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 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Vern Dean Kulenkamp

Vern Dean Kulenkamp, 93, of Manchester passed away peacefully at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Vern’s family and friends will gather at a later date for services. Vern was born on January 2, 1931, in Manchester, Michigan to Otto and Margaret (Esch) Kulenkamp. Vern was a long time farmer and […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Mary Gardner

Mary Beth (Knickerbocker) Gardner went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held 3pm June 15, 2024 at Life in Christ Church. Mary was born 69 years ago June 1, 1954 in Tecumseh, the daughter of Leroy and Helen (Meyer) Knickerbocker. She was a part […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS names February 2024 Students of the Month

submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Manchester Junior/Senior High School’s Students of the Month for February have been selected. Students are selected for Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Ellen M. Grossman

Obituary: Ellen M. Grossman

Ellen Marie (Haeussler) Grossman had a full and wonderful life filled with her passions: music, travel, and most importantly, family. She passed away at home with family at her side on February 28, 2024, from congestive heart failure. Ellen was born to Ralph and Florence (Bohms) Haeussler at the family farm in Freedom Township (Manchester) […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Megana Denise Koch

Megana Denise Koch, 76, of Manchester passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.  Megana’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 10am – 11am at Victory Baptist Church, 419 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, with her funeral service to follow at 11am. Pastor Gary Paige […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Bill Richardson

William E. Richardson, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, CO on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born to William Murray Richardson and Dealoris Emily (Steele) Richardson on June 25, 1947 in Tecumseh, Michigan, William “Bill” was a loving, dedicated husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS announces top 10 graduating seniors

from Manchester Jr/Sr High School Last week Wendy Bridges, principal of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, announced the top 10 graduating seniors. They are: Carson Horky (Valedictorian), Meghan Somerville (Salutatorian), Miranda Austin, Bodi Foulke, Mason Meyer, Luke Blumenauer, Emma Woods, Kannon Duffing, Hunter Anderson, and Peyton Klein. She stated, “Congratulations to the top 10 academic high school seniors […]

 Sara Swanson

Tackett named to President’s List at SVSU

Tackett named to President’s List at SVSU

 from Saginaw Valley State University Elise Tackett of Manchester is one of only 650 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the fall 2023 semester President’s List. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the […]

 Sara Swanson

Three local students named to SVSU Dean’s List

from Saginaw Valley State University Over 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2023 semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better. Among those recognized for academic excellence were: […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Robert Duaine VanDoren

Robert Duaine VanDoren, 88, of Manchester passed away, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Bob’s family and friends will gather Friday, March 1, 2024 from 11:00 am -12:00 am at Eineder Funeral Homes - Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will follow the visitation at 12:00 pm. Pastor Tom Waller […]

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