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Christopher Lantz Obituary
Survived by his loving parents, Daniel and Jeannie Lantz; sister, Nicole; grandmothers, Carol Kershaw and Margaret Huhman; uncles and aunts, Tom and Vickie Connelly, Robert and Jerri Ray, Mark and Becky Buettner, Jerry and Tami Keber, Sandy Kershaw, Rocky Kershaw, John and Debbie Lantz, Dave and Helen Follichs, Bill and Mary Garrett, Mike Huhman and Elaine Lantz as well as many cousins and good friends.
FUNERAL SERVICES Wednesday, 10:30 am at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 11615 I St. Interment in Flower Hill Cemetery. VISITATION Tuesday, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Pacific Street Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials to family wishes. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
PACIFIC STREET CHAPEL
14151 Pacific St., 391-1664
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Lantz
Vickie Miller
August 19, 2008
The Lantz family, so sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you. Someday may your tears of sadness turn into smiles remembering all the love you each shared with Chris. Our prayers are with you all always !!
Deb and Al Larsen
August 13, 2008
Dear Jeanne, Dan & Nicole,
I can't express our heartfeldt sympathy for your loss. I have always heard so many wonderfrul things about Chris. I know how much he will be missed. God does not give you more than you can handle. I know this is true however it may not seem so at the time. The loss is always there however soon you will be able to remember all the good times you have had with Chris, and there are many. You have a wonderful family and faith in the Good Lord. Please call me if I can help or if you would just like to talk. Our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Fran Kovarik
July 30, 2008
I am so very sorry for you at this time. I keep all of you in my prayers. Regret that I could not come for the funeral Love to all.l
Maureen Thome
July 30, 2008
Dan, Jeanie and Nicole,
Our deepest sympathies at this very heartfelt time and the days and months to come. You have a very strong family support system and a great community system and that is such a blessing for you. Take care and we'll keep you in our prayers.
Bill and Maureen Thome and family
Rob,Elizabeth,Alee,Bella Meyer
July 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mike and Diane German
July 30, 2008
Dan, Jeannie and Nicole: We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother Chris. Life is such a precious but fragile gift. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your families during this difficult time.
Donna (Pfeifer)Boden
July 30, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss and please know you are in my prayers.
Ken, Chris, Kenny & Austin Peck
July 30, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Gail (Carter) Rudy
July 29, 2008
Kershaw family I didn't know your son but we were good friends with his Grandpa, Junior and Grandma Carol when we lived in Spalding. My heart breaks for you. My nephews in Bennington, Eric and Patrick Meads knew Chris real well. May God hold both families extra close in the hours and days and weeks ahead.
Steve and Cindy Stedman
July 29, 2008
We didn't know your son but are friends of Uncle Rocky and know how
much he loved him and your family.
May God Bless you at this time of need.
Diane (Berger) Nickolite
July 29, 2008
Jeannie, Dan, Nicole, Kershaw family and Lantz family. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My heart goes out to all of the family at this horrible tragic time. I will be thinking praying for you in the weeks, months, Years ahead. Diane (Berger) Nickolite
Rhonda Couch
July 29, 2008
Dan, Jeannie and Nicole,
You have been constant in our thoughts and prayers since hearing of Chris' passing. Our deepest sympathy is with your family ~ we are so very sorry for your loss.
Rhonda, Aaron, Anna, and Justin Couch
Bob and Colleen Dutcher
July 29, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie, Nicole, Kershaw and Lantz families,
We were very saddened to hear of the death of your son Chris. He is the same age as our youngest son and can't imagine the pain and heartache you must be feeling. We've never had the pleasure of meeting Chris, but because he belonged to you, we know he was very special. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. May God grant you the strength to get through this time.
Lance, Lisa, Kelsey and Shelby Arp
July 29, 2008
We are so sorry. May God be with you and your family. We will be thinking of and praying for you.
Kathy Langan
July 29, 2008
Dear Dan Jeannie & Nicole
I too remember Chris at aunt Sandy's & Dee's. You should be comforted by what a caring and loving family he had. No words can be said that will take away your sorrow at this time, you should have no regrets because you gave Chris everything you had to give YOU as parents & sweet sister May God Bless All of you & your families at this time of great sorrow. With love & prayers Kathy, Mike Langan & Family.
Sue and Jake Larimore
July 29, 2008
Dear Lantz Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and take
away your pain.
Kurt & Holly Carraher & Family
July 29, 2008
Dan, Jeannie, Nicole, Kershaw, & Lantz family
We are so sorry and sad to hear about Christopher. No words can take the pain away, but may God give you all the strenght and courage to get through this most difficult time. God Bless.
Mary Kay (Pritchard) Whalen
July 29, 2008
Dan, Jeannie and Nicole,
May got wrap his arms around you and help you through this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Susan Fritz
July 29, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie and Nicole,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Christopher's passing, you are in our prayers. May the love of family and friends comfort you all.
Fritz Family
Dan and Michele Stromp and Family
July 29, 2008
Dan, Jeannie, and Nicole, and the Kershaw and Lantz families.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know the Spalding Greeley and Elkhorn communities will remember you and your family in this difficult time. Know that we are with you in our prayers and in our hearts.
Ted & Diane Peters
July 29, 2008
Dan, Jeannie & Nicole,
We are so very sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son/brother Chris. May the love & support of your family & friends help you during this most difficult time. You are in our hearts & prayers.
May God be w/you.
Jeff Neuhaus
July 29, 2008
Dan and Jeannie,
Chris was a great kid and will be missed by many. I'm praying for you and your family as I know faith is one thing that can help get you through this time. I will miss seeing Chris in town, at church, or at Husker sporting events!
Cindy
July 29, 2008
Dear Lantz Family;
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I can empathize with your pain and sorrow.
My loved one was taken at age 20 because of someone driving drunk. Eighteen years later, it still hurts.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take comfort in all of the wonderful memories that you have of Christopher tucked away in your hearts and minds.
This will ease your sadness and sorrow.
May God Bless and keep you all in his care.
Janet, Jeff, Jory, Nycholas, Taylor and Lilly Gierhan
July 29, 2008
Jeanne, Dan, Nicole and the AMAZING Kershaw Family:
I can not put in words how very sorry we are for the loss of your wonderful son, Christopher. I'm sure he and Junior ("Cool") are looking down from Heaven and smiling... loving all of you so very much. You have always been my 2nd family and I will forever keep each and every one of you very close in my heart.
Sending all of you lots of LOVE, HUGS and PRAYERS,
Janet (Cockerill) Walker
July 29, 2008
Dan, Jeannie, and Nicole, and the Kershaw and Lantz families.
I can't begin to imagine your loss. I do know you have the love and support of many, many wonderful family and friends.
My prayers are with you all.
Anna Sheets-Knople
July 29, 2008
Dan, Jeannie & Nicole
I knew the wonderful kid Christopher, from the time he was born, from working with Aunt Sandy. He was talked of so highly, he had to know that he was loved so much by all. My prayers are most certainly with you and all the Kershaw family during this extremely sad time.
Jan, Kevin and Matt Braden
July 29, 2008
Jeannie, Dan and Nicole:
Our deepest sympathies to you. We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith, friends and family sustain you during this most difficult time.
Koziol
July 29, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kak, Bruce, Marcus & Cassie Otte
July 29, 2008
Jeannie, Dan, and Nicole,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family on the sudden loss of your beloved son, Christopher. May God bless you at this time of sorrow. We are praying for all of you.
Diane Reisdorff
July 29, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie, and Nicole,
We cannot imagine the ache in your heart after the tragic and unexpected loss of Chris. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jerry and Diane (Pfeifer) Reisdorff
Dan & Vicki Reinke
July 28, 2008
Dan & Jeanne
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Mark, Deb, Ashley, Bryan and Jonathan McLaughlin
July 28, 2008
The Lantz Family
One never has the words for something like this. You have our deepest sympathy and god bless!
Joan Carraher
July 28, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie, & Nicole,
One cannot imagine your extreme grief and sorrow with the loss of your beloved son & brother, Christopher. May the comfort of friends and family, as well as your cherished memories, help you through this difficult time.
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
Dave, Joan, David, & Cole Carraher
Carol and Speed Rott
July 28, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Margaret (Meyer) Ewing
July 28, 2008
Jeanne, Dan and Nicole
We were so sorry to hear about Christopher. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so glad you have such wonderful extended families to lean on. You have always been a special bunch!!
Doug, Kathy and Brett Townsend
July 28, 2008
To the Lantz Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son, Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
We may not have seen Chris for many years, but we do remember him as a classmate and teammate of our son Brett.
May God be your comfort now and forever.
Robbi Knudsen, DC
July 28, 2008
The Lantz Family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your devastating loss. The loss of such a wonderful and talented young man.
My heart goes out to you. May God bring you peace.
Keeley Stolp
July 28, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Chris at UNK. He was a wonderful friend who was always there. He will be missed. My prays and thoughts go out to his family.
Kristy Johnson
July 28, 2008
Dear Lantz Family:
Chris was one of the most amazing people that i have met in my whole entire life.. he was such a great friend to me in high school, he always knew what to say to make someone smile. he always made me laugh first thing at school, his locker was right by mine and he'd always found a way to make everyone laugh. I loved watching him play sports and i'll never forget during graduation how he gave our class his speech. i'll miss him deeply and i'll be praying for all of you. i'm deeply sorry for your loss of Lantz. He will be carried in all of our hearts
Billy Peterson
July 28, 2008
Chris was always laid back and easy going, from the time I came to Bennigton he was one of few that I knew I could really trust. He'll be missed greatly. To the family, my heart an prayers are with you.
Jeff, Julie, Gastyn & Shelby Carraher
July 28, 2008
Dan, Jeannie, and Nicole
Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel for you and your families. Christopher was such a blessing to you and your families that he will truly be missed by all. Gastyn became close to him through Kurtis and will truly miss his friendship. Know that you will always be in our thoughts and prayers through this trying time and always.
Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Scott Reilly
July 28, 2008
To the Lantz and Kershaw Family:
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of Chris.
Pat Carlin
July 28, 2008
Dan and Jeannie Please know we will keep Chris and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Pat-Arlene Carlin
Michaela Langan
July 28, 2008
Jeannie, Daniel, and Nicole,
I remember Chris from when we were little and used to play with him and Nicole and Aunt Deanna and Sandy's house. I am deeply sorry for you loss and please know I am in your thoughts and prayers. God bless your family in this difficult time.
Vicki Goodrich
July 28, 2008
Dear Jeannie, Dan and Nicole,
We pray each day God gives you the strenth you need. Christopher never had to wonder if he was loved. He ALWAYS knew. God must of needed a special angel. Wish we could give you a hug. We send our love and deepest sympathy.
Mike and Vicki Goodrich
The Luke Rankin Family
July 28, 2008
Dear Jeannie, Dan, and Nicole, and the extended Kershaw and Lantz families,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Christopher, words can not express our thoughts and concerns at this most difficult time in your lives. We will always remember him as a handsome, friendly, and talented young man. May you find strength in the Lord and in your dear family and friends.
With all our thoughts and prayers, Luke and Allison Rankin and family
Kathleen Repp
July 28, 2008
Jeannie, Dan, and Nicole,
Mere words can not express the sorrow I hold in my heart for all of you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. May God's love and great memories of Christopher comfort each one of you. Love,
Sandra Walters
July 28, 2008
To the Lantz family:
We are so sorry for the loss of Christopher. Just earlier last week he waved at me from our street as I came home from work. He was a sweet boy and he will truly be missed.
Brandon Frakes
July 28, 2008
Jeannie, Daniel, and Nicole
Chris was both a close friend and someone I could go to for help. He was a great kid and I will miss him dearly. Stay strong and I am here at any time if you need anything at all.
Jill Mustard
July 28, 2008
Jeannie, Dan and Nicole,
We are so very sorry to hear about Christopher. Kate and I were just talking about you guys last week when she came across a picture of Nicole. We hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Beglije, Dave, Brandon, Andrew & Nathan Frakes
July 28, 2008
Lantz Family,
We are truly deeply sorry for your loss. Brandon went to UNK with Chris and became great friends. He loved listening to Brandon's music. Brandon had him over and he was so pleasant and polite. We were just devastated to hear of his passing. He will be deeply missed by Brandon and everyone that knew him. If there is anything you need please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- The Frakes Family
Mark & Keri Carraher
July 28, 2008
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sad and difficult time.
The Raven Family
July 28, 2008
Dear Jeannie, Dan and Nicole,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are praying for you.
Charlie and Jaime Ray
July 28, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pat & Janet Kershaw
July 28, 2008
Dan,Jeannie,and Nicole;
We are so sorry for your loss,words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy for all of you. We will not be able to attend the service for Christopher,but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pat, Janet and Adam Kershaw
Nicole Knoll
July 28, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie, and Nicole-
We are sorry for your tragic loss. You are in our prayers.
Love- Todd and Nicole (Kershaw) Knoll
Pam Bruneau
July 28, 2008
Dan, Jeannie, and Nicole,
Our hearts go out to you and all of Chris' family and friends. We loved watching Chris play sports over the years. He will always have a special place in our hearts for having befriended our Lucas, who absolutely adored him. Lucas' photos of Chris and him together are his prized possession. Our prayers are with you constantly.
Bill, Pam, Trevor, and Lucas Bruneau
Jim, Amy, Ethan, Elyce, & Ember York
July 28, 2008
Dan, Jeannie, & Nicole,
The smiles, wit, and respect Chris shared with us will not be forgot. He was a bright young man who will be missed deeply.
Diana Wilkins
July 28, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie and Nicole,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember Chris playing basketball as a young boy and was such a great kid. Stephanie and I extend our deepest sympathies.
Diana Wilkins
Marianne & Randy Holmes
July 28, 2008
Jeanie, Dan & Nicole,
We were so sorry to hear about Christopher's tragic death. I am so heartbroken for you all. I know words cannot express your pain. As you go through this sad time you will be held up in our prayers in the coming weeks and months.
Jena Fidone
July 28, 2008
Jeannie and Dan I'm so sorry to hear that chris has passed away my heart goes out to you and your family, chris was a great boy so full of life and fun he will be missed. You are all in our prayers. Jena, John and Sarah Fidone
Scott Gesell
July 28, 2008
Dear Lantz family:
We did not know Chris well, but he was a good friend of our son, Josh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott and Betty Gesell
Evergreen, CO
The Carlin's
July 28, 2008
Dear Lantz Family (and Kershaw's too!)
Our sympathy to you and your family on the sudden death of Christopher. Please know we will keep Chris and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bill and Kathy Carlin and family
The Wickham Family
July 27, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie, and Nicole,
There just aren't any words that can describe how sad we were to hear about Chris passing away. He was such a great kid - so full of energy. We have such fond memories of watching him play soccer, football and basketball. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Wickham Family
July 27, 2008
Dear Dan, Jeannie and Nicole,
There are no words that can express how sorry we are for your loss. Chris was such a great kid. We have great memories of him playing soccer and watching him in football and basketball. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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