Kenneth L. Bunton, 63 of Hanna, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born on January 5, 1960 in LaPorte, IN, to Lloyd Bunton Jr. and Carol Bunton-Benkie. Graduating from South Central High School, he embarked on his lifelong career and passion in the trucking industry for over 40 years and was a member of the Kankakee Valley Harley Owners Group. Ken’s life revolved around family, trucks, and motorcycles. Nothing brought Ken more pride than being a dad and grandfather. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Dennis) Marchetti of Chicago; siblings, Laurie (Tom) Costello of South Bend and Timothy (Eleanor) Bunton of Hawaii; granddaughter, Evangeline “Evan” Marchetti of Chicago; mother, Carol Bunton-Benkie of Valparaiso; nieces, April (Will) Dabkowski of Michigan City and Eryn and Morgyn Bunton of Hawaii; nephews, Andrew Galbreath of Denver, CO and Tony (Katie) Galbreath of Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Bunton Jr.; and sister, Peggy Ann.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Wanatah Funeral Chapel, 309 N. Main Street. A private burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Michigan City. For memorial donations, please contact Kankakee Valley Harley Owners Group.
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Ken was a good guy worked with him at area transportation for years he was good as his job always had a smile on his face he will be truly missed prayers to Jenny and family. -Renee Carter
Ken had a great sense of humor and i enjoyed working with him years ago. He was definitely a great man. My thoughts will be with Kenny and his family. -G. P. Sidney
