Esther R. Lantz, 76, Goshen, passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare into the loving arms of Jesus.

She was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Walnut Creek, Ohio, to Albert and Katie (Miller) Kuhns. On June 29, 1958, she married Glendon “Glen” E. Lantz at North Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen.

He survives along with two sons: Rodney (JoLisa) Lantz, Shipshewana; and James (Jodie) Lantz, Benton; a daughter: Krista (Boyd) Smith, Goshen; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers: Ernie (Diane) Cross, Wawaka; Howard (Jean) Cross, Nappanee; and Edward Kuhn, Anchorage, Ak. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather: William G. Cross; and four brothers: Daniel; Reuben; and Roy Kuhns; and Billy Cross Jr.

Mrs. Lantz was a very active and involved member of Grace Community Church since 1959. She also was a homemaker and beautician. Her greatest love was for her family.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, funeral service at Grace Community Church, Goshen. Pastor Jim Brown will officiate. Burial will follow at Miller 8 Square Cemetery, Goshen.