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Andrew Hilinski Obituary
Andrew was a student in Warrick County. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family, fishing, crossword puzzles, dirt bike riding, and music.
He is survived by his father, Paul Hilinski of Chandler; mother, Mary Beth (Granderson) Hilinski of Boonville; brother, Adam at home; grandparents, Joe and Nancy Hilinski of Pittsburgh and Doris J. Granderson of Chandler; great-grandparents, Joe and Annette Hilinski of Pittsburgh; and many, many, loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Main Street General Baptist Church in Boonville. Pastor Don Viviano will officiate the service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville. Friends may call today from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Koehler Funeral Home Perigo Chapel, 7022 Heim Road in Chandler and Saturday 9 a.m. until service time at Main St. General Baptist Church in Boonville.
Memorial contributions may be made to any Old National Bank for the benefit of Andrew Hilinski.
Condolences and any special remembrance may be made online at www.koehlerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Hilinski
Heath Hoffman
February 17, 2010
I will miss Andrew a lot. I am so sorry "dudemom" and adam. We had a lot of fun times goofing off. You will always be a family to me.
Elizabeth McCleland
February 16, 2010
Andrew will be greatly missed! He has always had a special spot in my heart from the day he entered the doors of Tecumseh. Words cannot describe how sad that I am to see this man so full of love and sunshine gone out of this world. My thoughts are with the family.
February 16, 2010
Paul, Mary Beth, Adam What I remember most about Andrew is when his hair was long he would tilt his head and brush his bangs out of his eyes! No words can express the sorrow we have for you and your families. Linda and Ted Scherzinger and family
B. Shelton, MD
February 16, 2010
From all of us at Deaconess Clinic Pediatrics Dept. We are sorry to hear about Andrew. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this tough time. God, family and friends will help you through and comfort you. He will be deeply missed.
Brian Comstock
February 15, 2010
Mary Beth and Adam,
You are both so very much in my thoughts and prayers. I have many wonderful memories of Andrew at New Harmony. God bless you both.
David Gardner
February 15, 2010
Paul and Adam We are so sorry for your loss. We had Andrew in our home once with Nancy & Joe . He was such a sweet young man. I know he will be missed so much. Our prayers are with you.
Dave, Linda Williams
February 15, 2010
Dear Paul and Mary Beth and Family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Andrew! I am praying for your family that you can get through this most difficult time with warm, fond memories of happy times with Andrew. We are so sorry for this great loss and will keep lifting you in prayer!! Linda West and family
Matthew Hilisnki
February 15, 2010
Hilinski Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times. Have faith and be strong. God Bless.
The Colorado Hilinski Family
Chelsie Smith
February 14, 2010
Words cant even describe everything that you were, you were the best freind that anyone could ever have and to lose you so very soon is so heartbrecking to everyone. Your smile and bright brown eyes could light up a room in a heartbeat. No one will ever forget you or the things that you did. and i would like to share a story with ...everyone and its the reason that Andrew and i were friends, i stalked him the first 2 months of my 7th grade year, untill finaly i bumped into him and he caught me! He said"you can talk to me, you dont have to follow me around you know" he was the nicest and the sweetest person i have ever met, My prayers and deepest sympothy go out to the family and the rest of his freinds.
ill miss you so dearly
kristi mcdaniel
February 14, 2010
Mary Beth, there are no words to ease your pain. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart...Helen Keller
Always and forever Blake's mom,
(Blake Sales)
Sandra (Reed) King
February 14, 2010
Mary Beth, you & your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Gardner'Becker
February 14, 2010
Paul and family, I was sorry to here about the loss of your son Andrew.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
February 14, 2010
I only met Andrew once but I will always remeber him as a good son and grandson. A friend of Nancy and Joe Jane Fusan
Treva Pruden
February 14, 2010
Mary Beth,
I was so saddened to see this. Please know that you are being covered with prayers. In Christ's love,
Blake Hemmelgarn
February 13, 2010
To the parents of Andrew Scott Hilinski:
There are no words to express the loss of a child. Prayers and faith will ease the pain, but you will always have his memories and smiles to get you through this defficult time.
My son Blake Hemmelgarn knew him through Andrew Arriago. He attended the funeral and after services and he is very hurt and confused.
I myself I'm profoundly sorry about your loss and I want you, your family and friends to know, that all of our prayers are with you all.
God Bless all of you and give you the strength to carry on.
Sincerely,
The Hemmelgarn family:
Ted, Niurka, Blake and Mia
Cheryl Snoke
February 13, 2010
Paul,
I wish I could take away your pain, just keep in your memories all those good times you had with your son. If you ever need us please just call us we will be there for you. Your mom and dad took us under their wings when we where so young, and we will do the same for you.
You and in our Prayers,
Cheryl & Ken Snoke
Rita Conyers
February 13, 2010
Mary Beth,
My deepest and sincere sympathy. I always thought of Adam as a special little guy on playground duty. He was always smiling and always polite and well behaved. I can only imagine the sorrow of your loss. May your wonderful memories eventually ease the pain.
Darin Graulich
February 13, 2010
Marybeth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this trying time. Just know that he is in heaven and Darla & Eilene are taking good care of him now.
Beth Travelstead
February 13, 2010
Mrs. Hilinski, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. May God bless and keep you, and hold Andrew under his loving and protective arm.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alicia Gilkey
February 13, 2010
Mary Beth, Paul, and Adam,
I hardly know where to begin. I have been praying for you since the moment I heard the horrible news. Andrew and Adam have been such a BIG part of our "happy" memories. It just seems like the other day the kids were having Big Wheel or bike races down the alley. I enjoyed watching them and often worried they would crash and get hurt. They did have their share of cuts and bruises but somehow always escaped major injuries. I always said they had angels watching over them (Grandma Doris and Grandpa Jerry helped too). Your whole family has been important in my life and my kids. Andrew and Adam felt like family to us. Aunt Nancy often times included my kids on outings. I remember them riding in the convertible and going to her house to swim and play. She was pretty brave to take all of them! Andrew and my boys played cowboy and indians, tag, hide and seek, basketball, baseball, swam, rode bikes, played in the snow, and just about anything else that boys could think to do. Many times Reid, Blake, Travis, Matt, Lindsey and Cody, Andrew and Adam, Taylor, Nathan, Lauren, and Lindsey would be outside playing. I would look out and it looked like a daycare center in the alley!!! I remember the first time he came to see Lindsey and how amazed he was with her. He truly was good to both Lauren and Lindsey when playing. He always included them and was very kind. I hope I was able to remind you about the good, fun days that we were privileged to experience. God has been so good to us. I try to remember that they are God's children and we have been blessed to to raise them until he calls them home. That helps me through these "teenage" years. I know I haven't had the deep, terrible pain of losing a child and that is easier to say than experiencing the loss. You told me to pray for you MaryBeth and I want you to know I am. I love you and your family.
February 13, 2010
Mary Beth I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! May God help carry you through this horrible time. Stacy Gunn Tevault(Lynnville)
February 13, 2010
Mary Beth and family:
How very, very sorry we are. As a mom, I can't and won't even TRY to put myself in your shoes right now. There are no words...but I did come across something that might make sense someday.
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
We're stuck traveling or would be right there with you all. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dawn & Jon Phillips
Doug & Michelle Falk
February 13, 2010
Mary Beth, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Dale Sandleben
February 13, 2010
Mary Beth, Our prayers are with you and your family. All our love,
Dale, Lil, Benjamin, Sarah and Ava.
Debbie Lyke
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth, we were so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts daily. We here at New Harmony School have such fond memories of you, Andrew and Adam. Just try to hold on to the good memories to get you through this difficult time.
Marty Adams
February 12, 2010
"Paul and Adam, you are in our thoughts and we are sending our love , prayers and our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, If we can be of any help please let us know".
Marty Adams and Family
Kristen North
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Kim Faire
February 12, 2010
I've only known Andrew for a very short while but every time I seen him he always had a smile on his face especially when I seen him and Taylor together.Sorry for your loss and may God bless and keep you all in his ever loving arms.
Amy (Krietemeyer) Greenberg
February 12, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Mary Beth and her family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Bryan & Gretchen Fischer
February 12, 2010
We will be praying for your family. Andrew worked for us at Papa Murphy's. I loved his huge dimples and smile. He was such a kind person to all the customers and his friends. You should be proud of his work ethic because he always wanted to work. He was such a blessing to us. We are so sorry.
Jim & Susanne Stanley + boys
February 12, 2010
It's been many years since we've seen Andrew, but we remember him well as a cub scout in Chandler's scouting program. Andrew and our son James kept in touch off and on over the years. We are so very sorry for your deep and profound loss.
Jen Mabrey(friend of April's)
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth, I don't even know what to say except that I'm thinking about you and your family. Depend on your family and friends, they'll help you through this. You and Adam be strong for each other. I am so sorry.
Christian Sutherlin
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth, Paul, and Adam.
I am so sorry the this terrible loss. Andrew was such an excitement in my life. He was one of my best friends, and of course, a wonderful person. You all are so strong for being able to deal with this situation. My hopes and prayers of comfort reside with you during this time of grief and turmoil.
Beverly (Virgin) Klima
February 12, 2010
Paul, Mary Beth, and Adam, I wish I could take your pain away. We do not understand why, but the One who does will strengthen your hearts and comfort you in the days ahead. Andrew is safely home in the arms of our precious Lord.
Frank and Kelly Wahl
February 12, 2010
We were not prepared to say goodbye to Andrew Scott. He was a dear friend to our son Alex and to us. He was such a sweet boy. We will always miss him and love him very much.
Taryn Short
February 12, 2010
Andrew your everyday presence will be greatly missed.I love you and always will.To the family and friends may God keep us strong.I am always here for you Mary Beth...may our bond forever be strong.
Ruth Davis
February 12, 2010
Paul and Families, our prayers are with you all.You are so much in our thoughts
melinda snoke koehler
February 12, 2010
I've know the hilinski's for years. I some what grew up with paul. My heart and prayers go out to the family!!!! joe and nancy were like my parents when i was little. This family has always been there for us and now i'm here for you. God has a plan even if we don't understand it. Dont kill yoursevles with the "what if's" just grieve and try to move on. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! Melinda Snoke Koehler
Judy Bateman Whiting
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth, Paul and Adam, words cannot adequately express my sorrow for your loss of Andrew. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time and I wish healing for all of you. Remember all the wonderful times and experiences you had with Andrew, his friends, Adam and the family. I wish I were there to wrap my arms around you, Mary Beth.
Shirley Chapman-Hollon
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you strength in this sad loss of your precious son.
February 12, 2010
Paul and Family,You are all in our prayers.So sorry for your loss. Ruth davis&Jack Griggs
Jacob Luker
February 12, 2010
On behalf of the Fire Service and Chandler Volunteer Fire Department, I'd like to extend condolences to the family in this time of great loss.
When you join the fire service, you become part of a very large extended family. They don't call it a "Brotherhood" for no reason. Your loss is our loss. Your pain is felt by all of us. Please take comfort in knowing that your sorrow is shared by many more people than you know. We will continue to lift your family up in our prayers.
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God." ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994
Chief Jacob Luker
Chandler Volunteer Fire Department
David and Mary Ellen Buckman
February 12, 2010
Paul and Mary Beth,
We haven't seen or talked to you guys in a long time, but we just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts, in our hearts, and in our prayers in the days ahead.
Chip & Chris Mulzer
February 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angie, Monte & Kurt Kissinger
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth our hearts go out to you right now in this time of such sorrow. As a mother of a son I can not even beging to imagine how you are feeling right now. Andrew was a wonderful kid full of so much spirit. Our prayers and thoughts are here with you now and in the coming days. We are here for you for anything you may need.
Janet Harbert
February 12, 2010
Mary Beth,
Our prayers are with you and your family that God will keep HIS loving arms around you as you grieve.
Ann Jeffries-Swinford
February 12, 2010
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 12, 2010
Paul and family, you all are in my thoughts more than you know. And my prayers are with you. Ruth Davis & Jack Griggs
Kim Mickus
February 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Donna Davis
February 12, 2010
Deepest condolences to the entire family for this profound loss. I had the pleasure to spend a few months with Andrew as his piano teacher. He was very passionate about his music! Prayers for healing, to all who knew this awesome young man.
THE MULLINS
February 12, 2010
Andrew i never really got to know you but you and chance rode dirt bikes together alot over the years...i know you were a a great kid and friend....you always had something to say that made everyone laugh and have a good time at the dullest moments...The Mullins will miss and love you very much....Chance said he will always ride his best for you no matter what....
Sundy Flowers
February 12, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Troy & Pam Camp
February 12, 2010
Paul, Mary Beth, and Adam
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
With Loving Memories
So sorry to hear about your loss,
The Camps
Troy, Pam and boys
Lois Gray
February 12, 2010
Words cannot adequately express my sorrow at the loss of such a wonderful young person and my heart aches for Mary Beth and Adam and all members of your family. Andrew will always be my excited science fair champion, the one whose cat followed him to the Quiz Bowl ,and my after-school chit chat friend. I have lasting memories of this special student. Lois Mittino Gray, New Harmony School
Pam Newlin
February 12, 2010
Paul & Mary Beth,
I can't even begin to express my sorrow for your loss. No one who has never experienced it knows what it's like to lose a child, but I can imagine the pain that both of you are feeling. May God keep you strong during this trying time.
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