Angela Kay Behrendt, age 40 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at home with her family by her side.
Angela was born on September 19, 1974 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Judy (Maurer) Garber.
Angela attended Maple Valley High School, graduating in 1993. She worked sixteen years as a legal secretary and court recorder for Barry County Friend of the Court, Probate Court and the Prosecuting Attorney's office, retiring in September of 2012. For the last two years, Angela has worked part time as a paralegal for Tripp and Tagg Law Office. She was also a full time mommy to all of her children.
Angela married Michael Behrendt on August 6, 2011. She is a member of the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings. Angela participated in the Relay for Life. She enjoyed knitting, shopping, playing Rock Band with her friends and family and singing Karaoke. Angela also loved spending time with her children and family.
Angela was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Merle and Marjory Garber and maternal grandparents, Dale and Lillian Maurer and son, Tilyr Bower.
Angela is survived by her husband, Michael Behrendt of Hastings, her children: Prescot Bower, Abigayl Bower, and Grace and Michael Behrendt of Hastings, mother and father: Judy and Robert Garber of Hastings, brother, Bruce (Crystal) Garber of Hastings, nieces: Mercedes and Shyanne Satterelli and Faith Garber of Hastings, nephew, Patrick Garber of Hastings, Mother and Father-in-law, Charlotte and Jeffery Behrendt of Ironwood, MI, brother-in-law, Marcus Behrendt of Ironwood, MI and many friends.
Angela will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Children of Angela Behrendt Memorial Fund, 206 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 6pm until 8pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11:00 am., Fr. Stephan Philip, celebrant. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery.