Obituary: Gordon V. Grossman
Gordon V. “Gordie” Grossman, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home. He was a gentleman, scholar, and family man. Gordon was born on March 24, 1940, Easter Sunday, to the late Victor and Esther (Kemner) Grossman in Jackson, Mich. He and his family lived on a beautiful farm in […]
Obituary: Nancy Stockwell
Nancy Stockwell’s beautiful smile lit up a room. She was a longtime resident of Manchester, a devoted mother, and, best of all, a grandmother. Her dear grandchild, Shelby Chartrand, died in May of 2025. Nancy, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Chelsea. She lived in her home in Manchester until June 2025. Her […]
Obituary: Carolyn Marie Ahrens
Carolyn Marie Ahrens, born June 2, 1938, to George and Theda Conner in Saline, Mich., went home to her lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Whitehall, Mich., at the age of 87. Carolyn was preceded in death by both of her parents and her sisters, Arlene and Joyce, and is survived by her husband, […]
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 […]
