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Obituary: Margret Louise Heckaman
Margret Shankland Heckaman, 1928-2024 Margret Louise Shankland Heckaman, 95, of Manchester, passed away February 21, 2024. Margret’s family and friends will gather from 2 to 4pm Saturday, February 24,...
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Obituary: Robert Duaine VanDoren
Robert Duaine VanDoren (May 12, 1935 - February 21, 2024) Robert Duaine VanDoren, 88, of Manchester passed away, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Bob’s family...
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Three local students named to SVSU Dean’s List
from Saginaw Valley State University Over 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2023 semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must...
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Tackett named to President’s List at SVSU
Elise Tackett. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Tackett. from Saginaw Valley State University Elise Tackett of Manchester is one of only 650 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination...
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MHS announces top 10 graduating seniors
Manchester Jr/Sr High School from Manchester Jr/Sr High School Last week Wendy Bridges, principal of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, announced the top 10 graduating seniors. They are: Carson Horky...
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Obituary: Bill Richardson
William E. "Bill" Richardson June 25, 1947 - December 2, 2023. William E. Richardson, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, CO on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family....
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Obituary: Megana Denise Koch
Megana Denise Koch (January 3, 1948 - February 28, 2024) Megana Denise Koch, 76, of Manchester passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital....
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Obituary: Ellen M. Grossman
Ellen Marie (Haeussler) Grossman — September 2, 1938 - February 28, 2024 Ellen Marie (Haeussler) Grossman had a full and wonderful life filled with her passions: music, travel, and most importantly,...
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MHS names February 2024 Students of the Month
MHS February 2024 Students of the Month. Left to right: Zoe Hadden, Brooklyn Herrst, Luke Walsh, Brady Reed, Abigail Austin, and Maggie Feldkamp. submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month...
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Obituary: Mary Gardner
Mary Beth Gardner (June 1, 1954 - March 10, 2024) Mary Beth (Knickerbocker) Gardner went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held 3pm June 15, 2024 at Life...
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Obituary: Vern Dean Kulenkamp
Vern Dean Kulenkamp (January 2, 1931 - March 12, 2024) Vern Dean Kulenkamp, 93, of Manchester passed away peacefully at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Vern’s family and...
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MHS names March 2024 Students of the Month
(Some of the ) March 2024 Students of the Month: from left to right: Elena Houttekier, Isabel Bucholtz, and Isabella Rattray. Photo credit: Manchester Jr./Sr. High School. submitted by Carla Zygner,...
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Obituary: Mark William Gistinger
Mark William Gistinger, September 11, 1943 – March 16, 2024 Mark William Gistinger, September 11, 1943 – March 16, 2024, is survived by his wife, Susan Gazley Gistinger; daughter, Maggie Gistinger...
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Obituary: Kim C. Ricket
Kim C. Ricket (1954 - 2024) Kim C. Ricket, 69, was born July 19, 1954, and died at home in Manchester, MI. Kim pursued a lifelong interest in science and electronics and had an innate curiosity about...
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Collins named to Palmer College Dean’s List
submitted by Palmer College of Chiropractic Avery Collins of Manchester, Michigan, has been named to the 2023 fall trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport,...
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Obituary: Michael John Carpentier
Michael John Carpentier (April 30, 1949 - April 1, 2024) Michael John Carpentier, 74, passed away at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital on April 1, 2024, with his wife at his side. Mike was born on...
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Obituary: Gloria Gay Roulo
Gloria Gay Roulo, 72, of Ann Arbor left this earth for a new adventure on Friday, March 29. She was surrounded by her beloved family. Gay was born on November 18, 1951 in Ypsilanti, the second child...
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Obituary: Elizabeth Annie Gonyer
Elizabeth Annie Gonyer (May 13, 1940 – April 7, 2024) Elizabeth Annie Gonyer, 83, of Manchester, passed away at Hospice of Lenawee on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Liz’s family and friends will gather on...
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A report from the road … and he’s still the Dude!
The Dude (left) and Ryan Brinkman (right). Photo credit: Ryan Brinkman (screenshot from Instagram reel.) Editor’s note: We published an article about Brinkman and The Dude last October. Read more about...
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Obituary: Arthur Louis Melcher
Arthur Louis Melcher (November 16, 1931 - April 11, 2024) Arthur Louis Melcher, 92, passed away at home under hospice on April 11, 2024. Arthur was born on November 16, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to...
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