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Eduardas Baltrusis Obituary

EDUARDAS "ED" BALTRUSIS JR. GRIFFITH, IN Eduardas "Ed" Baltrusis Jr., age 51 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012. He is survived by his son, Barry; stepson, David (Brandy) Johnsten; step grandchildren: Mikoy, Phoenix and Piper; brothers: Fred (Lori) Baltrusis, Don (Carrie) Baltrusis; and by his sister, Heidi Khanna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie; and parents: Eduardas and Evelyn Baltrusis. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 324 N. Colfax in Griffith with Pastor Scott Hobbs officiating. Cremation to precede the services. Ed was a member of the First Baptist Church in Griffith and the Izaak Walton League. He also enjoyed fishing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family. For more information, please call White Funeral Home at 219- 924-4100.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 23, 2012.

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August 27, 2012

Eddy B.-much too young-all my love. Beth Holme Mihalich

Paula Nowatzke

August 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all, David and Barry. Cherish the memories.

Cindie buzea

August 24, 2012

So so very sorry. Such a nice guy.

Marty & Peggy Kledzik

August 24, 2012

Deepest sympathies to Don and your family on the passing of your brother, Ed. May you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May Ed rest in peace.

Lisa Richmond

August 23, 2012

You will never be forgotten. Our sympathy to the Baltrusis family.

Char Robinson

August 23, 2012

My condolences to the family. My family went to church with the Baltrusis' for several years before I moved to Wisconsin. May God give you peace in this difficult time.

Ron DuVall

August 23, 2012

R.I.P. FAST EDDY. WE HAD SOME TIMES. LETS JUST REMEMBER THE MOMENTS. LOVE YA BROTHER

Dave & Valerie Chnupa

August 23, 2012

Ed and Vickie are together again, in a better place. Ed was a gentleman; it was a privilege to know him. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family.

Monica Harder (Taylor)

August 23, 2012

I was very sad to hear of Ed's passing. I have many fond and happy memories of spending family time with Vickie and Ed growing up. My condolences to Barry, David, Fred and the Baltrusis family.

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