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Ted Merich Obituary
Ted Merich, 68, formerly of Chicago, peacefully passed away at his home in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Loving father of Ted Merich, Jr. of Las Vegas. Beloved son of Daisy and the late Milan Merich. Fond brother of Janice (Mike) Jaksich, Doreen, and Melanie (the late Dan) Spellens. Uncle of Michael (Aaliya Bokhari) Jaksich, Danella (fiancé Dan Krauleidis) Jaksich, and Joseph Jaksich. Great Uncle to Aydin and Jude Bokhari-Jaksich. Fun-loving cousin and dear Kum to many. Survived by aunts Ann Vukobratovich Clark, Helen Dopudja and Emily Sertich. Ted is also survived by his Godmother Natalie Peinovich. Pre-deceased by numerous aunts, uncles, and Kumovi. Special cat daddy to Toulouse. Ted was a long-time employee of The Freeman Company, Las Vegas, NV. Ted was a member of the Serbian National Federation Fraternal Lodge #25 since he was 18 years old. Contributions in Ted's memory can be made to a veterans group of your choice or American Heart Association. A memorial service (40 day parastos) will be held on August 20 at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing, IL.
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Michael Merola
July 23, 2025
To my old friend, Vjecnaja Pamjat
Michael Merola
July 20, 2025
Vjecnaja Pamjat MojaBrate.
Rob Lyons
June 20, 2024
I met Teddy back in the late 70s when they own the gas station on 95th and Colfax what a great guy he was a lot of fun memories with him. Sorry to hear that he passed. I´ll keep you in my Prayers Teddy. Rob Lyons
Bill Glasgow Jr
August 17, 2023
Ted was a great friend. My prayers reach out to Ted's mother Daisy,Ted Jr and sisters Janice, Doreen and Melanie. We all loved Teddy. God Bless the Merich family
Danny Campos
August 5, 2023
My prayers go out to all Ted´s family. It was a pleasure to have met him and worked with him on several shows over the last 16 years.
Phil and Rose Kuehnle
August 3, 2023
To the Merich Family.
Sending our condolences and prayers to you at this difficult time. Teddy was a good man and he will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Boss !!
Paripovich Family
July 30, 2023
Merich Family- Sincere thoughts of comfort.
Donation: D A V
Michael Merola
July 29, 2023
To the family my deepest condolences for the loss of my old friend Teddie. Vjecnaja Pamjat
Piere Burton Sr.
July 28, 2023
To the Merich Family, My sincere condolences and prayer are with you. He was a great mentor and a true friend to all not just myself. Going to miss our monthly chats Ted... Rest easy my friend.
Harold Duffy
July 26, 2023
So sorry for your great loss of a wonderful man. Worked with Ted at many trade shows.
American Heart Association
July 26, 2023
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Kuma Ljubi Hayden
July 26, 2023
Our deepest sympathies to our Kuma Daisy, Teddy, Jr.,Kumovi Janice, Mike, Michael and Aliya and boys, Kuma Doreen Merich; Kuma Melanie Spellens, Teddy´s Aunts, cousins and Kuma Nan on the passing of + Kum Teddy. This picture is such a true capture of his personality; always smiling, laughing. We will always remember him as that happy spirit. May his memory be an eternal blessing. With love and sympathy, Kumovi Hayden
Martha Ostoich Teshich
July 26, 2023
I was deeply saddened to hear of Teddy's passing. We were both part of a huge Serbian circle of friends in South Chicago and the memories of those days are some of the best. My heart hurts for hus son TJ, Kumas Daisy , Janice, Doreen, and Melanie and their families. May His Memory Always Bring a Smile to all that knew and loved him. Vjecnaja Pamjat!
David Stasiak
July 26, 2023
I´ll always have the special memories of Teddy from our days in Scouts. We had lots of laughs. Rest In Peace Ted. We shall meet again.
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