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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 2025 MHS students of the month
submitted by Tracy Zigila, Manchester Jr/Sr High School We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding character, hard work, and positive impact on our school community: 7th grade: David Little 8th grade: Cal Finnegan 9th grade: Mason Sidebottom 10th grade: Emma Brinkman 11th grade: Isabel Bucholtz 12th grade: Landon Clark Keep up […]
Obituary: Linda Anne Alber
Linda Anne Alber, 67, from Jackson, Mich., passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson, Mich. Linda’s family and friends will hold a Celebration of Life from 3 to 6pm, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Manchester Sportsman Club: 8501 Grossman Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. A private family gathering […]
Obituary: Eleanor June "Peggy" Schmidt
Eleanor June "Peggy" Schmidt (McKeever), of Manchester, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on May 17, 1941, in Summerfield Township, Michigan, Peggy was a lifelong Michigander. Peggy shared 61 years of marriage with her husband, Gerald Schmidt. She will be remembered by her son Ray […]
