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Official Obituary of

Edward M. Kresich

August 7, 1931 ~ December 26, 2024 (age 93) 93 Years Old
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Edward Kresich Obituary

Edward M. Kresich, age 93, formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at home.  He is survived by his son, Frank (Nati) Kresich; brother, Frank Kresich; 7 grandchildren: Ashley, Arielle, Eric, Keri, Frankie, Grace and William; many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his wife, Jean; children: Ed and Kim; parents, Stanley and Dorothy Kresich; brothers, John and Lou Kresich.

Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN.

Ed was a longtime resident of East Chicago, IN and a parishioner of Holy Trinity Croatian Church, East Chicago.  Ed was a retired Fireman and Fire Chief of the East Chicago Fire Department.  He was a proud Korean War U.S. Air Force Veteran and a longtime member of the American Legion Allied Post #369. 

The family would like to thank Tonya with Amada Senior Care and Dunes Hospice for the care and support they extended to Ed and his family.  To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

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Services

Interment

Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
8178 Cline Avenue
Schererville, IN 46375

Private Cremation

Fife Funeral Home
4201 Indianapolis Blvd.
East Chicago, IN 46312

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