Obituary: Matthew (Matt) Roos
Matthew “Rooster” Harlan Roos, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1955, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Harlan Roos, Jr. and Dorothy (Renz) Roos. Matt married the love of his life, Anita “Jean” Sewell on June 11, 1976 in Manchester, Michigan. He will be remembered as a […]
Obituary: David Bryers
A long time resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Dave departed this earth on the afternoon of December 1st, 2020. He was born in L’Anse Michigan to Faye and Leatha Bryers on August 29, 1928. He was preceded in death by his former wife Helen L. Bryers, son Sam E. Bryers, brothers Verne, James, Alan and […]
Obituary: Jay and Ricki Lantis
J Neil “Jay” Lantis and Rachel “Ricki” M. Lantis – ages 88 and 86, passed away November 21, 2020 and November 24, 2020, respectively at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. They most recently lived in Napoleon, Michigan but were long-term residents of Manchester, Michigan. Jay was born in Chelsea, Michigan on October 28, 1932. The son […]
Obituary: Imogene Joy Spiegel
Imogene Joy Parrott Spiegel died on November 26, 2020, at the age of 93, in her home of 55 years in Bristol, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by parents, Mary Pennington Parrott and husband Robert; husband, Robert Spiegel; sisters, Elizabeth Jewell Sharp and Janice Katherine Parrott; brother-in-law, Robert Estes Sharp; nephew, Robert Estes Sharp, […]
SRSLY Manchester welcomes new program coordinator
submitted by SRSLY Coalition The SRSLY Coalition is pleased to introduce Abbey Clark, the new program coordinator for SRSLY Manchester and Stockbridge. In this dual role, Clark will support volunteers in implementing programs and strategies for both coalitions. “Abbey has a passion for helping youth feel supported and valued, which aligns perfectly with SRSLY’s mission,” […]
Obituary: Susan Lynn Kruse
Susan Lynn Kruse, Jackson, MI, Age 68, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital. She was born August 19, 1952 in Adrian, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald & Shirley Jean (Thurman) Bower. Susan graduated from Manchester High School in 1971. She ran an in-home daycare for over 25 years. When Susan and […]
Obituary: Harold Lloyd Strahle
Harold Lloyd Strahle, 84, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1936, in Grass Lake, Michigan to Arthur and Blanche (Curtis) Strahle. Harold married the love of his life, Delores Below, on October 25, 1958 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Manchester, and she precedes him. He will be remembered […]
John Keast, November Student of the Month
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s November 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is John Keast. John is the son of Robert and Karen Keast. John has been a Key Club member since his sophomore year, while also being a member of the National Honor Society and Future Farmers of America. John has been […]
Manchester Senior High School 2020/2021 1st quarter Honor Roll
High Honors Grade 12 Adams, Christina D Blumenauer, Katelyn M Corwin, Andrew J Costella, Linzy J Dodak, Jenna B DuRussel, Mallory J Engel, Clara J Gebhardt, Gweneth M Hayes, Colbie T Keast, John J Lyos, Brooklynn S Phillips, Jessica C Stace, Nathan B Taylor, Hayden E Vogel, Madison E Waters, Amelia M Waters, Phoenix A […]
Manchester Junior High School 2020/2021 1st quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! High Honors Grade 8 Bobo, Ashley E Brinkman, John J DuRussel, Seeger J Harvey, Lila J Line, Trent L Smith, Lillian J Stommen, Sarah K.M. […]