Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
James C. Gatrell
Dec 7, 2025
James C. Gatrell (June 25, 1939 – December 7, 2025) passed away peacefully at his home in Indiana. He was the son of the late Samuel Clay Gatrell and Goldie Mayhew Spencer. Jim was married on July 10, 1968 to Linda Elizabeth (nee Monarch) Gatrell.
Jim spent his entire career at General Telephone and the majority of it “Up North” including...
Beatriz Margarita Lande
Dec 6, 2025
Beatriz M. Lande, age 86, of Northville, formerly of Southfield, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born Beatriz Margarita Gerlach de Benedictis on September 22, 1939, in Rosario, Argentina, the beloved daughter of Aristobulo P. Gerlach Gardella and Fulvia Amalia Concepcion de Benedictis Faresin.
She graduated from Universidad Nacional de Rosario in December of 1958 where she earned...
Leonard S. Friedman Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
Leonard S. Friedman, Jr., age 73 of Northville, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2025. Len, known by his family and friends, was born on November 4, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Leonard S. and Mary Louise (Hura) Friedman. On June 10, 1978, he married the love of his life, Meredith Wachter. They shared more than...
Adrian Mayer Wheeler
Dec 2, 2025
Adrian Frances Mayer Wheeler, age 100, of Northville, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1925 in New Orleans, Louisiana; daughter of William and Ercillia (Dutihl) Mayer. Adrian was united in marriage to John C. Wheeler, Jr. on July 23, 1955; they spent over 26 years together until his death in 1981.
Adrian was born...
John Bluga
Nov 24, 2025
John Bluga, age 96, of South Lyon, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. Born on July 23, 1929, he was the son of Peter and Silvia (Todor) Bluga. On February 14, 1960, he married the love of his life, Irene Constas. They shared more than 51 devoted years together, building a life centered on family, until her passing on...
Lisa M. MacDonald
Nov 19, 2025
Lisa M. MacDonald, age 63, of Wixom, formerly of Saline, passed away November 19, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1962 in Wayne, MI; daughter of Richard Marrone and Elaine (Berjeski) Horwath. Lisa was united in marriage to Shawn M. MacDonald on June 7, 1992 and they spent 33 years lovingly devoted to one another.
Lisa graduated from Northville High...
David G. Townsend
Nov 15, 2025
David George Townsend, 79, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Detroit, Dave attended Cooley High School with the class of 1964. He met his future wife, Carol Sciantarelli, when he was 17. The two grew up together in every sense—raising their daughters while they both worked toward their college degrees. Dave...
Edward J. Beckert
Nov 3, 2025
Edward J. Beckert, age 92, longtime resident of Northville passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey; son of Ernest and Augusta (Frohenstedt) Beckert. Edward was united in marriage to Elizabeth Doran on July 12, 1969 and they spent 56 years lovingly devoted to one another.
Edward graduated from...
Cedar John Kinville
Nov 1, 2025
Cedar John Kinville passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents and held especially tight by his twin sister on November 1, 2025. He was born on September 27, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the cherished son of John and Amanda (Kanaan) Kinville.
From the moment Cedar entered this world, he was surrounded by pure love. He was held,...
Darlene M. Ursel
Oct 29, 2025
Darlene M. Ursel, age 85, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1940 in Monroe, Michigan; daughter of Arthur and Wilma (Knab) Mieden. Darlene was united in marriage to Edward Ursel on August 19, 1966; they spent 19 years lovingly devoted to one another until his death on July 3,...
C. Thomas Sechler
Oct 23, 2025
C. Thomas Sechler, age 93, recently of Milford, formerly of Indianapolis, Northville and Farmington, was called to his heavenly home on October 23, 2025. He was born December 23, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan; son of Paul and Hazel (Springer) Sechler. Tom graduated from Farmington High School with the Class of 1950. Following his graduation, he attended the University of Michigan...
George Harold Miller
Oct 16, 2025
George Harold Miller, age 88, a lifetime resident of Northville, passed away on October 16, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1937 in Northville, Michigan; son of George E. and Emily (Petroit) Miller. He graduated from Northville High School, class of 1955. He continued his education at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. George was united in marriage...
Judith S. Prain
Oct 15, 2025
Judith S. Prain, age 73, of Novi, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, passed away October 15, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio; daughter of Roy and Irene (Markham) Sather. She graduated from Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights with the Class of 1970. Following graduation, she attended Michigan State University, where she earned her...
Jeanne Stempien
Oct 9, 2025
Jeanne Stempien, age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on October 9, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1945 in Detroit; daughter of Bernard and Louise (Fonteyn) Nozewski. Jeanne was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gregory Stempien on August 12, 1966 and they spent 59 years devoted to one another.
Highly intelligent and an incredibly...
Donald McCulloch
Oct 1, 2025
Donald (Don) McCulloch, age 84, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on October 1, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; son of Dugald and Myrtle (Marks) McCulloch. Don attended Port Huron High School through his junior year before moving to Trenton, New Jersey, where he graduated with the Hamilton High School Class of 1959. He...
Susan A. Weschler
Sep 30, 2025
Susan A. Weschler, age 90, of Northville, formerly a longtime resident of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on September 30, 2025. She was born June 7, 1935 in Cleveland; daughter of Roy and Genevieve (Kearns) McCormick. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated from Garfield Heights High School in Garfield Heights, Ohio with the class of 1953. Susan was...
John E. MacDonald
Sep 28, 2025
Judge John E. MacDonald, age 90, of Holland, passed away on September 28, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1934 in Flint, Michigan; son of Raymond and Frances (Finch) MacDonald. John met the love of his life, Ann Woodruff, on Mackinac Island where they both worked during their summer breaks from college. They married in June of 1958, and...
Jan M. Plumridge
Sep 28, 2025
Jan Plumridge — beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, partner and friend — passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Known for her selflessness, strength, and radiant spirit, Jan’s life was a testament to love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
Born in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, Jan was the...
Melvin L. Anderson
Sep 24, 2025
Melvin L. Anderson, age 101, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1924 in Detroit; son of Earl and Alice (Kraft) Anderson. He graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit with the class of 1942. Melvin was united in marriage to Lois (Vincent) Anderson on August 7, 1948; they...
Joshua G. Riley
Sep 20, 2025
Joshua G. Riley, age 20, of Livonia, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2025. He was born on November 22, 2004, in Detroit, Michigan; beloved son of Kelly D. Riley and Kathleen L. Batton.
Joshua grew up in Clawson before moving to Livonia at the age of 12. He graduated from Stevenson High School with the Class of 2022. After taking...
