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 2024 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 […]
Obituary: Ronald Theodore Raab
Ronald Theodore Raab, age 82, of Manchester, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with family by his side. Ronald was born on August 29, 1941, to the late Roland J. and Helga H. E. (Lueckhoff) Raab. On December 27, 1960, he married Janice K. Pugh. Ronald is survived by his wife, Janice, […]
Obituary: Brian Michael Curley
Ann Arbor, Michigan Brian Curley, born on December 5, 1959, in Jackson, Mich., to Edward and Betty (Fink) Curley, passed away at Trinity Hospital on July 18, 2024. Brian grew up in Manchester, Mich., and graduated from Manchester High School, class of 1978. Brian then attended Ferris State University before following in his father’s footsteps […]
Obituary: Terry Seames
Terry Seames, age 69, of Manchester, Mich., passed away at home on July 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Terry is survived by his wife and best friend, Bridget; son, Joshua; daughter, Megan; son-in-law, Sean; sisters, Patti and Dawn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Terry’s lifelong career in law enforcement began with campus […]
Gibson Pope graduates from Miami University
submitted by Miami University Gibson Pope of Manchester, Mich., was among nearly 4,100 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 18, 2024. Pope graduated with a B.S. in Business, Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Marketing, Strategic Communication. Nationally recognized as one of the most outstanding undergraduate institutions, […]
Tyler Horky named to dean’s list at K College
submitted by Kalamazoo College Tyler Horky of Manchester, Mich. (48158), has been named to the Kalamazoo College spring 2024 dean’s list. Dean’s list recognition is earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a full-time course load of at least three units, without failing or withdrawing from any course, during the spring […]
Obituary: Gerald Everett Eaton
Gerald Everett Eaton (also known as Mr. Stover), age 91, of Tecumseh, Mich., passed away on July 10, 2024, at home under hospice with his family at his side. He was born in Adrian, Mich., on June 21, 1933, to the late Arthur Joseph and Myldred Blanche (Everett) Eaton. On his birthday, June 21, 1952, he […]
Obituary: Benjamin Lee Shane Okey
Benjamin passed away in Toledo on June 22, 2024, following an extended period of illness. He was born in Los Angeles on May 11, 1977. He joined the Okey family, by adoption, in 1979. With his family, he moved to Manchester in 1981 and attended Manchester Community Schools from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Ben struggled […]
Obituary: Phyllis Carty Meranuck
Phyllis Carty Meranuck, 79, of Manchester, took her final breaths peacefully and with grace, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, with her children, spouse, and two dogs by her side at Brookdale Memory Care in Ann Arbor. Phyllis was born on March 11, 1945, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to Howard and Bernadine (Peters) Carty. An only child, she […]
Memorial service announcement: Kim Ricket
Kim Ricket was born on July 19, 1954. You are invited to join his family in a celebration of his life on Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024, which would have been his 70th birthday. We have reserved the covered picnic tables in Carr Park in Manchester, Mich. Carr Park is located at 600 W Main […]
