Kenneth Berle Bunnell

Kenneth Berle Bunnell, 92, of Manteno, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born on August 6, 1928 in Naperville, the son of Leslie and Lila (Overright) Bunnell. He married Claire Marcotte on January 28, 1950 at Maternity BVM Catholic Church. Kenneth and Claire were married for 71 years. He was retired from Roper Corporation in Kankakee, where he was a design engineer. Kenneth was an avid beekeeper and enjoyed woodworking. He bottled & sold his own honey, named “Claire comme la Leune” in honor of his wife, Claire. He had been a Troup Leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the St. George Catholic Church, and had been a member of the Holy Name Society where he was a past president. He also served as Choir Director from 1970-1986. He is survived by his loving wife, Claire Bunnell; a son, Brent (Kristin) Bunnell; a daughter, Kathleen (Arnold) Guimond; a brother, Donald (Beverly) Bunnell; a sister-in-law, Eva Raymond; seven grandchildren, Aaron (Angela Leggett) Bunnell, Matthew (Brittney Schuh) Bauer, Jessica (Rudy) Hartman, Nicole (Jay) Berns, Christopher (Ashley) Bunnell, Zachary (Alyssa) Hildebrand & Jacob (Mariah) Hildebrand; sixteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents; son, David; brother, Leslie Keith Bunnell; and brother in law, Richard Raymond. A funeral mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church at 11 AM on June 10, 2021, officiated by Reverend Daniel Belanger, CSV. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to St. George Catholic Church.