Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Harry Anderson Jr.
By Deborah Larsen Harry Anderson Jr. Harry Anderson Jr. was born in Holly, Michigan, on April 22, 1919, the son of Harry and Jessie Giles Anderson. Harry and his family moved to Rochester, Michigan, when Harry was a teenager. He married Norma Plassey of Rochester in...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Gail Louise Carpenter
By Deborah Larsen Gail Louise Carpenter Gail Louise Carpenter was born in Sand Lake, Michigan, on April 22, 1919, the daughter of Wayne and Louise Halladay Carpenter. Her family moved to Rochester when Gail was a small child, and lived on Romeo Street. Gail attended...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Edward Francis Madden
By Deborah Larsen Edward Francis Madden Edward Francis Madden was born in Rochester, Michigan, on February 14, 1921, the son of Charles and Eva Brandel Madden. Edward attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1939. After high school, he was employed...