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Thomas W. Mattson, 80, Traverse City, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Alberta Elizabeth Aiello, 90, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Edward Ford Smith, 75, Traverse City, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Senator George A. McManus, 93, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Details


Sharlet A. Wilson, 98, Traverse City, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Evelyn Marie Kipley, 96, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Dorene "Doe" Gross, 73, formerly of Northport, Life Story Funeral Home Details


Dennis Alan Pitkavish, 80, Grawn, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Carol Jean Foster, 68, Suttons Bay, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Details


Theresa M. Fuzak, 93, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Doris M. Plowman, 88, Honor, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Marilyn N. Shaw, 93, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Marilyn N. Shaw, 93, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Hugh A. Farber, 90, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Don G. Wilcox, 88, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Mary A. Shiner, 95, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Jeffrey S. MacMillan, 71, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Phyllis A. Flees, 88, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Michael N. Connolly, 80, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Michael A. Ferrere, 59, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Inland Seas Eyes Finish Line For Fundraising Campaign, Secures $250,000 Matching Challenge Grant

The finish line is in sight for the Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) and its $11.1 million …

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Glen Lake Girl Power: Inside Leelanau County's Only All-Girls Tennis Program

Isabelle Peplinski was quite persistent.

Peplinski, now a senior at Glen Lake Community Schools, was one of …

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Property Watch: South Bar Farmhouse

A buyer looking to immerse themselves in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore life should look no …

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Only One Candidate Apiece For Road Commissioner, Drain Commissioner After Election Filing Deadline

Tuesday marked the filing deadline for August 2026 primary elections in Leelanau County, and the two key …

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