Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Frederick W. Goth
By Deborah Larsen Frederick W. Goth Frederick W. Goth was born in Huron County, Michigan, on February 14, 1895, the son of William and Martha Dingman Goth. He was the brother of George Goth, who lived in Rochester, Michigan, and worked at Parkedale Biological Farm....
Meet Our Honor Roll: Frank Joseph Stanich
By Deborah Larsen Frank Joseph Stanich Frank Joseph Stanich was born in Eveleth, Minnesota, on July 26, 1912, the son of Frank and Frances Stanich. He grew up in Minnesota but came to Oakland County, Michigan, as a young adult to work in an auto factory. By...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Donald McWilliams Hinkley
By Deborah Larsen Donald McWilliams Hinkley Donald McWilliams Hinkley was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on August 4, 1908, the son of Myron and Ruby McWilliams Hinkley. Donald grew up in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and attended Olivet College. He continued his...