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Michael Behnk Obituary
COLUMBUS, Michael Shane Behnk, 11 1Ú2 months, of Columbus died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Children's Hospital in Omaha.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Kearney. The Revs. Gary Main and Bill Ritter will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at the Greeley Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at O'Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home in Kearney and one hour prior to service time at the church.
Michael was born Feb. 15, 2008, in Columbus to Shane and Jennifer (Vogt) Behnk.
Survivors of the immediate family include his parents and sister, Olivia of Columbus; grandparents, Steve and Lori O'Brien and Don and Cathy Vogt, all of Kearney, Helen Behnk of Greeley, Michael F. Behnk and special friend, Sharon Rosander of Greeley, great-grandparents, Dale and Dorothy McCammon of Kearney, Leatrice Behnk and Lorraine Bjorklund of Greeley.
Additional survivors include aunts and uncles, Aaron and Patti Behnk of Blair, Austin Behnk of Lincoln, Abbie Behnk and fiancŽ', Russell Kelley of St. Paul, Katie Vogt, Misty Lewandowski and Tim Vogt of Kearney, and Kim and Greg Jarecke of Grand Island; and numerous other relatives.
Michael battled a rare chromosomal abnormality and underwent heart surgery soon after birth. After two months at the Children's Hospital, Michael was able to spend his final nine months at home with his family.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Charles and Rose Vogt, Al Behnk and Arnold Bjorklund.
Memorials are suggested to the Children's Hospital in Omaha. On-line condolences may be submitted to osafh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Behnk
Ray & Mary Ann Apfel
February 7, 2009
Shane and Jennifer,
We just learned of your loss today and are so sorry. Loving a baby is such a gift and he was your gift for such a short time.
Susie Graff
February 6, 2009
Shane and Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear about Micheal, I know from our family loss of babys that it is never easy regardless of how sick they become they are yours. The love they give us, the strengh that we get from them, the memories are so special that you will always look back and know that you have touched an angel. All my love and support.
Darrell Klein
February 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.
Michelle Liesch
February 5, 2009
Shane & Jennifer - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the days and months ahead. Mike, Michelle, Cory & Carlee Liesch
Jennifer and Izzy Hill
February 5, 2009
Jennifer, Shane, and Olivia;
There are no words to convey what it means to lose a child. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Neil Klein
February 5, 2009
May God be with you at this time.
Jared and Kristie Dugan
February 5, 2009
We are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Roxanne Aistrope
February 4, 2009
Jennifer, Shane & Olivia
I can't imagine the pain you feel. If there is anything you need just call. Thinking of you and your family. Roxanne Aistrope
Tina Dugan
February 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammie Carstensen
February 4, 2009
Shane, Jennifer and Olivia. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today. Big warm hugs from the Carstensen's.
Nicole gambrell
February 4, 2009
Dear shane and jennifer I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with yall.
February 3, 2009
Shane, Jennifer, & Olivia- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are unbelievably sorry that you must experience this, but know that God will be with you every step of the way!
Bernhart, Donner, & Scott Families
Theresa (Cosner) Besmer
February 3, 2009
Dear Shane and family,
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
A Mother
February 3, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jim & Ruth Barnes
February 3, 2009
May God comfort all of you in your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers...........
Melanie Marshall
February 3, 2009
There is no love like the love between a parent and a child. My heart truly goes out to you and your family. Know that God chose you as little Micheals parents, and he as your son knowing that you could all be exactly what you needed to be for eachother.
Kathy Davey
February 3, 2009
Shane, Jennifer and Olivia - please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your precious son and brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Kathy Davey
Kristie Halbmaier
February 3, 2009
May God look over you and your family in the time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Justeen and Bryan Stahlnecker (schamp)
February 3, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Brian Thome
February 2, 2009
God has called you to his kingdom. Though short, the time spent here you brought a lot of love and laughter to many. We'll miss you little buddy.
Mandy Smith
February 2, 2009
Take care in heaven little buddy, I'm sorry I didn't get to see more of you.
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