Angela Kay Behrendt

HASTINGS, Mich. - Angela Kay Behrendt, 40, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at home with her family by her side.

Angela was born on Sept. 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 16 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 had 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 Aug. 6, 2011. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings.

Angela participated in the Relay for Life. She enjoyed knitting, shopping and playing Rock Band with her friends and family and singing karaoke. Angela also loved spending time with her children and family.

Angela is survived by her husband, Michael Behrendt, Hastings; her children, Prescot Bower, Abigayl Bower and Grace and Michael Behrendt, all of Hastings; mother and father, Judy and Robert Garber, Hastings; brother, Bruce (Crystal) Garber, Hastings; nieces, Mercedes and Shyanne Satterelli and Faith Garber, all of Hastings; nephew, Patrick Garber, Hastings; mother- and father-in-law, Charlotte and Jeffery Behrendt, Ironwood; brother-in-law, Marcus Behrendt, Ironwood, and many friends.

Angela was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Merle and Marjory Garber; maternal grandparents, Dale and Lillian Maurer; and son, Tilyr Bower.

Angela will be greatly missed by all who 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, Oct. 17, 2014, at the Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings from 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, at 11 a.m., Fr. Stephan Philip, celebrant. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory or message for the family.