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Death Notices


Harold J. Roesner, 96, Holly, MI, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Edwin Howard Barnes, 94, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Joel D. Galloway, 88, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Ann Laurimore, 82, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Rodney A. Goff, 62, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Betty Jean Douglas, 100, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Gwen Strunk, 95, Traverse City, MI, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Paul A. Schmittling, 74, Bingham Twp., Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Melinda D. Wagner, 85, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Gardner Jack Klaasen, 82, Suttons Bay, MI, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Brad Swy, 60, Bellaire, MI, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Dorthea L. O'Shaughnessy, 84, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Margaret Ann Stivender, 90, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Gordon E. Boone, 88, Elmwood Twp., Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Marie A. Corwin, 66, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Bruce A. Olmsted, 59, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Richard W. Caughlan, 86, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Charles J. Hirschfield, 74, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Larry C. Coppard, 83, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Beatrice Mae Salisbury, 89, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Accusations Emerge That Clerk’s Office Sought Board Votes To Fire Administrator

The battle within Leelanau County government has widened, with multiple county officials alleging that members of the …

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls …

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Board Passes Interim County Administrator Motion

Lauren Cypher will serve as interim county administrator for Leelanau County “until further board action,” following a …

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Suttons Bay Gets A New Mexican Restaurant, Distillery Tasting Rooms Reopen; Other Local Business News

A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Suttons Bay, U-pick season is underway in earnest across Leelanau …

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