Janet Rose Crain, 83, formerly from Assumption IL, died in Sun City, AZ on Thursday, August 30, 2012. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Assumption, IL. A reception and meal will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. The family suggests memorials be given to: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Janet was born September 14, 1928 in Eau Gallie, Florida during a hurricane; the youngest daughter of Albert O. Stephenson and Ida Ewing (Miller) Stephenson. She married James F. Crain on December 21, 1947 in Eau Gallie, FL.

Survivors include 2 daughters and two sons: Lynda Senn (Doc) of Glendale, AZ; Steve Crain (Rebecca) of Bloomington, IL; Dan Crain (Debbie) of Decatur, IL; and Bekah Phillips (Ed) of Weimar, CA; two sisters: Thelma Mildred Lansden of Melbourne, FL; Marjorie Helen Spaulding of Spring Hill, FL; 13 Grandchildren: Audrey, Heidi, Megan, Melissa, Allison, Mitchell, Brian, Andy, Brandy, Heather, Lee, Shawn and Rachel. Also 11great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband James F. Crain; her parents and two sisters: Mariana Ruth Stephenson and Lillian Louise Stephenson.

Janet was a loving and patient mom and grandmother. She was an avid gardener and succeeded growing a wonderful vegetable garden in the hot arid Arizona climate. She mastered many crafts including knitting, sewing, crochet, and cross stitch to name a few. She enjoyed going out to eat and cheering for the Phoenix Suns. She grew up surrounded by music and song; she began singing at age two, playing the piano at age three and later the violin at age ten. Janet was a member of First United Methodist Church, Assumption, IL from 1961 to 1984. Her gentle soul touched many people and she will be greatly missed.

Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with care and service arrangements.