Obituary: Garry L. Blossom
Garry L. Blossom (Chopper) of Manchester passed quietly at home Monday, July 8, 2019 with his wife and boys by his side. Garry was born June 3, 1952 in Jackson, Michigan and was the son of Maynard (deceased) and Mary Blossom. Garry attended and graduated from Manchester High School in 1970. On April 22, 1972 […]
Obituary: Matthew Stautz
His legacy… Matthew T. Stautz, age 47, of Ypsilanti passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. He was born on August 12, 1971 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Gary and Janice (Spaur) Stautz. Matt was a 1990 graduate of Chelsea High School. He worked for Mary Lou Murray Recreation Center for over 20 years. Matt was an […]
Obituary: Mary Francis Sweet
Mary was born Mary Francis Hord on March 7, 1926 near a small town in rural Eastern Kentucky. Springdale, Kentucky lay along the Great Ohio River with the railroad track following alongside the river. Springdale had about a dozen homes, a store and a post office with one road in and out, Cabin Creek road. […]
Obituary: Donald Harold Rhees
His Legacy… Donald Harold Rhees, 94, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Jackson, MI to Harold and Gladys (Johnson) Rhees. Don is a 1944 Graduate of Manchester High School; following graduation he served in the United State Navy where […]
Obituary: Jan “Dutch” Woelders
Woelders, Jan “Dutch”Manchester, Michigan His Legacy… Jan Woelders, Age 87, passed away July 6, 2019. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Den Hague, Netherlands to Gerard Maarten and Gerarda Cornelia (Hesseling) Woelders. Jan married his childhood sweetheart, Willemina Voorhof on February 12, 2004, in Soest, Netherlands. He served in the Military in the […]
GVSU names Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2019 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. Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a rich learning […]
Obituary: Helen Alice Benedict (CURRY)
Helen was born to Anna “Luella” and Alfred “Guy” Benedict of Hulbert, Michigan. She married Donald Curry on December 24, 1942. Helen worked for a few years as a proof-reader for the Ypsilanti Press. She was then employed as the secretary of the Maintenance Department of the University of Michigan until her retirement. After retiring, […]
Alumni Association awards scholarships
The Manchester High School Alumni Association awarded scholarships totaling $18,450 to a dozen recent MHS graduates at their annual banquet on Saturday evening. Scholarships from the MHSAA are based on academic records, economic need, and community service. This year’s winners were: Elizabeth O’Hotzke, who received the Marian Voegeding Valedictorian Scholarship and a MHSAA Scholarship; Paige […]
Saying “so long” to a familiar face in Manchester
For 15 years, Paul Goosby, a Sharon Township resident, has been delivering UPS packages to Manchester homes and businesses south of Bethel Church Road. On June 21, Paul will be retiring to take more time for his favorite pursuits, so this week is his last week driving a big brown truck! When you see Paul […]
Diuble sisters have a spring filled with honors
Abby and Lilly Diuble, ages 15 & 17, have received multiple awards and recognition this spring for their community service. Abby, who is finishing her freshman year at Manchester High School, and Lilly, who will be a senior at Manchester next fall, are the daughters of Angela and Scott Diuble of Manchester. Abby and Lilly […]
