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Kenneth Colegrove Obituary

COLEGROVE Kenneth Howe Colegrove, 77, of London, formerly of Columbus, died August 8, 2005 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born October 9, 1927 at Minford, Ohio a son of the late Rev. Thomas and Susie Bennett Colegrove. He was also preceded in death by brothers Labourne, Raymond, and Herman Colegrove; and two sisters, Helen Crabtree and Hazel Gibbles. He is survived by his wife, Bona Artis Colegrove, whom he married January 12, 1969 at Minford; one daughter, Sandra Farrow of Carlsbad, CA; a step-son, Ronald Howard of Wellston, OH; two grandsons, Mark Dumais and Kenny Howard; a brother, Paul Colegrove of Minford; three sisters, Dolores Trimble of Minford, Tharlene Salisbury of Stockdale, and Kathryn Thompson of Vandalia, OH. Kenneth was a retired State Capitol Building Superintendent for the State of Ohio, a WW II U.S. Army Veteran, attended Stockdale High School, and of the Baptist faith. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2005 at the McKINLEY FUNERAL HOME in Lucasville with Pastor Gary Dheel officiating. Burial will follow in Salisbury Cemetery, Stockdale, where graveside military rites will be performed by the William A. Baker Post of the American Legion. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Sunday and from 10-11 a.m. Monday prior to the funeral. Memorials may be made to the Loving care Hospice, 568 Oak Street, London, OH 43140.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 11, 2005.

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Mike & Mary Colopy

August 11, 2005

Bonnie, we are so sorry for your loss, Ken was a wonderful person and we will always remember him..

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Jane & Chuck Rutherford

August 11, 2005

Bona, we are very sorry for your lost. I (Chuck) was also a Bldg Supt during his time with the State of Ohio. My wife knew both of you before I did at 65 S Front Street. He was a good friend and co-worker. Sincerely, Jane & Chuck

Ginny Retcher

August 11, 2005

Hi My name is Ginny Retcher I work

for his great neice Sue Kosier at Fancy Petals Florist in Defiance, Ohio. I am very sorry for your loss

of Kenneth. I felt like I knew him because Sue talks so highly of all her family. My deepest sympathy for the entire family.

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