Kenneth James Wingrove, 79, of Granite City, IL died on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL.

He was born on August 25, 1945 in Pontiac, MI to Vernon and Florence (Leach) Wingrove.

Kenneth married Angela Yeager in Edwardsville, IL in December 2001.

The loving husband, father and grandfather was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  He retired from the U.S. Corps of Engineers in 2005 after serving as a maintenance foreman.  Kenneth was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1300 and AMVETS.  He was a member of the Granite City Eagles and was a 33rd degree Mason with the Granite City Masonic Lodge.  Kenneth enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting and beagles.

Kenneth is survived by his wife; 2 sons:  Eric Wingrove of Casper, WY and James (Heather) Wingrove of Fairview Heights, IL;  2 daughters:  Christine Wingrove-Schiller of Collinsville, IL and Renee (Bruce) Widel of Waterloo, IL; 11 grandchildren; 24 grandchildren; a step-son, Gregory Bulva of Granite City, IL;  2 step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by a brother, Larry Wingrove and a sister, Yvonne "Elaine" Frank.

The family will hold a celebration of life from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 2558 Madison Ave in Granite City, IL. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com