The Colden Street memories will never be forgotten. Kick the can, Bloody Tom, Hide and Seek, ringing doorbells, Annie, Annie over, and stealing cookies from the Archway cookie man. There was a time when we were younger, Andrea was swing a glass vase as we were walking up the steps to the upstairs. I moved over and she hit me in the mouth and chipped my front tooth. Growing up in a neighborhood of 20 plus kids ,a kid is bound to have more that a fist full of memories. Thanks for the memories Andrea, rest in peace. (P.S. My sisters are already in heaven....so maybe you can say "Hi" for me. The three of you can start jumping rope like we use too.)
Posted by: Tina Witmer Buck Polo , IL   Nov 23, 2009

I met Andrea and Colin prior to working at Lineberger but I was really fortunate to get to know Andrea working with her. I loved her sassy sense o'humor and her funky style and her sweet, sweet heart. When she finally flew away from us it was really amazing talking to friends at work because every single one of us had a gift of some sort from Andrea. She would somehow slip some little thing (or big thing) she had found that made her think of you onto your desk. I found a little guardian angel "coin" on my desk one day from her. When I hugged and thanked her, she was shy about it as she always was when she was being acknowledged. I don't have the coin anymore. I gave it to someone who is having challenges in their life. I know I don't need it. I know we have the Banana Princess watching over all of us now. (she ALWAYS had a banana in her purse. I always wondered if it was the same banana or a wax banana cuz I never saw her eat a banana, but she always carried one hence she was dubbed the Banana Princess :)
Posted by: Beth Clarke Mebane, NC   Nov 22, 2009

I first met Andrea when she was 9 or 10 years old, the most inquisitive, smart girl I have ever met. She grew up to become a woman of substance. Heaven is a better place because she is among the angels. She will always be missed. I will always remember you Andrea, and I will always have a special place in my heart for you.
Posted by: Ana Janecek Camano Island, WA   Nov 22, 2009

My condolences to Andrea's family. I've been praying for each of you, especially Jessica and Courtney. Your mom was my best friend from kindergarten thru high school until she join the the service. We partied for a month before we parted ways!! I had no idea then we would only meet again a handful of times... We were like sisters. I loved her very much and it's sad for me to think I'll never talk to her again. I've got so many memories... when I got my 5th grade booster, she held me down and beat the sh%t out of my arm... that was always a good one to use to my advantage! :) She meant no harm... we were just kids. She was such a good sport. I loved cheerleading; she hated it. She would cheer with me anyway (probably just to shut me up). I even talked her into being on my 6th grade squad. It truly was hell for her. We spent countless hours at each others homes and running the streets of Polo. She was my strength in difficult times... in 8th grade, we had a classmate die. She insisted we go to his invitation. I was scared. She helped me thru it and I felt good for being there. I couldn't believe her strength and consideration! I hate that I couldn't be there for Andrea's service. I did not have any idea when or where. I still don't. I still pray for her soul and ask that she rest in peace. I love you my bestest friend ever...
Posted by: Jaci (Myers) Kousoulas Sycamore, IL   Nov 21, 2009

Andrea was my youngest sister Jaci's best friend throughout their teen years. They stayed at each others homes quite often and I remember them laughing alot! I last saw Andrea at my mom's birthday party 11/15/2008 at the American Legion in Polo, IL. Jaci invited her and she came because that's the kind of person she was...kind, sweet, sensitive, and genuine. I miss her.
Posted by: Sue Myers Lanark, IL   Nov 18, 2009

Rest well dear one
Posted by: Patti Huebner    Nov 14, 2009