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Michael VonBehren Obituary
He leaves his parents, Dale A. and Kathleen (Kennedy) VonBehren of Shrewsbury; his sister and brother, Megan M. and Ryan J. VonBehren, both at home; his paternal grandparents, Louis and Barbara VonBehren of Springfield, IL; his aunt, Beth Sturm and her husband Steve, and their children Ashley and Lauren of Chatham, IL; his girlfriend, Sara Bloksberg of Shrewsbury. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, John and Betty Kennedy. Michael is also survived by aunts, uncles, and many cousins as well as his great aunt Mary Walsh of Cambridge.
Michael was born in Wilmington, DE, and has lived in Shrewsbury for almost 10 years. He was currently a senior at Shrewsbury High School where he was an outstanding student in the Television Production program.
Michael loved music and was an accomplished guitarist and played in the local band "Drizzo". He enjoyed history and had strong political views. He was excited to vote in his first Presidential election this past November.
A service celebrating Michael's brief and wonderful life will be held on Thursday, December 18th beginning at 6 PM at Maronis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Avenue (Near Lake Street), Shrewsbury. After visiting and calling time, guests will be able to remain for the celebration service which will conclude at 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Horizons for Homeless Children, 237 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610 where Michael had starting volunteering.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael VonBehren
kevin kelly sr
January 7, 2009
I did not know your son mike but i do know your pain i lost my son 11-11-06 and my heart goes out to you and all of your family and his friends we are so so sorry for your lost...
Kathy Buenger
December 25, 2008
Dale, My mother let me know of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God give you strength.
Kathy (Herndon) Buenger
Tracey Sheeran
December 22, 2008
Dear Dale,
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your son, no one can be prepared for such a thing. I pray for you and your family, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Be well,
Tracey Sheeran
Raphaele G.
December 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy for all your family. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
Toni M. Terry
December 18, 2008
Dale,
I was saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your son Michael. My heart goes out to you and your family. It is apparent how very special Michael was not only to your family, but to everyone in his life. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Erin O'Brien
December 18, 2008
Dear Dale & Kathy and family, there are just no words to take away the pain but please know that you are all in the thoughts and prayers of so many at this difficult time. Heaven has gained an amazing young angel.
December 18, 2008
I hardly knew Mike. I met him about three times, but he always managed to make me smile and laugh. He lived right down the street from me and everytime I pass his house I will be thinking of him and I will keep his family in my heart forever. Rest in peace, Mike.
Peyton Heller
December 18, 2008
Dear Vonbehren Family,
I am so sorry about Micheal. I wish he was still to warm the hearts of your family and many others. He was an amazing brother, son, and friend and he will be in our hearts for years to come.
Love,
The Heller Family
Maureen Westlund
December 18, 2008
Dale - I wish I had the words to take away your pain. Try and take comfort in knowing that you raised a wonderful young man. Fill your heart with the memories of happy times spent together. And know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of all those who care for you.
John Allen
December 18, 2008
Dale and family,
It is so sad a tragic to learn of the loss of your son Michael. He was clearly and truely special to you and all who knew him. There is nothing to be said to relieve your pain or restore a life that ended much too soon. Please accept my heart felt condolances and prayers for you and your family.
December 18, 2008
Dale and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian & Suzie Witzell
Eileen (DR1771-1800)
December 18, 2008
Lou,
I want to extend my most deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless you, your family and your grandson, Michael.
Simon Minchin
December 18, 2008
Dale & Family,
I was very sad to hear of the loss of your son Michael. Dale always spoke fondly and proudly about his family when in the Uk. My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to you.
December 17, 2008
Dale & family,
My deepest sympathy on your tragic loss. May your memories of Michael keep you strong at a difficult time. Your family and Michael will be in my prayers.
Terry Maguire
Jennifer Houghton
December 17, 2008
Kathy, I wish I was blessed to have met your Michael. I know one thing, you worried about him a lot, from what you said at work. We are torn apart at work, everyone is thinking of you every day. Love ya girl!
Shawn Mansur
December 17, 2008
I went to school with Mike, never really got to know him, but I knew he was a nice guy. I heard so many things about him, not one was negative. I may not have known him on a personal level, but I do know he will be missed. My heart goes out to his friends and loved ones.
Linda Weir
December 17, 2008
Dear VonBehren family. Mike was a kind and generous young man. The world is a darker place without him.
Caitlin McMenemy
December 17, 2008
Dear VonBehren Family,
Although I only recalling meeting Mike once or twice, I am sorry for the loss of him. He was an outgoing, intelligent, and great guy and will be missed by all. I know my brother, Craig, and him were inseparable, and to see his reaction to the news made us all upset. My family and I will keep you in our prayers always. Again I am sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace ?
Judy Williams
December 17, 2008
To all of the Family, and expecially to Lou and Barb from your former nurse, Judy. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child/grandchild of any age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that you are now surrounded with love, support and all of those that have loved him.
Sending this with our sincerest condolences.
Carey & Jim Davis
December 17, 2008
Kathy, Dale, Megan, and Ryan~
Words alone cannot express how truly devastated we are and sorry we are about the loss of Michael. Kathy, what I'll take with me in my memories of Michael are his visits to you at school. He'd surprise you with a visit, be upbeat and have a smile...he was far from shy or embarrassed about wanting to visit his Mom at work. I loved that. He'd smile, you'd smile, and it made me smile. Someday, when we have a family, I only hope I get those smiling surprise visits from my child as you did. It may have seemed like a small thing at the time, but it sure was a great thing. He loved you so much, and this was one of his ways in showing it.
-Carey (Rawson) Davis, former
co-worker of Kathy Von Behren
Libby Turner
December 17, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences for your tragic loss. I pray for God's deep peace to reach into your hearts and minds in this difficult time.
Libby Turner
Federal Coordinating Officer
FEMA
The Smongeskis
December 17, 2008
To the VonBehren family, we are so terribly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at such a difficult time. With fond memories of 3rd grade at Spring Street,
Laurene Fitzgerald
December 17, 2008
Dale and the VonBehren Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
I will keep you in my prayers.
A local Family
December 17, 2008
To The Vonehren Family -
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
It is our wish to you that your memories help to ease some of the pain..........................our heart and our tears are with you.
Peg Martindale
December 17, 2008
Lou and Barb, please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Michael was definitely someone to be quite proud of and I know he will be greatly missed. He will live on in your hearts and memories forever.
Always, Peg Martindale (FEMA)
Lauren McMenemy
December 17, 2008
To the family of Mike and his friends. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you all. I got to meet Mike a few times and he was always a very polite and caring person. My son Craig will miss him dearly as they were good friends. Your family will be in my prayers.
Alger Salt
December 17, 2008
Dale, I cannot begin to imagine your devistation. I hope that the support of friends and family will bring some comfort. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Bayliff
December 17, 2008
Beth & Family, I am so deeply saddened for the loss of your nephew & pray you will find comfort in the many memories you share. All my love
Jef & Verna Leemans
December 17, 2008
Dear Dale and family,
Sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your son.
All our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ashley Lyons
December 17, 2008
Mike was a fantastic friend and a great kid. I love you mike and ill never forget all the summers at the Ryans house in the pool hangin out in the basment taking pictures. I LOVE YOU MIKEY!!
Barbara Borges
December 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Richard Morse
December 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. A friend of Lou and Barb.
Linda Forman
December 17, 2008
Dearest Kathy,Dale and family,
It is difficult to put into words the sorrow and helplessness that I am feeling by this enormous loss to your family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Griffin
December 17, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. Your Family are all in our prayers. Jim Griffin FEMA Project Specialist
December 17, 2008
Dear Dale and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Michael.
Thinking of you,
Barbara Dusek
Caliper Life Sciences
Nancy Leavey
December 17, 2008
Meghan,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Leavey from Kohl's
December 17, 2008
So so sorry for your loss, my heart goes to the entire family.
Marion Cormier
December 17, 2008
Dear Dale & Family,
My deepest sympathies to you on the tragic loss of Michael. I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this very difficult time. May god bless you and help you through this sorrowful experience.
Robin Brown
December 17, 2008
Dale & Family
You have our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences on your tragic loss. All our thoughts are with you at this time.
Robin & all Dales friends at Caliper UK
Heiko Fischer
December 17, 2008
I have read the mails and articles. Please accept my deep sympathy.
James Deegan
December 17, 2008
I met Mike a few years ago when my band played with Drizzo. He couldn't have been a nicer or hospitable person every time I talked to him after that point. He definitely had a great passion and support for music and punk rock and I know everyone he knew from Chelmsford and the local bands here will miss him.
Amelia Campbell
December 16, 2008
Megan,
I am praying for you and your family and your brother Michael, and hoping you find comfort and peace in the days ahead. I know the pain of missing someone you love is virtually unbearable, but I hope the love and celebration of him will get you through this.
With sincerest condolences,
A Northborough Family
December 16, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. He will always be remembered as a kind and loving person. He remains in our thoughts daily. We will keep you all in our prayers as your angel watches over you. May god bring you peace in the days to come, as precious memories of Michael surround you.
Nicolle Mantia
December 16, 2008
Dear Dale and family:
We are so sad for all of you. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you try to cope with such a tragic loss.
your friend,
Nicolle (from Tech Support)
Vivek Shinde Patil
December 16, 2008
Dear VonBehren Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved son. May God shower his choicest blessings on your family in these difficult times.
With deepest sympathy,
Vivek
Gloria Martel
December 16, 2008
Dale,
My heart goes out to you and your family. There are no words to express how very sorry I am for your loss. And, while I didn't know Michael personnally, the wonderful stories of his escapades you shared during our lunch time chats will always be remembered.
with my deepest sympathy,
Ed & Noreen Thorne
December 16, 2008
To the VonBehren Family,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. We cannot begin to comprehend the enormity of your pain. We can only pray that your pain will soon be replaced by loving memories of the time that you had with Michael.
December 16, 2008
Dear Dale & family:
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Michael.
I can only imagine the heartache that you are feeling. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. Again, I'm so very sorry.
Marsha Bergeron
Receptionist
Caliper Life Sciences
Kristine Atherton
December 16, 2008
Hello. . I remember teaching Michael when he was a young child. I cannot begin know what you are going through. Please know that I am thinking of your family. Kris Atherton
Justin Marra
December 16, 2008
To Mike’s Parents: Please accept deepest and sincere condolences to you at this trying time. It was my privilege. To V.B: You challenged me in so many ways, the great majority of which were positive. I’m sorry I never got you those Lord of the Rings Stickers for your tests, I tried multiple times to get them including last night. I will deeply miss our philosophical discussions on the Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Music, and the intricacies of what does classify something an Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Regards,
Justin L. Marra
Nicholas Lottridge
December 16, 2008
"REBELS TODAY, HEROES TOMORROW" -M.G
Nicole Crosby
December 15, 2008
Mike will be deeply missed. He is in my heart always. I worked with him at target and he always made me smile. I will smile from memories of him everyday. My heart goes out to his family.
Ashwin
December 15, 2008
mike,
I can't help but remember the spring street days. I'm getting all these memories of times at kids kingdom, ms smith's class, and whenever we were over each others houses. You will never be forgotten buddy. Rest in peace.
Taylor Botticelli
December 15, 2008
To the Von Behren Family; My deepest and most sincere apologies for your loss. I wish you all the best in these tough times.
I sadly never got the chance to talk to Michael all that much, however the few times I did I could easily tell he was someone with a big heart that could make anyone and everyone smile.
I hope you rest easy Mike. You will be greatly missed.
R.I.P<3
Zach Quinn
December 15, 2008
I went to school with mike and he was a great kid. Nobody had ever said anything bad about him. And he could always make anyone smile no matter what was going on in their lives. I am deeply sorry for you loss
Elisabeth Brandt
December 15, 2008
Ryan & family:
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Know that my thoughts & prayers are with you all. May you find strength and comfort in your memories. He was a wonderful kid and will be greatly missed.
erica cincotta
December 15, 2008
though i never really knew Mike , i have heard how much of a great guy he was,and how hge kept a smile on everyones faces. but do know that my condolences are going out to you,and im sorry for your loss,ill be praying. :'[
Kimmitt Family
December 15, 2008
Rest in Peace, sweet Michael.
Leslie Wortzman
December 15, 2008
I am devestated to hear about Michael and so sad for your family. I wish for strength and loving memories for you to hold dear. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leslie Wortzman
JAN FLOOD
December 15, 2008
TO THE VONBEHREN FAMILY: WE WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVED "MIKEY V". HE WAS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND TO MATT AND MICHAEL LOVED HIM. MICHAEL SAID THAT OUT OF ALL MATT'S FRIENDS "MIKEY V" WAS THE NICEST TO HIM. YOUR MICHAEL WOULD SIT WITH MY MICHAEL AND PLAY VIDEO GAMES WITH HIM AND ALWAYS MADE A SPECIAL EFFORT TO TALK WITH HIM. HIS ACT OF KINDNESS TOWARD'S AN 8 YEAR OLD BOY HAD SUCH AN IMPACT. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR ALL OF YOU. WE ARE GOING TO MISS HIM VERY MUCH. THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE PRAYING FOR YOU. THANK YOU FOR GIVING US "MIKEY V". LOVE, JAN,ERNIE,MATT AND MICHAEL FLOOD.
Carol Borowiec
December 15, 2008
To Dale, Kathleen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. We met Michael in Key West several years back. There are just no words for such a tragedy. I could not believe what I was seeing in the paper today. God bless all of you and may you find strength in fond memories.
The Borowiec family
Jeff Stevens
December 15, 2008
Mike was a great guy, always upbeat and willing to help out when asked. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Robin Murphy
December 15, 2008
to the VonBehren family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time of pain and loss. May you find the strength needed to make it through the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy.
the Murphy Family
(both children having been former students of Mrs VB)
Sue Frappier
December 15, 2008
Meghan, Although, Sam and I cannot feel your loss & pain, we can identify with you as we only lost my young niece and Sam's cousin 2 short months ago. We will include you and your family in our thoughts and prayer's, we know that life is too short some times and this is one of those times.
Take Care,
Sue & Samantha Frappier from Kohl's.
Kathy Mangan
December 15, 2008
We are so sorry about Michael. Please know we are praying for all of you. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Love,
The Mangans
ALMEINA DAVIS
December 15, 2008
YOU WERE A GOOD KID,VERY HELPFUL AND FUNNY...ILL MISS YOU
Karen Smith
December 15, 2008
My thoughts of Michael go back to his time in my fifth grade class. Oh, how he challenged what he read and learned from such an early age. He wanted truth. He would raise his hand and question text. He "got" things early and sought to find something he could trust in his government and leadership, and he understood concepts beyond his years. I remember his love of music and guitar. I know he celebrated the individual. Recently, I met up with his mom at a staff training (prior to moving out of the area) and she updated me on Michael's excitement for the election. He was so happy to be voting in his first election. She'd remarked that he read the books by Obama and was eager to be a part of this election. A fellow classmate of his contacted me of his death. The group that shared time in fifth grade together had a special bond. I will never forget his role in the play Oliver Twist. How he paced back and forth behind the scenes... so nervous, yet determined. And he did it so well. The images of him in my mind will always stay... so playful and ready to challenge. The "comeback" kid... he always had a quick yet deep response. You, Michael, have been a gift. You fought against conformity and following what others do. I admire those qualities in you, and so many of your peers learned from you. Thank you for touching my life and the life of other teachers who benefited from both teaching you and learning from you. Love, Karen Smith
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