Mary Jane Calin

Mary Jane Calin, 90 years old, slipped away peacefully in her sleep on April 20th, in her home in Boca Raton, Florida.  Her beloved husband John Calin, is waiting to meet her at the gates of Heaven.

She was born on August 6, 1933 in East Chicago Indiana, and lived the majority of her life in Morton Grove, Illinois, until she relocated to Florida.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Calin and Judy Calin-Ely, (son in law, Keith Ely, deceased) who both live in Boca Raton, Florida.
Mary Jane was blessed with five grandsons, Joshua, James, Keith (Keeko), Kris and Nick.

Mary Jane was a graduate of Indiana University in education and excelled in elementary education.  She taught elementary school in Indiana until she became a mother.  Her life then focused on nurturing her children.

Throughout her life she was involved in numerous charitable and volunteer organizations.  She enjoyed being a member at Saint Mark Greek Orthodox in Boca Raton after relocating to Florida.

She had been a member of Saint Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church in Chicago Illinois, for most of her life.  Mary Jane thrived on giving and helping people anywhere and everywhere.

As well as being an avid reader, gardener, baker, and knitter, Mary Jane always loved having company and entertaining others. She loved art, music, musicals and anything related to angels.

Those that knew her, remember that Mary Jane had a special drawer in her guest room dresser, so that when any friends came over, she always gave them a gift, and a meal. She never forgot a birthday and loved to decorate for every holiday.  

We will always remember her kindness, enormous smile and generous spirit.

She was a true earthly angel who was much loved and will be missed by all that have met her.

Glick Funeral services are as follows:

Church funeral service on Wednesday April 24, at St Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida.  Visitation is at 9:30 AM and the funeral is at 10 AM.

Graveside service is at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday, April 26 at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Amvets, St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, The Romanian Episcopate of America in Grass Lake, Michigan or Parkinson's Foundation Bbt4pd (Bocaballet.org).