Manchester’s Joe Packard and John Bihlmeyer recognized at Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting
submitted by Kathy Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Communication Chair More than 150 members and guests gathered to celebrate agriculture at the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Monday, September 16, at the beautiful Historic Blum Barn. It was a magnificent setting and a truly multi-generational gathering! Attendees enjoyed a lovely evening mingling with […]
Obituary: Glenda Joyce Dennis
Glenda Joyce Dennis, 81, of Manchester passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Victor E. and Doris L. (Collins) Atwood. Glenda married the love of her life, Lee Edward Dennis, on October 28, 1961, in Manchester, Mich. Glenda loved […]
Celebration of Life: Brian Michael Curley
Brian Michael Curley, born on December 5, 1959, in Jackson, Mich., to Edward and Betty (Fink) Curley, passed away at Trinity Hospital on July 18, 2024. Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. […]
Obituary: James Wayne Kennedy
James Wayne Kennedy, 97, passed away peacefully at his home in Manchester, Mich., surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1927, in Monett, Mo., to William and Vernie (Smith) Kennedy. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army. The family would like to give a heartfelt […]
Obituary: John Lawrence McGuire, Jr.
John Lawrence McGuire, Jr., 79, of Manchester passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, peacefully, with his loving family by his side at Birchwood Retreat, Chelsea. John’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His Mass of Christian burial […]
Obituary: Elizabeth “Liz” Bell (Torrey) Beuerle
Elizabeth “Liz” Bell (Torrey) Beuerle, 92, passed away August 24, 2024, at Cambrian Assisted Living in Tecumseh, Mich. Liz’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with Rosary at 7:30pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel, and from 10 to 11am, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at […]
Obituary: Sandra Lee “Sandy” (King) Bowman
Sandra Lee “Sandy” (King) Bowman of Manchester, Michigan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at her home. She was born February 28, 1946, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Wolff) King. Sandy worked at the GM Assembly Plant in Willow Run until her retirement. Later, she worked with Billy […]
Obituary: Marjeanne Melcher
Marjeanne Melcher, 95, passed away August 11, 2024 at her home in Manchester MI, only 4 months after losing her husband of 69 years. She was born on May 12, 1929, in Dearborn, MI to Charles and Bessie (Post) Davidson. Marjeanne married the love of her life, Arthur Melcher, on June, 18, 1955 in Allen […]
Obituary: Michael LaVerne Sprau Jr.
Michael LaVerne Sprau Jr., 57, of Manchester Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1967, in Wayne, Michigan to Michael and Katherine (Ross) Sprau. Michael graduated from Belleville High School where he was a football quarterback and catcher for the […]
Avery Collins named to the dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic
submitted by Palmer College Avery Collins of Manchester, Mich., has been named to the 2024 spring 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, Calif.; and Port Orange, Fla. If […]





