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Andrew Shell Obituary

Andrew W. ''Andy'' Shell, age 18, beloved son of June Wiinikka and Ted Shell; loving brother of Amelia Shell, Juila Shell, James Shell and Roseann Swallow; dear grandson of Toivo and Mabel Wiinikka and Christine Swan (grandma Chrissy); cherished nephew of Iris (Tony Buesser) Wiinikka; dearest cousin of Laurel Wiinikka-Buesser; cherished boyfriend of Julie Syracuse; fond friend of many. Visitation Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St., (1 blk S. of Odgen) Downers Grove. Interment Private. Memorials to the Serenity House, 891 So. Route 53, Addison, IL 60101, appreciated. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 13, 2005.

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Megan Narey

November 17, 2005

Dear Andrew,

You're missed so much by everyone that knew you. You are like an older brother to me, and I'm glad I had the chance to grow up with you and even be your neighbor for almost my whole life. It's just too soon for you to leave us. I really looked up to you in a way because I never had older sibilings. You were such an intelligent person and I really truely miss you a lot.



To Andrew's family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Andrew was such a special person and I'm grateful that I had the chance to know him. Your family is very important to me because you were like family to me. I wish I could have made it back home, but it's almost impossible for this wish to come true. Please call me whenever you need to talk. I love all of you so much.

Kayla Brock

November 15, 2005

Oh, andrew was a totally awesome person. I really didnt know him in real life, but i talked to him a couple a times, and he was a really sweet lovinging guy. I will really really miss him and will always be thinking of him.

ashley barta

November 14, 2005

Andy was an amazing guy with an even more amazing heart... and he will always live on in my heart and prayers...

stewart & mary lou hollocker

November 14, 2005

our deepest sympathies Mary Lou & Stu Hollocker

Julia, Stephanie and Michelle Ehret Granton

November 14, 2005

June, Tom and Amelia,

No words can express our sorrow for your loss. We are praying for your strength. Anything we can do, anything at all, please ask.

Michael Herc

November 14, 2005

June and Family,

I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Louise Legler

November 14, 2005

I love you so much.

Suzanne Lambert-Thinger

November 13, 2005

Our prayers go out to you during this very sad time. I wish that we could give you our condolences in person, but you know that we are there with you in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family, with all our love, Tom and Suzanne

Nancy Herc

November 13, 2005

Andrew, and Andrew's family will be prayed for each night for the rest of my life.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

November 13, 2005

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