Obituary: Barry Ned Lee
Barry Ned Lee, “Ned” to family, passed away at age 79 at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson, Mich., due to complications from cancer on April 14, 2025. Barry was born September 1, 1945, in Manistique, Mich., to Arnold Neil and Alice Geneve (Sorenson) Lee. Barry graduated Brooklyn High School in 1963 and served in […]
Obituary: William Paul Zsenyuk
William Paul Zsenyuk passed away on April 11, 2025. Those who wish to honor and celebrate Bill’s life are invited to join his family for a Hungarian Celebration of Life and luncheon on Saturday, June 7 at noon at Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E. Main Street, Manchester. Bill was born on May 28, 1935 […]
Dr. Adrienne Wallace named a 2025 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
submitted by Patrick Wallace Dr. Adrienne Wallace of Grand Valley State University has been named one of three 2025 Michigan Distinguished Professors of the Year. She is a 1994 graduate of Manchester High School and daughter of Patrick and the late Elizabeth Wallace of Manchester. Three Michigan professors were selected from Michigan’s 15 public universities. […]
Klager’s Widad Luqman completes W.K. Kellogg Foundation fellowship
by Sara Swanson Widad Luqman is finishing her second year as principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center. In addition, she just finished up an 18-month W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) Community Leadership Network fellowship of which she was one of only 80 selected. She stated, “It’s an amazing […]
Obituary: John W Bishop, Jr
John Wesley Bishop, Jr., age 78, passed April 10, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. During the last two days of John’s life, numerous family members and friends were able to show their love by sharing memories. Out-of-state family sent text messages reminiscing about their childhood with John. These messages were […]
Manchester High School senior Laura Blair receives DAR Good Citizen Award
submitted by Denise Frost, Historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester High School senior Laura Blair has been given the 2024–2025 DAR Good Citizen Award by the Sarah Angell Caswell Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Selected by her school’s faculty, Laura […]
March Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce their March Students of the Month. These students have gone above and beyond in both their academic achievements and contributions to their school community. Seventh grader Layla Line is a good role model. She is involved in the school […]
Tackett named to dean’s list at SVSU
submitted by Saginaw Valley State University More than 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2024 semester deans’ list. Elise Tackett of Manchester was among those honored for academic excellence. To be eligible for the deans’ list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a […]
Obituary: Chris Strong
Chris Strong, 69, of Manchester, Michigan, passed away at home on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born on June 27, 1955, in Adrian, Michigan, to Ron and Maureen Strong. On July 13, 1984, Chris married the love of his life, Josie Strong, in Toledo, […]
Obituary: Peggy Vivien Townsend
Peggy Vivien Townsend, 87, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on March 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea, Mich. Peggy’s family and friends will gather on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 3pm to 7pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel and on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10am, at Zion Lutheran Church […]
