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...

By Deborah Larsen David Edward Laverdiere David Edward Laverdiere was born in Cooksville, Ontario, on May 18, 1920, the son of Joseph and Mary Warne Laverdiere. The Laverdiere family emigrated to Michigan in 1924 and lived in Macomb County, where David graduated from...

By Deborah Larsen Clyde Henry Scheppe Clyde Henry Scheppe was born in Mackinaw City, Michigan, on July 12, 1913, the son of Charles and Mae Zimmerman Scheppe. Clyde grew up in Mackinaw City, but by 1940, he lived in Avon Township with his father and was employed as a...