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Susan Astroth Kroeger, 85, Empire, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Melissa G. Johnson, 78, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Marian Van Dore, 78, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Eugene Marks Wilson, 75, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Julia Smith Dutton, 78, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Irene M. Kilcherman, 65, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


M.C. Rink Wheeler Jr., 88, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home Details


John R, Koschara, 94, Bingham Township, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Theresa B. Schaub, 89, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Jill Bement McFarlane, 82, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Annette M. Nelson, 48, Traverse City/Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Nancy J. Conant, 77, Maple City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Marlin F. Schmidt, 86, Centerville Township, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


William "Bill" Julian, 55, Traverse City, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Sandra K. Swanson, 82, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Albin V. Osie, 89, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Shirley A. Hampton, 82, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Janet M. Schlotter, 65, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Julie A. Nowland, 57, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Gretchen K. Sprout, 91, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


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While the Edmund Fitzgerald has been in the news for the 50th anniversary of its sinking, Lake …

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'Tis The Season To Be Jolly: Your Guide To 2025 Holiday Kickoff Celebrations In Leelanau County

Thanksgiving is in the rearview, which means a few things – namely, snow, Christmas music everywhere, and …

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