Terry Malcolm Lentz Sr. Obituary

The memory of Terry Malcolm Lentz Sr. of Carbondale, Illinois, who passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Malcolm Lentz and Lista Gardner Lentz; his son Todd Mathew Lentz; his stepson Mark Chaney; and his grandson Kevin Lieu Tran.

He is survived by: his spouse Izetta "Elaine" Chaney; his children, Marsha Lentz-Acord of Troy, IL, Terry Malcolm Lentz, Jr., Darian Lentz of Tamaroa, IL and Desiree Lentz of Salem, KY; his stepchildren, Jennifer Harker of Liberty Township, OH and Jeremy Chaney of Benton, IL; his grandchildren, Jonathan Lentz, Nathan Lentz, Jamie Acord, William "Shannon" Acord, Jason Acord, Carson Chaney, Lucas Chaney, Amiah Chaney, Celeste Harker, Anna Harker, Yoko Tran, Naomi Tran, Nani McClure, Kai Yang-Duong, Wen Yang-Duong, Wei Yang-Duong and Kwan Yang-Duong; his great grandchildren, Jackson Acord, Davis Acord, Grayden Fisher, Dexter Fisher and Lucas Fisher; May of Taiwan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.