By Deborah Larsen Kenneth Wilber Cellner Kenneth Wilber Cellner was born in Charlevoix, Michigan, on December 11, 1917, the son of August and Ida Pierce Cellner. Kenneth grew up in Charlevoix but came to Rochester, Michigan, to live with his aunt and uncle while...

By Deborah Larsen John Phillip Paquette John Phillip Paquette was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 15, 1923, the son of Peter and Laura Morrell Paquette. The Paquette family lived on Wilcox Avenue (now Driftwood Avenue) in Avon Township, and John attended Avon...

By Deborah Larsen John Nelson Gessinger John Nelson Gessinger was born in Hicksville, Ohio, on October 19, 1917, the son of Worth and Hazel Nelson Gessinger. John moved to Pontiac with his mother when he was 10 years old. He attended Pontiac High School, graduating in...