Obituary: Erick Chris Johanson
Erick, age 70, of Manchester, Michigan, died peacefully in his home on January 3, 2024. He was born in Ypsilanti on September 8, 1953, to Helge and Vesta Johanson. Helge came from Sweden as a mason and did much of the stonework in Ypsilanti. Erick also was a handyman, who built the barn on his […]
Obituary: Arthur Louis Melcher
Arthur Louis Melcher, 92, passed away at home under hospice on April 11, 2024. Arthur was born on November 16, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to Lewis and Martha (Feiblekorn) Melcher. Arthur married the love of his life, Marjeanne Davidson, on June 18, 1955 in Allen Park, Michigan and they enjoyed nearly 69 wonderful years together. […]
A report from the road … and he’s still the Dude!
Editor’s note: We published an article about Brinkman and The Dude last October. Read more about them here! submitted by Ryan Brinkman We are currently on a 100-day road trip around the country and are about a quarter of the way done with that, so I thought I’d give you an update on how things […]
Obituary: Elizabeth Annie Gonyer
Elizabeth Annie Gonyer, 83, of Manchester, passed away at Hospice of Lenawee on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Liz’s family and friends will gather on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 10am to 11am at Community Bible Church, 8400 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, Mich. Her memorial service will immediately follow at the church at 11am. Burial of […]
Obituary: Gloria Gay Roulo
Gloria Gay Roulo, 72, of Ann Arbor left this earth for a new adventure on Friday, March 29. She was surrounded by her beloved family. Gay was born on November 18, 1951 in Ypsilanti, the second child of Ralph and Myrtie (McCabe) Roulo who both preceded her in death. She graduated from St. Mary’s High […]
Obituary: Michael John Carpentier
Michael John Carpentier, 74, passed away at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital on April 1, 2024, with his wife at his side. Mike was born on April 30, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to Eugene and Joan (Goeddeke) Carpentier. Mike married the love of his life, Beverly Ann Parsons, in 1977 in Saline, Michigan. Mike and […]
Collins named to Palmer College Dean’s List
submitted by Palmer College of Chiropractic Avery Collins of Manchester, Michigan, has been named to the 2023 fall trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, […]
Obituary: Kim C. Ricket
Kim C. Ricket, 69, was born July 19, 1954, and died at home in Manchester, MI. Kim pursued a lifelong interest in science and electronics and had an innate curiosity about all things current-related. He nurtured a yen for experimentation that led to eye-popping disasters and spectacular successes, but always to learning that created innovation […]
Obituary: Mark William Gistinger
Mark William Gistinger, September 11, 1943 – March 16, 2024, is survived by his wife, Susan Gazley Gistinger; daughter, Maggie Gistinger Hatcher; granddaughter, Lucia Susanne Hatcher; son-in-law, Brandon Hatcher; nieces, Kathy Jorgenson and Cynthia Taub; nephews, Joseph Gistinger and Michael Gistinger; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille […]
MHS names March 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 March 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 […]
