Obituary: Gloria “Jean” Smith
Gloria Jean Smith, 82, passed away July 11, 2020, peacefully with family by her side. She was born on May 28, 1938, in Manchester, Michigan to Benjamin and Doris (Wurster) Evilsizer. Jean was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Jean married Edwin Grant Smith, on September 17, 1955. She had a love for animals, was always […]
4 Manchester students graduate from GVSU
More than 2,800 Grand Valley State University students completed the requirements to receive their degrees this past April including four students from Manchester: Nehemiah K. Ingram earned a BS; Jessica N. Gustad earned a BS; Spencer L. Helminski earned a BBA; and Mackenzie A. Thompson earned a BS. Congratulations, graduates!
Obituary: Thelma Clara Kemeter
Her Legacy … Thelma Clara Kemeter, of Manchester, age 90, passed away March 24, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1929, in Willis, Michigan to Gale and Blanche (Laur) Howell. Thelma married the love of her life, Joseph Kemeter, on February 26, 1949, in Willis, Michigan. She will be remembered as a loving mother, […]
Manchester author to launch new book on Facebook Live Thursday
Steve Hagood didn’t start out to be an author, but he’d like to end up being one. With the publication of his third full-length novel featuring protagonist Tyson Chase, a Detroit cop forced into retirement who has been sought out to investigate a murder, he could be well on his way to achieving that goal. […]
GVSU Winter 2020 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2020 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Students from Manchester who were honored for the winter […]
Mystique: A dream of a service dog
By Claire Pajka Though dogs are often just praised as best friends and beloved pets, Cheyenne Curts’ dog Mystique can literally, as well as figuratively, open doors for her. Curts is a lifelong resident of Manchester, currently raising money to pay for the training of her service dog, Mystique–a Siberian Husky matched with Curts through […]
Obituary: Howard Emerson Parr
Howard Emerson Parr completed his earthly journey peacefully on June 8, 2020, at his residence in Glazier Commons, Chelsea Retirement Center. He was born in Manchester on September 10, 1919, to Clayton and Willo Mattern Parr, the third of their five children. He grew up on the family farm on Austin Road, graduated from Manchester […]
Obituary: Roman Foss
Roman Foss, 76, passed away May 21, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1946 in Pinsk, Poland to Rudolpho and Anna (Jakowez) Foss. Roman married the love of his life, Judy Gamache, on June 22, 1968 in Dearborn, Michigan. He will be remembered for his dry humor and quick wit. Roman proudly served his […]
Obituary: Homer Dwight Walter
“Guess Who” Homer Dwight Walter, Jr., 70, passed away May 28, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1950, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Homer and Alice (Keith) Walter. Homer married Linda Kellk, on July 17, 1987 in Somerset, Michigan. Homer loved his family and was a kind and patient man that would give you the […]
Obituary: Joan Day
Joan Day, age 80, of Manchester, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Cambrian of Tecumseh surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 13, 1939 to Benjamin & Doris (Wurster) Evilsizer in Sharon Twp, MI. Joan married the love of her life Curtis Day on March 24, 1958 in Tennessee, he preceded her […]
