Garrel K. Behrends II, 44, Chicago
Garrel Keith Behrends II, 44, of Chicago passed away on March 26, 2022.
A private burial for immediate family will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held on Friday in Chicago. Memorials: Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (https://snwbl.it/1VAbSG).
Garrel was born on Sept. 30, 1977, in Downers Grove. During high school, he excelled in swimming and held many school records. After Gary graduated from Buffalo Grove High School, he studied at the University of Illinois. Garrel enjoyed his 20-year career with State Farm Insurance. Recently, Gary became an Agency Owner with Allstate Insurance.
Gary had a love for travel and enjoyed cruising as well as traveling with friends overseas. He also enjoyed spending time with family in Walt Disney World. Garrel was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and had an affection for cooking as well as fine dining.
Garrel is survived by his parents, Garrel and Carole; and his four siblings, Christina Smith (Brendan), Holly Behrends, Jennifer Andel (Tim) and Eric Behrends (Maureen). Garrel had seven nieces and nephews: Easton, Cassidy, Ewan, Chloe, Lillian, Emmett and Vaughn. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin Behrends and Norma, and Lloyd Lindquist and Edna.