Cecelia M. Kraft (nee Hess), age 96 of Willowick, passed away January 14th, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 19th, 1928 in Cleveland to the late Victor and Marie Hess.
Cecelia enjoyed going to the casino, yardwork and she was a fantastic cook. She was very generous to all who knew her and she loved spending time with her family.
Cecelia was the loving wife of the late Daniel Kraft Sr.; beloved mother of Kathleen (Charles) Estrada, Linda Hamilton, Daniel (Wendy) Kraft Jr. and the late Susan Kraft; cherished grandmother of Carmen (Joyce) Cardillo, Emily Estrada, Brenda Vazquez, Sarah Rinear, Arnie (Amy) Hamilton, Jennifer (Greg) Zilke, Kimberly Hamilton, Casey (Alison-fiancée) Kraft and the late Scotty Rinear; great grandmother of many; dearest sister of eight siblings; aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A private burial will be held at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.
Donations can be made in Cecelia’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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7 Replies to “Cecelia M. Kraft (nee Hess)”
Awww Mrs. Kraft 😰 such a wonderful woman! Love you Grandma Kraft ❤️
Love you, Aunt Cecilia….now you and Uncle Danny can be together again…along with your Mom & Dad, and my Dad, Larry…so sorry to all the Family members still here, who will miss your smile & laughter…
Sorry for your loss, grandmother’s are special part of our lives. God bless and my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cel. You were the kindest most gentle woman I knew. You were the best neighbor for 33 years . The best “grandma” to my kids and always had the candy jar filled and ready ready for them
You were truly and angel on earth and heaven is glad to have you
You will be truly missed ❤️❤️💔💔
My deepest sympathies to all the Family. She was a very special friend of mine for over fifty years, had many conversations in her Dining Room over Coffee. She was a wonderful friend to me. I will miss her so very much.So delighted we spent some quality time together a week before her passing. Loved Her!
Linda, our deepest sympathy in the lord of your beautiful mother.
Love your
Circle K Family
So very sorry for your loss.
The Mendat family.
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