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Agnes L. Williams, 87, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home Details


David J. Duncan, 82, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Ruth E. Sallberg, 98, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home Details


John P. Coakley, 92, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Patricia "Tish" G. Waddell, 92, Glen Arbor, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


David E. Hershey, 89, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Rose Ann (Fabiszak) Petsch, 80, Formerly of Leelanau County, Life Story Funeral Home Details


David B. Kilcherman, 71, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Jean A. Zeits, 74, Elmwood Township, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Brandon J. Schaub, 40, Middleville/Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Marcella R. Amezquita, 28, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Carl G. “Ron” WIlliams, 89, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Jerome P. Hall, 69, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Jean M. Sedlacek, 86, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Shirley D. Kuipers, 91, Traverse City/Northport, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Steven R. Schwarz, 75, Elmwood Township/Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Roger W. Rowen, 81, Elmwood Township, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Chester J. Pamame, 63, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Maryellen Hadjisky, 98, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Daniel G. DeVriendt, 59, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


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