Message from will Hoffman
April 29, 2018 9:03 PM
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
April 30, 2017 7:01 PM
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
April 27, 2017 7:49 PM
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
April 27, 2017 6:39 PM
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
April 27, 2017 3:55 PM
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
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
April 26, 2017 11:39 PM
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
April 26, 2017 8:02 PM
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
April 26, 2017 7:56 PM
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
April 26, 2017 5:42 PM
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
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
April 26, 2017 4:47 PM
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
April 26, 2017 4:44 PM
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
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
April 26, 2017 3:24 PM
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
April 26, 2017 1:14 PM
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