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 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Robert Steven “Steve” Walker

Robert Steven “Steve” Walker of Manchester, Mich., formerly of Indiana, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Japan, and England, age 80, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospice in Jackson. He was born August 10, 1945, in Anderson, Ind., the son of Robert Leroy and Elizabeth Marie (Lemeron) Walker. Steve served in the U.S. […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Mary “Sue“ Emily Marshall

Mary Emily Marshall, better known to her family, friends, and many loyal customers as Sue, passed away peacefully at her home in Manchester on Monday afternoon, January 5, 2026. She was 77. Sue had suffered from a long-term illness, made significantly worse by her recent advance stage cancer. Sue’s husband of 55 years, Joe Marshall, […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Forest Eugene Walz

Forest Eugene Walz, 95, peacefully passed away on his 95th birthday, Saturday, January 10, 2026. Forest’s family and friends will celebrate his life at Emanuel United Church of Christ on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a visitation from 10am to 11am, and his funeral service immediately following. Pastor Cheryl Kaiser will officiate. Burial will take […]

 Sara Swanson

Woods makes dean’s list at Trine University

submitted by the Woods family Maxwell Woods of Manchester, a Trine University student, earned dean’s list recognition for the fall 2025 semester. Woods is majoring in mechanical engineering. To earn dean’s list honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500–3.749. Trine University, an internationally […]

 Sara Swanson

December 2025 MHS Students of the Month

submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the December Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor in December has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Ruth Marie (Beuerle) Adams

Ruth Marie (Beuerle) Adams, age 92, of Manchester, Mich., passed away peacefully at Kresge Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea, Mich., on December 23, 2025. She was born October 29, 1933, in Chelsea, Mich., to Walter and Clara Beuerle. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Adams, sister, Marilyn Niehaus, brother, […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Betty Louise Curley

Betty Louise Curley passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31, 1939, in Manchester, Mich., to Juanita (Lamb) and Richard Fink. Betty graduated from Manchester High School in 1957 and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, the late Edward “Ted” Curley. Together, they shared […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Lois Eugenia Hansen

Her Legacy… Lois Eugenia Hansen, 86, passed away December 16, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1939, in Michigan City, Ind., to John Brown and Eunice (Phillips) Brown. Lois married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Hansen, on September 4, 1965, at the First United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor, Mich. Lois received her […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Vicki Rae White

Vicki Rae White, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1952, in Moulton, Ala., to the late Lilbern “Barna” and Sarah (Ellenburg) Owen. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law Glenda Sturm and brother-in-law Dennis Bruck. Vicki is survived […]

 Sara Swanson

November 2025 MHS Students of the Month

submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the November Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor in November has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in […]