April Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner Manchester Jr/Sr High School is happy to recognize the amazing students who earned Student of the Month in April. When a student is struggling in class, Harper Puscas can often be found by their side, trying to help them understand. In fact, she was selected by her math teacher to help […]
Obituary: Judy Esther Reed
Judy Esther Reed, 86, from Clark Lake, Mich., passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by family at her home. Judy’s family and friends will gather from 2 to 4 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and from 10 to 11am, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel. Her […]
Obituary: Gale Eric Bertke
Gale Eric Bertke born February 14, 1961, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Hospice of Lenawee at the age of 64. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his free time. He is survived by his mother, Patricia (William) Adams; brothers Greg, Jay (Nancy), and Josh; sons, Eric (Lindsey), Justin, and Jacob; along with […]
Obituary: Jeri Lynn Feeman-Veldhoff
Jeri Lynn Feeman-Veldhoff, age 67, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born January 17, 1958, in Tecumseh, Mich., to Norman and Olga Walz. Jeri graduated from Manchester High School in 1976. She dedicated 31 years to Ford Motor Company, retiring in April of 2024. Beyond any […]
Obituary: Barry Ned Lee
Barry Ned Lee, “Ned” to family, passed away at age 79 at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson, Mich., due to complications from cancer on April 14, 2025. Barry was born September 1, 1945, in Manistique, Mich., to Arnold Neil and Alice Geneve (Sorenson) Lee. Barry graduated Brooklyn High School in 1963 and served in […]
Obituary: William Paul Zsenyuk
William Paul Zsenyuk passed away on April 11, 2025. Those who wish to honor and celebrate Bill’s life are invited to join his family for a Hungarian Celebration of Life and luncheon on Saturday, June 7 at noon at Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E. Main Street, Manchester. Bill was born on May 28, 1935 […]
Dr. Adrienne Wallace named a 2025 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
submitted by Patrick Wallace Dr. Adrienne Wallace of Grand Valley State University has been named one of three 2025 Michigan Distinguished Professors of the Year. She is a 1994 graduate of Manchester High School and daughter of Patrick and the late Elizabeth Wallace of Manchester. Three Michigan professors were selected from Michigan’s 15 public universities. […]
Klager’s Widad Luqman completes W.K. Kellogg Foundation fellowship
by Sara Swanson Widad Luqman is finishing her second year as principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center. In addition, she just finished up an 18-month W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) Community Leadership Network fellowship of which she was one of only 80 selected. She stated, “It’s an amazing […]
Obituary: John W Bishop, Jr
John Wesley Bishop, Jr., age 78, passed April 10, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. During the last two days of John’s life, numerous family members and friends were able to show their love by sharing memories. Out-of-state family sent text messages reminiscing about their childhood with John. These messages were […]
Manchester High School senior Laura Blair receives DAR Good Citizen Award
submitted by Denise Frost, Historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester High School senior Laura Blair has been given the 2024–2025 DAR Good Citizen Award by the Sarah Angell Caswell Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Selected by her school’s faculty, Laura […]
