Mary Elizabeth Venlet, 73, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. Born October 11, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy (Wallander) Berg. Mrs. Venlet attended Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. She worked for Millers Mutual for 20 years and retired from the American Water Company in Alton. She volunteered as a Foster Grandparent for many years with the Alton School District. On June 9, 1962 she married Reverend Stuart S. Venlet in Minneapolis, MN. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2007. Surviving are two daughters, Amy Venlet of Alton and Becky Hartman (Thad) of Godfrey, four grandchildren, Kaylie Venlet, Sydney, Macey, and T. J. Hartman, one great grandchild, Brody Venlet, one sister, Carolyn Berg of Minneapolis, MN, three brothers-in-law, Larry Venlet of Jenison, MI, Hank Venlet of Grandville, MI, and Tom Boerema of Florida, and several nieces and nephews in Michigan. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2016 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 followed by burial at 12:45 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Reverend Andre’ Dobson will officiate. Memorials may be made to the family. Online guestbook and information may be found at