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Wayne J. Plamondon, 75, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Yusheka Raphael, 44, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


William G. Thomas M.D., 94, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Sherman Mashka, 38, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Victor Gibbons Peterson, 78, Suttons Bay, Life Story Funeral Home Details


Virginia Yarick, 80, Traverse City, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


John Wieland, 82, Traverse City, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Michael McManus, 81, Traverse City, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Louis C. Hartesvelt DDS, 86, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Sharon L. Brandt, 78, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Beverly Bell, 92, Northport, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Laurene Stroh, 82, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Kenneth R. Poineau Sr., 90, Maple City, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Arlene Marozas, 65, Peshawbestown, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Howard A. Marquette, 78, Suttons Bay, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Bonnie J. Quick, 78, Glen Arbor, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Barbara A. Gordon, 74, Glen Arbor, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Details


Vincent J. Graham, 78, Empire, Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau Details


Randall K. Clarke, 81, Elmwood Township, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Thomas E. Mahar, 89, Lake Leelanau, Martinson Funeral Home Details


Lake Leelanau Lake Association To Locals: Don't Sink Your Used Christmas Trees In Lake Leelanau

Today marks 18 days since Christmas, which means many Christmas trees are making their way out of …

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Youth For Christ Public Hearing Draws Two Hours Of Public Comment, No Decision

It took more than two hours for the Leland Township Planning Commission to get through public comment …

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Walter Wins Vice Chair Role, Commissioners Discuss Goal-Setting And Strategic Planning At First County Board Meeting Of 2026

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners elected a new vice chairperson, amended meeting protocols, considered undertaking the …

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls …

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