Irene Grace Lantz , age 95, of Circleville, WV, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV She was born at Cherry Grove, WV, the daughter of the late Waitman T. and Geneva (Wimer) Bennett. On August 21, 1948, Irene married Lewis Hartman "John" Lantz, who preceded her in death on November 27, 1991.

Irene attended Circleville High School and WV Collgee of Beauty Culture and she was a member of the North Dry Run United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and she 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.

Irene leaves behind to cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Nancy Sprouse (Donald) of Churchville, VA, Lisa Kisamore (Timothy) of Seneca Rocks, WV; a son, Dudley Lantz (Debbie) of Circleville, WV; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: a brother, Leo Bennett; and a sister, Virginia Rexrode.

Irene's family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2024, 5-7 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Mike Lambert officiating. Interment will be in North Fork Memorial Cemetery, Riverton, WV. In lieu of flowers, 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.