He was born October 14, 1945 in Sterling to Robert Emmanuel and DeLyle (Dietz) Kannaka.
Steve had been philanthropically active as a board member (Treasurer) with Tri-Cities Family Services and The First Presbyterian Church of Marengo.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Sally; his sons, Clay (Whitney) and Robert (Laura); his grandchildren, Quinn, Sawyer, Presley, Ever, Kinsley and Caden; and his siblings, Sally (John) Fassler and Sue (Dan) Kindle.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30pm on Monday, April 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 W. Washington St., Marengo. Visitation will continue from 11 to the Noon funeral service on Tuesday, April 3 at the church.
Interment will be in Marengo City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Marengo.
Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.