A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57656 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Spencer, Glenna A. Article Text: Glenna A. Spencer, 80, of New Canton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Tilley, New Brunswick, Canada. She was one of nine children born to Douglas and Helen Hanscom. She married John W. Swain Feb. 18, 1944, in Andover, New Brunswick Canada. He died April 14, 1975. She married Frank A. Spencer April 17, 1976, in Pittsfield. He died Oct. 6, 1992. She is survived by all six of her children: daughter, Lois Thomas and husband Robert, of Hull; daughter Sandy Smith and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; daughter Patti Sturtevent and husband Rick, of Princeville; son John Swain and wife, Barb, of Litchfield; daughter Trina Phillips and husband Bruce, of New Canton; and daughter Lori Powell and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; 14 Grandchildren: Corey Miller, Scott Smith, Kim Kaeller, Trish Worden, Jason Sturtevant, Monica Cohen, Tish Lewey, Brittani Cunningham, Marlee Swain, Derrick Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Christina Powell, and John Powell; and & 14 Great Grandchildren: Nick Pope, Mason Miller, Brooke Jonas, Taylor Jonas, Taylor Smith, Reagan Smith, Dawson Koeller, Jayce Koeller, Zack Worden, Madilyn Cohen, Mackenzie Phillips, Madison Phillips, Haylee Smith and Gage Smith. She is also survived by two brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Minnie Mechelle Swain. For many years Glenna worked along side her husband John on their farm outside New Canton as well as raising her children. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and traveling. She especially enjoyed good times spent with her friends of the New Canton Red Hat Society. She attended the New Canton Methodist Church. Glenna was happiest when her family was gathered together celebrating holidays, special events, or just for a family meal. Many of these gatherings took place at the river where she enjoyed boating, fishing and relaxing. A summer tradition began in 1993 when Glenna and her daughters, daughter-in-law, and sometimes grandchildren began vacationing together. Each year since then they traveled to different destinations enjoying the sites and fun activities that formed memories never to be forgotten by those involved. If love, laughter and good times were a measure of wealth, Glenna and her family would be considered millionaires. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. June 1 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton Methodist Church Building Fund ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com