Obituary: Pete Minor
His Legacy… Peter William Minor, Age 78, of Jackson, formerly of Manchester; passed away January 17, 2019. He was born on February 17, 1940 in Manchester, Michigan to William and Bessie (Johnson) Minor. Pete married the love of his life, Darlene Ahrens, and they have been married 58 wonderful years. Pete graduated from Manchester High […]
Obituary: Patricia Ann Ferrington-Cunkle
Patricia Cunkle passed away in her sleep on December 31, 2018. She was born in Mooreville, Michigan, on March 28, 1929 and was one of seven children. She loved and married Jack Cunkle from Milan, Michigan, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her four children, Jacqueline LaPrad (Santa Barbara, CA), Gill Ferrington […]
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 […]
