Martha E. Glover
May 19, 1950 – Jan. 30, 2026

Martha Edith Glover passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at age 75. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Wayne Glover; her two children, Sara (Aaron) Lytle of Houston, Texas, and Timothy (Jennifer) Glover of Hudson, Ohio; and her six grandchildren: Abrianna Lytle, Zachariah Lytle, Charlotte Glover, Edith Glover, Aaliyah Lytle, and Amariah Lytle.

She was born May 19, 1950, in Fargo, N.D., to the late Rev. John and Helen (Lueders) Lutz. In 1956, the Lutz family moved to Chicago, Ill., when her father accepted a call to St. John’s Mayfair Lutheran Church. Glover was the middle of five children. She is survived by her siblings: Michael (Liz) Lutz, Dorcas Kautz, Mary (Jim) Beyer, and Lois Lutz. She was baptized by her father May 28, 1950, and confirmed March 22, 1964.

Glover attended St. John Mayfair Lutheran grade school and graduated from Lutheran High North in 1968. She loved being a cheerleader and was high school sweethearts with Wayne. She went to Concordia College in Ann Arbor, Mich., where she earned an associate degree of arts and then went on to Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Ill., to receive her bachelor of arts in education. She then earned her master of education degree from National Louis University.

As early as fourth grade, she dreamed of becoming a parochial school teacher. Glover served three congregations: Immanuel Lutheran in Des Plaines, Ill., St. Peter Lutheran in Arlington Heights, Ill., and Zion Lutheran in St. Charles, Mo. She taught fourth grade, led outdoor education at Camp Wartburg, coached volleyball and track, and shared the love of Jesus with everyone she met. She retired in May 2012 after decades of faithful service. She served on mission trips to Guatemala, Nicaragua, New Orleans, an Indian Reservation in South Dakota, and weekly for the Bethlehem Mission in St. Louis.

Glover’s life was deeply rooted in her trust in God. Scripture was not just something she read, it was something she lived. When fear or uncertainty arose, she held fast to the promise, “Fear not, for I am with you… I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Is. 41:10, ESV). This verse was written in her hospital room during her final weeks—a quiet testimony to the peace and confidence she carried even at the end. It shaped the way she faced challenges, served others, and encouraged everyone around her. Her life was a testimony of lived faith, joyful service, and unwavering hope in Christ.

Her memorial service was at Zion Lutheran Church, St. Charles, Mo., Feb. 17, 2026.  Interment was at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZJ1M/home.