Rev. Dennis Leon Doane, 90, of Belleville, IL, born August 19, 1936, in Mounds, IL, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at The Colonnade Senior Living, O’Fallon, IL.
Rev. Doane answered the call to ministry with passion, serving 12 Methodist parishes across southern Illinois over 65 years. A graduate of Candler School of Theology, he was devoted to the people and congregations he served. He loved his family, camping, fishing, and westerns. He was also an author and had two published books.
Dennis was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Janet Marie, nee Hase, Doane; his parents, Floyd and Wilma Doane; and his sister, Mildred Hanisch.
Surviving are his two sons, Pastor David (Cindy) Doane of Bay City, MI and Pastor Mark (Karen) Doane of Virden, IL; a daughter, Melissa (Gary) Peel of O’Fallon, IL; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Marilyn Kohlmiller and Linda Fulk.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to the Preacher’s Aid & Benefit Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Burial will be at St. Paul United Church of Christ Cemetery, Edwardsville, IL, beside his wife, Janet.
