Michelle Bearden

Michelle Bearden, 54, of Kankakee, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 22, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Linda McDonald and Ronald Bearden. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved going to new places and meeting new people. She lived, loved, and laughed. Surviving are her children, Stephanie and Stephen Lockwood; one granddaughter, Lilly Keller; her parents, Linda and Marvin O’Neil; one brother, Harry O’Neil; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and coworkers who all loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Bearden; and her sister, Diane Bearden. Visitation for Michelle will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 3:00PM – 7:00PM at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee. The funeral service will begin at 11:00AM the following day, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Maternity BVM in Bourbonnais. Father Jason Nesbit will officiate. Immediately following the service, Michelle will be laid to rest at Limestone Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the LUNGevity Foundation.