Illinois Trekkers

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Walkers discovered the O’Fallon Aquatic Center is open.

Walers passed this log cabin that was the Enterprise Grange.

Walkers walked through the Vine Street Market with many other shoppers, but it closed at noon and it looked completely different.

A couple walkers checked out the caboose.

Walkers enjoyed lunch after the walk.

Walkers discover new things when they walk.

Walkers stopped at the entrance to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Walers viewed the Gold Star Court of Honor.

The number of veterans who fought for our freedom from the Civil War until now are buried here & all the national cemeteries.

Walkers saw this little fawn walking through the cemetery.

Muriel found a mailbox that she loved.

Walkers enjoyed lunch after the walk.

Walkers discovered this labyrinth. AVA has a Special Program “A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths”. For more information contact the POC for this event.

Walkers enjoyed seeing a mother duck with her ducklings.

More birds on the walk.

Walkers walking the bike trail.

Due to the Route 66 Festival in Edwardsville the walk has been moved to Maryville. See events for more information.

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