Obituary: Mary Myrtle Hoelzer
Hoelzer, Mary Myrtle May, graced this earth for 95 years and 8 months. She passed on January 8, 2019. Mary enjoyed family and friends until the end, and her daughter’s family surrounded her peaceful departure. Treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Myrtle was born on May 11, 1923 in Tecumseh, MI, beloved daughter of Owen […]
Obituary: Jason A. Kenyon
His Legacy… Jason Alan Kenyon, Age 45, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1973, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Kenneth and Mary (Braun) Kenyon. Jason attended Lyle Torrant Center in Jackson where he obtained a certificate. He loved to swim, swing in his backyard, and eat chocolate ice cream and […]
Obituary: Keith G. Kothe
His Legacy… Keith Gayle Kothe, Age 47, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1971, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Kenneth and Marilyn (Umstead) Kothe, Sr. Keith worked for several manufacturing companies in the area and loved to watch television. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His […]
Jerry and Jean Kuhl, Conservation Farmers of the Year
reprinted with permission from the Washtenaw Conservation District’s 2018 Annual Report The Washtenaw County Conservation District is pleased to present the 2018 “Walter Wolfgang Memorial” Conservation Farmer of the Year Award to Jerry and Jean Kuhl of Sharon Township. Jerry and Jean are longtime residents of the Manchester and Chelsea areas, growing up on their […]
DDA presents first two Downtown Beautification awards
In October the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced that it was creating a Downtown Beautification Award in order to recognize Village of Manchester businesses, nonprofits, and churches whose property reflects their community pride “through upgrades to the physical appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the atmosphere and aesthetics of the village.” The DDA has selected its first […]
Obituary: Katherine “Kitty” Randall Moore
Kitty passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7th, 2018 with many of her family members by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Lena Mae Kelly as well as her three sisters: Loraine (Roy) Robine, Ruby (Fred) Andris, and Patricia (Harold) Acker. After Kitty graduated from South Eastern High […]
January 2019 Student of the Month, Carson Ridenour
The January 2019 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Carson Ridenour. Carson is the son of Doug and Lisa Ridenour. He is the Vice President of the Manchester High School Spanish Club and a member of Future Farmers of America, Drama Club, Bow Tie Society and MHS National […]
Obituary: Harold James Walkowe
His Legacy… Harold James Walkowe, Age 88, passed away December 29, 2018. He was born on October 14, 1930, in Chelsea, Michigan to Joseph and Frances (Zink) Walkowe. Jim married the love of his life, Geneva O’Dell, on June 14, 1958, in Manchester, Michigan at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. Jim worked on the family […]
Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2018-2019 1st quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Senior High High Honors 12th Grade Boote, Jocelyn R Bortmas, Quenton W Bourland, Paige E Bross, Gillian R Cole, Autumn J Collins, Avery L Daniels, Calvin S DeWolfe, Ashley L Dresch, Reese L Edwards, Ashley L Edwards, Rayna K Ernst, Mitchell K Farmer, Alik D Foltz, Hannah C Fryt, Jaydin G Geldner, Mikayla A […]
Obituary: Terry Ritter
Terry James Ritter, age 55 of Manchester, passed away, December 13, 2018. Terry was born on January 2, 1963 in Albion, MI to Kenneth W. and Ardis L. (Sonier) Ritter. He married the love of his life, Amy Jo Fulger on April 19, 1986 at Pilgrim Congregation Church, in Lansing. Terry loved spending time […]
