Bill Text: IL SR0550 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Reverend Monsignor David S. Lantz.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-10-26 - Resolution Adopted [SR0550 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0550-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Reverend Monsignor David S. Lantz, who
passed away on September 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz was born to Scott W. Lantz Jr.
and Wanda "Rosie" Waller Lantz in Springfield on January 25,
1952; he attended St. Patrick's Grade School and graduated
from Griffin High School; he attended Loyola University and
received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Cardinal
Glennon College; he achieved his Master of Divinity from
Kenrick Seminary and his master's degree in education from
Saint Louis University; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz was a retired priest of the
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois; he was ordained a deacon
in May 1977 and ordained a priest at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception on May 27, 1978; he received the papal
honor of Chaplain to His Holiness, which was conferred on
August 23, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz faithfully served every
appointment made by the Diocese of Springfield, including St.
Peter in Quincy, Quincy Notre Dame High School, Ss. Peter and
Paul in Alton, Christ the King in Springfield, Griffin High

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School in Springfield, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in
Springfield, Springfield College in Illinois/Benedictine
University in Springfield, Diocesan Seminary of the Immaculate
Conception in Springfield, St. James in Riverton, Holy Family
in Decatur, St. John Vianney in Sherman, St. Aloysius in
Springfield, St. Mary in Taylorville, St. Rita in Kincaid, and
Holy Trinity in Stonington; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz served the Diocese of
Springfield in many capacities through the Office for Lay
Ministry, the Office for the Diaconate, and the Office for
Ministry Formation; he was bestowed the honor of pastor
emeritus from Christ the King in Springfield in 2022 for
demonstrating exceptional service and leadership within the
church community; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz's service to the Diocese took
him on many pilgrimages of faith around the world; most
notably, he was provided the rarest opportunity to
concelebrate mass with Pope John Paul II in 2001; he also
enjoyed traveling with his family and closest friends; he was
well loved by his parishioners, students, and family, creating
bonds that lasted a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz was preceded in death by his
parents; and

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WHEREAS, Rev. Msgr. Lantz is survived by his sister, Debby
Lantz; his brothers, Mike (Paula) Lantz, Tim (Kitty) Lantz,
Mark (Karen) Lantz, Steve (Mary Ann) Lantz, and Jeff Lantz;
his uncle, Fr. Gary Lantz; 11 nieces and nephews; 12
great-nieces and great-nephews; his friends who were like
family; and his brother priests; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Reverend Monsignor David S. Lantz and extend our sincere
condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be it further