Sonya Kathleen Rhoten passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2022 at the age of 64 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Sonya was born to Quentin and Ramona Lantz of Warsaw, Indiana on December 26, 1957. She moved to St. Louis after high school and was a graduate of Gateway College of Evangelism in Florissant, Missouri. She spent over twenty years working for St. Louis University Hospital as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Unit Secretary.
First and foremost, Sonya was a devoted follower of Christ, and spent her whole life in the Pentecostal faith. She was an accomplished musician and singer, and during the early years of their marriage, she and her husband Daniel ministered musically around the country. They also served in several churches of the United Pentecostal Church International. She had been a member of First Pentecostal Church of Dupo, Illinois for over ten years at the time of her passing, and she will be greatly missed by her church.
Sonya enjoyed spending time with family, especially her precious grandchildren and her beloved pet dogs. She loved watching the leaves change colors in the fall and pumpkin picking. She loved word search puzzles and tending her flower and vegetable garden. And while she had several medical complications later in life, she enjoyed travelling when she was healthy. She visited many national parks out west as a child and travelled all over the Midwest as an adult.
Sonya was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Rhoten, and her father, Quentin Lantz.
Sonya is survived by her husband, Daniel Rhoten; her mother, Ramona Lantz; her daughters, Alissa Rhoten and Rebecca Rhoten-Batchelor (husband Andrew); her daughter-in-law, Sarah Rhoten; her grandchildren, Victoria Rhoten, Daniel Rhoten, and Adrian Batchelor; her sister, Sandra Hodges (husband Phil Hodges); her nieces, Tiffany Lex (husband Kyle), and Stacey Hill (husband James), and many other cousins, family, and friends.
Services: Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 2nd from 4:00-7:00 pm. Funeral service will follow on Thursday, March 3rd at 10:00 am. All services will take place at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129.
Sonya will be greatly missed. Even during her own sickness, she made sure her pastor Daniel Batchelor was taken care of during his hospitalization at SLU hospital. She had connections. Your church family will see your husband and girls are taken care of. Heaven has gained another women of God. We will all meet again soon and very soon!
Our hearts are broken once more for your great Loss. We are praying for peace that passes all understanding to guard your hearts. You are in our prayers
My deep sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with your family.
So sorry to hear of Sonya’s passing. She was a dear cousin and I knew her to be a faithful follower of Jesus.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I will always remember Sonya as a cousin and childhood friend and the many times our families spent together at the Holidays and summer cookouts. She will be missed by all of her family.
We are praying and sending deepest condolences and love to you Dan and your family! Please please keep trusting the Lord through all this darkness! He is faithful to us!
I am sorry to learn of Sonya’s passing. She was an inspiration to me by the beautiful notes and cards she often sent to me. May God comfort all of those in her family.
So sorry for your loss. My heart is sad for everyone but happy Sonya is home where there no more pain and sorrow. Your all in my thoughts and pray.
Sincere condolences & Prayers for the Family & Friend’s. Gateway College of Evangelism was a special time in our Youthful Fervor for Christ. 1979-1981. “Only one life, twill soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ, will last.” Thank God for genuine people who make Eternal Investment’s.
My deepest condolences to you Dan & your family…Also to Sonya’s family…Prayers for you all…May Jesus wrap his arm’s around you all..
Dear Dan and family,
Not sure if you remember me, Karen (Lambert) McKinney?
I believe we met at east Jr. High “a life time ago”.
I saw that David Penrose posted about the loss of your wife on Face book.
Just wanted to send condolences to you and your family.
Hoping that your memories will sustain you and your family at this difficult time.