Elvara Kriska Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elvara Kriska of Matawan, New Jersey, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on September 3, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Nelson and Elvara Nelson; her husband John Kriska Sr.; her son Darel Kriska; and her brother Theodore Nelson.
She is survived by: her son John Kriska Jr. (Patricia); her daughter-in-law Amy Kriska; her grandchildren, John Kriska III (Elizabeth), Camille Spezzi (Carmen Jr.), Philip Kriska and Charles Kriska; her great grandchildren, Grace and Carmen Spezzi III; her sister-in-law Helen Nelson; and her sibling's children, Karen Stiles, Theodore and Riley Nelson. She is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.