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Drew Heinkel Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Dawn peterson
February 12, 2025
Never got the chance to know you, but from how mom talks you were a totally awesome kid! But hey sweets look at that mom of yours no wonder you were so great!
I see eagles or other beautiful birds and I think of you. Love you sweets forever!
Amie Zavaleta
February 10, 2025
You are always heavy on my mind . I miss your smile and your big hugs and how you always lit up the room and made me laugh Love you Drew always
Angel
February 10, 2025
Hanging out at the mall of America and getting caught with cigarettes lol My cousin that I barely got to hang out with love him still.
Kristy Johnson
February 7, 2025
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Katie Treptau
February 6, 2025
Randomly thought of you. Can't believe it's been almost 15 years. Miss your laugh and your crazy personality. Love ya Drew.
A created picture of mom and her boy
Krissy Johnson
February 10, 2024
A created picture for you and your boy
Krissy Johnson
February 10, 2024
Krissy Johnson
February 10, 2024
We are missing you everyday. We know that you are watching over us. Thank you for coming to visit me and my dreams. I love you very much son.
Krissy Edwards
February 11, 2022
Thinking about you today on Bubba's birthday
and always. Keeping you close in my heart, momma loves you ❤
Love you
Krissy Johnson
February 10, 2021
Our latest photo together
Krissy Johnson
February 10, 2021
Krissy Johnson
February 10, 2021
As the days go by so fast as they do,my heart misses you more and more. For I always imagine how our lives would be so different if you were her,Momma loves you and I await our reunification.
Misty Davis
February 14, 2020
I love you booski
Kristy Johnson
February 13, 2020
He was my 1st born son, my best friend
Kristy Johnson
February 13, 2020
Today tomorrow and forever in my mind and in my heart, Momma loves
Momma missing her first born
Momma
January 31, 2018
Jessica Dayon
January 30, 2018
I still think about you a lot. I miss you. There isn't anything to say that I haven't already said during our chats when I visit you. Ill stop by very soon.
Momma Edwards
June 20, 2016
Momma missing her boy
Alicia Escarcega
January 31, 2016
I miss you so much baby boy and I still grieve for you. But I know in my heart your with family and your happy and full of joy & love bcuz your finally having the father & son relationship you always wanted. I love you nephew and I miss you. Please continue to watch over the family that you had to leave behind. God will let us be together when its time to go home but until that time happens will u give my mommy's, daddy, Auntie and grandma a big hug and kiss for me. Will u also tell my mom thank you for letting me know that I'm doing my best and I'm going to be OK. I love you Drew and will you ask everyone to pray for my courage, strength and guidance for my life Journey. Thank you and I will see u when I'm called home. Xoxoxo
Deb Apland
January 30, 2016
Missing You Sweet Drew Little Cookie Monster, Eagle Child . This World Is A better Place Because You My Dear Nephew Were In it. You Left Your Mark And Nobody Can Ever Take Your Place In My Heart. See You As You Fly Over The Night Skies. Love Aunt Deb.
Never letting your memory fade
Momma
January 30, 2016
My 4 Hearts
Momma
January 30, 2016
Hi son, Just wanted to let you know how much your missed and I can't wait to be with you again,love you the world son,Momma
May 10, 2015
Happy Birthday Sweetheart!!
Love you!
Auntie B xoxo
Never letting your memory fade..
August 10, 2013
I just want you to know how much I love you and miss you.Momma.
Momma
June 11, 2013
Missing you.
February 14, 2013
Always and forever...i love you son..Momma
I love you son...
February 14, 2013
Happy Valentines day.I love you son..Momma
February 7, 2013
I love u and miss u my love XOXO
TIM FOX
February 7, 2013
DREW I WASN'T ABLE TO MEET YOU BUT I GREW UP WITH YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A STRONG KID BACK THEN AN SHE SEEMS TO BE JUST AS STRONG TODAY. I KNOW HOW IT IS TO LOSE SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT AN SHE LOVES YOU MORE THEN ANYTHING YOU CAN TELL FROM HER POST. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. FLY HIGH YOUNG MAN AN KEEP YOUR MOM'S SPIRIT WITH YOU I KNOW YOUR'S IS WITH HER'S.
Missing you in the worst!!
Momma
February 7, 2013
Hi son, I am having a tough time, I know that you know this, I feel your presence ,I miss you so much, I want you too know that not a day goes by that I pray for the day that I see Paytten again, he is such a beautiful boy.I am having your dinner just how you like it,please come by and see me some time,I'm over due,Kissy wubby ,mr lubby..Momma
katie chi
February 5, 2013
you are missed ever day! coming up on 3years next week. can't believe this. but me, Emily , ray and bo hung out last Saturday. was real fun to catch up with them. only thing missing is you i know your at rest up above!
Mom
February 28, 2012
I miss you so much son.my heart aches...I love you baby boy
Heather Gmitter-Stout
February 27, 2012
Drew, It's been years since I've seen you. There are so many things I have wanted to say to you. Now that I finally found you, you are gone. I am so sad that I was never able to express the feeling that have been bottled up since high school and the days you'd come watch me play softball and come to my cheerleading practices. I still adore the picture from prom and you beautiful smile. I miss you so much... one day we'll meet again. Lots of love, Heather
cj stump
August 15, 2011
Damn nephew its been awhile since we talked but i miss you i know ur up there wit my mom ur aunty alison and grandma aliss and my brother you dad mike so just bless all the people ur looking over and you will never be forgotton
chrissy donovan
June 21, 2011
fly free eagle child......
June 21, 2011
Drew, your mom a wonderful lady and thinks about you all the time, you will never be forgotten. And by all the pictures I have seen shows me you were a very fun loving person and I wish I could have met you. Joanne Klinke
Darlene Littleton
June 20, 2011
Drew I remember the first time I met you,your smile,your kindness,and the love for your family.You melted my heart.I know that you are looking down on all of us and your our guardian angel.Love ya...Darlene
Vicki Wilder
June 20, 2011
Krissy will never let us forgot you! Your mom and everyone misses you, Drew.
Mom
June 20, 2011
Son, I miss you so much,...Love you...Mom
michael martin
May 11, 2011
Just thinking about you my brother, my friend miss you man Ty for looking down on me
May 10, 2011
Happy Birthday!! We love and miss you everyday that passes!!! Love Dad and Katie
Mom
May 10, 2011
Happy Birthday . I love you son..I miss you so bad, my heart aches everyday for you, til wee hold each other again, ....Kiss me cause I love you...Mom
samantha welter
April 15, 2011
Missing you so very much!! You live in each and everyone of us .. Just want to see your face hear you laugh and feel your hug just one more time !! Love you bro:).
Mom....
April 15, 2011
Mommy will always keep your memory alive, I miss you so much son, I love your beautiful ways, Until we see each other again, Take care of gramma, Grampa,Your dad, Blakey, and all our loved ones, friends and Family...Kissy wubby..Mom loves you da mostest..
tammy larson
March 24, 2011
HEY SWEETY,i've checked out many of your home videos,and it's plain to see that you were a tight nit family man.we all know your in a far better place,but that doesnt keep people from missing you or hurting over your exit from this earth.your beautiful,i just wanted to say that.god bless you drew <3..Your moms love for you is an everlasting powerful love!! im sure you already know that.im here for her if she needs me also..god bless you <3 <3
Paytten visiting daddy
nikki Gauthier
March 15, 2011
Nikki&Paytten Gauthier
March 15, 2011
Miss you lots wish you were here for our son.....
misty
March 12, 2011
i miss you drew life is just so unhappy without you i love you boo
Alicia escarcega
March 9, 2011
Drew auntie loves you so much everytime time i see your face tears come to my eyes. I love and miss you so much. Love you Baby boy. Love auntie liz
Mom
January 7, 2011
Drew, there is not a moment that goes by that I don't ache for your loving smiles, kisses, I miss you so much, I can't wait til the day the lord brings me home to be with you, I love you so very much, see you soon, In my dreams you will be...Mommy
October 26, 2010
i miss you boo
Mike White
August 19, 2010
I only knew you for a moment in time. The talk we had when i gave you a ride, simple,real. Just two guys from diffrent places, driven downa snowy road. I wish i would have known ya better. Your free of this place, Spread ypur wings, and fly.
April 14, 2010
drew-ski
April 14, 2010
dipset
April 14, 2010
bros
April 14, 2010
rip eagle child
April 14, 2010
DREW
April 14, 2010
drew chillen
April 14, 2010
billy smith
April 2, 2010
krissy I was very busy durin this time and forgot to enter this for my nephew drew who was a great young man that will be miss by many and krissy i'm sorry for your loss and know that drew is watchin down on us everyday and will be with you everyday so drew watch over your mom and we will see u again one day my nephew.love your uncle Billy
SUSAN SONTERRE
March 21, 2010
MY FRIEND,YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART IN WAYS THAT WORDS CANT EXPLAIN. I MISS YOU. GOODBYE MY FRIEND.
Alicia Escarcega (St.Marks)
March 17, 2010
I Love and Miss you Baby Boy.
Love Auntie Liz
christine ostlund
March 15, 2010
Dear sweet drew, i wish i could of met you! you are so loved! you have a wonderful,caring, loving mother! we will meet one day drew! much love to you sweetheart!
celia Cervantes
March 13, 2010
I was thinking when I heard that you were taken first i thought oh my god your mom is she gonna be ok then i thought why would someone take you away from us i would give anything to hear your voice again even if it was you saying "hey what are you cooking i'm hugry" well drew we miss you and we love you always.
Donell Shinder
March 6, 2010
You were taken from us way to soon! I still can't believe you're gone. It all seems like a really bad dream. When I was going to you're services I found myself thinking ," i wonder if Drew will be there" and then I'd remember you're gone. It hurts my heart. You will be missed greatly! Always remembered ,Never forgotton. Love you Drew!
Denise Sumpter
March 4, 2010
Drew - you beautiful son of my beloved friend, Krissy. You and your brother, you rescued me one day. You were a delight, with a great heart. I will see you with our Father. Peace
Love, Denise
val
March 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
val Kobus
March 3, 2010
Drew....In my spirit I believe you can see this so I will speak with you first...words to describe you...Funny, amazingly handsome, engaging smile, HUGE HUGS, protective, respectful (when it counts...lol) and just an all around beautiful guy...what will we all do without your huge presence....I struggle with that thought...simply because I am human , I know about the things that I can see, feel and smell and touch....However I have to believe there is more than what I have knowledge of, that being said I DO BELIEVE... you are dancing amongst the stars...smiling that smile that takes up an entire room, greeting and hanging out with loved ones you havent seen in awhile and telling everyone how its gonna go down now that your there...hahaha! We will ALL miss you here Drew but something in me feels a little better knowing that when I get there My seats reserved by one of the most charming young men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing...I love you Drew......see ya in a bit!
Krissy< I can not Imagine how you are feeling, but as I told Drew, I have to believe there is something beyond this and an angel with the most amazing wings awaits us there....His name is Drew! Be comforted in the fact that he sits with the Lord, hes hanging out with his grandmother and he watches out for us all...The ones who adored his sweet smile and infectous laugh!
Linda Senes
March 2, 2010
Hey Baby, it's been a couple of weeks since you left us. I think that we are becoming a bit more grounded. But our hearts and prayers are still soaring with you. Be proud of your mom----she is amazing. I envy the serenity you now have. Peace Eagle Child----LUM
Heidi Schlicht
March 2, 2010
My thoughts are with you and your family. It is truely amazing to see how many lives you have touched. You may now rest with the angels! Keep your wings near your mom, she needs you through this hard time!
Debbie Halsey
March 2, 2010
Krissy, I took a long time to sign this book and I am sorry. I had to find the strength to write about you loosing Drew. The loss of my son is a lot older but the pain is still fresh. I also tried to search for the right scripture to comfort you but realized I just can't seem to find it. I do know that loving family members and friends have always been by my side to offer a word of concern and sympathy but nothing or no one has been as much comfort as our Lord. He has carried me through so much and been their to wipe every tear and give me the strength to carry on. It is so hard to say good bye to any loved one especially a child and especially one as dear and loved by so many as Drew. He warmed so many of our hearts with his beautiful smile and big but gentle hugs, his wonderful laughter, and so much more. He truly made an everlasting impression on all of us here on earth and now God has blessed him with all the rewards of a glorious eternal life in his house. I love you Krissy and I as well as so many others have been blessed knowing your son. I Love you Drew and will always keep you close in my heart and memories along with my own son and your mother and family in my prayers. Love Debbie
Matthew Bailey
March 2, 2010
Rest In Peace Drew. Its still hard to even believe. I know I will see you again. Kristy & the rest of Drew's family, I give my deepest sympathies.
tammy lloyd
March 2, 2010
Christy. I'm so sorry for your loss I didn't know your son but I'm sure he was a wonderful kind young man he will be missed my many our Love and prayers are with you and your family love you
misty davis
March 2, 2010
baby i miss you so much i love you and always will no one will ever take your place trying to stay strong but its so hard without you you are my world counting the days until your in my arms again i love you booski......always your ....mimi
March 2, 2010
Krissy my heart and thoughts go out to your entire family!! Girl i actually feel your pain i know its happened to me 2 times i cant tell ya how bad it hurt and i know u are feeling the same way plus some....Like i said no child should pass before the parents its so sad..IF you ever need someone to talk to i would always be there for you please just call me.Drew was a good man he was always so bubbly when i saw him now hes spread his wings and went to heaven where we will all meet someday..you are in my thoughts daily LOVE CHERI THOLKES AND GIRLS....
Mom
March 2, 2010
Mommies baby gotta wubb him.I miss your face son,I can not put into words how I feel,I know god will bring us together again, til then come visit me in my dreams .I love you so much son 1
Dan Fisher
March 1, 2010
Drew I love you and miss you so much!!
Love Your Dad
March 1, 2010
Drew we all miss you so much! Dont ever worry I promise you that I will take care of your dad and that your baby sis will know all about you!! We miss you and love you so much and I am so lucky that I got to be part of your life!! Till we all meet again, LOVE YA, Katie Fisher
February 24, 2010
christy,misty and entire family,very saddened by the loss of your son/nephew. We only met him a few times(such a character). We will be praying for your strength and wellbeing. I can only imagine this will be a tough journey in life but your family has unbelievable strength...and God is with you always!!!! Lean on eachother!!! I'm so sorry. Love u tons. Marla & John Rock
Amanda Bolin
February 21, 2010
Drew you will be deeply missed. R.I.P we all love you very much.
sirena rodriguez
February 21, 2010
Hey big brother. i just wanted to drop in for a quick secon i know i cant say alot in the little time i have but there isnt one second that im not thinking of you and all the good times we had in cloud,and our one on one talks no one will ever replace you your my big brother forever and our memories are in my heart and stamped there for life.ill never forget our partying youve left a big impression on me and taught me alot for the time weve spent together i love you i always will and thank you for everything ill be with you soon, baby sister.
Michelle Williams
February 21, 2010
I feel so blessed to have been a part of your life if only for a short time! Drew always made me laugh and was so silly but it was refreshing!! You left behind many who love you and will miss you!! The only good thing is that you will no longer feel pain and please watch your mom, she needs you!!!
April F
February 20, 2010
i knew drew since he was little, i babysat him. even though he was a BIG handful sometimes i loved him all the same. he will be greatly missed. my thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. you will always be loved and missed Drew.
Danielle LaBatte
February 20, 2010
Love you and miss u cousin...
Joe Crawford
February 20, 2010
It was not your time, you will never be forgotten. I am blessed to have known you.
Dylan LaBatte
February 20, 2010
Dear Drew,
I'm so sad o passed away..I been so sad these couple days, I just want to say I love you Drew
Love Your Cousin Dylan
devin fairbanks
February 20, 2010
Dere Drew I did Not Like win you dide
February 20, 2010
Drew I love you so much!!!! My heart hurts so much for you!!!! I promise your son will know all about his daddy and how much you loved him!!! Come see me in my dreams!!! LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER AUNTIE MISTY
February 20, 2010
I love u so much drew!!!! My heart hurts so bad for you!!!! I promise your son will know all about his daddy and how much you loved him!!!! Don't forget to come see me in my dreams!!! Love Always and Forever Auntie Misty
February 20, 2010
Kristy, i am so very sorry to learn of your recent loss, what a tragety!!! I cant even imagine the pain & anquish you are going through !!! hope you have the love, strengh, & support of many when you need it most .!!! Wish i could have attended the services but i just found so i send my condolenses through this guest book, I will keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers....May memories bring you great comfort & warmth !!! love ya girl' Jodi Malark-Heard
Linda Senes
February 20, 2010
Today was a beautiful day. So many love Drew and his family. The sun was shining and so is Drew. He looked peaceful and even had a little smile on his face. The Creator must be really happy to have him home.
Chad & Cris
February 19, 2010
It is so sad to hear of the loss of such a kindred spirit.You surely will be missed.Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.May God Bless them & keep them safe.
Donna Sheridan
February 19, 2010
When Drew first called me mom i felt like his mom. I've always loved Drew, right from the get. He was just so full of life and great spirit. He talked to me about his feelings and called me mom. What can i say about someone that called me mom...I was instantly his mom and he was instantly my son and that's the way it will always be. Fly Eagle Child. Be free of all your burdens and sorrows.
Ryan Davis
February 19, 2010
It was a blessing to have you in my life. And to know that your on the beginning of a new journey gives me hope that when my journey begins we will be together again. Love you bro.
Laurie Theissen
February 19, 2010
Kristy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! Stay strong!
misty davis
February 19, 2010
Baby your my everything your all i ever wanted now you have gone away thankyou for today i felt your arms around me you gave me strength to make it thru i will always love you baby ill meet you in my dreams.................your mimi
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