Annette Marie Lantz
Annette Marie Lantz, age 77, of Shelby, died Thursday morning, November 30, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital’s Hospice Inpatient Unit. She never complained about her five-year journey with cancer. With a courageous and positive attitude, she faced adversity with hope.
Annette was born October 10, 1946 in Shelby to the late Paul F. “Pete” and Margaret A. (Wasson) Stroup. A 1965 graduate of Shelby High School, Annette soon after began working at United Telephone Company in Shelby. It was there that she would spend her 38-year career as a telephone operator through various mergers, retiring in 2003 under the Sprint ownership.
Annette’s love for her family was everything. She was so proud of her son, Brandon, his wife, Lindsay, and her grandchildren, Maryn and Kendall, and loved sharing their accomplishments with family and friends. Annette was her family’s biggest cheerleader- in fact, she made sure to let it be known that they were the absolute best at everything- the smartest, prettiest, greatest, and more. She was never shy to share. Annette never missed an opportunity to compliment someone’s clothing, beautiful hair, or a job well done.
As a person, Annette was always up for an adventure and was consistently eager for a road trip. If there was an open seat in the car, she took it. Annette loved to tell stories and may or may not have been known for a bit of embellishment- her story or yours. God gave her a wonderful memory which made her the go-to person for family history. Annette loved decorating for any and all holidays, thoroughly enjoyed going out to eat, was an awesome cook- in fact, the “queen of the casserole”, loved romantic comedies and Hallmark movies, and was a number one fan of the Cleveland Guardians. She was an awesome gift giver and often picked something up for someone just because it reminded her of them.
In addition to her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, Annette’s spirit is carried on in her six siblings: Beverly (Rick) Johnston, Sue (Larry) Colangelo, Janet (Keith) Aldous, Paula (Joe) Yosick, Lori (Dave) Crist, and Jon Stroup; her numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her lifelong friends: Mary Traxler, Sharon Marshall, and Jean Detillion. Her parents preceded her in death in addition to her former husband, John Lantz.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 2-5 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11 am. Rev. Steven L. Schag will officiate the services with burial following in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to The Shelby Foundation, 142 North Gamble Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875 or via their website: www.theshelbyfoundation.org/donate/.
Online condolences may be left on Annette’s obituary on the funeral home’s website, www.PenwellTurner.com, or their Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.
To view Annette’s Tribute Video, click the provided link: Annette Marie Lantz Tribute Video
I’m so sorry to read about Annette. I remember her as a phone operator when I was in elementary school. She connected Sue to talk to me when I was in Chicago on a road trip.
I’m so sorry for your families loss.
Love
Mary Lou
To the family of Annette Lantz
So sad to hear of Annettes passing.
I worked with Annette for many years.
Such a joy to be around.She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Janie Thornton
I’m so sorry to hear of Annette’s passing. I worked with her at Sprint. She was a nice lady. Prayers for her family.
So sorry for the family’s loss. Annette was a customer of ours here at Allstate in Shelby & we all thought the world of her. She was such a sweet lady & we will miss her. Prayers to her family & friends.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brandon and Annette’s family and friends. What a gentle soul she was. Heaven gained an angel.
So sorry to hear about your mom Brandon and family. There are many good memories over the years. You have my sincere sympathy.
So sorry Lori and siblings for your loss . You are in my thoughts and prayers .
My condolences to Annette’s family and friends. I graduated with Brandon, but I worked at the telephone company with Annette for years. She was a wonderful person and taught me a lot about life on a few occasions when I was in my early 20s. Prayers to all of you.
Dear Stroup Siblings – so very sorry to read of Annette’s passing. I have so many precious memories of being neighbors on Mickey Road as kids. As adults Jan and I would see her at the Brass Rail and talk about old times and have some laughs. She was a beautiful person inside and out and I know she will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
Barb and Jan Kaple
Brandon, we’re so sorry for the loss of your Mom, and to the Stroup siblings- the loss of your sister. Annette was a beautiful & kind person who loved life. She will be greatly missed.
Bill & Kathy
“Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.” My cousin, Annette, will so dearly be missed. I always enjoyed being around her–always a smile, a kind word or compliment, and complete devotion to her family and friends. I will miss you, my sweet cousin. Thoughts and prayers for Brandon and the rest of the family. Love, Marcia
Sue and family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Love and hugs,
Sheila
To Bev and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Annette’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God’s peace be with all of you. Royce