Menu
Aleks Krnich
January 9, 1995 – September 4, 2026
Aleks Krnich was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to so many.
Born on January 9, 1995, Aleks grew up in Crown Point, Indiana, and carried a deep love for Indiana throughout his life. He was a proud graduate of Indiana University Bloomington and later made his home in Indianapolis, where he worked at Trueblood Real Estate. Real estate was more than a career to Aleks—it was a passion. He loved the industry, the people he met through it, and the community he built along the way.
Aleks had an infectious love for life and a way of making the people around him feel like family. He was a devoted Indiana sports fan and could often be found cheering on the Pacers, Colts, Hoosiers, and Fever. He loved riding his bike, hiking, traveling, shopping, enjoying arroz con pollo, sharing Kilroy’s breadsticks, and, most of all, spending time with the people he loved.
Family meant everything to Aleks. He gave so much of himself to the people around him and would do anything for his family and friends. Of all the roles he held in his life, being an uncle was perhaps the one he cherished most. His nephews, Beckham and Luka held a very special place in his heart, and the love he had for them was immeasurable.
Aleks will be deeply missed by his mother, Sophie, and his father, Joe; his sisters, Nicole Dixon (Tony Dixon) and Natasha Krnich (Adam Jaksic); and his beloved nephew, Beckham Dixon.
He is also survived by his grandmother Desanka Kasich, Aunt Tanya Kasich, cousins Natalie, Benjy and Luka Grzych, Tiana Kasich, His uncle Ron Krnich and cousin Stephanie Krnich; and his many beloved cousins, Kumovi, and extended family in Serbia and Canada.
Aleks was blessed with an extraordinary circle of friends from Crown Point, Bloomington, Indianapolis, and the Serbian community. These friendships became so much more than friendships—they became family. He loved his friends deeply, showed up for the people he cared about, and left an imprint on countless lives.
Aleks was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Mihajlo and Savka Krnich, Petar Kasich, and his cousin Alexa Krnich.
To know Aleks was to know someone who loved deeply, gave generously, and never hesitated to be there for the people he cared about. His absence will leave an enormous hole in the hearts of his family, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to have known him.
Though his time with us was far too short, the love, laughter, memories, and friendships Aleks leaves behind will live on forever.
Visitation for Aleks will be Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9am to 11am at St Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 8700 Taft St., Merrillville with Funeral Services beginning at 11am. V. Rev. Aleksandar Novakovic officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery. For further information please call Mileva at 219-736-5840. May his memory be eternal.
We share great tips on creating your life’s story,
and how to pre-arrange dynamic memorials!
Copyright © 2022-2025 Calumet Park Cemetery & Funeral Chapels
All Rights Reserved.
+1 219 769 8803
info@mycalumetpark.com
2305 W 73rd Ave,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Dear Joe, Sophie, Nicole and Natasha-
I cannot find words to express the heartbreak I feel for all of you during this time of the passing of your beloved Aleksandar.
We are brought into our faith believing that our dear Lord has a better place for all of us to live eternally in God’s love.
Our family is praying for all of you during the days ahead. May God hold you and bring comfort in the memories you treasure.
Memory Eternal dear Aleksandar🙏🏼☦️💟
With love-
Jordan Vukas and family
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Krnich, Kasich and Dixon families on the tragic passing of your, Alex’s. Although we don’t know the family well, our hearts are breaking for your tremendous loss. May Aleks’s memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. ☦️🇷🇸🙏🏻 Bato and Ljubi Hayden
Please accept our deepest condolences, there are no words of comfort that seem appropriate at this very difficult time. We will be praying for strength, for the entire Krnich family. May Aleks’ memory be eternal Većnaja Pamjat.
Dragi moji Sofija i Joe primite moje najdublje i najiskrenije saucesce u ovom preteskom trenutku. Reci ne mogu opisati tugu zbog preranog odlaska Alexa. Moje misli su sa vama i vasima.
Dear ours Sophie, Joe, Nicole and Natasha please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences in this incredibly difficult moment. Words cannot describe the sadness over the premature pasing of Aleksandar . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Memory eternal.
Tanya , Stanka , Milan and Stefan
Aleks was one of the most genuine and nicest people I ever met, and I’m grateful to have shared many memories in high school and college with him. He will be missed by so many. My condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.
Desanka and family – we are so very sorry to learn of “Bretso” Alek’s passing. I will always remember his as a sweet little boy playing with all the girls in the neighborhood, and then a wonderful young man who used to come over and help you, his grandma, while you still lived in Pine Island. He had an infectious smile and will always be warmly remembered. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May his memory always be a blessing.
Dearest Joe, Sophie, Nicole, and Natasha, please accept our deepest condolences. Aleks was a kind and wonderful young man who seemed to always have a warm smile on his face. May God provide you strength during this difficult time and may his memory be eternal 🙏 Vecnaja Pamjat.
Dear Sophie, Joe, Baba Desanka, Nicole, Natasha and remainder of family, my sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the loss of your beloved +Aleks. May God grant him eternal rest, and bless his beautiful soul in the Kingdom of Heaven! My prayers and thoughts are with you all, and may our Lord comfort you through the loss of your beloved, +Aleks. Memory Eternal!
Please accept my deepest condolences. Aleks had a lasting impact on me and many. Neka ti je laka zemlja brate moj. Hristos Voskrese Aleks!
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Aleks for 2 years and he is the kindest young man. I can not be there Saturday but I am sending all my thoughts and prayers for your family
Joe, Sophie, Nicole, and Natasha,
My deepest condolences to all of you, the entire Krnich family, and everyone who knew and loved Aleks. I was heartbroken to hear the news. There are simply no words for a loss like this, especially for someone taken far too soon.
Sending you all strength, love, and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. May all the memories you shared with Aleks bring you comfort and help carry you through the days ahead, and may his memory live on through his family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched.
Memory Eternal, Aleks. Vječnaja pamjat. 🙏☦️
Adam Tatalovic
To our neighbors,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Aleks. Words can never fill the chasm left behind in a loss like this. Aleks was a bright light in a world that can often seem so dim. I’ve been told a story of how he sat with my mother when she was sick and talked, laughed, and shared a time. That wasn’t something expected, but he was the kind of person who always looked to offer friendship.
Wounds like this never heal. We simply find ways to exist with them, making them a part of who we are and living for those we’ve lost.
-Joe, Bliss (Billingsley), London, & Roslyn Huber