Bloom into Spring Walk on April 12, 2025

The Gateway Milers had a traditional walk starting at Sandy’s Back Porch. It was a great walk on a beautiful day.

Some of the walkers stopped for a picture with some of the flowers.

This house caught everyone’s eye because it was different from all the other houses.

A few more walkers at the end of the walk.

Group Walk Millstadt YRE on March 8, 2025

The Tin Man water tower welcomed walkers to Millstadt.

Walkers found this building that was built before the Civil War.

This was another view of the building built before the Civil War.

The tank is at the Millstadt VFW.

This beautiful dog greeted walkers.

Walkers stopped for a picture with the church.

The purple martins were supposed to be here, but walkers didn’t see any.

Walkers liked this house on the walk.

Virginia “Ginny” Murphy

November 18, 1929 – February 17, 2025

Virginia was a member of the Illinois Trekkers and enjoyed walking. Ginny was a docent at the St. Louis Zoo, a role she loved dearly. She assisted with Art on the Square in Belleville for many years.

Ginny loved birding, spending time in nature, and was continuously eager to learn more about the world around her. Along with keeping her mind sharp, she stayed active, whether it be golfing, playing tennis, bicycling, swimming and Volksmarching.

Walkers enjoyed walking with Ginny and we will miss Ginny.

Virginia “Ginny” Murphy Obituary – Belleville, IL