, he attended Western Michigan University. He also proudly served his country as a Corpsman in the...

Jul 27, 2024

Janet Jordan Heath-Morgan, age 88, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on July 27, 2024. She was born on September 14, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Marvin and Ruby (Galvin) Jordan. She was united in marriage to Donald G. Morgan on November 23, 1993; spending over 30 years devoted to their love until his death on June...

Jul 24, 2024

CHARLES SAMUEL PELTZ, JR.

September 24, 1941 – July 24, 2024

Charles Samuel Peltz, Jr., loving husband to Norma for 60 years and devoted father to Charles Steven and Matthew James, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on July 24, 2024, at the Angela Hospice Care Center (hospital) in Livonia....

Jul 22, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Joslin (née Browne) passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 in Novi, Michigan at the age of 91. She was born in North Rosedale Park in Detroit on March 8, 1933 to Mary Anne Hutchinson Browne and Cyril G. Browne, the youngest of five children. Her beloved husband of 50 years, Burr G. Joslin, preceded her in...

Jul 20, 2024

James M. Hollis, age 89, lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on July 20, 2024.  He was born on June 6, 1935 in Plymouth, Michigan; son of Roy and Leta (Cantley) Hollis.  He graduated from Northville High School; class of 1953.  Following high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Jim was united in marriage...

Jul 20, 2024

Iva M. Price, age 94, longtime resident of South Lyon, passed away on July 20, 2024. She was born May 4, 1930 in Pittsfield Township, Michigan daughter of William and Gertrude (Brown) Spangler.  Iva was united in marriage to Alfred C. Price on June 18, 1950; they were lovingly devoted to one another for 47 years until his death...

Jul 14, 2024

John M. Goode, Jr., age 78, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024. He was born March 24, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan; son of John and Mary (Morse) Goode.  John was united in marriage to Carol A. Nikkila on December 16, 1966; they spent over 57 years devoted to one another and their family....

Jul 4, 2024

Shayla D. Rachelle, age 78, of Novi, formerly of Farmington, passed away on July 4, 2024. She was born March 11, 1946 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  Shayla graduated from Mt. Clemens High School and continued her education at Marygrove College in Detroit where she earned a bachelor's degree.  She went on to earn a master’s degree in education from...

Jun 27, 2024

Donald Gene Morgan, age 92, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on June 27, 2024.  He was born on August 11, 1931 in Venedocia, Ohio; son of Wendell and Edith (Cunningham) Morgan.  He graduated from Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, Ohio; class of 1950 where he lettered in three different sports.  After graduation, Donald proudly served his country...

Jun 26, 2024

Paul Mecham, born on August 16, 1941, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband to Edeltraud “Traudl” Mecham, sharing 64 years of marriage filled with love and companionship. He leaves behind a legacy of family, including his cherished daughters, Judith (Patrick) Curran and Diana (Patrick) Charles; his five grandchildren, Christine (David) Maher, Peter (Jillian)...

Jun 25, 2024

Kathleen “Katie” Langan, age 37, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1986 in Southfield, Michigan; daughter of John “Bob” and Yvonne (Regan) Langan.

Katie graduated from Mercy High School, class of 2004. Following graduation, she continued her education at Holy Cross College in South Bend, Indiana. From a...

Jun 17, 2024

Michael R. Lightner

Age 67, of Northville, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2024 after having the perfect Father’s Day family vacation over the weekend. He was born January 4, 1957 in Grove City, Pennsylvania; son of James and Edith (Rohr) Lightner. Michael was united in marriage to Margaret K. Lancaster on January 19, 1980; they were...

Jun 13, 2024

Gary Marshall McCausland, age 73, of Northville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024.  He was born on April 12,1951 in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Marshall McCausland and Frances (Inglis) McCausland.

Gary grew up in Redford Township, Michigan and graduated from Redford Union High School. It was there he met Constance Lomako in their...