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 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 […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: William Lee Griffin

William Lee Griffin, 80, of Manchester, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Chelsea Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1945, in Pontiac, Mich., to William and Hazel (Estes) Griffin. Bill married the love of his life, Susan Cooley, on June 18, 1966, in Pontiac, Mich. He will be remembered as a good guy who […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Yvonne Caroline-Woelders Fent

Yvonne Caroline-Woelders Fent, 67, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Yvonne’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 7pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and from 10 to 11am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: David Robert Kirk

David Robert Kirk, age 76, of Manchester, Mich., passed away at the Henry Ford Jackson Hospital on November 13, 2025. He was born the son of Robert F. and Mary M. (Rose) Kirk on October 28, 1949, in Ann Arbor, Mich. David was a remarkable man. His life was shaped by a childhood accident that […]

 Sara Swanson

October 2025 MHS students of the month

submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) is proud to announce their students of the month. Every student who received the honor in October 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

Financial Advisor Colleen Newton of Edward Jones receives Agriculture Focused Financial Planning designation

submitted by Tammy James, Senior Branch Office Administrator, Edward Jones Edward Jones Financial Advisor Colleen Newton of Manchester has received the Agriculture Focused Financial Planning™ designation, or AFFP®. Achieving this designation required in-depth study in the following areas: process and fundamentals of financial planning; agriculture economics concepts; communication; farming, family, and operations; land and leverage; […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Ronald Thomas Elliott

Ronald Thomas Elliott, 75, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Adrian Bay Rehab and Nursing Center. A private service will be held with full military honors. He was born on November 20, 1949, in Detroit, Mich., to Lawson and Mary Jane (Cowperthwaite) Elliott. He will be remembered for his artistic nature […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Flora Ann Liedel

Flora Ann Liedel, 83, of Manchester, Mich., passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and Arbor Hospice, November 1, 2025. Flora’s family and friends will gather from 10am to 11am, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Home — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will follow at 11am. Interment of ashes will […]