Obituary: Beverly Elizabeth Murphy
Beverly Elizabeth Murphy, born on June 26, 1944, at Marianna Army Air Base in Marianna, Fla., passed peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the home of her daughter. Beverly was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, and social worker whose life was marked by faith, kindness, and service to others. Beverly’s life was […]
The pathway to gold
by Marsha Chartrand It was an emotional day in Manchester on Saturday, October 26 — and not just for Wolverines fans. It was also emotional for Paul Schulte and his family — wife Megan (Greenwald) and son Brady, age 14, as they returned to Paul and Meg's hometown for the first time since Paul led […]
MHS names October 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator The Manchester Jr/Sr High School October Students of the Month are Madeline Zahner (7th), Makenzy Payton (8th), Freshman Ryker Kleinschmidt, Sophomore Amanda Hieber, Junior Carl Casey, and Senior Vance Williams. Madeline Zahner has a full schedule, especially for seventh grade. She balances athletics (cross-country and […]
Obituary: Aileen Alannah (Murphy) Zsenyuk
Aileen Alannah (Murphy) Zsenyuk passed away on October 23. An Irish celebration of life and luncheon for family and friends will be held on November 9, at noon, at Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E Main St, Manchester. Aileen was born on August 7, 1936, in Detroit to George Harold Murphy and Ethel Dorothy […]
MHS names September 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator In September, the School Improvement Team at Manchester Junior/Senior High School (MHS) voted to try something new in regard to Student of the Month. Instead of having staff members nominate students, the team (which is made up of both students and staff) decided to try […]
Jaxon Durussel and Jozef Sprunk begin coursework at Kettering University
submitted by Kettering University Kettering University’s new B-Section students arrived on campus on October 3 to begin their studies. Kettering’s newest Bulldogs were welcomed by University Provost Dr. James Zhang and President Dr. Robert K. McMahan during a convocation ceremony in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center. Two of these students were Jaxon Durussel […]
Obituary: James Morgan Montgomery
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, James Morgan Montgomery. Surrounded by his family, James passed away at his home in Manchester, October 10, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. James was born July 29, 1953, in Paintsville, Kentucky, and moved to Michigan as a child. […]
Obituary: William “Bill” Gerald Ray
William “Bill” Gerald Ray, 72, of Clinton, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, unexpectedly in Clinton. Bill’s family and friends will gather from 9:30am to 11am, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Manchester, Mich. His funeral services will follow at 11am. Rev. Dr. Gene Blair will serve […]
Obituary: Linda Lou Hartmann
Linda Lou Hartmann, 77, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Linda’s family and friends will gather Friday, October 11, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. A private interment of ashes will be held at a later date. She was born […]
“A matter of pride and honor”: Raising the flag at MHS games for 71 years
submitted by Rita Huber and Heidi Huber-Stein Chuck Steele, 94 years young, has been raising the flag at Manchester football games for 71 years. Chuck states, “It’s a matter of pride and honor.” After talking to Chuck at the first football game this year, Rita Huber decided his 71 years of helping raise the flag […]
