Benjamin "Ben" Herbert Kraft

Benjamin Herbert “Ben” Kraft, age 34, of Coral Springs, Florida passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

He was born March 17, 1987, in Aurora, Illinois the son of John and Andrea (McDermott) Kraft.

Ben always knew how to make people laugh. He had a great sense of humor, was extremely funny, and was fearless in nature. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, friends, and his dogs. He especially valued the time he spent with his mother-- their relationship was extraordinarily special and unique.

He is survived by his loving partner of 9 years, John Rulka of Coral Springs, Florida; father John Kraft of Batavia; siblings Kelly of Omaha, Nebraska, and Joseph Kraft of Chicago; and many dear aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother Andrea, who passed away in 2019, paternal grandparents Karl & Violet Kraft, and maternal grandparents Herbert & Dorris McDermott.

A visitation for Ben will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Malone Funeral Home, 324 East State Street (Route 38), Geneva, Illinois from 4:00 pm until the time of his Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 pm.

Services in Florida are currently being planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Batavia Library, 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510.

For more information, please call 630-232-8233 or visit malonefh.com.

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