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Karen L. Christopher, 77, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Patricia A. McMahon-Eichenlaub, 76, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Shelly M. Kelley, 44, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Judith L. Leece, 86, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Debbie E. Middleton, 68, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Maureen T. Nelson, 75, Leelanau Twp, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Dorothy G. Irvine, 82, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Joseph R. Flaska Jr., 83, Maple City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Donald E. Szilagyi, 74, Leland, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


David K. Wilburn, 96, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Debbie E. Middleton, 68, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Jacqueline J. Naylor, 89, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Maureen T. Nelson, 75, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Hugh C. Zeits, 82, Elmwood Township, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Edward O. Ruffley, 74, Omena, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Robert J. Drow, 81, Cedar, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Patricia A. Schaub, 43, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


John A. Peplinski, 67, Traverse City, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Barbara A. Sharp, 82, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Shirley A. Gain, 98, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


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