Obituary: Susan Marie Bachert
Susan Marie Bachert, 68, of Clinton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Betty Bachert. Susan was a florist for over 30 years and owned the Flower Garden in Manchester, Michigan with her partner Michael. She loved to be creative […]
Obituary: Robert “Mark” Palms
Robert Mark Palms, Jr., known by many as Mark, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 70 in New Orleans, La. Mark was a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, and musician whose passion for the arts touched many lives. Born on August 30, 1954, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., he […]
Obituary: Shelby Ann Chartrand
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shelby Ann (Trolz) Chartrand from complications of cancer on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Jackson. Shelby was born on January 26, 1985, and raised in Manchester, the daughter of Daniel Trolz and Sandra (Krzyzaniak) Trolz. She was a member of the class […]
Ernest named to NMU’s Winter 2025 dean’s list
from Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University announced the dean’s list for the Winter 2025 semester. The dean’s list recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. Holden Ernest from Manchester qualified with a grade point average of 4.00. Northern Michigan University is a public university in […]
Schiel honored with 2025 Peacemaker Award
by Sara Swanson In 2023, Manchester Community Schools, along with the help of resident Joan Gaughan, who envisioned the award, and Barry Allen, representing Manchester’s Masonic Lodge, which funds it, established an annual award for students. It was originally envisioned as an award to be presented to a graduating senior who has shown leadership in […]
Anderson named to winter 2025 dean’s list at Cleary University
submitted by Jaimie Anderson Hunter Anderson of Manchester achieved a place on the Cleary University dean’s list for the winter 2025 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 semester credit hours and maintain a 3.75 or higher grade point average. The University stated, “Your outstanding performance places you […]
Obituary: Patricia Ann Carpenter
Patricia Ann Carpenter, age 85, of Clinton, Mich., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Gaslight Village in Adrian, Mich., under the care of Elara Caring Hospice. She was born at home on August 22, 1939, the second of 10 children, to Harry and Irene (Rola) Shadley. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1957, […]
Obituary: Peter Mario Roncoli
Peter Mario Roncoli, 92, of Saline passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 peacefully at home with his loving wife and children by his side. Peter’s family and friends will gather at Eineder Funeral Home – Manchester Chapel from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm, Thursday, May 29, 2025 with the rosary at 6:30 pm. His Mass of […]
Kerns & Wehrly graduate from Albion College, Sangster makes dean’s list
from Albion College Albion College is pleased to announce two Manchester students in the graduating Class of 2025. Manchester student Carli Kerns graduated with a degree in business and a minor in communication studies. This degree was granted cum laude. Kerns is the child of Jenni and William Kerns of Manchester and is a graduate […]
Donihue named to SNHU’s president’s list
from Southern New Hampshire University Taylor Donihue of Manchester has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) spring 2025 president’s list. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list. Full-time […]
