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Death Notices


Susan A. Price, 79, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Lucille J. "Lucy" Spohn, 82, Cedar, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Eileen M. Dechow, 92, Cleveland Township/Grand Rapids, Martinson Funeral Home Details


George A. Ball, 89, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


William F. Fuertges, 94, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Jack D. Ryan, 87, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Helen A. Polhamus, 81, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home Details


William Walter Ford, 72, Cedar, Life Story Funeral Home Details


Roger M. Stroh, 82, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Stephen J. Ballance, 73, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Ruthmary V. Coohon, 98, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Clara L. Herman, 87, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Danny D. Carlson, 80, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


William D. Smith, 83, Traverse City, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


George Yannott Jr., 66, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau


John S. Bunek, 81, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home


Kathleen A. Johnson, 81, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


David M. Walter, 50, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Bonnie M. Palmer, 84, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Joshua P. Feickert, 31, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home & 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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