Kenneth A. Bealor

Kenneth A. Bealor, 51, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly during the early morning hours of March 27th in his home.

Kenny was born on March 1, 1971, in LaPorte, Indiana to Lester W. Bealor and Carol A. (Lain) Wesch. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On April 15, 2019, he married Shelly M. (Stabnik) Banke in South Bend. He was a Chef at Parisi’s Ristotnte Italiano, where he has worked for over 20 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, listening to music, and was an avid pet lover, no matter the animal, yet his greatest joy came from playing with his grandchildren.

Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Shelly, along with mother and stepfather, Carol A. and William B. Wesch of LaPorte, his sons: Andrew Bealor of North Carolina and Alexander K. Bealor of Niles, Michigan, three stepchildren; Qortney (Jade) Brom and Macey L. Banke, both of South Bend, and Dylan H. Banke of Mishawaka, Indiana. He was the loving Poppy of four, Ryker, Braylin, Mila and Eliza. Kenny is also survived by his siblings, Rosemary E. Leonard and Bonnie J. (Reed) Durham of Nashville, Tennessee, Cassandra L. Norton, Candice Meadows and Janice L. Wesch of LaPorte, Indiana, Lester (Shelly) W. Bealor, Jr. of Tennessee and Ronald D. Norton of Florida. He also leaves behind his dear friends Roberto Parisi and Trevor Reynolds.    

Friends may visit with the family on from 6:00 until 8:00pm, Friday, April 1st, with a Celebration of Life at 8:   pm at Hanley and Sons Funeral Home, 23421 State Road 23, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made in Kenny’s name to the Wounded Warriors Project, 230 West Monroe Street, Chicago, ILL, 60606. The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home assisted with arrangements and extends its heartfelt prayers to all of Kenny's family and friends.

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