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Brenda Behrens Obituary
LANCASTER: Brenda L. Behrens, 47, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, at her parent's home. Brenda was born December 14, 1965 in Lancaster Ohio. She was a member of the Lancaster Ladies of the Moose.
Brenda is survived by her parents, Ronald and Darlene Behrens of Lancaster; brothers, Jerry Behrens, Greg (Lory) Behrens, and Kevin Behrens all of Lancaster; daughter, Corrine Behrens of Lancaster; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; boy friend, Terry Wildermuth of Lancaster; children, Travis (Christy) Wildermuth, Terri Lynn Smith-Wildermuth, Trisha Wildermuth, Tatum Wildermuth, and Celeste Wildermuth; grandson, Carter Wildermuth. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Marcella Butterbaugh, and Phyllis Saunders.
Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Monday, April 22,2013 in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster Ohio 43130. The Reverend Toby Bullock will be officiating. Caring Cremation will follow. Friends may call Sunday 2 until 4 pm and Monday 5 until 7 pm.
Memorials may be given in Brenda's name to Fair HOPE Hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. To send condolences and sign the online register, please visit, www,funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brenda Behrens
April 28, 2013
To the Behrens Family so sorry to hear about Brendas passing I just found out about it.I worked with her at Subway and she was a great person.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.Dianna Murphy&John Knox.
Debbie Young
April 26, 2013
I just learned of Brenda's, passing, I didn't know she was sick. We were friends since elementary school, but unfortunately I haven't seen her in years. She was always a great person, & a good friend to all who knew her!! She will never be forgotten! Rest in peace my friend. And Prayers go out to her family.
April 25, 2013
Ron & Darlene,i am so sorry to hear about Brenda.May she rest in peace.She will be looking down at all of thinking of her Miller Park friends.
God Bless all her family. Geneva Anderson
jeff and bridgett hinerman
April 25, 2013
our thoughts and prayers go out to the families.
April 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
Beth Ramey
April 23, 2013
To the Behrens family. I am sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. I am glad I got to chat with her when I ran into you all at the James. God bless you all.
Kim Bitler (Miller)
April 23, 2013
Ronnie, Darlene, Corinne, Jerry, Greg and Kevin and the rest of the family, I send my deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you, may the rememberance of her laughter and strength help you all through this difficult time. May she rest in peace and she has now become a guardian angel over your family, we all know she will be a good one too....
Andy Smeltzer
April 23, 2013
Ron, Darlene, Greg, Jerry and Kevin:
I am so sorry to her about Brenda. I have fond memories of her and your family during the many nights we spent at Miller Park. It is also cool that some of those memories are now be lived out by our kids at Martens Park. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Andy Smeltzer
Kelly Bosch
April 22, 2013
I'll never forget are battles over the Michigan an Ohio state games... u will Be missed dearly Brenda
April 22, 2013
RON AND DARLENE WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BRENDA WE KNOW HOW SPECIAL SHE WAS TO ALL OF YOU AND WILL BE MISSED. PEGGY AND BECKY MEIJER'S
Mrs. Bolden
April 22, 2013
Corrine I am so sorry! My love to you and your family.
April 22, 2013
to the entire Behrens family I would like to send you my deepest sympathy for your loss. Brenda was one of a kind.
Donnie Smith (shi**y smitty) as she called me while playing basbeball at miller park
Danel Call
April 22, 2013
Ronnie, Darlene, Jerry, Kevin and Greg...I'm so very sorry to hear about Brenda...may she rest in peace!
Corrine my heart aches for u, I am so sorry to hear about your Mommy, She was a wonderful woman...stay strong girlie just like your Mommy always was...God Bless and be with you all! Love n Hugs...
April 22, 2013
Ron:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Lucas
Tim and Melody Hines
April 22, 2013
Ron and Darlene and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.
RoseMary Charles
April 22, 2013
Terry & Corrine: I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. RoseMary (Sisco) Charles
vicky mccarty
April 22, 2013
so sorry for the loss of brenda she was a very kind and loving person.praying for the family.
James Deal & family
April 22, 2013
Ronnie and family we are sorry for loss and you all are in our thoughts.
Kelly and Kara
April 22, 2013
Behrens family, sorry for your loss,thoughts and prayers are with you all.
robin baker
April 21, 2013
my prayers are with you god bless you all.
Nikki Guinther, CNP
April 21, 2013
Deepest sympathy to your family.
John and Tina Smith
April 21, 2013
To the Behrens Family, you have our deepest sympathy with the loss of Brenda.
April 21, 2013
The Behrens and Wildermuth Family
Brenda was a very special girl in our lives our memories of her will be with us and ours kids for a life time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Pete and Pinky Cook and Family.
Harry & Billie Cotton
April 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 21, 2013
Behrens family, So sorry about Brenda---she will be missed----Prayers and thoughts for all the family
Ruth Gavin Covington and members of the W.O.T.M
Mike and Karyn Carpenter
April 21, 2013
To the Behrens Family, and Terry and his family.
I am so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She fought a tough fight. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God comfort you in your time of need. Brenda will be missed by many
The Johnson Children
April 21, 2013
So sorry to hear about Brenda. She was such a nice person to all of us.
George, Brenda Johnson & family
April 21, 2013
To the Behrens and Wildermuth family. We were devastated to hear the news about Brenda. She was a strong woman, a great mom and friend. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you through this difficult time.
Edward Stockwell
April 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss , My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lee Ann Whitmer
April 21, 2013
Terry, Corrine, Ron and Darlene: I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of Brenda. She holds a special place in everyone's heart. If there's anything you need, whether it's something done, a shoulder to lean on or just an ear to listen, I'll be there. I'll keep all of you, and rest of the family, in my daily prayers. I love you all! Lee Ann
Jeff Kempton & family
April 21, 2013
The Behrens family,
Our prayer is that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow and that memories of Brenda and her life will always lift you up. With deepest sympathy.
Jeff Kempton and family
April 21, 2013
The Behrens family,
Our prayer is that you will allow God to comfort you in time of sorrow and that you will smile with all of your memories of Brenda and her life. With our deepest sympathy,
Travis, Christy & Carter Wildermuth
April 21, 2013
Brenda was a wonderful person with a generous heart! Carter will always have the special memories of the time spent with Nana. Love you forever and always B
Gary Wentz
April 21, 2013
Sorry to hear about Brenda. the Behrens
Family is in our prayers
Donna and Ron Hochrafel
April 21, 2013
Terry, Corrine and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort knowing that Brenda is no longer in pain. She was a strong fighter!
We will miss her in the neighborhood.
Donna and Ron
The Fourmans
April 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss, Brenda was kind and it shown in the way she talked to the kids when they were little. Always a smile when the little ones were around. In our thoughts and prayers.
Penny Cox
April 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Please know that our prayers are with Brenda's family.
Misty Smith
April 21, 2013
To the Berehns Family...We are so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~The Stump Family~
Virginia & Joe Romano
April 21, 2013
Travis, Christy & Carter
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember that God is always with you. Love you.
julie and becky
April 20, 2013
Sorry for your loss terry you and your family r in are thoughts and prayers
Connie Wildermuth
April 20, 2013
Terry & Brenda's Families - please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Varney
April 20, 2013
Dearest Corrine. Your momma had so much love for you. She always had the biggest, most beautiful smile on her face & her face just lit up whenever she spoke of you. Always remember her love for you sweetie. That will help you get through so much. And never forget how strong a woman she was. She fought so hard to stay here with you. I will keep you in my prayers always. Condolences to all of Brenda's loved ones.
Renee Dow
April 20, 2013
Trish and Family ,
We're so sorry for the loss of your Mother , I only had the pleasure of meeting her once when you and I worked together at Red Lobster but she seemed like such a nice person . Please know that I'm here for you if you need anything at all .You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers .
Love ,
Renee & Wade Dow
Dave (Dauby) Daubenmire
April 20, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.
Jerry & Bunny Canfield Sr.
April 20, 2013
Ronnie & Darlene we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter Brenda.I'm sure God has taken her pains away and she will suffer no more.Hang on to her memories for that will be a comfort to you as time goes on.The pain of losing her will be with you for a long time but you will learn to tolerate it as we have since losing are daughter also. Our prayers are with you and the rest of your family in the trying times ahead. May God Bless you all !!
Chris Furj-Abram
April 20, 2013
Behrens and Wildermuth Families,
I am so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She will be greatly missed by many people. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Carla (Gierhart) Kazlausky
April 20, 2013
Ron and family, may you find peace that Brenda is free of pain. Keep Corrine wrapped in your arms so she will always know her mother's love. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Michael Huey
April 20, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children over the loss of your daughter. may God truly comfort you During your loss
Tammy (Bostic)Groff
April 20, 2013
Terry and Brenda's Families. So sorry for your loss. May God provide you all peace and comfort during this difficult time. She is now in Gods wonderful world and pain free.
Mari-Beth Locke
April 20, 2013
The Behrens family,My thoughts & prayers are with all of you!!!!!! I have many memories of being on the ball field playing with & against Brenda. What good times we had!!! I will never forget her!! I pray you all can find comfort and peace knowing her pain is no more. Take care and God Bless!!!
Kimberly Beckley-Johnson
April 20, 2013
Very sorry to hear. Prayers to her family.
Brad Hill
April 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Brenda.She always greeted ya with a kind word and a friendly smile. May she rest in peace.
Dwayne Hurst
April 20, 2013
Ron and Family, I am so very sorry to her of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family!
Melissa Wade
April 20, 2013
God Bless the family of Brenda. May she rest easy now.
Bill Behrens
April 20, 2013
Ron and Darlene and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jim Mallon
April 20, 2013
I was deeply saddened to read about the loss of Brenda today. She was a strong fighter against a horrible disease. Even though she has moved on to better place, she will be missed here.
James/Barb Turner
April 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Brenda well always be remembered and sadly missed. The Turners
debbie edwards
April 20, 2013
May God guide you through this difficult time and bring some peace and comfort into your lives. Prayers sent your way this sad day.
Randt & Aimee Tisdale
April 20, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Brenda.God Bless Randy & Aimee Tisdale
David (Coax) Foraker
April 20, 2013
To Terry and Brenda's family
Brenda will be missed by all that knew her. She was strong and fought so hard. RIP Brenda until we ride again.
Travis Turner
April 20, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to your family in this difficult time. Prayers sent your way.
John and Chris Ferguson
April 20, 2013
Deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Brenda!And much peace to those left behind.
Kris Kern
April 20, 2013
May God comfort your family. I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
Tracy, Daniel, Katrina, and Lindsey Gray
April 20, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all the Family. Brenda was a Strong Courageous Woman and will be greatly missed by many!!!
April 20, 2013
Ron, Darlene & family,
I am so sorry to hear that Brenda is gone. I know she fought very hard that is the way you taught her. We will all miss " Fred " very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always.
Jodie(Wedge)Keels
Michael Caton
April 20, 2013
All of our love and prayers go out to Darlene,Ron and family. Fred was a very special person. She will be truly missed.
Tatum Wildermuth
April 20, 2013
My heart goes out to my sister, my dad, and the Behrens family. Brenda is now free of pain and looking down on all of us. May the memories of her life live on forever.
Carrie & Steve Bosch
April 20, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy. Brenda was a wonderful person and awesome mom to Corrine. Keep your loving memories close at heart.
Many Blessings
Carrie & Steve Bosch
Tatum Wildermuth
April 20, 2013
My heart goes out to my sister, my dad, and the Behrens family. I am so sorry that Brenda had to be taken so soon. She is now free of pain and will looking down on all of us. May the memories of her life live forever.
Michel Milliser Carpenter
April 20, 2013
Sincere condolences to Jerry and his family.
teresa bair
April 20, 2013
Im so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with u all.
April 20, 2013
Ron & Darlene,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Macioce
The Spires Family
April 19, 2013
God Bless the Behrens Family.
Karen and Joe Spires
April 19, 2013
My heart goes out to all the Behrens family. We've know Brenda from a little girl. She was a sweet girl. Always had a smile for you. May she rest in piece.
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