Kathleen Virginia "Jeanne" Colegrove

Kathleen Colegrove Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

KATHLEEN VIRGINIA COLEGROVE “Jeanne” Born on July 1, 1922 to parents Louise and Homer Wesley Busby. A native of Ohio, Kathleen spent many years in West Jefferson, Columbus and Powell. She relocated to Illinois in 1961 where she was a resident of Arlington Heights until she moved to the Olympia Fields, Flossmoor area. A longtime member of the Olympia Fields United Methodist Church and Olympia Fields County Club, she finally moved to Florida in 1984. Her last residence was Boynton Beach Rehab and Nursing Center where she resided until her death. Kathleen lived a productive life even though a 1993 stroke left her mostly paralyzed. She retained her active mind, indomitable spirit and sense of humor which made her a joy to be around. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Pre-deceased in death by sister Mrs. RG. (Marilouise) Leuzinger and nephew, Michael D. Colegrove. Survived by her children Karen and Bill Holly and Craig and Jeaniene Colegrove; also survived by sister Evelyn (Bobbi) Smith; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Dorothy Colegrove; cousins, Marilyn Strasser and Joan Beal; nephews and nieces, Rudy and Sharon Leuzinger, Chris and Mary Leuzinger, Jack Botley, Caryl Luckel, Celinda Peterson, Kirk Smith, Linnette Walden and Alice Curry. Kathleen was a loving and devoted grandma to grandchildren, Jocelyn Breslin (Colegrove), Jeanne Yule (Holly), Craig Colegrove, Jr., Jinger Benson (Holly) and Jeaniene Frost (Holly); she leaves behind a legacy of love and memories to her nine great-grandchildren Wesley Yule (Jeanne), Lauren Yule (Jeanne), Patrick Yule (Jeanne), Cole Widmar (Jocelyn), Connor Breslin (Jocelyn), Colin Breslin (Jocelyn), Michael Benson, II. (Jinger), Matthew Benson (Jinger) and Christopher Benson (Jinger). Lastly, she is survived by her devoted friend and physician, Dr. David Hevert. His full measure of caring and compassion enriched her life beyond compare. Funeral Services will be held at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1353 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33486 on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be at Kraeer Funeral Home TODAY Friday, April 22, 2005 between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Final internment will be at Boca Raton Cemetery.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Apr. 22, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Colegrove

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Caryl Luckel

April 26, 2005

Although she was really my cousin, I was taught to call her Aunt...and she deserved evey bit of respect that comes with being an Aunt. She was sweet and kind and fun.

I'll never forget the time I went to Karen's home in Boca Raton and she and Aunt Jeanne were refinishing a brand new television console! I was never more surprised in my life to see two ladies stripping away the beautiful finish of a new cabinet, just to recoat it with another! I guess I'd just never dreamed anyone would do that...but, those two would! hee, hee...and they had a time of it!

She was quite the champ always standing by, ready to roll up her sleeves and pitch in. Her sense of humor, love of living (and love of Tab) will always be great memories for me. Love and memories, Caryl

Pam Korpella (Fleischer)

April 24, 2005

My sister Jeaniene's mother'n'law.I remember her when she lived in Flossmoor and visited her. She welcomed us with open arms. Then we saw her in Florida and she was the same. A caring person and was pleasant to be around. I'll always treasure those memories. That's what I'll remember about her. God bless her and her family and keep them strong through all this. Pam Korpella

SUSAN FISCHER

April 22, 2005

TO A WONDERFUL PERSON WHO WE HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING AROUND AND A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN.SHE WAS MY SISTERS MOTHER-IN LAW. GOD BLESS HER AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

Sharon Leuzinger

April 22, 2005

I remember the first time I met Rudy's Aunt Jeanne. It was a moment I'll never forget.... I was new to the family.... and she put her arms around me and gave me a hug and welcomed me to the family, that was a first, and that meant so much to me. I'll miss her very much, but her relentless spirit and brilliant sense of humor, already live on through Karen & Craig and their children. She was the "BEST".

Whenever things get tough, I'll think of Aunt Jeanne.

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