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 […]
Obituary: Patricia Rose Shafer
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother, Patricia, who passed peacefully at the UM Medical Center on September 18. Patricia was mother to seven, grandmother to eleven, great-grandmother to thirteen, sister to four, and a friend to more than we can count. Patricia was both a Californian and a […]
Students of the Month, September 2023
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive 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 for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting […]
Local residents awarded at County Farm Bureau annual meeting
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting on the evening of Monday, September 18, at the Alber Orchard and Cider Mill in Freedom Township. Awards were issued and multiple recipients were Manchester-area residents! Washtenaw County Farm Bureau president Travis Fusilier had the honor of presenting his […]
Edwards Named to MIAA 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll
submitted by Albion College Manchester student Rayna Edwards was recently named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll. During the 2022–23 academic year, Edwards was a member of Albion’s women’s soccer team. The MIAA Academic Honor Roll recognizes student athletes who maintain a 3.5 grade-point average for the academic year and […]
Celeste Sangster awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
by Sara Swanson A Manchester native has been awarded the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Celeste Sangster is one of 100 students from 33 states and territories, and from 74 different colleges and universities, to be selected for this opportunity. She will receive up to $50,000 in financial aid for her junior and senior years […]
