Rita K. Southwood Behnke Obituary
The memory of Rita K. Southwood Behnke (Evansville, Indiana), who passed away on July 21, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter H. Southwood and Vera M. Southwood (Sharp); and her brother John Eugene Southwood Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Keith Behnke (Kay) and Lisa Kay Behnke Conner; her grandsons, Patrick Behnke and Sean Behnke of Evansville, IN; her brother Jerry Southwood (Jeannie) of Bigfork, Montana; her sibling's children, Debbie Love (Butch) of Fargo, Mary Surber (Will) of Missoula, Montana, John E. Southwood Jr. (Leslie) of Nashville and Walter Southwood (Sara) of Lander, Wyoming; and her caregiver Sheba Duvall. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Dr, Evansville, IN 47710 or Heart to Heart Hospice, 610 E Walnut Street, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47713.
