Lucy T. Lanz, age 60, of Homewood, IL, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011. Loving sister of Ellyn E. Lanz and Roger (Patty) Lanz. Cherished niece, cousin and friend of many. Preceded in death by her parents: Louis Jack and Eunice Lanz. Visitation Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. at the Living Springs Community Church, 19051 S. Halsted St., Glenwood, IL. Visitation also Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Living Springs Community Church with services conducted by Rev. Dave Izenbart and Rev. Mark Prestriedge. Interment private. Lucy was a math teacher at Stagg High School in Palos Hills, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Young Life, P.O. Box 1125, South Holland, IL 60473 or CaringBridge.org or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home. For further information please contact 708-333-7000 or visit www.SMITSFH.com