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John J. Popa

1945 ~ 2024 BINGHAM TOWNSHIP – John Joseph Popa, 79, of Bingham Township, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Munson Hospice House John was born May 19, 1945 in Traverse City, the son of John and Dorothy (Galla) Popa. On January 22, 1966 at Immaculate Conception Church of Traverse City he married Gayle (Grueber) Popa who survives. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Robert A. Smart Jr.

Robert A. Smart Jr.

1943 ~ 2024 OMENA- Robert Andrew Smart Jr., 80, of Omena, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Robert was born on September 21, 1943, to Robert and Irma Smart in Detroit, Michigan. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Dorothy C. Reicha

Dorothy C. Reicha

1927 ~ 2024 LAKE LEELANAUDorothy Cecilia Reicha, 97, of Lake Leelanau, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. Dorothy was born on May 5, 1927 in Suttons Bay, the daughter of August and Clara (Harp) Schaub. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Richard Dale Riker

Richard Dale Riker

1948 ~ 2024 Richard Dale Riker, age 75, of Allendale, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly in April 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Barr celebration set

Barr celebration set

A Celebration of Life for Dirk W. Barr will be held at the Kelly home, 7580 W. Osborn Rd., Empire on September 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Please come join us for food and friendship around a bonfire. Bring a chair and a good memory to share. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

C. George LaCross

C. George LaCross

Died September 5, 2024 SUTTONS BAY – Clifford George LaCross, 88, of Suttons Bay, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. George was born March 24, 1936 in Hazel Park, MI the son of Clifford and Matilda (Mentier) LaCross. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Pauline R. McClure

Pauline R. McClure

1926 ~ 2024 Pauline (Willett) McClure was born on her grandmother’s kitchen table on July 10, 1926, on a small farm in Midland, Michigan. She was born to Harold and Marguerite (McDonough) Willett. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Michael Lee Chance

Michael Lee Chance

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Michael Lee Chance, age 83 passed away at Windsor House in Canfield, Ohio. He was born September 7, 1940 in Traverse City, Michigan, to Paul and Carol (Blacken) Chance. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Patricia C. Empson

Patricia C. Empson

Died August 30, 2024 ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP – Patricia Carole Empson, 83, of Elmwood Township, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at home. Patricia was born February 2, 1941 in St. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Mainland visitors took in the beauty of the South Manitou Lighthouse during a day trip hosted by the Leelanau Historical Society Monday. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Mainland visitors

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John Popa was a busy man, but he knew how to relax at his home along the shore of south Lake Leelanau. Courtesy photo

Popa passes after accident

John Popa, whose engineering career centered around electricity generation, was wired differently. That’s not a knock on the amazing life of Popa, and he’d readily admit the same today if a traffic accident had not taken his life. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Cleveland Twp. wants new trail plan

Cleveland Twp. wants new trail plan

On Sept. 10, 2019, the Cleveland Township Board approved the proposed recommended route for “The Path to Good Harbor” otherwise known as Segment 9. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

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