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Andrew Eichen Obituary

Eichen, Andrew Thomas 19, Sept. 24, 2008. Visitation Sun., 2-6 p.m., Gent Funeral Home, Alton.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 27, 2008.

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June 18, 2021

You are still thought of to this very day, Andrew. We miss you down here.

Cort

September 8, 2015

Your birthday is right around the corner. I'll be there to visit like always. I miss you.

August 11, 2010

thinking of andrew every day <3

Lisa Scott

September 16, 2009

Almost a year, still hurts the same, still think of his mother (Beth), and knowing she is in great pain inside. He was a wonderful boy, son, friend to many!

Amanda

October 30, 2008

fAndrew,
I didn't know you that well, but well enough to know you had a great heart and a better smile :] Everyone misses you and you'll always be with us. It still hasn't sunk in that you're gone forever and I'll never get to visit you at Kmart and get yelled at by your boss, haha. See you later ;]

Chelsea Dotson

October 6, 2008

Andrew,
I'll never forget the times I spent with you. I'm so glad that you came up to me that day in the hall, it would've been a shame not to get to know you before all of this.
I miss you terribly, and I think of you daily.
I'll see you someday,
Love,
Chels

Liz Marfia

October 1, 2008

Andrew, I didn't know you well enough. But I do remember all the times in Mr. Eardley's class you made him mad... which was always funny. You were a good guy Andrew, I am just so sorry you are gone. Sometimes I wish that we can handle time. That way the mistakes that we make we can change, but unfortunatly life doesn't grant us that gift. Man Andrew I just wish things would have turned out differently for you bud. I will always remember you. May you Rest In Peace.

Amanda Galbraith

September 30, 2008

Even though I only had one class with him, I still knew who he was. He was really outgoing and funny during class.

I am very sorry for everyone's loss. He was either your friend, cousin, son, or brother. I know what it's like to lose someone you are close too. My heart goes out to his family, and friends everywhere.

Randall Pichee

September 29, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Me Having Fun

Ryan SMith

September 29, 2008

as we all know Andrew was a cool person to be around I really Didn't get a chance to know well except through ROTC but after that it was all good and dandy.

Alyssa Poindexter

September 29, 2008

I did not know you as well as I would have liked. From what I knew of you, you were a really nice, funny, and caring person. It was fun always hearing about a new song you had wrote too. I had english class with you and you were always crackin the jokes making me laugh. It's so sad to see you go so soon. You are going to be greatly missed, always loved and never forgotten.
R.I.P Andrew<3

Kayley Painter

September 28, 2008

Andrew, I will miss you, i remember having study hall together and you made it so fun. I was always guaranteed a laugh

Lauren Ray

September 28, 2008

I miss you, man. We're never gonna forget you, but you already know that. You're more loved than you realized.

Chris Vonderheide

September 28, 2008

Alex, I want to let you and your family know how sorry I am to hear about the passing of your brother. We are all thinking of you in the Quincy BC/BS office and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

pat dooley

September 28, 2008

we never really hung out that much but i remember back in the day with the tassanari's. u were the funniest kid im gonna miss u. r.i.p.

Jacob Tepen

September 28, 2008

I don't think I could have made it through work without you. Take it easy man, I'll see you again someday.

Jessie Marcrum

September 28, 2008

Your going to be greatly missed.

Erin Dooley

September 28, 2008

It'll be wierd without you around but at least you are in a better place. My heart goes out to your family. We love you and will always miss you, you'll forever be in our hearts!

EMily Morris

September 28, 2008

Andrew,
I wont ever forget when we met. You were so nice to me and made me feel special and wanted. You were the funniest, nicest, sweetest person i've ever known. I still remember when i bought you lunch:) I wish we would have hung out that night i saw you before my volleyball game, too bad i had school the next day=/ i Will always remember you, and you will always be in my thoughts and heart. I Love and miss you terribly!

Love Always,
Emily Morris

Ali Hughes

September 28, 2008

I'll never forget the first time I talked to him. We were sitting in the counselor's office at school trying to fix our schedules. He just randomly started talking to me and we ended up having about an hour long conversation about pretty much everything. He was so open-minded and down to earth. Spoke about everything how it was and what it meant to him. I missed seeing him in the halls this year, so he could give me a goofy look in the hall and brighten my day. Now I'm going to miss hearing his newest song and just seeing what's new with him. RIP Andrew <3 You'll never be forgotten.

Chelsea McGiffen

September 28, 2008

ill miss you boy

Brittany Wangelin

September 28, 2008

He was too young to go....

Charles Wartchow, friend of the Haggards

September 28, 2008

I'm so sorry for your tragic and untimely loss. Now is the moment to think about Andrew, what he means to you, and to celbrate his life, and the lives of all of our loved ones.

Chrystina Goeken

September 27, 2008

Andrew your just an awesome guy, you brought happiness to so many peoples lives. You definitely will be missed but more importantly you will always be loved.

Kaye Edsall

September 26, 2008

Knowing Andrew through my son CJ has been an honor. He was obviously loved by all and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved. This talented and extremely bright young man will always be Kelso to me.

John Hilderbrand

September 26, 2008

I've gone to school with Andrew since kindergarten, he was always a great person to be around, never a dull moment. I will never forget the times we shared, and he will be forever in the back of my mind.

Sarah

September 26, 2008

I went to school with Andrew for most of my life... He was such a fun loving guy. I could never be sad around him, he was always goofing around and just having fun. He will always be in our hearts.

george

September 26, 2008

andrew is one of the best people i have ever met im just soo glad that i got to spend time with him. i recently started hanging out with him alot i cherish every moment i got to spend with him. i beleive that he will live on forever in our hearts and our thoughts.

Lillie Ahlin

September 26, 2008

I'd known Andrew since 6th grade and we had never lost touch throughout the years...sure we had silly little tiffs, but we always got through them. Its so hard to know that I won't see his beautiful crooked smile, hear him tapping away on his guitar or cracking dumb jokes and getting his opinions out there. You all have my deepest sympathies. Andrew was a great person and he will forever be missed and his memory will be kept alive in the hearts of all of us.

Love you Kelso. Forever.

Neal

September 26, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

This was one of the best times we spent together...IM GONNA LOVE U FOREVER

Ximena Legarreta

September 26, 2008

I really have no words I´m so sad, i just wanna remember all the time Andrew and i spend together, all the laughs, and crazy things we did, i´m gonna remember him always because when i lived in Alton he was at first my only friend and he was always there for me... ¨Andrew i love u so much and i know that someday we´re gonna meet again¨

Joslyn Kimbrow

September 26, 2008

Im very sorry to hear about you losing your son. i will keep him in my prayers.

Jennifer

September 26, 2008

I did not personally hangout with andrew alot but the few times I did he was wonderful. I am so sorry to the family for your lose and may my prayers be with the Eichen family. You guys had a wonderful son and I am soo sorry again!

Arielle Honaker

September 26, 2008

i went to school with andrew, he is only a year older than me, he is the step brother of my best friend, and cousin of other close friends. he will be greatly missed.andrew was full of life, and always trying to help someone out. he was an amazing person.

A mother of two boys

September 25, 2008

To the family, I do not know your family, but I am so, so sorry to hear of this tragedy. May peace be with you and your prayers strong. Time is a healer. Once again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

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