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Death Notices


David Randall Ralph, M.D., 71, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


David A. Mikowski, 70, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Jacqueline C. Pool, 97, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Ray T. Scott, 84, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


William J. Grosskopf, 75, Elmwood Township, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Glenn T. Shiew, 57, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Mary J. Scott, 84, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Jeffery L. Cooper, 63, Maple City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


John B. Watkins Jr., 67, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Reinhard A.W. Westphal, 94, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Nancy Carlson, 80, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Dale Gordon Leach, 79, Traverse City, Life Story Funeral Home Details


Robynn C. Rueckert, 60, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Jorja K. Fleezanis, 70, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Robert Wilcox, 86, Colorado (formerly of Northport), Martinson Funeral Home Details


Annette Dondzila, 110, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Warren F. Boos, 88, Maple City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Barbara J. Yearn, 92, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Merry S. Megill, 67, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Stacey J. Kolarik, 41, Texas (formerly of Suttons Bay), Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Work Sessions to Start This Week for Leelanau County's 2026 Budget

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will kick off its budgeting sessions for the 2026 fiscal year …

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Leelanau Commissioners Talk Parenting Communities Budget, Child Care Vouchers

Free car seats for all new babies in the county, better connections with local school districts, and …

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Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference Starts Today

The Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference connects producers and growers across the region for farm tours, hands-on workshops, and …

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Leelanau Dark Sky Movement Gains Traction

Gina Harder remembers exactly when she realized the power of the night sky.

Harder, a former Leelanau …

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