Steven’s life began August 4, 1962, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He worked as a dry wall finisher and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on cars and watching wrestling. While born in Florida, Steven spent most of his life living and enjoying Southwest Michigan. His greatest joy was his family which includes: his wife and companion for 35 years, Chyrille (Rome) Kraft; six children, Ian (Karla) Bopp, Jodi (Paul) Johnson, Tyler Ganczak, Edward (Chelsea) Kraft, Steven Kraft Jr., and Angela Kurcharski; 12 grandchildren; his mom, Nancy (Martin) Ritlaw; three brothers Christian Kraft, David and Brice Ritlaw; and four sisters Krystal, Brittany, Ashley, and Tara Ritlaw.
Steven died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at home. Steven is preceded in death by three children Roger Kraft, Crystal Kraft, and Curtis Kraft and his father Roger Kraft. Steven’s life will be celebrated with a visitation Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Steven’s family at hutchinsfuneral.com.
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