Melvin Dale Jolliff

Message from will Hoffman

such a sad day to hear this news...a old friend from the 60s....a lot of great nights at the ottowa lodge.....r.i.p,,,, old buddy....good memories...

A candle was lit by John W. Leaman on May 3, 2017 8:22 PM

A candle was lit by Diane Yanasak on May 1, 2017 11:41 PM

A candle was lit by Jean Jolliff on May 1, 2017 4:43 PM

Message from Nancy Jolliff

Dear Dar and Family: This comes as such a shock to me. My deepest sympathies to you and family.

A candle was lit by Nancy Jolliff on April 30, 2017 6:58 PM

A candle was lit by Jerry and Julie Domitrovich on April 28, 2017 1:50 PM

A candle was lit by Conrad & Diane Thomas on April 28, 2017 8:05 AM

Message from Roger Fleming

I remember those games of pool in Greenland .It's been a few years, but I will always have the memories

A candle was lit by Craig & Tammy Mattson and family on April 27, 2017 7:45 PM

Message from Beth Allen

So sorry to hear of Mel's passing. Such a wonderful man and neighbor! Condolences.

A candle was lit by Mark & Missy Westie & family on April 27, 2017 4:20 PM

Message from Pam Long

Darlene,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad our classmates had an opportunity to get together with you and Mel a year and a half ago. You seemed to go together like hand in glove. May God be with you in your sorrow.
Blessing,
Pam

A candle was lit by Jim Maki on April 27, 2017 12:05 PM

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Some of my fondest memories of Mel are from the days that he and Burger would play fast pitch baseball behind Kaurala's barn (with a sponge ball) against Don Karvonen and me. The field had a backstop as well as an infield but we did not run to bases. He and Burger were a couple of years older thus much stronger and could throw hard. Burger had very specific ground rules which all made perfect sense. He and Mel sometimes had a tendency to modify those rules as the game went on. Those two guys beat us most of the time but occasionally we'd pull one out. These contests went on for a number of summers. We had our own Field of Dreams.
Great memories.
Sending our deepest sympathy.
Jim

A candle was lit by Jim and Valerie Maki on April 27, 2017 11:40 AM

A candle was lit by Wanda McKay on April 27, 2017 11:27 AM

A candle was lit by Bill Miles on April 27, 2017 9:43 AM

Message from Rick Savela

Our deepest condolences Darlene and family. Your husband/ dad was my boss for a short time with Bud and an inspiration always. Will miss seeing him around town and at Wyandotte.

A candle was lit by Toots Floyd & Hilda Johnson on April 26, 2017 10:47 PM

A candle was lit by Mike and Roberta Vezzetti Maki on April 26, 2017 8:59 PM

Message from Bonnie Liebmann

I am sorry to hear of Mel's passing, its been years since we have seen each other but growing up in the Mass-Greenland area we all knew each other well. Special condolence to Darlene, Jack and rest of family.

A candle was lit by Jim and Roleane Daniels on April 26, 2017 7:58 PM

A candle was lit by Bonnie Liebmann on April 26, 2017 7:57 PM

Message from Carol Kimbler

So sorry to hear this. Please accept my sincere sympathies.
I enjoyed visiting with him last summer when we had lunch together in Ontonagon with other former classmates.
Mass High School, class of 1961

A candle was lit by Karen and Dave White on April 26, 2017 7:42 PM

A candle was lit by Harold Mattson on April 26, 2017 7:38 PM

A candle was lit by Grant and Wanda Erickson on April 26, 2017 7:01 PM

A candle was lit by Tracy McIntyre on April 26, 2017 6:53 PM

Message from will hoffman

rest in peace my old friend......your in my prayers

A candle was lit by will hoffman on April 26, 2017 5:40 PM

A candle was lit by jERRY AND kAREN pLUTCHAK on April 26, 2017 5:36 PM

A candle was lit by Chad McIntyre on April 26, 2017 5:24 PM

A candle was lit by Jerry and Marilyn Hokkanen. on April 26, 2017 5:15 PM

A candle was lit by Eino and Kris Miilu on April 26, 2017 5:12 PM

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Our sympathy to an Ol' friend, classmate & roommate of Eino's in the Detroit days we will miss his nice ways and visits at Merritts Travel R.I.P.Mel our friend.

Message from Nicole Weiner

I met Mel once and he was very funny. May the memory of his laughter be something that comforts you.

Message from Chuck & Bonnie Maki

So sorry to hear of your loss,condolences to you all.

A candle was lit by Chuck & Bonnie Maki on April 26, 2017 4:42 PM

A candle was lit by Christy Kirkley ❤️ on April 26, 2017 4:34 PM

A candle was lit by Bill Anttila on April 26, 2017 4:19 PM

A candle was lit by Wanda on April 26, 2017 3:43 PM

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I am so sorry to hear of Melvin's passing. I remember him fondly from the Rockland Teen Center. Condolences to his family.

Message from Elwood and Joan Heikka

Al and I send our condolences to the family. Shocked to hear the news today. We both thought a lot of Mel. We will keep Mel and his family in our thoughts.

Message from Middleton, WI

My sincere sympathy to family and friends. DC (Dennis) Maki classmate and teammate.

A candle was lit by Jim and Gina White on April 26, 2017 12:16 PM