The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 90th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 11, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego.
The Lantz and Stoner families began their annual family reunion tradition in 1927 with separate gatherings. In 1939, the two families decided to combine their reunions, and they’ve met on the second Sunday in August ever since. Last year, 53 family members attended.
The reunion’s traditional potluck dinner will begin at noon sharp. Those attending are invited to bring lawn chairs, table service, a dish to pass, chicken, or other meat sufficient for their families and to share, drinks, and their favorite family memorabilia to share. This year will be the fourth year the annual family reunion will be held at Hudson Crossing Park.
All members of the Lantz, Stoner, Patterson, Eichelberger, Slick, Schaal and other families related to John and Daniel Lantz, who settled in Wheatland and Naperville Townships in 1850, or any descendants of Baltzer Lantz, who immigrated to Pennsylvania from the German Palatinate in 1750, are invited to attend and enjoy food and family fellowship.
For more information, call 331-999-5028 or 630-947-4559, or send to rnsmatile@gmail.com.
— Roger Matile