Obituary: Patrick Evan Holleran
“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln. Patrick Evan Holleran, age 73, of Tecumseh, Mich., passed away after a two-year battle with leukemia on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Evangelical Home in Saline, Mich. He was born on May 15, […]
Obituary: Thomas Lavender
Thomas Lavender passed away peacefully at Duke Hock Family Pavilion on July 19, 2025. He was 82. Tom was born March 9, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Paul and Florence Lavender. He grew up in Ann Arbor and was an avid hockey player, hunter, and marksman. He met the love of his life, Susan […]
Obituary: Sharon Kay Weidmayer
Sharon Kay Weidmayer, 75, of Chelsea, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Sharon’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel, and at 10am on Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 10001 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, […]
Obituary: Mark Anthony Weller
Mark Anthony Weller, 73, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. His family held a private Celebration of Life, Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1952, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to John and Julia (Blake) Weller. Mark married the love of his life, the late […]
Tackett named to president’s list at SVSU
submitted by Tackett family Elise Tackett of Manchester has been named to the Saginaw Valley State University president’s list for the winter 2025 semester. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2024/2025 2nd Semester Honor Roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with honor rolls. At the senior high level, summa cum laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; magna cum laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and cum laude = students achieving a […]
Obituary: Susan Marie Bachert
Susan Marie Bachert, 68, of Clinton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Betty Bachert. Susan was a florist for over 30 years and owned the Flower Garden in Manchester, Michigan with her partner Michael. She loved to be creative […]
Obituary: Robert “Mark” Palms
Robert Mark Palms, Jr., known by many as Mark, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 70 in New Orleans, La. Mark was a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, and musician whose passion for the arts touched many lives. Born on August 30, 1954, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., he […]
Obituary: Shelby Ann Chartrand
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shelby Ann (Trolz) Chartrand from complications of cancer on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Jackson. Shelby was born on January 26, 1985, and raised in Manchester, the daughter of Daniel Trolz and Sandra (Krzyzaniak) Trolz. She was a member of the class […]
Ernest named to NMU’s Winter 2025 dean’s list
from Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University announced the dean’s list for the Winter 2025 semester. The dean’s list recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. Holden Ernest from Manchester qualified with a grade point average of 4.00. Northern Michigan University is a public university in […]
