Author: Diane Prost

Bill Malina was president of the Lebanon Cedar Cruisers. Bill held the New Baden Walk every year until he couldn’t due to health issues.

New Baden welcomes walkers to town.

Walkers registering and visiting at New Baden Village Park.

The walk followed directions from Bill’s walks.

St. George Catholic Cemetery was always on Bill’s walks.

Bill made sure to include this church on the walk.

Bill was so proud of his house which was included on the walk.

Bill’s nephew, Scott and his wife, Meg.

POCs Dee And Leonard Wojtysiak with Scott and workers at walk start location.

December 31, 1938 – May 11, 2025

Martha found happiness in walking with the Illinois Trekkers and was the mother of Vice President Dale Gerlach. Click the link to read Martha’s obituary.

Martha Gerlach Obituary – Fairview Heights, IL

Walkers found this beautiful mural in the tunnel under the highway.

Another mural in the tunnel.

Walkers agreed a talented artist painted these murals.

Walkers found more murals along the walk.

Walkers decided to take a picture with one of the murals.

The walk took walkers past the Florissant City Hall,

Walkers recognized this building when they saw it.

The building is Hendel’s Restaurant where many walkers have enjoyed a good meal.

Walkers found this portrait in the restroom at Pour 322 Coffeehouse. The portrait is unique because it is made out of computer keys.

Walkers stopped to take pictures with the murals.

Walkers enjoyed all the murals on the walk.

Walkers found this mural that they had never noticed before.

Walkers had to sit down on this unique bench.

Another beautiful mural.

Walkers stopped for lunch at the Tavern on Main.

Walkers enjoyed their lunch.

 

Spring was in full bloom for walkers.

Walkers were excited to find this bench that walkers thought was placed in honor of the Missouri Mules Volksmarch club.  When researching the club online there is a band and other possibilities.

Walkers enjoyed lunch after the walk.

Due to thunderstorms and heavy rain the walk for today is cancelled.

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.

Walkers discovered this mural on the walk today.

Columbia was welcoming their guests from Germany.

Walkers discovered these little rabbits on the walk.

Due to the weather prediction for more rain the walk is cancelled.