Irene Grace Lantz, 95, of Circleville passed away on March 1, 2024, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
She was born at Cherry Grove, the daughter of the late Waitman T. and Geneva (Wimer) Bennett.
Mrs. Lantz attended Circleville High School and West Virginia College of Beauty Culture. She was a member of the North Dry Run United Methodist Church.
She was a homemaker and took pride in raising her family and helping maintain the family farm. She had a passion for cooking and baking, especially her famous, hickory nut cake with caramel icing.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother that shared a love that will forever be cherished by her family.
On Aug. 21, 1948, she married Lewis Hartman “John” Lantz, who preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 1991.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters, Nancy Sprouse (Donald) of Churchville, Virginia, and Lisa Kisamore (Timothy) of Seneca Rocks; a son, Dudley Lantz (Debbie) of Circleville; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leo Bennett; and a sister, Virginia Rexrode.
Funeral services were held March 4 in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Mike Lambert officiating. Interment was at North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton.
Memorials may be made to the Circleville Volunteer Fire Department.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
