Edna M. Mollet

Edna M. Mollet, age 90 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Faith Countryside Homes/Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born on Monday, August 13, 1923, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Edgar N. and Sophia H. (nee Ims) Gilomen. On Tuesday, December 04, 1945, she married Gerald E. Mollet who passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2000. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL, honorary member of the Women's Guild of the church (she was secretary for over 10 years); NFO. Born on Deck's Prairie, Northwest of Highland; she grew up there. She attended Giger Country School and lived on her family's home farm all of her life. She graduated from Highland High School in 1941. Mrs. Mollet worked at Danche's Egg Factory for 3 years and then at Highland Machine and Screw for 1 1/2 years. She married Gerald E. Mollet on December 4, 1945. She and her husband operated a grain and livestock family farm. Mrs. Mollet enjoyed quilting, cooking, and she raised her four sons by living off the farm (gardening and canning). She also taught Bible School at her church and enjoyed helping the Women's Guild with tours and funeral lunches for many years.. Survivors include: Son - Wayne A. (Trudy A.) Mollet, Highland, IL Son - David L. (Angelina "Angie") Mollet, Highland, IL Son - Dale W. (Karen E.) Mollet, Troy, IL Son - Eldon R. (Wendy S., DVM) Mollet, Alton, IL Grandchild - Lynn A. (David) Rivas, II, Highland, IL Grandchild - Lanna K. Mollet, Houston, TX Grandchild - Lisa M. (T. Andy) Lalor, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Gary W. (Melissa) Mollet, Trenton, IL Grandchild - Benjamin D. (Valerie) Mollet, Highland, IL Grandchild - Mary E. (Wesley) Harris, O Fallon, IL Grandchild - Emily M. Sigman, Belleville, IL Grandchild - Katherine J. (Bryan L.) Bastilla, Highland, IL Grandchild - Adam R. (Megan D.) Mollet, Highland, IL Grandchild - Sara A. (Timothy R.) Duncan, Highland, IL Great Grandchildren - Fourteen Step Great Grandchild - Two Sister - Kathleen L. (Earl "Pete") Ritter, St. Jacob, IL She was preceded in death by: Father - Edgar N. Gilomen died 3/17/1977 Mother - Sophia H. Gilomen nee Ims died 5/4/2008 Husband - Gerald E. Mollet died 5/28/2000 Brother - Jerold J. Gilomen died 12/26/1940 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 26, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ; Heartland Hospice or Charity of Donor's Choice.

Edna M. Mollet

August 13, 1923 - May 21, 2014