By Deborah Larsen Ora Charlotte St. John Ora Charlotte St. John was born in Rochester, Michigan, on August 20, 1912, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel Martin St. John.  She graduated from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1936 and spent two years...

By Deborah Larsen Melvin James “Mel” Whitman Melvin James “Mel” Whitman was born in Rochester, Michigan, on September 26, 1919, the son of Gordon and Mary Frey Whitman. Mel attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1937. In October 1940, Mel...

By Deborah Larsen Marvin Nichols Meier Marvin Nichols Meier was born in Rochester, Michigan, on April 18, 1918, the son of Frederick and Allie Nichols Meier. Marvin attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1936. After high school, he worked at...