Michigan is the only state to consist of two peninsulas. The peninsulas are connected by the Mackinac Bridge which is the world’s 17th longest. Michigan is the center of the country’s automobile industry with the headquarters for Ford, General Motors and Chrysler located in the Detroit metro area. The state is a haven for those who love outdoor recreation with four Great Lakes that border the state. There are more registered boats and golf courses in Michigan than any other state. Michigan is known for their tart cherries and they produce 75% of that fruit grown in the United States. Traverse City holds the annual National Cherry Festival each July. Many top celebrities were born in Michigan including Madonna, Kristen Bell, Christie Brinkley, David Spade and Stevie Wonder.

In 2016, there were 69,506 obituaries reported in the state of Michigan on Legacy.com. This is a 22% increase from 2015 when 56,806 obituaries were reported in Michigan. You can browse through the full list of Michigan obituaries to find life stories that may be of interest to you.