Carol Lentz

Carol Lentz (Gibbons), 57, of Manteno, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Swedish Covenant Hospice in Chicago. Carol was born on June 5, 1966, in Evergreen Park, IL., the daughter of David Lee Francis and Carol Jean Coglianese. She married Kenneth Lentz in Chicago Heights, IL. Carol was the head baker at Rich Township High School for many years. She was a supporter of It’s a Pittie Rescue often partaking in “Freedom Rides” to support the efforts of the organization to help animals. She was a parishioner at Calvary Community Church in Momence. Most of all Carol cherished the time spent with her family and playing with her grandchildren. Carol is survived by her son Joseph Lentz; a daughter, Jessica (Anthony) Blumenthal; 2 sisters, Stephanie Devries, Dawn (Steve) Noe; 2 brothers, David Gibbons, Joe Hooge; 2 grandchildren, Emily and Jacob Blumenthal. She is preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband Kenneth Lentz; brother, Craig Kupczak; brother-in-law, Dave Devries. A visitation will be held at Calvary Community Church in Momence, IL. on March 9, 2024, starting at 10am until the service at 1pm officiated by Minister Randy Schweizer. Cremation rites have been accorded. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements.