Visitation Information

Edward M. Kral

Passed away on November 26, 2023

Edward M. Kral, age 96, late of Vets Park passed away on November 26, 2023. Beloved husband of late Andrea Kral (nee Cote). Loving father of Mark (Julie) Kral, Michael (Lois) Kral, Marla (Rick) Schaufele, Sheri Fagan and Beki Strauss. Devoted grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 10. Dear son of the late Marko and late Josephine Kral. Dearest brother of Dolores Franko, late Mary (late Leonard) Rago, late Joseph (late Eleanor and late Stephanie) Kral, late Matthew (late Ann) Kral, late Katheryn (late Anthony) Jurincie, late Christine (late Joseph) Tomasik and late Frederick Kral. Fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. U.S. Army WW II Veteran. Retired employee of Local #1 Carpenters Union. Avid Chicago sports fan. Edward was a kind, quiet and selfless man who was devoted to his family. His family is so thankful for so many years with this good man, and is saddened to lose such a dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Visitation Friday, December 1, 2023, from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 to Sacred Heart Croatian Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.