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Joseph L. Raphael, 51, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Phyllis M. Gauthier, 80, Lake Ann, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Nelsine A. Jacobsen, 75, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Gail B. Heinzmann, 88, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Kathryn M. Frerichs, 76, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Charles A. Albin, 52, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Margaret A. Wilson, 75, Cleveland Township, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Rev. Dr. Robert A. Pitman, 93, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Althea Petritz, 98, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Nicholas R. Lederle Jr., 78, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Benny Lopez Jr., 32, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Robert L. Johnson, 81, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


William B. Laycock, 75, Glen Arbor, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Patricia M. Darga, 79, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Richard R. Fryc, 84, Bingham Township, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Daniel J. Broome, 40, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Ethel L. Rushmore, 91, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Melrose H. Varney, 92, Long Lake Township/Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Glen K. Gerard, 82, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


John A. Bussey, 78, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Bunek Reverses Course On Early Childhood Millage Spending

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is looking to spend more liberally when it comes to the …

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Dyer Won’t Serve On Cherryland Electric Board

Though controversy had built up in recent weeks around Leelanau County Administrator Jim Dyer and his decision …

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The Mercantile Man: Joe Burda And His Leland Institution

Many times it’s well before dawn as Joe Burda stands in the middle of the street, keeping …

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NJ's Grocery In Lake Leelanau Closed 'Until Further Notice' Due To Structure Fire

A Lake Leelanau landmark will be shut down until further notice due to a fire that broke …

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