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Kevin E. Cheney
Kevin E. CheneyOhioStateKevin E. Cheney age 39 of Milford Center, formerly of Richwood died Wednesday morning, September 21, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous 20-month battle with leukemia.  He was born April 1, 1972 in Marion to Robert L. and Melva (Patchet) Cheney, who both survive in Richwood.

On September 23, 2000 he married the former Marsha Blue in Richwood and she survives in Milford Center.

He was a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist for Abbott Laboratories where he had worked for 15 years.  He was a member of the Richwood First United Methodist Church and had attended the Milford Center United Methodist Church.  A 1990 Elgin High School graduate, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1994.  Kevin was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and enjoyed golfing and skiing.

Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by his two daughters, Julia and Miah; a brother, Mike (Melissa) Cheney, Marion; mother-in-law, Miriam (fiancée Mike Coats) Blue, York Center; father-in-law, Robert H. Blue, Broadway; sisters-in-law, Melinda Clark and Marianne (Curtis) Wilgus, both of Vine Grove, Kentucky; brothers-in-law, James (special friend Emily Benson) Blue, Richwood; Josh Blue, Zanesfield; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Richwood First United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating.  Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 6 PM on Sunday at Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton St., Richwood, OH  43344; Milford Center United Methodist Church, 55 E. State Street,
Milford Center, OH  43045; or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter, 2225 Citygate Drive Suite E, Columbus, OH  43219 (www.lls.org).

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#1 from: Stacy N. Shelton
Richwood
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the Cheney and Blue families thru this very hard time. I am very sorry for your loss.



#2 from: Ann Davis
Delaware
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM

I am so sorry to learn of Kevin's death.  I know he battled hard.  You will continue to be in my prayers.




#3 from: Rev. Dr. Randy Cheney
 Richwood
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 7:22 AM

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I will be keeping you all in my prayers.



#4 from: Clark Davies
Columbus
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM

Kevin was a great guy to work with. He was always friendly, upbeat, and cheerful. I am so sorry to see him go. We will all miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.



#5 from: Sandra A. Hayes Genwright
Westerville, Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:09 AM

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss.  Kevin and I worked together at Abbott (Ross) and he always had a warm smile.   May God be with you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you.







#6 from: Vernon Cole
Worthington, Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:41 AM

Kevin was a good man and a dependable colleague.  He will be missed.



#7 from: Jennifer Kaiser
Columbus, OH
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:52 AM

He will always hold a special place in my heart and will be missed.



#8 from: Tonia Jones
Columbus, Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

Marsha,  I send my love and my prayers to you  the girls and the entire family.  I will truly miss his laughter and all the fun crazy things we would talk about.  He will now be a shining Angel for all of us.  Love Tonia



#9 from: Cherie Sainey
Powell, Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin's family and friends.  Kevin will be missed.  I worked with Kevin at ABBOTT where we became colleagues and friends.  I am truly honored to have known him.  He was always positive and cheerful and knew just how to make people smile and laugh.



#10 from: Robin Shockney
Gahanna
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM

I was so deeply saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. He was a truly wonderful person and I know he fought hard. My thoughts and prayers have been with your family for a long time and they will continue to be.



#11 from: Tom Lang
Abbott Co-worker
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family.  Kevin was a great guy and respected by all he worked with.  I was honored to be asked to help him finish his basement dream.  I have and will miss Kevin.  My prayers are with you all.



#12 from: France Guertin
Montreal, Canada
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Kevin was a reliable colleague. His greatest job was making others happy. My deepest sympathy is with you.



#13 from: Lindsey Welch (Wiley)
Kenton Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM

Marsha,

I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin was such a great guy. The girls were very lucky to have him. Kevin is going to be greatly missed. Again I am so very sorry.



#14 from: Linda
 
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

The Regulatory family will miss him and our thoughts go out to the family,

Linda



#15 from: Jamie fraley
Richwood
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.  Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.



#16 from: Dawn (Schmelzer) Howald
 
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 12:33 PM

We are thinking of all of you.



#17 from: Tina VanDyke
Abbott
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.   Kevin was a great person to work with - he graciously helped me during my first outside audit with Abbott.  I will never forget him.  I will continue to keep his family in my prayers.  



#18 from: Rene DeFrancisco
 
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

So sorry to hear about Kevin's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.  Kevin will be missed.  



#19 from: Ann Wennberg
Abbott colleague
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

Cheney Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.  Kevin was a wonderful person and will be missed by his numerous friends and colleagues here at work.



#20 from: Joe Carlos
Abbott co-worker
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

I am thankful for Kevin, the way he touched my life and in the way I know he touched many others.  We will never forget his boundless fighting spirit and love.  True to what Kevin displayed in the last 20 months, may the entire family find and be blessed with the courage and strength to move foward.
Thank you Lord for Kevin.



#21 from: Rose Bruno Beach
Abbott
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

Dear Marsha,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kevin will most definitely be missed.



#22 from: Mary Jean Clouse
Trillium Place
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM

As a former co-worker with Marsha, I felt I knew Kevin, too.  Please accept my deepest sympathy, and prayers for Marsha and those darling girls.  Best to all the family.  Mary Jean



#23 from: Kathy West
Abbott Nutrition
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM

Kevin was a wonderful teammate and I am so blessed to have known him and been touched by his spirit.  My sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.



#24 from: Carol Halbert
Abbott
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

Very sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. My deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time. Kevin volunteered to help me move file boxes and re-load the 3 file cabinets during a department move at J49. He just saw I needed help and said I'm free in the morning and can help you move those files. What a kind person. He will be missed.



#25 from: Elizabeth Zola
 
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

As a colleague in regulatory affairs, I will miss his positive, sunny personality a great deal.  I consider myself very fortunate to have known and worked with Kevin.  



#26 from: Nicole Hudson
Brockville, Canada
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

My deepest sympathies to Kevin's family.  In the brief time I worked with him I knew him to be a friendly and kind person.  My thoughts are with you.




#27 from: Paul Heine
Westerville
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM

My deepest condolences go out to Kevin's family and friends.  I had the pleasure of working with Kevin at Abbott Nutrition.  Kevin had a super personality and always had a positive outlook.  I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know him.  He will be deeply missed.



#28 from: Barbara Snyder
Marion, Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 3:27 PM

So sorry for your loss.  I remember how close Kevin was to our family. We are praying for God to comfort your family's.





#29 from: Kandice Tucker
Columbus Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin's wife and family.  May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time and beyond.



#30 from: Doug Karcher
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

I was deeply saddened to learn of Kevin’s death and extend sympathy to his family during this difficult time.  Although it had been several years since I saw Kevin, I remember well how he always seemed to be smiling, had a positive outlook, was fun to be around, and that he was pretty much well-liked by everyone.



#31 from: Mark Phillips
North Canton, Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM

I'm going to miss you Kevin. You're a great guy. Rest in peace.



#32 from: Sharon Barnett
Abbott Nutrition
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the Cheny family.  Working with Kevin was always filled good conversation and laughter.  I will always have wonderful memories of Kevin.  

S. Barnett



#33 from: Brian R Grills
Binghamton, NY
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

My thoughts are with the family, friends, colleagues, and classmates of Kevin.  I first met Kevin in our Freshman year at Ohio Wesleyan.  Most recently I was able to catch up with him at our 15th Reunion in May 2009.  You shall be missed by all.  May you find peace.  



#34 from: Pam Oman
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

Marsha, Bob and Melva,
I know this pain is unbearable, but I hope your memories of the wonderful man Kevin was will help you through the difficult years ahead. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Pam



#35 from: Barbara Snyder
Marion, Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

So sorry for your loss.  I remember how close Kevin was to our family. We are praying for God to comfort your family's.





#36 from: Jay Guru
 
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

Marsha

Very sorry to hear the loss.  Kevin was a great person.  My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.  




#37 from: Jennifer K. Brown
Abbott Nutrition
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:34 PM

My condolences to Kevin's family & friends. May the memories of his smile and laughter help carry you through this difficult time. He will be missed by all those blessed to have met him.



#38 from: Ryan and Carrie Swinehart
Sunbury, OH
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember all the golfing good times. Kevin will be missed.



#39 from: Jamie Bugh
Abbott Nutrition
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 4:41 PM

My deepest condolences to Kevin's family.  He was one of a kind.  May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.  My prayers are with you.



#40 from: Johna Nibbbert
 
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 6:01 PM

To the Cheney family so sorry to hear of your loss of Kevin. I can only remember him as a little boy and then him marring Marsha. You will have my prayers for your family.  
          Johna and Bill Nibert



#41 from: shannah Hamilton
mt.victory
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:01 PM

Im so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. You have my deepest sympathies and my thoughts and prayers are with you.  Kevin and i graduated together. He was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.



#42 from: john &kay coder
marion,ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM

we are so sorry about Kevin,we will keep all of you in our prayers.

we remain,
John & Kay



#43 from: Gail DeGood-Guy and Tom Guy
Richwood
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

Melva, Bob, Marsha and girls.   We are so terribly sorry for your loss.   May God watch over you all during this most difficult time.  



#44 from: Brock & Sara Dietrich
Gahanna
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Marsha & Mike we will be praying for your family. Please let us know if we can do anything.



#45 from: kumar vasist
Co-worker, Singapore
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM

Sorry to hear the sad news.  My sympathies and condolences to Kevin's family



#46 from: Tasha Terrill
 
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM

Marsha,
I am so deeply saddened by this news. Kevin was such a great, kind-hearted guy and a wonderful friend to so many. Prayers will continue to be sent your way.



#47 from: Madeleine
Columbus ,Ohio
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 11:45 PM

Knowing Kevin was a privilege.  He was a genuine person that knew how to laugh and make you smile.   Today I am crying for his loss but memories of him will live on.   He taught me to fight the good fight and to keep hope alive.  My prayers are with his family .  He is smiling from heaven now.



#48 from: Karen Elaine Landon
Byhalia, Oh.
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

Cheney Family,
 So sorry to read of your loss. You have my Deepest Sympathy, at this time.
 Mrs. Merle Landon



#49 from: Sue
Church family
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Kevin fought a hard battle and always with a positive attitude. He was an inspiration to all of us. May God be with now and forever.



#50 from: Scott and Lou Ann Davis
Marysville, Ohio
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM

Dear Friends,
We are praying for comfort in the midst of your sorrow and peace in the light of God's wonderful promise. May you all feel His powerful love surrounding you during this difficult time.
"I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
                                 Isaiah 41:10



#51 from: Leon Snyder
Prospect
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM

To The Entire Cheney Familyr
We were privilidged to know Keven for maay years during high school and college. He was an unofficial member of the Snyder family. Kris and Kevin, K&K were inseperable. He was a top notch student. One of the best I've ever had in my classroom.  I hope and pray that yoor families can take strength from knowing he was such a special person. He will be missed by all that knew him but alive forever in our hearts and memorys



#52 from: Adrian and John Schwab
arizona
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:18 PM

We can't express the sorrow we feel for your loss.  Kevin was an incredible light with an infectious attitude.  Your family is in our hearts.



#53 from: Debbie Rooney
Columbus
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

What I'll always remember about Kevin was his smile. It would brighten any room. Keep smiling up there, Kevin.Godspeed and have a good rest, my friend. We'll take care of everything here.



#54 from: Terry and Vickie Conrad
Chillicothe
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

We are very sad to hear about Kevin's passing. It   was a nice visit we all had with you this summer,when John and Adrian were home. So we offer our solemn condolences to you and your lovely girls. May God keep you ever present in his peace. Terry and Vickie Conrad.



#55 from: Jeff & Julie Robinson
 
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 11:45 PM

We were so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing.  We just pray that you can find some peace in knowing that so many love you and continue to hold you up in prayer.
 



#56 from: Megan Hesson
Marion Ohio 43302
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 1:24 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Kevin. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.



#57 from: Joe Thompson
Columbus
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 8:10 AM

My condolences and prayers for the Cheney family. Kevin was a wonderful man, always upbeat and smiling whether at Abbott or out on the golf course. He provided a great example of how to live one's life with courage and joy.



#58 from: Cathy O'Toole
Worthington, Ohio
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Marsha, I am so very sorry for your huge loss. Kevin was such a kind and warm-hearted guy. It was great to see him, you, and your beautiful girls at the OWU reunion last year. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.



#59 from: Peggy Skidmore Hays
 
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM

We just heard the news. Please accept our deepest sympathy and may God watch over you during this most difficult time."  Don & Peggy




#60 from: Srey Deeds
Marysville, Ohio
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Dear Marsha,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Kevin's death.  I am very sorry for your loss.  Kevin was a wonderful person and a great friend.  He was such a devoted husband and a very loving father.  He always spoke very lovingly of you and the girls.
Since Kevin was the one who introduced me to Happy Dragon, I will never go there without having thoughts of him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.



#61 from: Paula Price
Prospect
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Just wanted to let all of you know that you are all In our prayers and know that God will take great care of Kevin until  we meet again in Heaven! Oh what a wonderful day that will be.
I will continue to pray for peace and comfort and a new normal for all of your lives!
Sincerely,
Paula and Gary price and family.   (Paula Seiter)




#62 from: Rina Adams
New York
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:16 PM

Marsha & girls,
Kevin was one of the best and will truly be missed.  It was so nice spending time with you guys last year.  I wish I could be there.
Rina



#63 from: RLH
Marysville
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:27 AM

My sincere condolence to you & your family, for the loss of your dear love one Kevin. Life is such a precious gift and yet so short lived for the time we exist. God holds out a wonderful hope for all those in the memorial tomb. At John 11:25 Jesus said "I am the resurrection and the life he that exercises faith in me even though he dies will live again."  May the God of comfort and peace be with you in this time of sorrow. May the fond memories of Kevin stay close to your heart. (php 4:7)_



#64 from: Scott and Lou Ann Davis
Marysville, Ohio
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM

May God bless you and give you strength for today and the days ahead.
                   Love ~ Scott and Lou Ann




#65 from: Beth Frank
Wooster, Ohio
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM

I will always remember Kevin for his kindness and his loyalty to his friends and family.  He was one of the most selfless people I have ever met.  You and the girls will forever be in my prayers!



#66 from: Mary Baldwin
Sunbury Ohio
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Please accept my condolences on your loss. Words cannot express the sorrow in the hearts of all the people Kevin touched.   He was one of the happiest and kindest people I had the pleasure of meeting at Abbott and I am a better person for knowing him.



#67 from: Don Sgontz
Columbus
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 8:17 AM

Kevin was such a joyful person to be around.  The world lost a good soul.  Your family is in my thoughts.



#68 from: Heather Reed
Delaware, Ohio
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:20 AM

I grew up knowing Kevin through our church, First United Methodist in Richwood. We were both in the junior choir together as well as the youth group. I remember Kevin always had a very nice smile. He always helped out at church and was overall a great person. After I moved from Richwood I lost track of him and I heard he married Marsha who went to my high school. A mutual friend told me he had leukemia and I prayed for him to be cured. What a horrible thing to happen to such a nice person, especially one with children. The same friend told me he had passed away and I felt sad the loss of someone I had once known. I knew he was in heaven and was with God and feeling no more pain. I know that doesn't make it any easier for those he left behind. My deepest condolences to the Cheney family on Kevin's passing. I hope they have many wonderful and happy memories to help them over these next few months.

Heather (Gray) Reed



#69 from: Susie Crofut
Tavares, Fl.
Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 2:37 PM

I was so saddened to read about Kevin. I had the joy of watching him become such a wonderful young man all through his school years. My love and prayers are with you.  God bless---Susie Crofut




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