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Sandra L. Turner, 62, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Betty L. Betker, 98, Elmwood Township, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Harriett Marez, 74, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Ralph H. Teichert, 84, Bingham Township, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Dorothy Tobin, 88, Honor, Life Story Funeral Home Details


Robert G. Pierce, 71, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Vida J. Kehl, 100, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Isaiah Waaseyaa Anderson, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Elaine G. Silva, 42, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Margaret McIntosh, 95, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Patricia A. Kraitz, 85, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Mary W. Collins, 77, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Derek J. Bailey, 48, Pshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


James H. Porter, 59, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Bernard "BJ" Stark IV, 62, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Edward "Ted" Sichler III, 86, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home Details


John N. Carlson, 76, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


George L. Irvine, 83, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Agnes H. Barrett, 100, Bingham Township, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Ralph Pigg, 93, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home Details


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