Date Set For Annual Lantz-Stoner Family Reunion In Oswego

OSWEGO, IL — The Lantz-Stoner family will gather for its 98th annual reunion Aug. 9 in Oswego.

The Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will and DuPage counties will gather for their potluck tradition at noon at Hudson Crossing Park.

The Lantz and Stoner families began their annual family reunion 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, except in 2020 when the reunion was canceled due to the worldwide pandemic.

Those attending are invited to bring table service, food, drinks and their favorite family memorabilia to share with those attending.

Those invited include 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. Descendants of Baltzer Lantz, who immigrated to Pennsylvania from the German Palatinate in 1750, are also welcome.

Anyone interested in volunteering with table setup at 11 a.m. can call Wanda Horton at 630-947-4559.