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Richard Laney Obituary
Richard A. Laney M.D., 79, of Belleville, Ill., born Aug. 28, 1930, in Salem, Ill., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at his residence.
Dr. Laney graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1952, and from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1956. He fulfilled his residency at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., and later, established a pediatric practice in Belleville, Ill. Dr. Laney was a pediatrician in Belleville for 38 years, until his retirement in 1997. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and served as team physician for the Belleville West football team for more than 20 years. In 1958 and 1959, he served with the U.S. Air Force on Okinawa.
Dr. Laney was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Helen, nee Murphy, Laney; a brother, Bob Laney; and a daughter-in-law, Penny Laney.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Eleanor, nee Bartlett, Laney, whom he married July 6, 1957; three daughters and three sons, Susan (Mike) Munie of Belleville, Ill., Richard (Alice) Laney of Fairview Heights, Ill., and Ann Laney, Mike Laney, Beth Laney, and Patrick (Kerri) Laney, all of Belleville, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Sarah Laney, Richard Laney, Megan Laney, Nick Laney, Lauren Laney, Danny Laney, Maggie Munie, Ellie Munie, and Maddy Laney; a brother, Thomas (Evie) Laney of Torrence, Calif.; a sister, Barbara (Ameil) Rudolf of Murietta, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Jo Ann Laney of Tampa, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was a great and loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. We were blessed to have him. He was blessed with the ability to make a difference in so many lives. We, the family, and the community will miss him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to Blessed Sacrament School Endowment Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, from George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Laney
Jane Gutjahr
May 18, 2021
My children and I loved Dr. Laney.
Lisa Herman
August 24, 2019
Dr. Laney was my childhood doctor until I was 21 (1984) and he told me I was too old to go to him anymore. lol I loved his sense of humor and his kind nature. RIP Dr. Laney.
connie krawacki-lehnen
September 17, 2010
God rest the soul of this kind and gentle doctoc with the big laugh and rosy cheeks. My first child's pediatrician.
Sarah Hardimon
June 21, 2010
Dr. Laney was my doctor for many years. He took great care of me and my mom. As a kid I never felt uncomfortable around him. Me, and many other children and parents, were lucky to have such a wornderful doctor. My deepest condolences and god bless. Sarah Hardimon
Susan Gleason
March 29, 2010
I am a friend of Beth's from Ole Miss and am so sorry to read about Dr. Laney's passing. I met Dr. & Mrs. Laney one time when they came to visit Beth and he made his outstanding brisket for us! I accidentally found this article when I was doing a search of Beth's name. Beth, if you read this, I'd love to get back in touch. Again, I'm so sorry about your dad.
Susan (Yeager) Gleason
February 10, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about Dr. Laney. I was a paitent of his for many years, I have very fond memories of him. I went to Dr. Laney and when I had my daughter she went to him until he retired. He always made you feel comfortable as a little kid. When I was little girl I went to him and I was sick, he said well you are going to have to get a vaccination and I said okay as long as its not a shot, he looked at my mom and she said it is a shot. It was funny. We all were blessed to have such a wonderful Doctor.
Kellie Jarrett
January 30, 2010
I was terribly saddened to hear of Dr Laney's passing. I quite literally owe him my very life. I will never forget him. He will live on forever in the hearts and minds of so many he touched with not only his gift of medicine, but just by being who he was, a truly remarkable man.
My deepest condolences,
Julie Dahm-Stewart
Kathy Kabureck
January 26, 2010
Dr. Laney was the pediatrician, bar none. He took wonderful care of my children and made me feel like a great mom. The docs that took over his practice have very big shoes to fill. We will all miss Dr. Laney. Condolences to the family.
Rebecca Gabriel
January 25, 2010
Pat, Kerri, and kids. We are thinking of you, and we are very sorry for your loss.
Cory, Rebecca, Nick, and Cadence Gabriel
Dee Dee (Hughes) Ligibel
January 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. I attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School with one of Dr. Laney's daughters (Beth), and remember Dr. Laney as very kind and loving doctor and a wonderful father to his family.
Sue Ellen Carpenter
January 25, 2010
I want to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Doc. He helped us get our three boys to adulthood. There were many emergencies and Doc was always there. Thank you for sharing him with my family.
Dawn DuQuette
January 25, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. My daughter was a patient of his until his retirement. He was a caring and happy individual, he always made he feel "ok" with going to the doctor, we didn't ever really have that again after he retired.
January 24, 2010
My deepest condolences to your entire family.
Tom Keim
Helen Wagner
January 24, 2010
I was so sad to hear about Uncle Richard's passing. I'm so glad that I got to see him in California last summer. I will always remember Uncle Richard for his wonderful laugh and quick smile. He was always so kind to all of us nieces and nephews. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Ellie and all my cousins.
Susan (Casey) Priebe
January 24, 2010
GOD Bless the Laney family, may He keep them comforted in the knowledge that Doctor Laney was a good caring/sharing and loving man. Not only was I a patient, my sister was too.. but my Mom worked for Doctor Laney years ago( Ginny Casey). I remember Doctor Laney crying at my Mom's funeral. Thank you for sharing your husband and father with us! He will be missed but held with great fondness in our hearts for all of the good deeds he did!
Cindy Schuessler
January 24, 2010
As my doc until I finally needed a gyno for my first pregnancy, and then for both of my daughters until he retired, I will always remember his booming voice and jocularity, and the suckers he gave for being a good girl. As my mother's neighbor, he continued to be happy and helpful, and we will all miss him. Our best to his wonderful family. Cindy Latina Schuessler
Tiffany Richards-Riesenberger
January 24, 2010
To the Family of Dr.Laney I am so sorry for your loss. He touched many lives and I will always be grateful for him and what a great Dr he was to me and my sister when we were kids he always came in the exam room with a smile and rosey cheeks and made us feel comfortable. May you find comfort in your faith and each other.
Dawn Salcido
January 24, 2010
My deepest condolences to his family. He was my daughters doctor and even now that they are in their 20's they remember him with a warm heart and caring smile!! He will be missed dearly.
Beckie Ballard-Ploof
January 24, 2010
As many of the children in Belleville, Dr. Laney was my pediatrician. I was always comforted by his gentle nature and kindness when I was sick or (ack) getting a shot. I will always remember his love of family, work and his patients. Thank you for many years of service to your community!
January 24, 2010
I am sorry to hear this, he was my girls doc. and the best one we had. My prayers our with your family. God Bless, Waterson Family
Karen Grimming
January 24, 2010
To the family of Dr. Laney,
No matter how busy Dr. Laney was he always had a smile.
Please accept our deepest sympathy!
Sherlynn Daniel-McKenzie
January 23, 2010
He was my doctor during my teen years until I married and moved away.He was kind and gentle. His face always very gentle.My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Shannon Perry-Hummert
January 23, 2010
It has been almost 25 years since Dr. Laney was my pediatrician. I still remember his rosey cheeks & disposition. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Old Maroon
January 23, 2010
Doc Laney was on the sidelenes of the Belleville West football games for several years. He was like an extra coach and kept the players healthy and active. He leaves a great legacy.
JoAnn Pritchett
January 23, 2010
I was fortunate to work in Dr. Laney's office from 1972 - 1973 prior to attending nursing school. He was a wonderful physician as well as a great Irishman. He was my daughter's pediatrician until his retirement. My condolences to his family.
Chalres,/Betty Scherrer
January 23, 2010
Mrs Laney & Family, our hearts goes out to each and everyone of you. He was our son' baby doctor, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him
You all have our deepest sympathy
Charles, Betty and John Scherrer
kevin nodine
January 23, 2010
he was a good dr.when i was a kid he was my dr. he will be missed a lot
Lisa Lehr Khuraibet
January 23, 2010
My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Laney. He was an awesome pediatrician -- great with both kids and their parents. He will be missed.
becky hoerchler- lambert
January 23, 2010
Dr. Laney was my doctor as a child and I always loved going to his office. He was such a great person.. REST IN PEACE. Dr. you will be missed.
To the family and close freinds you will be in my prayers in this time of loss.
THE JUDE HOPPER FAMILY
January 23, 2010
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH DOC AND THE LANEY FAMILY, HE TOOK CARE OF TWO GENERATIONS OF HOPPER CHILDREN. ALWAYS WITH COMPASSION, ALWAYS WITH A SMILE. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND.
Jerry & Barb Dinges & family
January 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marty & Ron O'Connor
January 23, 2010
Each of our children has a different memory of their pediatrician -- but the one commonality is that each remembers Dr. Laney as a caring, out-going friend with a smile bigger than the sun and twice as much warmth. Our sympathies to the family.
Paul Baillargeon
January 23, 2010
Dr. Laney was my daughters Pediatrition an was so good to her and was very friendly with his staff and parents . I say again .." Thanks " for all your knowledge and caring for my daughter as an infant and small girl .
Richard & Barbara Slocomb
January 23, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences to Ellie and family of Dick Laney, our good friend and neighbor. We will be eternally grateful to Richard for saving our grandson, Steffan's life whe he was an infant. Our daughter Susan called him fluffy cheeks and ever after, Dick and
I caleld each other "fluff". Richard was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all wbho knew him.
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TAMMY FARRIS
January 23, 2010
DR. LANEY WAS MY CHILDREN'S DOCTOR UNTIL HE RETIRED. HE WAS JUST AS GREAT WITH PARENT AS HE WAS WITH CHILDREN. HE WILL BE MISSED. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
Peter Soto
January 23, 2010
There are few physicians who possess the unique combination of compassion, bedside manner, dedication and professional insight of Richard A. Laney M.D. He will be missed by all of his former patients and by virtually the entire Belleville community.
God Bless the entire Laney family.
January 23, 2010
To the family of Dr. Laney:
My four children were very privileged to be cared for by Dr. Laney, who was always so caring, always giving of his time and never dismissive of your concerns. You have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Donna Hayden
J Snyder
January 23, 2010
I grew up in Belleville and Dr. Laney was my pediatrician. What a nice man. I was sad to hear when my mother told me about his passing this morning. My condolences are with the family. May he rest in peace.
Ronald & Dorothy Seitz & Family
January 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dr.Laney was our Doctor for our 8 children. He was a wonderful Doctor.
Dan Wagner
January 23, 2010
I was extremely sad to here of Doc’s passing. Where I didn’t know him well I was fortunate to have joined him and other friends on a couple Notre Dame Football road trips. You couldn’t have asked for a better guy to spend time with. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Laney family.
Mary Hasenstab
January 23, 2010
Dr. Laney was the Dr. we always said " saved Judy's life" as she was born with breathing problems but he helped her and we respected and liked him very much. He was well liked and a wonderful baby Dr. so good at comforting worried parents. Our prayers for the family. Mary & Norman Hasenstab, & his patients, Sue Rawdon(1966) and Judy Sawyer (1970) Highland, IL
January 23, 2010
Dr.Laney was my sister's (she is 53) Pediatrician in Okinawa and then my oldest child's (18) Pediatrician. We loved him as her doctor. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and Dr.Laney.
Karen, Tammy, and Nicki Gourley
Joe Callahan
January 23, 2010
Doctor Laney and his family will always have a special place in my heart.
My prayers for him and Elanore and the children.
God bless you all.
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