Mary Jane Orlet

Mary Jane Orlet, age 85 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born on Monday, April 24, 1939, in Saint Rose, IL, the daughter of Bernard and Annie (nee Richter) Trame, Sr.. On Tuesday, May 1, 1962, she married Walter Henry Orlet at St. Rose Catholic Church - St. Rose, Illinois, who passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, Illinois. Mary Jane was born at home in rural St. Rose; she grew up on the family farm and helped on the farm until her marriage. After she reared her family, she cleaned houses & businesses, ran Parkway Ice Cream Shop, and did retail sales for Rural King, Dollar General Store and Walmart. She enjoyed reading, watching television, playing video games and time on the computer. Mary Jane was devoted to her family; she enjoyed time with her grandchildren. She was known for her excellent baking and cooking. Survivors include: Son - James L. (Janeen) Orlet, Saint Charles, MO Daughter - Patricia A. "Patty" (Michael) Simon, Shiloh, IL Son - Michael W.(Wife-Jennifer Fischer) Orlet, Rydal, PA Daughter - Kristi L. (Kevin) Dickens, Glen Carbon, IL Grandchild - Melissa (Sig. Other-Chris Tucker) Simon, Cottage Hills, IL Grandchild - Sara Orlet, St. Charles, MO Grandchild - Ben Orlet, Berkeley , MO Grandchild - Theo Orlet (twin), Jenkintown, PA Grandchild - Ian Orlet (twin), Jenkintown, PA Grandchild - Ivy Dickens, Glen Carbon, IL Grandchild - Liam Dickens, Glen Carbon, IL. She was preceded in death by: Husband - Walter H. Orlet, Jr. Died 3/25/2016 Father - Bernard H. Trame, Sr. - Died: 7/20/94 Mother - Annie M. Trame nee Richter - Died: 11/24/98 Sister - Vicky Rose Jansen - Died: 12/26/15, Creston, IA Brother - Thomas Trame- Died: 7/31/14, Breese, IL Brother - Bernard H. Trame, Jr. died 11/26/2003 Sister-In-Law - Shirley A. Trame- Died: 7/29/22 Brother-In-Law - Robert Jansen Sister-In-Law - Carol Hilmes Brother-In-Law - Bernard Hilmes. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.

Mary Jane Orlet

April 24, 1939 - August 18, 2024