Kenneth Bannen Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kenneth Bannen of Watervliet, Michigan, whose life came to an end on September 10, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth Bannen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Milford "Stub" Bannen and Geneva Bannen (Bartlett); his brother Grant Bannen; his sister-in-law Diane Bannen; his parents-in-law, Stella GeBott and William "Hank" GeBott; his siblings-in-law, Frank Pauwels, Delores Pauwels, Donald Barnett and Betty Barnett; his nephews, John Zimmer and Brian Barnett; and his uncle Robert Jensen.
He is survived by: his son Todd; his wife Bonnie Bannen (Jensen) of Watervliet; his daughter-in-law Theresa Bannen (Song); his granddaughter Kenzie Bannen; his daughter Stacy Craig (Bannen); his son-in-law David Craig; his grandson Donovan Craig; his nephew Grant A. Bannen; his niece Stacy C. Bannen of Fort Worth, TX; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Emma and Lane; his nephew Michael Bannen; his niece Megan Bannen; his great-nephews, Hank and Gus of Overland Park, KS; his nephew Dennis Pauwels (Marla Johnson) of Fort Wayne, IN; his niece Susy Zimmer of North Muskegon, MI; his great-nephew Troy; his daughter-in-law Paige; his grandchildren, Madison and Carter of Williamston, SC; his nephew Doug Barnett; his niece Linda Barnett of Chesterfield, VA; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kayla Schambaugh (James) and Taralyn Nelson (Derek); his niece Leanne Barnett of Escanaba, MI; his great-nephews, Christopher (Kassidy) and Andrew (Kim); his great-niece Crystal; his niece Lenae; his great-nieces, Elizabeth Buchholz (Paul), Margaret and Kathryn; Jennifer Grooten (Andrew), Elizabeth, Cassandra, Kaitlyn of Kalamazoo, Charlotte, Riley, Hallie of Chesterfield, Jack, Teddy of Grand Rapids, Madi, Abigail of Kalamazoo, Alisyn and Landyn.
Memorials may be made to the Kenneth A. Bannen Scholarship Fund, by way of Watervliet High School, 450 E. St. Joseph St., Watervliet, MI 49098, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
