Local obituaries for Casterline Funeral Home
Virginia Fay Reeves
Jan 24, 2026
Virginia Fay Reeves, age 90, of New Hudson, formerly a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1935 in Boydsville, Arkansas; daughter of Orval and Oneeda (Wilson) Bolton. She was united in marriage to Howard N. L. Reeves on December 31, 1954; they spent 61 years together until his death on...
David W. Babcock
Jan 21, 2026
David William Babcock, age 77, of Willis, Michigan, died peacefully on January 21, 2026, at StoryPoint in Northville.
David was born on May 7, 1948, in Mason, Michigan, the son of Versile D. and Geraldine M. (Lundstrum) Babcock. On September 29, 2009, he married Alison “Ali” Cipolla, with whom he shared a life grounded in faith, love, and devotion to one...
James A. Mousigian
Jan 12, 2026
James Albert Mousigian, age 65, recently of Astoria, New York, formerly a longtime resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1960 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Nahabed Albert and Emilia (Remenar) Mousigian.
James was a proud graduate of Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, Michigan, class of 1978....
Delores Kaye Eachus
Jan 8, 2026
Delores Kaye Eachus, age 87, of Plymouth, formerly of Homestead, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1938 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; daughter of Felix and Nina (Rehberg) Hutchinson. Delores was united in marriage to Beryl Hines , with whom she shared many devoted years until his passing. She later found love again with...
Ilse Gabriela Sjogren
Jan 6, 2026
Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Ilse Gabriela (Schweitzer) Sjogren, passed peacefully on January 6, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a gentle soul who brought delight to those who knew her. Ilse lived 87 years with a positive attitude and kept a sense of humor when navigating the toughest of life’s challenges. Ilse was born in Periam, Romania on...
Marlene A. Shoebridge
Dec 31, 2025
Marlene A. Shoebridge, age 89, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully December 31, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan daughter Guy and Marguerite (Schriner) Coykendall. Marlene was united in marriage to Clifford D. Shoebridge on May 18, 1957; they spent 37 years lovingly devoted to one another until his death on September 11, 1994.
Marlene...
Richard S. Poole
Dec 30, 2025
Richard S. Poole passed away, peacefully, on the 30th of December 2025, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, he was the youngest and only boy among six sisters. A proud Fordson Tractor, he often shared stories of the “good old days” in the neighborhood and summers at Camp Dearborn.
Rich is survived by his three daughters, Lauren...
Lucille L. Liske
Dec 28, 2025
Lucille L. Liske, age 95, longtime resident of Livonia passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. She was born January 20, 1930 on a working farm in Alpena, Michigan; one of 12 children born to August and Lydia (Shiller) Beyer. Lucille was united in marriage to Arnold E. Liske on August 25, 1951, they spent 43 years lovingly devoted to...
Sharon M. Worth
Dec 15, 2025
Sharon M. Worth, age 82, longtime resident of Northville, passed away December 15, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Clyde and Gertrude (Hohman) Daly. She graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit with the class of 1961. She continued her education at University of Michigan where she earned a bachelor’s degree in medical...
Kevin C. Schrot
Dec 12, 2025
Kevin Christopher Schrot, age 66, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1959 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada while his family was on vacation at their cottage. He was the cherished son of James F. and Bonnie J. (Renaud) Schrot.
Kevin attended Glengardia Academy in Windsor, Cooper Annex in Livonia, and...
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,...
