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Mark Behnke Obituary
Sept. 4, 1960 - March 27, 2019
SOUTH BEND, IN - Mark Everett Behnke, 58, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Mark was born September 4, 1960 to Everett and Constance (Rasler) Behnke. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He furthered his education, graduating from Purdue University.
Mark loved his work for 33 years as an Aeronautical Engineer with Honeywell Corporation. His favorite past-time was spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and his dad.
Mark had a diving accident when he was 27 years old which left him as a quadriplegic. He spent 31 years in a wheelchair which he handled with grace. He never let his disability stand in his way and he even raised his daughter by himself.
In death, Mark continued to help others as he was an organ donor.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Cory) Smith of Mishawaka; his grandchildren, Cameron and Riley Smith; his father, Everett Behnke of Mishawaka; his brothers and sisters, Lance (Diane) Malstaff of South Bend, Lauri Oliver of Minnesota, Karen Sinkiewicz of Edwardsburg, David (Doreen) Behnke of Mishawaka, Kathy (Marty) White of California, and Michelle (Robert) Hatfield of Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Constance “Connie” in 2017.
Services will be held 11 am Monday, April 1, in East United Methodist Church, 1621 East 3rd Street, Mishawaka, with Pastor Bill Roth officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.
Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, and from 10-11 am Monday in church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
An online guest book is available at www.goethalswells.com.
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April 8, 2019
My heart is with you in your time of sorrow. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that God keeps our love ones in His memory (Jeremiah 29:11,12) ~MM~
Wally Vernasco
April 6, 2019
Everett,
Ian sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Susan Peters Nickles
April 1, 2019
My Father, Norm Peters worked with Mark at Honeywell and spoke so highly of him. He truly admired his perseverance, positive attitude and ability to juggle his professional and personal life so beautifully. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know Dad would want to be there personally to offer his condolences, but we lost him on the 16th. I'd like to think that Dad was there to greet Mark when he entered heaven. He truly thought the world of Mark. May God bless your family. Kindest Regards, Sue Peters
Craig Meuninck
March 31, 2019
I worked with Mark at Honeywell and he was one of the finest friends I had. He will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with Mark and his family.
March 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss . I loved seeing your family every Saturday . Mark will be missed . He was my favorite costumer . May God Bless him and his family . My thoughts and prays are with his family . Mychell Lass Copper Creek Restaurant
D J
March 30, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. May you all have much peace and comfort from the God of love during this difficult time. (Psalms 145:14).
March 30, 2019
May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time. My condolences to the family.
Tara Bastock
March 29, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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