Loerch, Joann M. nee Konecny-Podnar Joann M. Loerch nee Konecny-Podnar, 74, of Waterloo, died August 16, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born May 14, 1931, the daughter of the late Anne Konecny-Podnar. She was married to the late Leonard M. Loerch. She is survived by her children Leonard (Gina) Loerch of Waterloo, Loren Loerch of Waterloo, and Ann-Christine (Steve) Proctor of Freeburg; grandchildren Neil Loerch, Devon Loerch, Audrey Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor; special companion of 25 years Ralph Zinck of Belleville; half sister Barbara Konecny; half brother Richard Podnar; and sisters-in-law, an uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and husband. Mr. Loerch was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was a member of the Martha and Mary Society, APWU, Red Hat Society, Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals, Renault American Legion Auxiliary, Gibault Mother’s Club, Coast to Coast RV Club, and Treasure Lake Resort. Visitation was a Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said by Msgr. Thomas Flach. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo, Gibault High School, or Hospice of Southern Illinois.