Obituary: David Walton
David Walton of Hastings, age 78, passed away on January 2, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was born on May 20, 1942 in Tecumseh, the son of Thomas and Mary (Althouse) Walton. David was a 1960 graduate of Manchester High School and served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He worked […]
Local agency, CEO honored as “Game Changers”
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, that affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal; and later was also extended […]
Obituary: Mary Jean Brady
Mary Jean Brady, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mary is survived by her daughter Dawn (Denny) Steele, of Manchester and her grandchildren Noah and Mia Steele. She is also survived by her siblings Marcia (Robert) Bunney of Manchester, Michigan; Marlene Loyd of Saline, Michigan and Malinda Hudkins […]
Obituary: Loren W. Blumenauer
Loren W. Blumenauer, 73, passed away August 13, 2021. Loren’s family and friends will gather Friday, August 20, 2021 from 10 – 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church, (3050 South Fletcher Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118). His funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kurt Hutchens will serve as celebrant. Burial will be at […]
Manchester students graduate from GVSU
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were graduated at the conclusion of the Winter 2021 semester in April including two students from Manchester: Lorna M. Engel earned a BSN, and Ryan A. Stautz earned a MED. Congratulations, graduates!
Obituary: Leonard VanBogelen
Leonard Gene VanBogelen, age 93, of Manchester passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital, Jackson. A private gathering and service will take place at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Manchester. Leonard was born September 7, 1927 to Leonard and Bessie (Wood) VanBogelen in Grand Haven, Michigan. He married Marva Jane […]
Memorial announcement: Mary Tuckerman Blossom
A Celebration of Life will be held for Mary Tuckerman Blossom on Sunday, August 15th from 2pm to 5pm in the large pavilion at Carr Park. Please join the family with stories and memories.
Meet the 2021 Fair Queen candidates
submitted by Angie Schaible, Manchester Community Fair
Jacob Mann’s Eagle Scout project nears completion
Jacob Mann, an Eagle Scout Candidate in Manchester’s Troop 426, is working on achieving his rank in August and has spent the last several months planning, preparing, and completing a project that will benefit his community. “For this requirement, I have chosen to partner with the River Raisin Watershed Council and continue their emergency marker […]
Obituary: Leon George Ball
Leon George Ball, Age 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Leon’s family and friends will gather at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel (207 E. Duncan St., Manchester) on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with […]
