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 […]
Obituary: Vern Dean Kulenkamp
Vern Dean Kulenkamp, 93, of Manchester passed away peacefully at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Vern’s family and friends will gather at a later date for services. Vern was born on January 2, 1931, in Manchester, Michigan to Otto and Margaret (Esch) Kulenkamp. Vern was a long time farmer and […]
Obituary: Mary Gardner
Mary Beth (Knickerbocker) Gardner went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held 3pm June 15, 2024 at Life in Christ Church. Mary was born 69 years ago June 1, 1954 in Tecumseh, the daughter of Leroy and Helen (Meyer) Knickerbocker. She was a part […]
MHS names February 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 February 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 […]
Obituary: Ellen M. Grossman
Ellen Marie (Haeussler) Grossman had a full and wonderful life filled with her passions: music, travel, and most importantly, family. She passed away at home with family at her side on February 28, 2024, from congestive heart failure. Ellen was born to Ralph and Florence (Bohms) Haeussler at the family farm in Freedom Township (Manchester) […]
Obituary: Megana Denise Koch
Megana Denise Koch, 76, of Manchester passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Megana’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 10am – 11am at Victory Baptist Church, 419 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, with her funeral service to follow at 11am. Pastor Gary Paige […]
Obituary: Bill Richardson
William E. Richardson, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, CO on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born to William Murray Richardson and Dealoris Emily (Steele) Richardson on June 25, 1947 in Tecumseh, Michigan, William “Bill” was a loving, dedicated husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and […]
MHS announces top 10 graduating seniors
from Manchester Jr/Sr High School Last week Wendy Bridges, principal of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, announced the top 10 graduating seniors. They are: Carson Horky (Valedictorian), Meghan Somerville (Salutatorian), Miranda Austin, Bodi Foulke, Mason Meyer, Luke Blumenauer, Emma Woods, Kannon Duffing, Hunter Anderson, and Peyton Klein. She stated, “Congratulations to the top 10 academic high school seniors […]
