Former Manchester residents receive “Quilts of Valor”
by Marsha Chartrand The Quilts of Valor Foundation was founded in 2003 based on, literally, a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq. She describes the dream as “vivid as real life,” where she saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched […]
Collins named to Palmer College Dean’s List
submitted by Palmer College of Chiropractic Avery Collins of Manchester, Michigan, has been named to the summer 2023 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, Florida. […]
Grace Helmke earns President’s Scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester (48158) was among over 700 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who collectively earned more than $13.1 million in merit scholarships. Helmke, a graduate of Manchester High School majoring in chemistry, earned a $21,000 President’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements […]
Obituary: Nancy Hebb
We regretfully announce the passing of Nancy Hebb, 64, of Clinton, Mich. Nancy passed away on October 17, 2023, of natural causes. Nancy was born and adopted by Edwin and Caroline Hebb in December of 1958 in Dearborn, Mich. Nancy graduated from Dearborn High School and Macalester College with a degree in creative writing. She […]
Kathy Spiegel settling in to Sharon Township supervisor position
by Marsha Chartrand Everyone knows that the best-laid plans don’t always work out exactly as we expect them to, but overall, Kathy Spiegel seems content with the way things have transpired over the past year since she “retired” from township work after several years of heading the Sharon Township planning commission, hoping for a quieter […]
Obituary: Gale A. Steinaway
Gale A. Steinaway, age 71, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Gale was born on June 25, 1952, to Harold and Julia (Ahrens) Steinaway. Gale lived his entire life on the family’s farm in Manchester. Gale will be missed by his daughter, Julia, and her husband, Dave Carson; his longtime […]
Obituary: Michael “Mickey“ Spiess
Michael “Mickey” Spiess, 73, of Grass Lake, passed away October 22, 2023. Mickey’s family and friends will gather Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, and Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 to 11am at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will immediately follow visitation at 11am […]
Obituary: Kathy Marlene Millheim
Kathy Marlene Millheim, 71, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Carlton and Eileen (Eberts) Kempfert. Kathy met Bobbie Millheim on Memorial Day 1975 and they wed on September 27, 1975, fulfilling the dreams of […]
Obituary: Irma Louise Weidmayer
Irma Louise Weidmayer, 102, of Manchester, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On January 12, 1921, when it was still “horse and buggy days,” she was born in her family’s home on Lindemann Road in Lodi Township. The first […]
Obituary: Joanna Walton
Joanna Walton, 95, of Pinckney, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Joanna’s family and friends will gather on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 10am to 11am at Community Bible Church (8400 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158). Her funeral service will follow at 11am. Pastor Ron Clark will be officiating the […]
