Obituary: Evelyn Marie Luckhardt
Evelyn Marie Luckhardt, 83, passed away July 24, 2023. Evelyn’s family and friends will gather Friday, July 28, 2023 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at St. James United Church of Christ, 11005 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI. Her funeral service will immediately follow at the church at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Case Van Kempen will serve […]
Obituary: Larry Alber
Larry Alber departed this world Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born November 14, 1945, he grew up in Manchester, Michigan. He is preceded in death by both parents, Earl and Erma Alber of Manchester and his only brother, Lynn, of North Adams, Michigan. He is survived by three beloved dogs and his wife, Pat, of Charlotte, Michigan. […]
Hannah Foltz named to Dean’s List
submitted by Coastal Carolina University Hannah Foltz from Manchester was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester at Coastal Carolina University. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen) for the semester. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts […]
2023 Manchester Community Fair Queen candidates
submitted by Angie Schaible This year’s Manchester Community Fair Queen candidates for Class of 2026 are Layla Freeman, Abbi Austin, and Olivia Woods. The candidates for Class of 2025 are Ashley Bobo, Savannah Roe, and Memphis Conklin. The candidates for Class of 2024 are Miranda Austin, Lauren Blaine, and Meghan Somerville. The candidates for Class […]
Obituary: Roswitha Mann
Roswitha Mann, of Canton, Mich., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 3, 2023, after a long battle with cancer at the age of 80. Roswitha, born August 5, 1942, was a Nazi Germany survivor. She escaped East Germany and grew up on an orchard. Roswitha moved to the United States […]
Obituary: William Monde “Bill” Shurtliff
On July 5, 2023, dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Bill Shurtliff was born to eternal life. Bill was also a much-loved Ann Arbor artist. For more than four decades, thousands have purchased postcards, note cards, calendars, and original artwork featuring Bill’s iconic pen-and-ink/watercolor drawings of scenes of Ann Arbor and the University of […]
Obituary: Kathy E. Hyatt
Kathy Elaine Hyatt, 72, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, June 29, 2023. Kathy’s family and friends will gather Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel. Her funeral service will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023, at […]
Obituary: Lois Mary Luckhardt Hieber
Lois Mary Luckhardt Hieber, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on June 16, 2023, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Lois lived most of her adult life in Freedom Township, Michigan. She later retired to Lakeland, Florida, with many summers in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada, and then later to Pinehurst, N.C. Lois was born […]
Bargardi, Harris, and Tackett recognized at SVSU
from Saginaw Valley State University More than 1,650 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2023 semester Dean’s List, including Natalie Bargardi of Manchester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better. […]
McIver makes Dean’s List at Schoolcraft
from Schoolcraft College In recognition of his outstanding academic performance during the winter 2023 semester, Manchester resident Noah McIver was included on the Schoolcraft College Dean’s List. Noah is 16 and currently dual-enrolled in both high school and Schoolcraft College, working on his degree in cybersecurity. To receive this honor, a part-time student needs to […]
